* [per press association^ Received April 26th, 1 p.m. THE MARQUIS OF LORNE ON HOME RULE. London, April 25. The M«quis of Lome, speaking at Birmingham, said that if Ireland ac cepted a system of Home Rule based on the same conditions as those obtain- ; ing in the colonies, she would be financially cut off from England and trustees would consequently be unable to invest in Irish securities. It would be cruel to treat Ireland like the colonies, which, except in name, are separate nations. THE RIOTS IN VIENNA. Vienna, April 25. The Socialists joined in the tramway riots the beginning of the week, and drenched the soldiers with filthy liquids. The troops were with diffi culty restrained from firing on them. The Committee of the Town Council I has decided to fine the Tramway Company 50,000 florins on the ground of irregularity in traffic. The city is now quieting down. SUPPOSED SUICIDE. Naples, April 25. Mr Ashworth, British Vice-Con3ul in this city, was found dead at the foot of a precipice near Vico, five miles from the Bay of Naples. It is supposed to be a case of suicide. Received April 28th, 1.30 p.m. SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS, London, April 25. Thirty-six Colonial students have secured high positions on the Honor Lists at the University and Royal Col lege of Surgeons, Edinburgh. Two hail from South Australia ; three from Tasmania; six from Victoria j ten from New South Wales; fifteen from New Zealand. INDIAN AFFAIRS. Calcutta, April 25. The British expedition to Tulymah River destroyed Windab, the capital, and released 3000 prisoners. Received April 27th, 1 a.m. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY. Londov, April 26. The Shaw, Savill and Albion Com pany have declared a dividend of 6 per cent. QUEEN NATALIE Belgrade, April 25. A meeting between Queen Natalie and her son, the young King, will take place in a fortnight. Reoeived April 27th, 1.25 a.m. OTAGO AND SOUTHLAND IN VESTMENT COMPANY. London, April 26. The Otago and Southland Invest ment Company have declared a divi dend of 10 per cent. HENRI ROCHEFORT. The reason of M. Henri Rochefort coming to London was owing to his presence being forbidden iv Brussels. THE KING OF HOLLAND. The Hague, April 24. King William of Holland has so far recovered from his severe illness that it is expected he will resume the functions of Sovereign on the 30th instant.
