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[RETJTER'S TELEGRAMS.] By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. THE EVACUATION OF EGYPT AND CONTROL OF THE SUEZ CANAL. THE BULGARIAN QUESTION. THE GREAT EUROPEAN POWERS ACTING IN CONCERT. GREAT FIRE IN LONDON.—LOSS ESTIMATED AT £IOO,OOO. JOHN MORLEY AT EDINBURGH. JUBILEE YEAR. REVIEW AT ALDERSHOT NEXT JUNE. IMPERIAL INSTITUTE SCHEME. BRITISH MILITARY OPERATIONS IN UPPER BURMAH. DEFEAT AND PURSUIT OF THE DACOITS. (Received December 3, 5.5 p.m.) London, December 3. Mr WaddingtoD, the French Am hassador, is urging Earl Iddlesleigh, Foreign Secretary, to give a definite pledge as to the evacuation of Egypt by British forces and to agree to the control of Suez Canal being of an international character. Wadding ton's communication to the Foreign Secretary has been couched in amicable terms. (Received December 3, 10.15 p.m.) London, December 2. The Russian and Turkish Governments are acting in concert with the other Great Powers in endeavouring to bring about a settlement of the Bui. garian question. (Received December 4, 12.50 p.m.) Later. A serious fire broke out in Knightsbridge street, in this city, last night, which completely destroyed the block of warehouses as well as the interior of
St. Mary Magdalen's Church, The losb c-uui-d by the conflagration is estimated at £IOO,OOO.
John Morley addressed a Liberal mpptiog at Edinburgh last night. Ho stated that he was in favour of the principle of self government being exten.led to Scotland, but declared the establishment should be. independent of Parliament.
A review is to be held at Aldershot in June next, to celebrate the jubilee yen r of her Majesty's reign. The Agents-General have conjointly telegraphed to their respective Governments with reference to the Imperial Institute scheme, stating that they R re completely satisfied with the assurances of the committee, and a complete arrangement is arrived at.
Rangoon, December 2. Military operations in Upper Burniah are being actively pursued by the troops under the command of General Sir F. Roberts. The British column in various districts are defeating and pur. suing the Dacoits at all points.
[special to press association.]
London, November 29.
The Mount Rennie(N.S.W.) outrage has attracted some attention here, and the sentence of death passed on nine of the perpetrators meets with general approval.
November 30,
An extensive conspiracy, having for its object the kidnapping of King Milan, of Servia, has been frustrated.
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Kumara Times, Issue 3147, 4 December 1886, Page 2
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