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Kumara Times, Issue 2543, 15 August 1884, Page 2

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[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.] llv Klectric Telegraph—Copyright. > —< DEATH OF THE EARL OF LAUDERDALE. SUDDEN DEATH OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON. PROROGATION OF THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT. THE CHOLERA IN FRANCE AND ITALY. THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT AND THE INDEMNITY. BRITISH INFANTRY FOR EGYPT. REVISION OP THE FRENCH CONSTITUTION. VISIT OP AUSTRIAN MINISTER TO PRINCE BISMARCK. (Received August 14, 4.5 p.m.) Loxdon, August 13. Earl Lauderdale, who was struck by lightning yesterday, in Scotland, died to-day Irom the injuries received. His lordship was aged G2. The Duke of Wellington died suddenly to-day at the railway station at Brighton. His Grace was aged 77. (Received August 15, 0.55 a.m.) August 14. The cholera epidemic continues with varying intensity in France and Italy.

No further outbreak of serious a nature, however, has occurred. (Received. August 15, noon.)

Evening. Parliament was formally prorogued to-day by commission. The Queen’s speech, read by the Lord Chancellor, expresses regret that several important measures which had been introduced had failed to become law. It states that the friendliest intercourse continued to be maintained with the various Powers ; and alludes to the resumption of diplomatic relations with the Mexican Republic. It laments the failure of the Conference on Egyptian Affairs, and adds that Government will continue to fulfil with fidelity the duties arising out of the presence of British troops in the Nile Valley. The special mission of Earl Northbrook to Egypt will, it is believed, materially aid her Majesty’s consuls on the Egyptian question and future steps to be taken in that country. Regret is expressed that Zululand, outside the reserve territory, is now in a disturbed state. Allusion is made to an improvement which is manifest in Ireland, and to the prospects of an abundant harvest throughout the kingdom. The speech announces that Parliament will be called together again in autumn, and concluded by saying that the prevailing loyalty to the throne, and respect shown to law inspire the belief that the national aim is to pursue a course of order and moderation ; and there was every appearance of a settlement which will prove conducive to happiness and the liberties of the people and the strength of the Empire. (Received August 14, 4.5 p.m.) Hong-Kong, August 13. Intelligence is to hand that the Chinese Government has sent a communication to the Great Powers protesting against the bombardment of Kelung by the French fleet, and has expressed its determination to resist the demand of France for indemnity. Bombay, August 13. Two battalions of British Infantry now stationed in India have been ordered to proceed to Egypt without further delay, (Received August 15, 0.55 a.m.) Paris, August 13. The Congress at Versailles continued its sittings to-day, when a motion in favor of the Revision of the French Constitution was adopted by a large majority. Vienna, August 13. County Kalnoky, Austro-Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs, has left Vienna on a visit to Prince Bismarck.