FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2474, 19 May 1888, Page 2

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

[iiv KIkCTUIC TbLEOHAJ'H.—COPVRIGHT.] Lo.vnox, May ](>. Tun Earl of Carnarvon lias given notice of his intention to ask the Government whether they intend to restrict the entry of foreign cruisers into colonial harbours. The Morning Post, in referring to the subject, expresses the opinion that it is difficult to see how the demands of the colonies can be refused without the clanger of England becoming engaged in a conflict with them, which may have serious results. Mr H. Labouchcre, iu the House of Commons, accused the Soudan contingent of being guilty of misconduct. Lord Beresford warmly defended them, declaring they were splendid soldiers, and their discipline was excellent. Colonel Bridgmau and Captain Price said the behaviour of the contingent was admirable. '1 he Canadian Government is protesting against the reckless immigration of English paupers to Canada. An Australian wheat cargo of 6000 quarters, time shipment, has been sold at 3-is -1 ]d. Two cargoes of 2000 quarters and 1000 quarters, have been sold at 335. The Coptic's frozen meat is selling at from 4d to 4]d per lb, A portion of the cargo arrived in a damaged condition.