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Lyell Times and Central Buller Gazette, Volume V, Issue 226, 13 June 1885, Page 2

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. London', June 4. The Right Hpa. Joseph Chamberlain, M.P., President of the Be.ird" of Trade, addressed a crowded meeting of his eonstitjuenu at Birmingham tins evening. Referring to the Egyptian affairs, Mr Chamberlain state I that the obstnction on the part of the French Government to tiie policy of Great Britain ii Egypt bad delayed the evacuation of that country Ijy the British forces, and weuld perhaps iinuliy reuder it a matter of impossibility. June 6. A meeting of the Cabinet was held yesterday, as announced, but the Ministry were unable te come to : a decision as to the renewal of the Prevention of Crimes Act in Ireland. In the House of Commons last Mr Gladstone stated that Eagland and Russia had come to terms with regard to arbitration on the Afghan frontier question, and both countries were agreed as to who were to be appointed arbitrators. June 7. Mnj or-General Sir Peter Luuisden ar rived here to-day from India. He met with an enthusiastic reception, being warmly cheered by a large crowd who assembled to welcome him. June 8. It is now authoritatively notified that the town of Penjdeh has been ceeded to Russia. The military authorities at Herat are irritatesd at the cession of the town. June 9. The debate on the financial proposals of the Government was brought to a close ' at an early hour this morning, when a

division was taken, with the result that the budget was rejected by a majority of twelve, notwithstanding that Gladswone announced that the Gorerninent would make its acceptance a Cabinet question. la eonsequence of the adverse vote the resignation of Ministers is expected. The Ruisian man-of-war Sbolok is cruising on the Atlantic seaboard, followed from port to port by 11.M.5. frigate Ciarnst. The Bass.an has scarcely let go her anchor before the English frigate is aO her moorings. June 10. The •« Globe" of the sth May says the so-called adjustment ol the Rassiau dispute is a poor shift. The " Standard " sayi it inclndos the surrender of Penjdeh to Russia. Despatches of the sth May, says the English people are enraged at Mr Gladstone, while Lord Raudolph Churchill is the favorite of the hour. St Petersburg, June 6. 44 Novosti Vremya." a newspaper publishes a telegram to-day, stating that Abdurrahman Khan, Ameer of AfghanisUK, had boon murdered by his suite. (This requires confirmation. Melbourne, Juno 6. The examination of the accountant of the Horsham branch of the London Chartered Lank of Australia, Milne Smith, who was arrested on a charge of beinj concerned in the robbery of that Rank, was eoncluded to-day, when the prisoner was committed for trial. I The police have leceived important information relating to the Simpson Road Brmk robbery, and it is rumoured that fire men have been arrested in connection with the affair. Sydney, June 5. The arrangements for the reception of tko New South Wales Soudan contingent are now completed. The programme includes a grand military display, in which JoOO volunteers will be engaged.