Telegraphic.

Dunstan Times, Issue 1031, 20 January 1882, Page 3

Telegraphic.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN

It lias transpire 1 that the Sultan has deputed a German ofliccr to undertake the reorganisation of the Turkish Gendarmerie, and this step leads to the belief that it is Ilia Majesty’s intention to shortly dismiss all the English in the service of tin Porte, except baker Pasha, and to appoint Germans in their place. It is announced that the Marquis of Lnrno will return to Canada at on early date.

Intelligence is to hand from Algeria that three French priests attached lo the mission station at Anapoli have boon murdered hy the Arabs at Ghadamcs, on the border between Algeiia and Tripoli. In the French Chamber of Deputies M. Gambotta introduced the question of the reestablishment of the Scrutiu tie Liato Bill, for which purpose it was passed by the Deputies but thrown out in the Senate in June last. In the comae of a vigorous speech on the subject M. Gambetta announced that a measure similar to tho one introduced last year M. Bardonx would shortly be laid before the Chamber, and ho declared that unless tho Government succeeded in carrying the Bill through both Chambers ho should resign his position ns head of tho Cabinet.

In consequence of the bad impression that has been created at tho Egyptian Court by tho construction placed upon the recent action of the English and French Oousuls-Cen-eral in sending their joint notes to tho Khedive, Mr E. 15; Mulct, 0. 8., British representative (it Cairo, had an audience of His Highness,-in the .course of which he took occasion to ro-assure him that the Britislr Government had no intention of departing from the line of policy it had hitherto followed, or to interfere in future with Egyptian affairs beyond taking such steps as might be necessary in the event of an outbreak or rebellion to assure the permanence of the status quo and the maintenance of His Highneeae’s authority. Mr Malet further explained that the course which had been adopted by himself and the French representative in issuing their joint note was simply intended to re affirm the alliance which lias hitherto existed between England and France fin their diplomatic relations with Egypt, and to indicate to His Highness the unanimity with which tho two countries were prepared to act in order to secure tho prosperity of Egypt. The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone, who is at present staying at his country seat at llawarden, was presented with an address by the tenantry of tho district. In tho course ot the speech which he made on the occasion he announced that measures to be introduced by the Government during the next session would include Bills for reform of the system of county Government and local taxation, for improvement of iclations between landlords and tenants, and for the cheapening and facilitating the transfer of land in England.

Tho Sultan has issued a circular note to the Powers, setting forth that his rights in Egypt are founded upon an Imperial firman, and urging that foreigners have therefore no right to interfere in the affairs of the regency. His Majesty further demands an explanation of the joint note recently sent by England and Franco to the Khedive guaranteeing to maintain order in ins kingdom.