CABLE SUMMARY.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 2884, 8 January 1891, Page 3

CABLE SUMMARY.

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LoxitON. Januarv <">• Her Majksty's ships Tuunmpi and Riugaroniiift, two of the Australian cruisers, will bo commissioiU'd on 20th inst., and afterwards maimed _at Devonport, their complement being 212 inon each.

Tho syndicatr- over which Lord Hartinif ton'presides is willing to ancept a XI0,00(1 subsidy frein the Queensland Government for a iniiil service from Vancouver to Australia, and hope that owing to the Imperial character of the service the Victorian Government may be induced to contribute £5000. The syndicate propose to establish a branch service between Honolulu and San'Fraucisco.

Two thousand labourers at Swineford, County Mayo, demand work tho railway reliof works, and threaten if it is not given them, to stop those at present engaged. Tho TTon. A. J. Half our and the Earl of Zetland are appealing for funds for the relief of Irish families who are unable to benefit by the carrying out of the public works, and also to provide food and clothes for their children attending: school.

Telegrams issued by Dalziel's new agency highly colour the discontent said to exist among the people of Ne iyfoundland, Tho foruaition of antiBritish leagues is b«ing ercouragod by the Americans.

"The suffering in the East End from cold and starvation is appulling. Tho relief afforded is quite inadequate. January 6. The Government arc arranging with the Admiralty to take entire ehaigc of all »-niis ami stores on the fleut, the War Office only retaining the land services. Panifll and O'Brien arc tit Boulogne. Pαiu?, Januiuy i>. The elections for the Senate have resulted in a great Republican gain. M. Ferry has been elected for the Department of the Vosgos. Beiiux, January •"'■ Irf.-i'innny lies annexed tho Marshall Islands, a group north of the equator, lying east of the Caroline Islands. l)r. Koch is improving his method of treating lupus. Dr. Koch i.s conferring with the Government as to the expediency of disclosing his secret, January (j. The Emperor of Germany has recognised the republic of Brazil. "Wasih.vgtoX, January '>• Airs Sheldon, an American lady intends to explore Central Africa with a body guard of soldiers and negrcsses. Capetown', January 6. The National Bank of South Africa with a capital of iM.000,000, is being formed. Sax I'KANnsco, January J. The Hawaiian Government is parleying with the Government of Canada for improved trade relations. St. Jonx, January o. There is great discontent among the inhabitants of Newfoundland at the renewal of the modus vivendi with regard to the French shore, and many threaten to overthrow British rule, New YoiiiC January 5. The fire whieh gutted nermann's Theatre in Fifth Avenue, and injured Sturtevant House, originated through tho electric light wire. Maxilla, January 5. The natives of the Caroline Islands attacked the Spanish but were repulsed under the heavy fire of the Gatling guns, and lo.st heavily, Ottawa, January o. Mv Sandford Fleming states that tho promoters of the Pacific cable :ivu considering whether they will connect with Honolulu en route to Australia.