The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-07-17

the formation of q coalition Ministry,
whose program shall include local gov
eminent bill for Ireland, Scotland and
England; laborers' allotment bill en-
towering rural laborers to acquire small
holdings; reform the extension Of the
artisans dwellings act. including dwell
ings Of farm laborers; a measure for the
cheaper transfer of lands and the appoint
ment of select committee to inquire
into the administration of the govern
ment of India, with the view of giving
the natives increased local control. II
Lord Harrington consents to the forma-
ton of a coalition Ministry, the Cabinet
will include Mr.. Goschen, Sir Henry
James, and the Duke of Argyle, but not
Mr.. Chamberlain.
On the London Stock Exchange the
activity and strength of the market dur
ing the last week were checked by the
dullness prevalent in English railway
securities pending the announcement of
the halt-yearly dividends and by the dull
ness of foreign securities under Russia's
action at Batoum. There was general
rally, however, at the close of the week.
On the Paris Bourse prices we're irregular.
De Lesseps' circular regarding the new
Panama bonds had a dampening effect
on the entire market. Business was quiet
and prices weak on the Berlin Exchange.
Cholera returns throughout Italy for
Sunday report ZIG new cases and sixty
deaths.-It is believed in Vienna that
Bulgaria and Roumania have concluded
secret alliance against Russian en-
oachment.-Turkey has authorized free
passage of the Dardanelles by Russian
torpedo-boats on their way to Odessa
Crops in Prussia are reported in highly
satisfactory condition, especially as re-
CARDS rye and wheat.
The steamer Alameda" which ar
rived at San Francisco, July IL, from
Australia, brings particulars of the fear
full volcanic eruptions in New Zealand
last month, which are among the most
destructive in the worlds history. The
first reports of volcanic disturbances came
from Tauranga, in Auckland lake dis
trict. The shocks were SO violent that
people jumped from their beds, and par
alyzed with terror, fed for their lives,
making no effort to save or take any
thing with them except their children.
The earthquakes continued to follow one
another in quick succession up to A. NJ,
when a leaden colored cloud was OBJ
served advancing from the south, spread
ing out until it covered the sky. While
still moving it burst with sound of
thunder, and shortly after fire-dust began
falling. Accounts from other points
state that Mount Tareivera was the first
volcano to break forth. and hardly were
flames seen issuing from its crater than
the entire Paeroa range of mountains
belched forth in sympathy, hurting
flames, burning lava and stones over the
surrounding country. For the first time
in tradition the extinct volcano of Rua-
peha was awakened into activity. The
entire country, over an extent OF 40
miles long by twenty in breadth, was
nothing but mass of fame and hot,
crumbling soil. During all this time
showers of dust continued to fall until
it became 30 dense as to make the day as
dark as night, and not until the second
day did the dust cease falling. 1t was
noticed that the dust emitted strong
sulphurous smell. Numerous small hat
i've villages were totally destroyed.
Wairoa was covered TO the depth of ten
feet with dust and ashes. Rahtomahan
was completely engulfed, as were some
other small villages. One hundred and
twenty persons are known to have lost
their lives, among whom were several
English residents.