, 1893-05-03
It r L E 6 Z A NJ s.
ST.. CRoIx STATION.
morning.

New York, April 29th.-London news
states that the Postmaster General, speaking
in the House of Commons yesterday, express
ed his approval of the principle of Mr.. Gerald
Loder's motion for the adoption of the penny
postage between the Colonies and England,
but at the same time stated that its adoption
would be prevented on account Of the ex-
pense attending such a step. Mr.. Gladstone
and Sir VIM. Harcourt cOncurred in Rt. Hon.
Arnold Morley's views.
Dispatches from Paris announce that the
Senate has agreed to the budget as passed
by the Chamber Of Deputies. A veto was
taken confirming the present formation
of the ministry, pending the General cleo
tons.
The failure has been announced of the
Standard Bank of Australia for its capital and
reserve of 1852, 900 sterling.
A grand ball was given after the
conclusion of the naval review at New York
on the 9th, at which the British officers
following their leader Vice Admiral Sir John
Hopkins K. c.. b. were commented upon as
being ideal gu esls and have thereby elected
much popularity, and the press highly eulo-
gizs their nation, their navy, and themselves.
On Friday a body of British sailors and ma
rines. headed a procession of 10000 represent
ing 8 different nations, marched through miles
of spectators, who applaudsd SO vigorously
that the bands Of music were rendered in
audible. In the evening 3 magnificent ban
quet brought this unique and entirely success
full festival to a conclusion.
The series Of celebrations at Yorktown
begun in 1851 by the saluting of the British
flag, ended yesterday by a parade of unprece-
denied magnifcence, the presence Oh shore OF
armed alien military has never before been
witnessed.
New York, May ~lst.-Advices from London
state that the doctors appointed to examine
Townshend declare him to be a %lunatic. The
police, however, are of opinion that his actions
are too methodical to be such.
The National Bank of Australasia has
suspended payment, 1t is reported that the
deposits in the Bank exceed nine millions
sterling, one fifth of which is deposited by
the British public. The suspension was
caused by a run on the Bank over six millions
sterling having been withdrawn within the
rast three weeks. he directors have pro
claimed five days holiday to endeavour to
allay the panic.
The death is announced of Baron Deramore,
and from Paris that of Senator Martinart.
Dispatches from Berlin report that the
Reichstag have decided that Herr Ahlwardt's
charges against Herr Miguel are baseless;
the popular belief in his guilt however con-
tinuea
A de patch from Reuters Madrid CORES
pendent asserts that if the Cuban revolt con-
tinues the Marquis de Campos will succeed
the present Governor General, and that he
will be authorized to draw unlimited funds
to suppress the rising. warships and troops ale
preparing to leave for the scat of the distur-
banee.
Many thousands are visiting the Columbus
caravels in New York harbour. Unfortunats-
" owing 10 the swift tides several of the
boats were capsizod. One of the number a
row-boat. with four occupants capsized along
side II. N. s. Blake, the catastrophe was
witnessed by the ~sailorso On board, from amongst
whom three at once jumped overheard and
rescued the drowning persons. The city press
are unanimous in their praises towards the
sailors who risked their lives so bravely.
New York, May 2nd.-London news states
thet in the House Of Commons yesterday Sir
Charles Dilke's motion. that the British troops
should evacuate Egypt, was los without a
division.
The Committee on the Home Rule Bill Will
begin it's sittings on Monday next.
strike Of TO- 900 mill hands is reported