CABLE SUMMARY.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2792, 5 June 1890, Page 3

CABLE SUMMARY.

(by electric telegraph—copyright.) * London, June '2. The opposition to tko compensation of publicans for the loss of their licenses is increasing, and it is probable the proposal will bo withdrawn. It is rumourod that Count Herbert Bismarck is to marry the eldest daughter of Lady Dudley. Tho "Pall Mall Gazette says a Parnellite seat has been placed at the disposal of Sir T. Mcllwraith, of Queensland. Bishop Dwyer, of Limerick, has withdrawn from his priests the power to givo. absolution to boycotters. June 3. Mr Goschen, replying to Mr Honniker Heaton, said it was illegal for English insurers in the Colonial Mutual to deduct tho amount of their premiums from income tax. Australian companies had neither a strong nor equitable claim to have the difference made up between themselves and British companies. Sir G. Campbell and Mr Conybeare, in Committee of Supply, attacked the captain of H.M.S. Eoyalist for shelling the native villages in tha Pacific. Sir F. D. Bell is parleying with France and Germany to reduce their cable rates to Australia in the name way that it is proposed to do with the rates to England. The Agents-General have written to Lord Knutsford, requesting him to arrange an interview with Mr Goschen on the question of England contributing to tho cable guarantee. Washington, Juno 3. If is now considered probable that tho United States tariff will not be altered at all.