London, August 3. Mr Keir Hardie, M.P., speaking at Newcastle, declared that the Labour party must oppose the re-election of Hon.Jno. Morley in order to secure the eight hours for miners, and that the question of autonomy for Ireland must be sunk in view of that.
ENGLISH FINANCE.
DISCOURAGING EXCESSIVE SPECULATION.
London, Augusb3. The bankers and brokers prophesy.an excellent effect from the decision of the Associated Banks to discourage excessive speculation.
BIG YACHT RACE.
THE AUSTRALIAN CUP AT '■'/;■ ;,■■■ cowes.
London, August 3. Prince ' Henry of Prussia sailed the Irene in the race for the Australian Cup at Cowes. It was won by the Queen Mab.
THE GERMAN BUDGET.
A BIG DEFICIT. THE RAILWAYS BLAMED.
(Received 8 a.m.) Berlin", August 3. The Prussian Diet shows a deficit for the year of two millions, mainly due to railways. The press urge the Government to adopt the Zone system.
NEW ZEALAND ATH LETES.
THEY COMPETE AT BERLIN.
London, August 3. The members of the New Zealand ath letic team who have stayed behind are to compete at the Berlin Championship meeting.
ANARCHIST TROUBLES.
HEAVY DAMAGES CLAIMED,

Londok, August 3. Those injured by Anarchists in the city are claiming

A LOVER'S REVENGE.
HE MURDERS BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM.
Mexico, August 3. > A discarded lover murdered his suc cess*, v I rival and his bride at their wedding ball, and committed suicide over their bo.dies.
TASMANIAN POLITICS.
WANT - OF - CONFIDENCE " M0T10&...
\ Hobart, this day. Mr Dobson has moved a vote of want of-confidence on the Government finan cial proposals.
QUEENSLAND AFFAIRS.
