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Kumara Times, Issue 3095, 4 October 1886, Page 2

LATEST BRITISH AND FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.] By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE. POSITION OF AFFAIRS IN EASTERN EUROPE. LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL ON THE BULGARIAN SITUATIO N. TESTING QUALITIES OF COLONIAL TIMBER. EXHIBITION at MESSRS RANSOME AND CO.’S, CHELSEA. BULGARIA AND THE RUSSIAN DEMANDS. STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS. (Received October 2, 3.5 p.m.) London, October 1. Sir Cnnliffe Owen, in reply to the inquiry by Graham Berry, has stated that the colonies are not required to make any definite contribution to the proposed Impelial Institute, but may subscribe whatever sums they please. The Australian mails from Melbourne, August 25, were delivered today via Brindisi. The P, and 0. steamship Rome, from Melbourne, 10th, arrived at Plymouth today, (Received October 4, 1.45 a.m.) October 2. Lord Randolph Churchill, when addressing a Conservative meeting at Bedford last night, referred at some length to the position of affairs in Eastern Europe, He dwelt upon the efforts England had made to assist the nations in gaining liberty. He rejoiced that Austria had taken the lead in endeavouring to preserve freedom and autonomy to the countries of the Balkan Peninsula. Some of the Great Powers, he said, were inclined to be contentious ; whilst others were anxious for the maintenance of peace. If compelled to choose, England would sympathise with Bulgaria; England’s aversion would probably servo to avert war. An exhibition has been arranged to he be held at Messrs Ransome and Company’s Works, Chelsea, for the purpose of testing the qualities of Colonial timber, and the uses to which it might be applied. Mr Stanhope (Secretary of State for the Colonies) will be present. A large number of engineers and timber merchants are expected to attend. The lonic, from Wellington, August 22, arrived at Plymouth this morning. Her fi •ozen mutton is in good condition. (Received October 2, 2.40 p.m.) Sophia, October 1. The Regency has issued a proclamation abolishing the state of siege in Bulgaria which was declared after the coup d’e at in August. Parleying in now proceeding between the Regency and the Russian agent, with a view to Russia being induced to modify her demands in regard to the future government of this country. Madeira. October 1. The steamship Aorangi arrived this morning ; her frozen meat being excellent. Capetown, October 2, The steamship Doric departs this afternoon for New Zealand. [SPECIAL to MELBOURNE AGE.] London, September 23. In deference to the wish of Russia, the Regency of Bulgaria has deferred i lie elections in connection with the National Assembly; and postponed the trial of Colonel Grueff and the other officers concerned in thn recent revolt ami deposition of Prince Alexander, It is considered improbable that Prince Alexander will be re elected to the rulerahip of B^garia, It is stated that no Russian candidate will be appointed to the vacant position unless agreeable to the other Powers. September 23. A further shipment, the third, of 1500 Russians, ostensibly emigrants, but who are supposed to be soldiers in

disguise, has been made from Vladvostock. Their destination is nob known, but the supposition has been put forward that they are designed for service in connection with the reported Russian occupation of Port Lazareff, in Corea, though the Russian press has repudiated any intention on the part of that Power to occupy the position in question. The mysterious tactics of Russia are causing a growing feeling of uneasiness in Austria. [special to press association.] London, September 27. Mr Norton, in an interview with Sir Graham Berry, explained that the statements attributed to him at the Pa ris Congress were raiareported. He admitted that the working class of New South Wales endorsed the policy of Victoria regarding the New Hebrides. The Committee appointed by the Prince of Wales to inquire into the complaints about the treatment of Australian wines at the Exhibition, examined Messrs Thomson and Scott, who alleged that the monoply enjoyed by Messrs Spiers and Pond was the most serious cause of dissatisfaction. They contended that instead of granting the solo right of sale to any one firm, bars should have been established under the management of a Colonial Commission. The Committee considered that the Company had in the main carried out the wishes of the Australian Executives, but that some of the details of their management were open to objection. Sir P. C. Owen stated that Spiers and Pond’s contract ends on November 9th, and he promises that if the Exhibition be prolonged, as suggested, the views of the colonial vinegro wers shall be adopted. September 29. Mr Thompson has arranged to read at the Exhibition a report drawn up by experts on Australian frozen meat. The Rev. Mr Goe holds Evangelical tenets. Dr. Perry, ex-Bishop of Melbourne, considers that he will make an excellent Bishop. Nearly £60,000 worth of Adelaide wine has been sold either in wholesale or retail quantities at the Exhibition. Mr G. 0. Levy is drawing up a report on the Colonial wine?. The Committee appointed by the Prince of Wales hold that the Executive Commistioners are to blame for not explaining to Sir P. C. Owen the exact requirements of the Colonial vignerons. The Committee refuse to go behind the contract made by the Executive of the Exhibition with Spiers and Pond, and exculpate Sir Philip from the charges of neglect brought against him by the Times. September 28. The Rev. Field Flowers Goe, M.A., Rector of St. George’s Church, Bloomsbury, London, has accepted the Bishopric of Melbourne. Shares in the Bonnie Dundee mine are now being allotted. September 30. Sir Reginald Hanson has been chosen Lord Mayor elect. The Times considers that the action of the French in the New Hebrides is not consonant with M. de Freyoinet’s promises. The Standard states that the recent rise in wool has done much to reassure several Australian Banks and land companies which were in serious danger. It is probable the French Government will send a Zouave expedition to Madagascar.