LATE CABLE NEWS.

Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2417, 7 January 1888, Page 2

LATE CABLE NEWS.

UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION. [By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.] Behlin, January 4. Tub Regency proposal, alleged to have been made by Prince Bismarck in the event of the Emperor's death, is absolutely denied. Thi! Emperor of Germany has conferred the Grand Cross of the Red Eagle on Herr Tisza, Premier fit Hungary. Philadelphia, January 3. Thirty thousand colliers are out of employment in Pennsylvania. Moscow, January 4. Lord Randolph Churchill arrived in this city to-day from Gatschina. London, January 4. The amount of damage done by the bursting of the Birmingham Canal is estiuiated at £10,000 Many streets in the vicinity of the accident were inundated. Sir Graham Berry, Sir Saul Samuel, and Sir Arthur B'lytli, had an interview today with Sir Henry Holland, with reference to the new mail contract. After discussion, it was virtually agreed to sign forthwith, abandoning the parcels-post clause if the colonies concur. MrT. Sexton, M.P. for Sligo South, who was recovering from his recent illness, has suffered a relapse, and is now in a serious condition. It is reported that Mr Goschen, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, will issue £15,000,000 of 3 per cent, stock, irredeemable before 20 years.

THE LATEST. « UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION. IBv Er,ECTUio Teleguaph—CopvniGHT.l Received January 6th, 1.50 p.m. London, January 5. Sir Charles Dilke denies that it is his intention to re-enter politics at present. Mr E. Stanhope, speaking at Spitsby, depreciated tho publication of Lord Brassey's letter on British coaling stations and defences until such time as the report of the commissioners, who were enquiring into the stations already fortified, is received. He considered it necessary to fortify Port Darwin. It is announced that Victoria will not borrow again this year. Buenos Ayues, January 5. The Argentine Republic have abolished the export duties to the amount ot 2,000,000 dollars on wool and other products. Shanghai, January 5. The River Hoang Ho having overflowed its banks inundated the surrounding country and one hundred thousand persons are reported drowned and 2,000,000 have been rendered homeless and are in a state of destitution.