NEWS BY CABLE.
Washington', November-8. '(■', ;;In tlio Presidential election the numbers polled'vere- rGenoral Ham-. son, 21fi; Clevelaucl, 183. Hill 1M been elected Governor of New .York, Grout, the "Mayor of New York, is suspected by the Democratic Party of having bartered the State rates for j city votes. ''.''". ~,.,
London, November 8,
. The evidence taken before the Parnell Commission continues to give proof that the outrages committed were at the instigation of the Land League. Sir Charles Russell who is conducting the case for.the Irish members, is trying to elicit in the cross-examination that the agrarian depression was not the result of the Leaguo's action. Truth says that Germany will only recognise the succession of Princess Wilhelmina to the throne ot Holland on condition of her entering into a bond like Bavaria. .'. '.;•.-.■ V
Enormous economy is being ; regarded in the Queen's household,' and tho Royal hunt has been abolished. • Truth says the sum saved is to bd devoted to making provision for Her Majesty's grandchildren. ; The Select Committee of the House of Commons appointed to enquire into the alleged irregularities hi the Metropolitan Board of 'Works, censures Messrs J. E, Saunders (city of Loudon) andF.,H. Fowler (Lambeth) arid exonerates the other members of the.Board. The report adds that the. laxity displayed in the management permitted misconduct to bo carried on. ■ .. ,•:
New Yohk; Novomber 7.
The New York Herald asserts that President Cleveland's defeat is- •attributed to Howitt splitting the Democratic'vote, and it considers that possibly the Democrats have a majority in the representation.
The Tribune states that the Republican victory is due to the policy] of Liberty and' Protection. Its general comments indicate that tbo anti-British policy influenced the election, Cleveland secured a majority in the Southern States, while Harri[son had a majority hi. the North, Now York determined the result.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 3050, 10 November 1888, Page 2
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