CABLE SUMMARY.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 2817, 2 August 1890, Page 2

CABLE SUMMARY.

« (hv ki.ixtiiic ri:i,Ki;itAi'H— coi'YlUcht). London, July 21). H.M.s. Britomart has been dispatched frnni Traloe witli police, and tnnriiies to tin; Great Blaslcet Islands, oil the west coast of Kerry, for the purpose of evicting the tenants of the Earl ot Cork, who refuse to pay rent. It is almost certain that tho tenants will resist eviction, and it is expected a serious conflict between them and the police will result. It is reported that tho Queen, in the course of conversation with the Duko of Fife, expressed a hope that penny postage, would be established throughout the Empire during her reign. Lord Erne, and Colonel Sandersou refuse, to be included in the deputation of Unionists to visit tho c denies, and Mr Abigail is inviting others to take their places. It is asserted that ths cost of labour at the East and West India Docks has inci eased .£70,000 this year, owing to the increase of wages compelled by tho .strike, while the efficiency of labourers has decreased. The Dockers' Union now numbers 30,000 men, and has an income of £500 a-weck. Messrs Dillon and O'Brien intend to go on a stumping; tour through America. They are indignant at the allegation fliafc the Irish aro disgusted with Mr Parnell's leadership. Mr Goschen, in reply to a question in the House of Commons, stated that the Government was not prepare 1 ti use the public funds for the purpose of providing free education above the standards that are compulsory by law. Portugal has deposited £28,000 on account of damages for interference witli the Delagon Bay railway. Prince Bismarck asserts that a bloody cataclysm is impending in Germany in the near future, owing to the spread of Socialism. The Emperor visits Heligoland after his trip to England. duly 31. Tho Shaw Saville Company's new cargo steamers, 1!, uigalira and Pakeha, will sail for Now Zeal tnd in August. A rival of Sucei named Jaques has succeeded in fasting- for over forty days, at Westminster Aquarium. Mr Justice Day held that tho claims of tho Cape Copper Company's, for over £200,000", against the Comptoir d' Escomplo, under guarantee, were ultra vires, and ho gave judgment in favour of tho defendant company. At a meeting of the St: KaHiariue Docks Company, Mr Norwood, chairman, said the cardinals, archbishops, and other busy bodies, who had led public opinion nstrcry. ought to see that the dockers carried out thoir part of tho agreement. Mr E. Stanhope has asked the Duke of Cambridge to enquire! info the sentences passed on tho mutinous guards, with a view to leniency. VIKNNA, duly 01. The Archduchess Ynlcm'u has married Archduke Francis Salva

| dor. I'.Kin.lN. .July 30. (ieneral Yon (Japrivi has published a nieiv.o explaining the reasons wliy Germany is satisfied with the African settlement. It would Im impossible, he says, to entertain the thought of going to war with Hugland bec.uise of a colonial dispute. Paris July 30. By an explosion in a colliery at St. Hticnne, 1 20 miners were killed. COXSTANTIXOI'U:, July 31. (lueon Natalie intends to take up her residence in Russia, and invokes the aid of the Czar to crush King .Milan. CONSTANTIXOI'LK, July .'iO. Four hundred persons have been arrested for assaulting the Patriarch, and several were killed. The city is greatly agitated. It is believed the rioters meant to attack the Sultan's Palace. Kzkhoum, July 30. A state of siege has been proclaimed in the city. Toronto, July 31, A sculling match is being arranged between Gaudaur and Hanlan. Mkcca, July 31. A serious outbreak of cholera has jeeurred here. Mozamdio.uk, July 31. The Portuguese authorities have ieizod a British steamer.