LATEST BRITISH AND FOREIGN

Kumara Times, Issue 2555, 12 November 1884, Page 2

LATEST BRITISH AND FOREIGN

INTELLIGENCE. t~n [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. >—_< BRITISH FRANCHISE BILL. ELECTION FOR SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE. EL MAHDI'S FOLLOWERS. HOMEWARD MAILS. THE LORD MAYOR'S BANQUET. AFFAIRS IN EGYPT AND SOUDAN. PARLEYING BETWEEN FRANCE AND CHINA. THE FRANCHISE BILL. COLONIAL WOOL SALES. THE ADVANCE OF BRITISH TROOPS TOWARDS KHARTOUM. CAMERON'S RIVER, SOUTH AFRICA. RAVAGES OF THE CHOLERA IN PARIS. (Received November 10, 7.30 a.m.) London, November 8. The Franchise Bill was again under consideration by the Hoase of Commons to-day, when the second reading was carried by a majority of 140. The election for South Warwickshire constituency, the seat for which was rendered vacant by the accidental death of the Hon. G. H. Leigh at "Wyoming on September 24, took place to-day, and resulted in the return of Mr Lloyd, the Conservative candidate. A telegram has been received by the Government from Lord Wolseley stating that the Mahdi is now at Kaishamba, a town some distance to the north of Khartoum, but that he has only a small following. (Received November 12, 1.5 a.m.) November 10. The Homeward mails per Orient steamship Lignria were delivered (via Brindisi) to-day, from Melbourne, October 3. The Hon. W. Gladstone was not present at the Guildhall banquet this eveniug. Earl Granville, who was among the guests of the evening, made a lengthy speech, in the course of which he expressed the hope that Lord Wolseley, besides rescuing General Gordon, would leave a stable government in Soudan. The Foreign Secretary also stated that the Cabinet had r;ot yet examined Lord Northbrook's report on the state of aifairs in Egypt. He also stated that both the French and Chinese Governments were aware of England's readiness to mediate between them for the settlement of tfie Touquin difficulty and the strained relations which had arisen from the Langson affair. Referring to the Franchise Bill, Lord Granville declared that if the Conservatives formulated a definite scheme for the redistribution of seats, Government would be prepared to modify theirs accordingly. November 11. The persistent rumours regarding the parleying which is now proceeding between France and China are daily gaining credence, and it is now further stated that the French Government will forego its demaud of indemnity on account of the Langson affair, in order that a pacific settlement of the Tonquiu difficulty may be arrived at. The Franchise Bill passed through committee in the House of Commons last night. (Received November 12, 2.10 p.m.) Evening. The wool sales opened to-day, with a good attendance of both Home and foreign buyers. The opening catalogue comprised 69,000 bales. Good compe-

tition was experienced, and the closing prices of last sales were firmly maintained. The auctions close on the 29th inst. (Received November 10, 0.55 a.m.) Cairo, November 8. A general advance towards Khartoum of the British expedition under Lord Wolseley is not expected to be made before Christmas. (Received November 11, 10.30 a.m.) Berlin, November 10. Prince Bismarck has asked Parliament to pass a vote credit for salary to the Governor for the territory on Cameron's River, West Africa, recently annexed by Germany. A vote will also be required to cover the cost of equipment of a police flotilla for the protection of the river. Paris, November 10. Since Friday last 245 fresh cases of cholera have occurred here, and of these 84 have proved fatal. (Received November 12, 2.10 p.m.) November 11. Ninety-eight deaths from cholera occurred here yesterday. Per Merchant Shipping and Underwriter's Association : London, November 10. Arrived, the ship Dunedin, from Oamaru, August 16. [special to press association.] London, November 3. Lord Derby proposes that the colonies shall appoint a Council to advise and assist Major-General Scratchley in the control of the affairs of New Guinea. He also asks that the colonies should double the amount of the subsidy, and the Admiralty advise the purchasing of a steamer for the use of the High Commissioner. The Imperial Federation Conference will re-assemble on the 18th; Mr W. S. Forster, President. November 4. Obituary—Lady Shirbrooke. Lord Derby has stated that the New Guinea and Pacific decision is final, but he admitted that the protectorate means annexation. November 5. Sir Moses Montefiore, who was suffering from a bronchial attack, is recovering. Lord Wolseley offers to withdraw the English troops from the Soudan on the condition that General Gordon is granted a free and safe passage from Khartoum. The ex-Empress Eugenie met with an accident, whereby she sustained a slight fracture of the leg. November 6. Major Te Wheoro is at present suffering from a severe attack of bronchitis. The reported parleying between the Mahdi and Lord Wolseley, in reference to the withdrawal of the troops from the Soudan in return for the safety of General Gordon is denied. The New South Wales Government decline to agree to the increase of the subsidy from £15,000 to £30,000 for the maintenance of the New Guinea protectorate. During a debate in the House of Commons, Mr E. H. O'Donnell, Home Ruler, was named and suspended from taking part in the proceedings. A thousand men belonging to the Royal Scottish have embarked for the Cape.