LATE CABLE NEWS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1379, 25 October 1886, Page 2

LATE CABLE NEWS

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[By telegraph from the Bluff]

London, October 12..

With regard to the question of the Russian demand fir the complete submission o' the Bulgarian Regency, the strength of the parties in the new Assembly is aa follows : Supporters of the Regeuc., 400; auppoitara of the Russian demands 21. Noth ng has yet transpired iodicattve what of action the Czir will take in vi -w of the emphatic verdict returned by the people if Bulgaria against tba domination of Russia. It is stated that it is not improbable that Austria will acquiesce m the temporary occupation of Bulgaria by Russia Baron Macleay, notwithstanding the denials previous y given to the statement, has decided to found a Buaian colony in New Guinea, provided that the Govern* ment shall authorise him to raise the Russian flag at the settlement, and place at his disposal a steamar for the transport of emigrant from Russia to the island. Baron Macleay intends prohibiting the importa ion cf spirits to new Guinea. Renewed uneasiness is fSlt with regard co the relations between Germany and France. A strong ant'-German -filing exis s iu France, which la emphasised by the hostile comments made by several leading Paris newspapers.

A letter from Mr rjavd Buchanan, of HR, d ey, at present visiting England, is published la the Times, in wb ch the writer combats the statements that have been published relative to the alleged depression in New South Wales, and the inability of the colony to provide em. loyment tor emigrants. Mr Buchanan declares that the colony is in a healhty condition, and that none but loafers who do not want work hive cccasi >n to complain of scarcity of employment.

October 13. It is stilly uncertain whether Rossis will tike decided a - epa as regards the occupation of Balgaria. Tne C'ztr has issued an order procla ming the possible necessity of ctiling out the reserve forces. Official telegrams are constantly parsing between B-t in, Vienna, sud tt Petersburg with reference to the preparations for war now being assiduously mr.de by Rnaiia. One of the chief Russian organs, Novoe Vremya, admits that (he mission of G-;cera Kaulb'-rs in Balgaria as Russian dip omati-. agent, has resulted ia failure, hut deprecates the threat nad resort to w?r, and advises a compromise between Austria and Rusria. Prince B s march's

' rgan cominues to maintain a distinctly no friendly tone towards Bulgaria. The Austrian official journals on the other hand ea'ogise the act of the Bulgarian Regency in declining to acquiesce in the Russian demand for the complete sub* mission of the province, and denounce the ag-ressive cor duos of the Russian .■■ove-nmeuf.

With reference to the formal notification sent to the Regency by M. Kekinoff, the Russian cousu 1 , declaring that the elections for the Sobranje, or National Assembly, were illegal and valueless, and protesting against the treatment received by those peasantry who attempted to stop them, the Begency has despatched a reply repudiating any responsibility for the rioting which took place, and declaring that the disor’er was wholly due to the instigation of Russian agents. The meeting of the newly-elected Asseaib’y will, in all probability, be postponed until the Powers have had an opportunity of agreeing upon the selection of a successor to Prince Alexander as ruler of Bulgaria The Standard slat s that the war fever generated in connection with the Bulgarian crisis has affected the whole of r.urope, *nd that the approach of winter is the only guarantee of the peace of Europe.

It is motored that the French and Russian tiovernnients hive persuaded the Sultan to send an ultimatum to the Government of Great Britain demanding the evacuation of Egypt. It is reported th.t England ia desirous of establishing a coaling station on Gothland Island, in tfie Baltic Sea, and occupying a commanding position at the approach to St Petersburg. October 14.

The meeting of the M-nsion House Committee, which all the Agents* ffenerul of the Australian Colonies were invited to attend to express their views with to the celebration of the Queen’s Jubilee, has been adjourned for a week The Committee is opposed to the opening of the Institute before 1888, and the Lord Mayor is to confer with the Prince of Wales on the subject. October 15. The latest intelligence relative to the position of affairs in regard to Bulgaria is of a somewhat more pacific character. It is now stated that Russia has determined upon remaining inactive nntil Bulgaria is compelled by financial pressure to appeal to h»r for assistance. Meanwhile the Russian agents are c *tstantly intriguing with Turkey. The aspect of affairs in Europe in conneclon with the threatened occupation of Bu’garia by Russia, has now assumed a more peaceful prospect, and although the •'zar has massed 150,000 troops in Russian Poland, it is understood he has reassured the Great Powers that he entertains no intention cf occupying Bulgaria. The Bulgarian Regency has decided to send & deputation to the Powers to invite them to nominate a successor to Prince Alexander, bat in the event of the request not being complied with, steps will in all probability be taken to form a Republic. The Russian Press continue to discuss the Egyptian question, and in a number of articles which have recently appeared, France is strongly advieed to re-open the question whh a view to compel England to termiaa’e her occupation of that

country. It la announced that Beach Intends to finally retire into private life at the end of 1887 He is willing to tow Edward Hanlan in the meantime over the Parramatta course. October 18. Earl Dunraven, in the course of an address delivered at a meeting of the Primrose League hell on Baturday, made reference to the question of the military occupation by France of the New Hebrides He considered it impossible under the circumstances to distrust the repeat 'd assu ances given by France that she will not contemplate annexat oa or permanent occupation of the New Hebrides. Be admitted at the same time that it would be iufinite ! y more satisfactory if the French Government would name a dale on which they would evacuate the Isi- nds.

A luagua has been formed In Newcastle «ith the object of securing the establishment of the principle cf eight hours labor, and it is intended to carry on the sg tat on t'-roughcnt the country. Kd ward tinman now c’aims the champ onship cf the world on the ground of Beach having rejeqed h : a recent .-ha! eng', and announce i his into -tion cf relinquishing rowing on his arrival in Australia.