NEWS OF THE WORLD.

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume IV, Issue 485, 26 July 1890, Page 2

NEWS OF THE WORLD.

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BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

Prince Albert Victor is suffering from a smart attack of fever supposed to have been contracted in India, whence he lately returned after a prolonged tour. Lord Salisbury promises to consider what means can be adopted for meeting the new American Tariff Act. The licensing fund will be applied in Ireland to the erection of laborers’ dwellings, as well as to educational purposes. The poeple of Heligoland have forwarded a grateful farewell to the Queen. About 20,000 persons witnessed the departure of the Grenadier Guards. Many affecting scenes were witnessed as the men bade farewell to their relatives and friends, and they were accorded air ovation as the steamer moved off.

The Players of England defeated the Australians with seven wickets to spare. Affairs are quiet at Buenos Ayres. In a recent battle with the troops of San Salvador, 200 ol the Guatemalans were killed.

The States of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Guatemala have joined to re-establish order in Salvador.

It is reported that Sir R. Hamilton, of Tasmania, will receive an appointment as Governor of New Zealand, the Earl of Onslow succeeding Lord Carrington in New South Wales.

The annual report of the British Africa Company alluded to the growing prosperity of its affairs, and the prospects of Anglo-German agreement precluding the possibility of frictions between the two nations.

St. James’ Hall was crowded to hear a discussion on the eight hour question between Mr Hyndham, Socialist, and Mr Bradlaugh. No vote was taken, but the meeting appeared to be equally divided.

The National Seamen’s Union advise a general strike on Saturday until Danish seamen are conceded equal wages with the English seamen. Mr Abigal, M.L.A., of N.S.W., is hopeful of the success of his scheme for a Union mission to Australia. Colonel Saunderson and the Earl of Erne will be included in the deputation, and Dr Kane has already signified his willingness to accompany the mission. At the wool sales prices are unchanged. Middle sorts and greasy merinos, especially those from New Zealand, were the weakest classes. Disturbances in Chili are still continuing, and 5,000 nitrate strikers sacked and burned several shops in Valparaiso. During the melee one shopkeeper and several rioters were killed. An ironclad fired at the rioters at Iquaque. The seizure by the French of a Newfoundland fishing schooner of St. Mere Island, had the effect of reviving the irritation felt at the French in Newfoundland. Mr Fergusson denies that it is the intention of the Government to cede Gambia to France, in exchange for Newfoundland. At the annual meeting of the Ship Owner’s Society, a general opinion was expressed that a further contest between the dock laborers and owners was unavoidable, and it is believed the owners will take united action, and close their docks.

The Marquis of Salisbury declares that at the Brussels Anti-Slavery Conference England stood alone in the desire to abolish the drink traffic among the natives in Africa. The frozen meat market is strong, with an upward tendency. The wheat market is lifeless. Continental shows an upward tendency and American is firm. The prospectus of the N.Z. Estates Co. has been issued. The capital is fixed at £2,000,000.