SUMMARY.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 2908, 5 March 1891, Page 3

SUMMARY.

(bv ia (vruie rnxouAFH.— copyright.) London, March 2. A telegiiam from San Francisco states that during a hurricane on tho coast of Japan, 'SI vessels and 300 lives were lost.

The Berlin correspondent of tin: Globe says tint great uneasiness is felt at the Emperor's threat to smash nil opposition to his policy. General Von Caprivi signifies his intention to resign in the autumn. A difficulty has arisen in the African negotiations, Portugal having been asked to concede a free route fi - oin Urilisb territory to the sea. Mr Pavnell, speaking at Cavau, said before long lie would rxpel the sei'i'diTS from Ireland and the House of Commons. Ho speaks in London on "Wednesday.

There is it roviviil of ruiuoiir.s iift'v.tf ■ ing tlic money market, ehietly owing to tin- shi.ro of iift'nii-.s in flu , Argentine. Tim new unionists demand representation on the Labour Commission. Tliu Daily Chioniole says then; is every prospect of the Maybrick ease being reopened. Pajus, Murch 2. The supporters of Victor Nupoleon have deelared themselves adherents of Ihe Republic. Si\(i.\i'OKi;, March 2. The revolt' in the Caroline Islands has been suppressed. IV'AsinxuTOX, March-', The House of Representatives has rejected the subsidy for ;i cable lo Hawaii. The question was referred to a conference. Ottawa, March _. It is esl limited that Sir J. Mae- • loiiuld, the present Premier, will secure a majority of nine at the election. Calcutta, March 2. The rebellion in Burundi has been Mispressed, and the ruler hns submitted lo the Government.