NEWS BY CABLE.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3969, 21 November 1891, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

ENOLISH. (Per Press Association). ' London, November 13. Prince George is improving. Mr David Gray, ofPeterbead, considers the prospects of reviving whaling in the Antarctic Ocean good. If an expedition is to be sent out. it ought, to operate in November, December, January, and February. November 19. Murch, the Egerian mutineer, has been released. The Guardian says that tbe attitude of the Australian Synods with regard to reunion with the Home Church occasions grave misgivings. If the Austrolialian Church giveß up its historic Episcopality and recognises Nonconformist ministers as equally authorised, it is certain to subject the bonds of union with the Mother Church to a disastrous strain. Beforo the proposals ure considered, an appeal ought to be made to some central authority of the Anglican Church. The Santiago correspondent of The Timpa wires that the Brazilian Junta 13 increasing its army by five regiments of cavalry, three each oi artillery and infantry, and ten batalhons ot the National Guards. Five gunboats are to be obtained, and tti6 Junta has assumed control of all military stores in Rio Grande. The banks and prU vate persons are offering funds. At the annual meeting of the London Chartered Bauk of Australia it was stated that the low prices of wool are causing the formation of meat export companies. The Edinburgh Medical Journal says Dr Stuart's report on Dr Koch's discovery is one of tbe ablest that has been produced. Prince George conlinups to improve. His temperature is lower, and hie strength fully maintained. The Princess of Wales and her daughters are expected to arrive in London from Livadia on Sunday. There is deep national concern at the illness of the young Prince. The New Zealand and Australian Land Company has declared a dividend of 10 per cent, and canied £15,000 to the reserve fund. The steamer Eiddr, belonging to ♦he German Lloyd line, is five days overdue frem New York. It is feared that she has met with an injury to her propeller. Bishop Selwyn has made up his mind to resign, as he finds the injury to his leg will prevent him doing work in Melanesia. Tha Times denounces the alarmingly dangerous condition of the British army. Whalley, a deceased Blackburn solicitor, is alleged to have defrauded his clients of £IOO,OOO. Dr Charters has been nominated as Moderator of the Church of Scotland, and Dr Blaikie as Moderator of the Free Church. FOREIGN. Paris, November 19. The miners' strike has extended to the Nord. Those on strike in the province of Pas-de-Calais are overawed at the extensive military precautions to prevent disorder. Bio i>e Janeiro, November 18. The rebels have sunk a ship at the mouth of tbe Bio Grande, removed tbe buoys, and mounted heavy artillery. The rebels sacked the bouse of the Governor of Paraguay, wounding the Governor and killing several of his officers. The Brazilian Minister here denies the statement that anarchy is raging in the country, and declares that Fonseca is a sincere Republican. Rome, November 18. In consequence of Mr Wells' success, there has been a great influx of garablera to Monte Carlo, but they have not succeeded in imitating him. Rio de Janiero, November 19. Eighteen regiments, comprising almost the total force in Rio Grande, have joined the Junta, and the movement is largely in favour of a restoration of the monarchy. Washington, November 18. Mr Shutter, Government Immigration Agent of United States, has discovered that there is a regular system in Europe of shipping to America blind, halt, criminals, idiots, and prostitutes. A great tire in St. Louis almost completely destroyed blocks in Broadway and Franklin avenue. The damage is estimated at a quarter of a miiliou. Ottawa, November 19. The Government of the Dominion has decided to place <t million settlers in the North~west Territories within the next live years.