NEWS BY CABLE.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2856, 24 March 1888, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

A Heroe's Fate. London, March 21. Lieutenant-00l Coitlogan, who took a prominent part in the Soudan, in 1888, is now living in a distressed condition in London, and is seeking employment as a prison warder. Health of the new Emperor, Berlin, March 22, The Emperor's health is much better, and the general indications of the disease from which he is suffering give hope that a decided improvement has taken place.

Russia's Action Criticised, Vienna, March 21. The Austrian Military Council are t present considering the action of Russia in continuing the massing of troops. Another Theatre Burnt. London, March 22. The Oporto Theatre was entirely destroyed by fire last night, and about 80 persons, chiefly occupying the gallery of the theatre, perished in the flames. Energetic Exploration for precious Stones. London, March 22. M'Donald, of South Australian ruby mining celebrity, will form a company with the object of thoroughly exploring central Australia for rubies and other precious stones. It is reported that the capital of the company will be £400,000. A Burning Question. London, March 22. The Temperance party object to the clause in the Local Government Bill, which proposes to grant compensation for the refusal of licenses. The publican section [strongly oppose the proposal to increase the license fee.