CABLE SUMMARY.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2794, 10 June 1890, Page 3

CABLE SUMMARY.

(by electric tblegkahi—copyright.) London, June 6. AnxietV is increasing lest the Pretiiifer should agree to the extension of the German protectorate iu Africa to the frontier of the Congo Free State, and consent to Germany absorbing TJgamila and giving access" to the upper waters of the Zambezi. The prospects of agreement between England and Germany in East Africa are wavering, ?.s the Germans decline to budge from the position they have taken up. Juno 7. Stanley openly accuses Emin Bey of treachery. Juno 8. A public demonstration was made to-day against the provision in the New Licensing Bill, introduced by the Government, to grant compensation to publicans whose licenses were refused. Several thousand persons marched in procession from the embankment to Hyde Park, where speeches were delivered protesting against the proposal. Several slight conflicts took place between the police and the processionists. The Shaw-Savil Company have purchased the steamer Rangitira, capable of carrying 50,000 carcases of frozen mutton. The New Zealand Shipping Company have secured a sister ship. Berlin, June 7. Considerable excitement has been occasioned by the statement made in the Reichstag by the German Minister o£ War, to the effect that it was intended to increase the strength of the army by 50,000 men, construct an additional railway for strategic purposes, and obtain a further supply of rifles. The fate of the Army Bill is doubtful. Paris, June 5. It is probable the proportion of recidivistes sent to New Caledonia will be considerably increased. Juno (J. The Chamber of Deputies rejected the motion censuring the Government for releasing the Duke of Orleans by a large majority. Sofia, June 6. The Bulgarian Government will shortly address a Note to Great Britain, Italy, and Austria, urging that steps be taken towards obtaining the formal recognition of Prince Ferdinand by the Porte.