THE AUSTRALIAN SQUADRON.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIII, Issue 2580, 2 February 1892, Page 2

THE AUSTRALIAN SQUADRON.

London. January 31. j The " Observer " considers that the ', indignation of Australia at the sup- j posed cruel sentences on men of the j squadron is based on resentment al; ! the fact that they have to contribute to the support of the squadron without, any control over it. COLONIAL FINANCE. The " Financial Times " says that the question is being raised as to the propriety of the colonies issuing loans through their Agent-General, and urges them to revert to the colonial banks, which will not commit the blunder of swamping the market, and are able to withstand pressure brought to bear by Government. THE EASTBOURNE SALVATIONISTS. London, February 1. Disorders m connection with the Salvation Army have again occurred at Eastbourne. . The mob broke the ranks of the army procession, and m the melee which ensued many of the lasses were trampled on the ground, while several of the other " soldiers " received very rough usage. MR GLADSTONE. Mr Gladstone will remain on the Continent for some time, his friends fearing that if he were to return to England at present he might be attacked by influenza. POLITICAL. The " Standard " states that immediately on the assembling of Parliament Mr Balfoxir will introduce the Irish Local Government Bill. OBITUARY. Sir George Paget, the distinguished physician, is dead. THE ROSSENDALE ELECTION. The Marquis of Ripon, m the course of a speech, said that the result of the Rossendale election presages the disappearance of the Unionist party.