LATE CABLE NEWS.

Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2421, 17 January 1888, Page 2

LATE CABLE NEWS.

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[Bv Ei.eotiuc Telegraph.—Copyright. 1 London, January 13. The massing of Russian troops on the Roumanian and Galician frontiers lias had the effect of reviving the alarm in Vienna. Endeavours are being made to bring back tho sugar trade from Hamburg to London. Mr Morgan states that the first stone examined from the Welsh mine showed 3.< per cent, of gold. BiiiiU.v, January 13. It is reported here that the police have discovered a German Socialist plot to murder the Crown Prince; but no details have transpired. .January 12. The health of Emperor William is improving, but his sleep is still disturbed. The official announcement concerning the health of the Crown Prince states that the irritation connected with the growth in the throat is re-apnoaring. Sofia, January 12. Many of tile officers connected with the army, and also many officials, have been arrested on a charge of conspiracy. Paris, January 12. Tho offence for which .Judge Vigtieau, who heard the charges against M. Wilson, was dismissed from office, was for inviting witnesses for the prosecution to dins with him. January 13. At a large meeting of manufacturers held to-day tho Minister of Commerce presided. The meeting was called for the purpose of ascertaining tho number of exhibitors who intended to sond goods to the Melbourne Exhibition. There was a very large attendance, and great enthusiasm was shown, it being decided to ask the Government _ to warmly interest themselves in supporting tho Exhibition. Glasgow, January 13. The Crofters at Lewis Island aye still making raids against the farmers, and arc destroying tlje J'uiUies on l-lie farms.