LATE GABLE NEWS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1408, 16 November 1886, Page 2

LATE GABLE NEWS

[“ AGE " SPECIALS ] London, November 4. It is reported that the Bulgarian Regency has invited M. Zmkcff, who formerly occupied the posit! jp of Minister for Fore ga Affairs in the Government of Prince Alexander at the time of the coup d’etat , and who conspired with M. Ksruveloff for the dethronement of tie Prince, to join the present Government. M. Zankoff, it is stated, scornfully declined to accept a place in the Government. A rumor has gained currency to the effort that Karl Iddesleigh, Secretary of Jitate for Foreign Affairs, has offered to send a British squadron to the Black Sea to prevent the landing of Russian troops, and to protect tbe interests of Turkey, provided that Austria firm'y forbade th ■ cremation of Bulgaria by Russia. Count KMnoky, Austrian) Minister for} Foreign Affairs, has. It has been declared, refused to give such guarantee. Mr John Bright has expressed the opiuion that the British fear of Russia in connection with the Bulgarian question Is altogether misplaced. No further developments have taken place in connection with the demands of Turkey for the immediate evacuation of Egypt by the English, but it has transpired that the Porte is disposed to modify its demands and accept a reasonable compromise rather than become the catspaw of France. The Australian Mutual Shipping Company has been successfully floated, but it has beou decided to postpone operations for six months to enable shippers to determine existing contracts. The omission in Sir S. W. Griffiths’ recent warning to the British public against investing in bogus Queensland mines that have been placed on the London markets, to distinctly specify those mines which have no existence, in ftiCf. has had the effect of groatij dtproesing the market. It isnowqure useless to attempt to float any further ventures, however good, unless vendors are willing to accept a reasonable price. The Russian Government has refused to sanction tbe proposal of Baron MrokUy, the Russian explorer, t > hoist the Russian flag on the island of New Guinea, where he contemplated eitabliehing a Russian colony. November 5. Mr Finch Hatton has written to the Times denouncing Sir W. Griffiths’ action as damaging to the gold industry of Queensland November 7. An article in the Economist commends the action of the Queensland AgentGeneral in connect lon with the floating of these mines. The Hon. Edward Stanhope, Secretary for the colonies, denies that an agreement exists between England and Frame, by which the former undertakes to recognise the rcoupation of the New Hebrides by i ho latter power, but he also expresses the general opinion that it is unlikely the occupation will immediately terminate. Ju consequence of the of Turkiy, the Government of France has ceased to press for the evacuation of Egypt by England. The Bulgarian deputies have written to Mr Gladstone, appealing for assistance against the aggre.-sion of Russia. Count Bismarck avows his disbelief that England and Austria will resort to war in the event cf Russia occupying Bulgaria. November 8 It is underst >od that M Waddiugton, i ho French Ambassador at London, has informed the Marquis of Salisbury that it would bn advisable for England to take the initiative in fixing a d;.te f.r the evacuation of Egypt by the British troops, if she desires to retain the friendship of Franco. It 'is be ieved that Turkey and Russia have intimated their intention to support the French demand. Germany and Austria are said to maintain an altitude of neutrality in the matter, Italy alone of the Powers, it is believed, will lend England iis sympathy and support. Sir Graham Berry will read papers at the Colonial Institute to-morrow on the Federation question. In this paper Sir Graham Berry will express tbe view that it is essential that Federation of the colonies shall precede Imperial Federati v, and that the great obstacle to the latter consists hi the unsympathetic foreign fiscal policy of England. It is primarily necessary, Sir Graham will contend, that before any scheme of Imperial Federation can le effected England should recognise that the affaira of Bulgaria and Greece are secondary to the interests of the colonies. Sir Philip Owen baa explained in connection with the proposed transference of exhibits at the Ooionial and Indian Exhibiiion to the Imperial Jubilee Institute, that he can only guarantee the payment of atotage expenses until the end of June next. It is probable that tbe colonies will bo asked to make contributions annually from that date. It will bo optional whether the exhibits are loaned or be given absolutely to the management of the Institution. No determination baa been arrived at on the question whether sales of goods will be permitted within the building. The members of the Royal Commission la o enaction with the Colonial and Indian Exhibition have been p;e3cn(ei w ;th diplomas in recognition of their services. Tlje medals awarded to exhibitors wba .shortly ready for distribution.