CABLE SUMMARY.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 2868, 29 November 1890, Page 2

CABLE SUMMARY.

(BY KLKCXHIO TELEGRAPH. —COPYRIGHT.) Washington, November 2G. The Sioux are marching forward in thousands. Buffalo Bill is amongst those opposing tliem. Several actions have taken place. It was reported that an extensive massacre had taken place in Nebraska, but it turns out to be unfounded. The Canadian Indians are tranquil. Buenos Ayues, November 26. Tumults have occurred on the bourse. President Pelligrini has forbidden the publication of the gold premium. Berlin, November 27. The Budget proposes an increase of twenty-six million marks, for the German army. London, November 27. In the House of Commons, Mr E. Cunninghame Graham has given notice of his intention to introduce a general Eight Hours Bill. Humours, though unconfirmed, are prevalent in the City to the effect that the Bank of Englsnd proposes to issue ten million £1 notes against security of silver. Before replying to the invitation of the committee inquiring into the renewal of European commercial treaties with Great Britain, us to whether the colonics wish to take part in such, tho various agents await instructions from their respective Governments in the matter, and also as to the nature of the evidence taken before the committee. Mr W. H. Smith in the House of Commons to-day stated that it was not the intention of the Government to sei up a Commission to inquire into Mr Stanley's charges concerning the conduct of the late Major Barttelot. The medical gentlemen appointed by the Australian Government to inquire into Dr. Koch's consumption cure express doubts as to its efficacy. Professor H. B. Allen, who has been deputed by tho Victorian Government to investigate Dr. Koch'scure for consumption, has wed to the doctor to supply a quantity of the lymph to Victoria, and that he will visit Berlin later on. Professor Allen sails for Melbourne about the middle of January. Professor Anderson Stuart will also make a study of the cure on behalf of New South Wales. South Australia, and New Zealand Governments. November 27. The petition of Lady (Jonncmara for a divorce from her husband on the ground of adultery has been granted. Lord Connemara did not offer any defence to his wife's charge. Severe fighting has taken placc with the Indians at Keogh, in Montana.