NEWS BY CABLE.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 3011, 24 September 1888, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

London, September 21, Letters L received from the Congo predicted the murder of Major Barttolot. The latter is alleged to have treated the men under him in au overhearing manner, 'Although there was.no necessity to apprehend short supplies, the Major placed' the party on starvation allowance, while the officials were abundantly provided with food,; even to waste.' At the time the letters were despatched the murder was expected daily, Major Barttelot is also accused of cruelty to the men; whom lie illused on the slightest provocation.- "'"' "'"'""'-' '""''.

Her Majesty, the Queen has sent abetter of condolence to Major Bartelot's.father..' :.: «

Eiots, have occurred among the troops in Dublin barracks.. Several men were severely injured, and a number of arrests -were made.

At to-day's wool sales.lO.OOfJ bales were catalogued. Scoured merinos sold at from jd to Id dearer, with the exception of New Zealand lots. Looks were weaker, greasy Jd dearer, inferior .scoured crossbreds declined

■ Saukim, Soptember 20. Severe fighting has taken place on the "outskirts ; of this town. Two hundred marines, and several-thous-and natives, are reported to have been killed.

Memoupne, September 21. The following awards have been raadoin connection with the Melbourne Dairy Show :-New Zealand cheese, first award, Greytown Butter and Cheese Factory; commended, Wayte Bros,, Gore, Southland, Honey in jars, first awards, G, YV, Epping, Norman, Taranaki, aud Moritzson & Hopkins, Dunedin; second award, Colonel Morris, Quceustown, Honey in comb, first award, Colonel Morris; second award, George. Stevenson, Poverty Bay. Preserved Beef, second awards, Gear Meat Company, Wellington, and R, ,; Tillow, No awards have beon mado to New Zealand for hams, bacon or butter. Another Dairy Show will be held about Novornber.