CABLE NEWS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4355, 27 February 1893, Page 3

CABLE NEWS.

Loudon, February 24, Belfast is plaonraed with bills bearing the words:—" Rise, sons of William, and defy the Pope and traitors, and tho unholy Bill. Defend your lives and liberties." The Irish Exchange is very excited, and shares in Guinness, Sons, and Co, brewers, fell 11 points. The Ulster members in tbe Hoaso of Commons predict a rebellion. The Hon BohortW. Duff, the new Governor of Now South Wales, is a relation to tho Duke of Fife, and is very rich. It is believed in official circles that tho Queen will confer a high distinction on him. London, February 23, Mr W.B. Percoval, Agent-General for Now Zealand, denies the statements published by Mr Wilson, of the Standard, that New Zealand is slyly borrowing, and states that he has| never hypothecated tho £BOO,OOO of 4 per cent, stock which is held in reserve. He also denies the existence of, any responsible scheme for consolidating all the New Zealand harbour loans by the issue of 8-J per cent New Zealand stock, Washington, February 24. Opposition to tbe annexation of Hawaii is developing in the Senate. Rio de Janeiro, February 24. The Pectoral troops have recaptured 10 towns, and are routing tho insurgents, Many prisoners have been taken. St. Petersburg, February 24, General Gourko is securing plans of the forfca on tho German and Austrian frontiers.