CABLE SUMMARY.

Waikato Times, Volume XL, Issue 3214, 31 January 1893, Page 2

CABLE SUMMARY.

(Bi' ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.—COPYRIGHT) Pahis, January 28. The French Government concede Canada a minimum tariff, receiving in return reduced duties on wines and other products. London', January 29. The cotton operatives, who are out on strike, refused to allow Mr llundella, President of the Board of Trade, to arbitrate in their dispute with the employers. The retirement of Sir Saul Griffiths from political life would be a very grave loss to Australia and to the causo of Federation. It would be easier to obtain judges than statemen of the calibre of Sir S. Griffiths. Pretoria, January 28. PaulKrugerhas been re-elected President of tho Transvaal by a majority of 1000 votes. Ottawa, January 28. In the, House of Commons, Sir Hector L. Langcvin will move for a committee to inquire into the best means of completing the telegraph system of the Empire, IVASinxorox, January 27. The death is announced of the.Hou. J. G. Blaine,American statesman,aged (13. New Tokk, January 28. President Harrison has ordered a month's national mourning for Mr Blaine's death. Tho funeral takes places on Monday, Seems, January 29.

The market has been burned down the damage being estimated at a mih lion marks. St. Petersburg, January 29. The Russians are delighted with the reception given by the German Emperor to the Czarlwitcb, who has now returned. Roxe, January 29. Monguillia, the director of the Department of Commerce and Industry at Rome, has been arrested on a charge of corruption in connection with the bank scandal.