ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.

Dunstan Times, Issue 1211, 15 May 1885, Page 3

ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.

London, May 7. In the House of Commons to day Lord Edmund Filzmaurice, Under-secretary for Foreign Affairs, stated that Colonel Ridgway still remained in charge of the Afghan Boundary Commission. The debate on the policy of the Government was Commenced to day, in accordance with the previous arrangement, and was further postponed until Mor. iay next, Mklboup.ne, May 8.

The Governments of ' ictoria and South Australia have endorsed the circular sent out by Mr Dailey in regard to the joint re sponaibili y of the Colonies for injuries inflicted by hostile cruisers Sydney, May 8.

The fitting up and arming of the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s Massilia as a cruiser has been completed. She sailed today from this port on her first cruise. London, May 8.

In the House of Commons to day Sir Stafford Northooto gave notice of c motion of censure on the Government in connection with the Afghan frontier question. The effect of the mo'ion, if carried, will be tantamount to stopping the recently granted credit of eleven millions sterling until the House is informed fully as to the policy of the Government, and to the way in which the money is to be employed. May 10,

The orders which were recently issued t • “end 2000 troops per mail steamers to India has been cancelled by tbe War Office. May 12.

The general impression is that the proposer! arbitration in connection with the Russo-Afghan difficulty will be dropped. It is considered probable that after the delimiation of the frontier line is settled a convention will be held in Russia.