LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Lyell Times and Central Buller Gazette, Volume VI, Issue 266, 27 March 1886, Page 2

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

London, March 22. Negotiations are still proceeding between the English and French Govern., ments with regard to the question of deport ng recidivistes to the Western Pacific. The Right Hon. Mr Campbell Bannerman, Secretary of State for War, stated in the House of Commons, to-day, in reply to a question, that it was the intention of the Government to withdraw British troops at Assouam, on the first cataract of the Nile. The position at Wady Haifa, on the second cataract, being held by the Egyptian troops. In the House of Commons, last night, Mr Howard Vincent moved a resolution affirming the necessit}' for increased capitation grant to volunteers in Great Britain. Mr Gladstone spoke in opposition to the resolution, stating that he resented any increase in the Army Esti mates. After considerable discussion a division was taken, when the motion was negatived by a narrow majority. March 23.

Mr Campbell Bannerman, Secretary of State for War, informed tbe House that her Majesty's Government considered the maintenance of the present large force in Egypt was an unfair strain, and proposed reducing the garrison to eight thousand men during the current year. Mandalay, March 24. Advices from General Prendergast announces his arrival in Yenethen ; ho relieved the British garrison at that place, who were besieged by overwhelming forces of rebel Burmese. General Prendergast dispersed the insurgents in all directions, and is now engaged tranqmlising the neighborhood. The Woons of adjacent villages are reported to be friendly to the British.