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Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 2983, 27 August 1891, Page 3

CABLE SUMMARY.

(BT ELECTRIC TKLEHKAPU. —COI'VIUCUT.) London', August 20, The death is announced of Mr Cecil Baikcs, Postn:aste,r-Gcneral, aged 53. Mr Raikos' death was the result of a slight shock of lightning received while riding in Hyde Park last mouth. News has been received of the massacre by Esquimaux of sixty sailors belonging to whaliug steamers, laid up in winter quarters, at the beginning of the year. The rumours that Russia will shortly prohibit the exportation of wheat are renewed. The Queen has gone to Balmoral, In consequence of the stench arising from the corpses in the vaults of St. Mary's, Walworth, in the city, the church has been closed. HoNOKONt;, August 23. The Viceroy of China, Li Hung Chang, lias returned an evasive answer to the demand of the Cowers for satisfaction. St. Peteusiu'Ki:, August '2\. The Russian Government has pro liibitcd the export of wheat to a greater extent than eight per cent more than the quantity of rye usually exported. It is estimated that this will all'ect two million quarters of wheat. Russia has again demanded an in demnity from Turkey for stopping Russian vessels in the Dardanelles. Novoo Vremya states that the Council of the Empire is considering the propriety of putting restrictions upon the settlement of foreigners in Russia.. Brussels, August '-'-I. At the Socialist Congress a resolution ■was earned demanding the extension of the franchise to women, and it is intended to arrange meetings in favour of eight hours and the abolition of piecework. According to reports from Central Africa all the posts formerly held by Emin Pasha at the time of his rescue by Stanley have been re-occupied by his forces. August 25. Later information denies the truth of the telegrams concerning the success of Emin Pasha's expedition. New Y'ouk, August 2L The Government has returned to Europe Kitf pauper Jews from Russia. Negotiations arc proceeding between the United States and the Russian Jew respecting the Jews. Xanxiisak, August 2f. Information has been received that after severe lighting with Dervishes Emin Pasha arrived at Wadelai. Constantinople, August \>~>. The rebellion in Yemen, Southern Arabia, is still raging. Three thousand six hundred Turkish troops have been killed in battle, or died of heat and disease. Sinister rumours are afloat respecting the death of the late Turkish Mini ster of War. It is stated to have been the result of a duel. Pauis, August '25. M. Kerry, in the course of a speech, said fifty years' protecting for French fanners would justify the nation in indulging in the British luxury of free trade. Reports of the casualties at Martinique continue to come in. The number of deaths reported has reached :!50, besides sailors. G.uuo, August, '2-1. Dervishes are collecting again at Don gola. JJraiAKKsT, August 25. The Queen of Rouinauia has suffered a paralytic stroke. Sofia. August '20. Thirty cases of arms and a mauifesto directed against, the Bulgarian Govern-

incut liave been seized at the seaport of llourges.