CABLE SUMMARY.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 2622, 2 May 1889, Page 2

CABLE SUMMARY.

(BY KI.ECTIUO TKI.HGRAI'H —COPYRIGHT.) London, April 30. The Czar is afraid to appear in public, owing to Nihilist plots against his life. The plans for the Congo railway of '260 miles to Stanley Pool are ready, and the work will be shortly commenced by the syndicate. 'Russia is bargaining for a right of way through the Dobrudscha, in Roumnnia. April 31. An excursion train was thrown off the line at Hamilton, Ontario, and an awful scene ensued. The train took fire and many were killed and burned. The Sikhini expedition is to be reinforced. Russia is increasing her troops on the Afghan frontier. Dinizulu has been sentenced to fourteen years' imprisonment. It is reported that Khartoum has been captured by El Senouissi. The Canadian Parliament has passed an Extradition Bill, preventing criminals from United States taking refuge in Canada. The Duke of Edinburgh is improving. The Czar has ordered the construction of two enormous ironclads. The French Senate has obtained full proofs of the Boulangist plot against the Upper Chamber. The Belgian railway officials assert that General Boulanger's luggage included several boxes of gold coin, plate, and jewellery. The Queen of Wurteml>urg had a narrow escape at Monaco, whilst driving. The horses took fright, fell over a precipice, and were killed. The carriage pole broke, or the vehicle would have gone over also. Russian agents are tampering with the loyalty of INI. Staubouloff, the Bulgarian Premier. The Marquis of Londonderry highly praises Mr Balfour's action, and says Ireland has enormously improved. Romnania is pushing' forward her defences. Eifteen men have refused tho Governorship of the Cape. M. Itocliefort's son has committed suicide in Algeria. Tho Washington Cmtcnary has been held with imposing ceremonies. Three hundred war vessels and merchantmen escorted President Jlarrison round New York harbour, and there was a march past of GOOO troops.