CABLE NEWS.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2498, 14 July 1888, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

(Per Stkamer Meykr at Pout Darwin). London, June 29. Ix the libel action \Y r ood, jockey v. Licensed Victualler's Gazette, which accused plaintiff of pulling in a race, a verdict was returned for plaintiff with a farthing damages. June 30. The election for the Isle of Thanet seat in the House of Commons, vacant by the death of the Eight Hon. Colonel King-Harman, resulted in the return of the Right Hon. James Lowther, formerly Chief Secretary of Ireland, in Lord Beaconsfield's administration in 1880. Mr Lowther secured 3517 votes, and his opponent, Mr Knatchbullllugessen, a Gladstonite, 288'J voles.

Importers of kauri timber are realising their stocks, fearing a further decline in consequence of anticipated heavy shipments from New Zealand. July 1. Tenders for the Queensland 3£ per cent loan of a million and a-half were opened to day. The total amount subscribed was .£6,152,000. The minimum was fixed at 94, and tenderers at £94 lGs Gd will receive 47 per cent/ 1

The Archbishop of ■" Canterbury was received at the opening of the Pan-Anglican Conference at Lambeth Palace by ninety-four Bishops, iueluding eleven from Australasia.

Information has been received that the Government of Tahiti has imposed a protective tariff of 50 per cent, on all English and American «;co:ls.

Messrs C. A Coyhcre, M.P. for Camhorne, and Win. Saunders, Home Ruler, and ex-member for Hull, addressed a meeting of 3000 Socialists in Trafalgar Square today. The police interfered with the meeting, and a sharp struggle ensued. Several arrests were made. Sofia, June 30. The arrogance of StamboulofF, the Premier, is alienating the sympathy of leading men of his party, and tends to place Prince Ferdinand in a stronger position. Pabis, July 1. M. Floquet was twice defeated in the Chamber on Government questions. The Press declares that the days of the Government are numbered.