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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XII, Issue 2404, 13 July 1891, Page 2

HOME AND FOREIGN

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London, July 10. The Union Bank of Australia has declared a dividend of 14 per cent., and carried forward £16,000. FAILURE TN WOOL TRADE. Lumpton, of Bradford, an Austra lian wool merchant, has failed. His liabilities are £25,000. [Presumably Mr G. W. Luptnn, formerly one of the largest buyers at the colonial sales, but who got into difficulties three or tour years ago, and has bi»co been carrying on business on a much smaller ,«c;ile,] AUDJENCE WITH THE QUEEN. Envoys from the South African chief Gungnnharaa have had an audience with the Queen. PROMOTION OF COMPANIES. The promotion of limited liability companies in Eiiglr.nd during the present year shows a remarkable contrast with the first six months of last year. The capital of the companies floated during the latter period was £135,000,000 ; during the present year only £68,000,000. THE FRENCH PRESIDENT. In the House o£ Commons this after notn, Mr W. H. Smith, First Lord of the Treasury, in reply to a question asked by an lion, member, said that it was unusual to invite sovereigns to visit the country, but at the same time he assured the House that if President Carnot, of France, paid a visit to England he would be accorded a most cordial welcome. THE KAISER IN ENGLAND. The ceremony of presenting the freedom of the city to the Emperor of Germany was followed by a banquet, at which the Lord Mayor presided, The latter, in proposing the health of the Emperor, expatiated on the wisdom with which the affairs af Germany are administered, and dwell; on the efforts of the monarch himself to maintain peace. The Emperor returned Mb heartfelt thanks for the noble welcome he had received. He always felt at home in lovely England, whose Queen was a noble lady of great wisdom. The Emperor concluded by saying " I shall always endeavor to maintain peace, and always be ready to advance progress." London July 11. The Emperor of Germany, in his speech at Guildhall, said tkat the greatest aim of his life was to maintain the historic friendship of England and the peace of Europe. These alone, he thought, would give the confidence necessary to the promotion of science and art and the development of trade. His leisure moments would be spent in the direction of the jKUinotioß. of'the solution of the great problems of t\\p Tfye Emperor leaves for Edinbujigh ok Monday, and after cru.isj.qg about Scot*. - land, return to Cowes, Mrs Arthur Wilson, Mr Stanley Wilson, Mr and Mrs Lyeett Green, and Mr Berkeley Cave Levitt, who were concerned in the recent baccarat scandal case, attended the garden party at Marl borough House, the Prince of Wales' residence, to meet the Emperor of Germany. The English papers are unanirrous in praise of the remarks of the Emperor of Germany at Uuildhail. The Emperor dined with the Duke of Cambridge last night, and subsequently attended a state ball at Buckingham Palace, which was a brilliant success; IRISH AUEAIRS. London, July IQ. '! The Times,?' «Standard," "Advertiser," "St. James' Gazette," ancf )' Glqbe" cal} the Parlow election a Rapal victory, and de'nqunce the returning power gf the priesthood^.' ' 'Mfi'Biljf-qur i§ enga'ge4 91) a 'MTOJ of education for Ireland.. London, July 11. The Irish Land Purchase Bill has passed through the House of Lords. The " Irish Catholic " has absorbed the " Nation " newspaper. IMPERIAL FEDERATION. Mr Stead, editor of the " Review of Reviews," suggests that the Prince of Wales should be elected President of the Commission to report on a scheme of Imperial federation.-' -i l 1 MONETARY. The "Statist" asserts that the mon«v

markets of Western Europe are greatly improved, and it predicts that money will be much dearer shortly. The "Economist" has a friendly article on the Western Australian loan, and urges borrowing in the early stages to secure raal progress. The " Financial Times," referring to the Western Australian loan, considers that the small amount offered is evidence that the risk of failure has been fully considered, and it warns the other colonies against coming into the market at an early date, as it is not ready for unloading. VICTORIA.]* FINANCE. The " Economist," in discussing the financial policy of Victoria, considers that it was providential in the best interests of the colony that the public works programme of the Gillies Government had been abandoned, but it believes that the increase in the tariff ■will check the yield from the Customs. THE JEWS. Baron Hirsch explains that the Argentine Republic, Canada, and Aus-1 tralia, offer the most certain guarantee of the accomplishment of his objects in establishing colonies for Jews expelled from Russia. Berlin, July 9. The "Cologne Gazette" says that Baron Hirsch will co-operate with the Russian Government in the emigration and re-settlement of the Jews. , CHARGE AGAINST POLICEMEN. London, July 10. Warrants have been issued on a charge of perjury against two policemen named Cattle and Brombqry in connection with the arrest of one Alice Millard, as a prostitute, on Jnne 24th. Inquiries made since prove that the charge against the woman was utterly unfounded. | MR SPURGEON'S ILLNESS. | Mr Spurgeon is collapsing from exhaustion of the brain, i London, July 11. The condition of the Rev. C. ft. Spurgeon remains • itnchanged. Con- j tinuous prayers are offered up at the Tabernacle for his recovery. fcTHE KHURDISH OUTRAGE. In the House of Commons to-day Sir James Fergusson made a further statement regarding the British girl Greenfield, who was abducted by the Khurds in Persia. He an nounced that after a strong protest offered by the Imperial Government the Porte had withdrawn its objection to Persia taking foi'cible action to release the girl. Mr H. Labouchere, referring to the Minister's remarks, said that the Turks were brigands, and as such ought to be told to clearly understand that outrages of tlie nature of the present one would not be tolerated. The mere entering of a protest was nothing. j They might as well talk to a blind ass j as to Turkey. Sir James' Fergusson replied that he would again protest to Turkey in connection with the abduction. Tehkean, July 9. Prince Dowlas has summoned the Khurds to give tip the girl Greenfield abducted by them.