LATEST CABLE TELEGRAMS.

Lyell Times and Central Buller Gazette, Volume VI, Issue 300, 20 November 1886, Page 2

LATEST CABLE TELEGRAMS.

London, November 18. An official statement has been published in reference to the Colonial and Indian Exhibition announces that no claims shall be made on the guarantors. Sir Drummond Wolffe, British Special Commissioner to Turkey and Egypt has been summoned to London. Large quantities of New Zealand and Rixer Plate frozen mutton are now in store. November 14 Bell Agent-General for New Zealand, has effected a settlement of the New Zealand cable dispute with Pender, Chairman of the Eastern Extension Co. Press messages between Australia and New Zealand will be charged at the rate of three-pence-per word. The Times, to-day, published an article which states that Graham Berry's claim that Australia should have a voice in deciding the Foreign policy of the Empire is an illustration of the obstacles which lie in the way ol Imperial federation. November 15. Berry has written a letter to the Times in reply to that paper's leading article of Friday, in which he denies, as alleged, that he claimed that Australia should have a voice in the foreign policy of the Empire. He contends that colonial opinion is still unripe for Imperial federation.

- November 16. The Socialist leaders have notified Warren, Commissioner of Police, that there will be a great Socialist display in Trafalgar Square on Sunday next. They have also forwarded a request to Salisbury to remain in town on that day in order to receive a deputation of the unemployed. Sofia, November 14. Kararocoff has resigned has position as a member of the Council of Regency, and Zankoff has been elected in his place. A Bulgarian deputation will visit the Courts of Europe for the purpose of explaining the politiccl situation in Bulgaria.

The King of Denmark has refused to sanction Prince Waldemar's acceptance of the throne of Bulgaria. Waldemar's acceptance of the throne of Bulgaria. Waldemar has therefore declined the honor. Zirkoff, and not Zankoff, as previously stated, has been appointed a member of the Council of regency in plach of M. Kararocoff. General Kaulbers has demanded that the authors of the Burgas revolt shall be released from custody. St. Petersburg, November 15. The Russian Government favor Prince Nicholas, of Mengria, as a candidate for the Throne of Bulgaria. Vienna, November 14, Court Kalnoky, Premier, addressing the Hungarian Delegation, discussed at length the political situation of Eastern Europe and declared that Austria had insisted on the execution of the Treaty of Berlin in its integrity. Kaulbar's mission to Bulgaria was simply a passing phase of the crisis, and its importance had been exaggerated.

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London, November 4. It is reported that the Bulgarian Regency has invited Zankoff, who formerly occupied the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs in the Government of Prince Alexander at the time of the coup d'etat, and who conspired with M. Karavoloff for the dethronement of the Prince, to join the present Govern-

ment. M. Rankoff, it is stated, scornfully declined to accept a place in tli e Government. A rumour lias gained currency to the effect that Earl Iddesleigh, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs has offered to send a British squadron to the Black Sea to prevent the landing of the Russian troops and protect the interest of Turkey, provided that Austria firmly forbade the occupation of Bulgaria by Russia, but Count Kalnorky, the Austrian Minister for Foreign Affairs, has, it is declared, refused to give such guarautee* Mr John Bright has expressed the opinion that the British fear of Russia in connection with the Bulgarian question is altogether misplaced. No further developments have taken place in connection with the demands of Turkey for the immediate evacuation of Egypt by the English, but it has transpired that the Porte is disposed to modify its demands, and to accept a reasonable compromise rather than become the catspaw of France. The Russian Government has refused to sanction the proposal of Baron M'Leav, the explorer, to hoist the Russian flag on part of the Island of New Guinea where he contemplated establishing a Russian colony. November 5. Mr Finch Heaton has written to the Times denouncing Sir W. Griffiths' action as damaging to the gold industry of Queensland.

An article in the Economist commends the action of the Queensland Government in connection with the floating of these mines. Mr Edward Stanhope denies that an agreement exists between England and France by which fhe former undertakes to recognise the occupation of New Hebrides by the latter Power, but he also expresses a general opinion that it is unlikely that occupation will immediately terminate. In consequence of the attitude of Turkey the Government of France has ceased to press for the evacuation of Egypt by England. The Bulgarian Deputies have written to Mr Gladstone appealing for assistance againstthe aggression of Russia. Count Bismarck avows his belief that Mngland and Austria will resort to war in the event of Russia occupying Bulgaria. November B. It is understood that M. Waddington, the French Ambassadnr~iir Lo<flr don, has informed the Marquis Salisbury that it would be? advisable for England to take the initiative in fixing a date for the evacuation of Egypt by the British troops if she desires to retain the friendship of France. It is believed that Turkey and Russia have intimated their intention to support the French demand. Germany ' and Austria are said to maintain an attitude of neutrality in the matter. Italy alone of the European Powers, it is believed, will lend England its sympathy and snpport. Sir Graham Berry will read a paper at the Colonial Institute, to-morrow, on the federation question. In this paper Sir Graham will express the view that it is essential that the federation of the colonids shall precede Imperial Federation, and that the great obstacle to the latter consists in the unsympathetic foreign fiscal policy of England. It is primarily necessary, Sir Graham Berry will contend that, before any scheme of Imperial Federation can be effected, England should recognise that the affairs of Bulgaria and Greece are secondary to the interests of the colonies.

Sir Pkiliip Owen has explained in connection with the proposed transference of exhibitsj at the Colonial and Indian Exhibition to the prospected Imperial Jubilee Institute, that he can only guarantee payment of storage expenses until the end of June next. It is probable that the colonies will be asked to make contributions annually from that date. It will be optional whether the exhibits be loaned or be given absolutelp to the management of the Institute. No determination has been arrived at on the question whether the sales of goods shall be permitted within the building. The members of the Royal Commission in connection with the Colonial Indian Exhibition have been presented with diplomas in recognition of their services. The medals awarded to exhibitors will shortly be ready for distribution. November 10. Cars typical of the colonies were a feature in the Lord Mayor's procession. Hanlan and Teemer are matched to row a race in America hi July next. Her Majesty the Queen has instituted a naval and military order of merit. Colonial officers are eligible. The Port Darwin Gold-Mining Company will shortly be announced. The capital will probably be £200,000. Tlis diplomas and medals awarded

at the Colinderies are now being issued. Sir Saul Samuel is arranging for the sale of copper, tin, and silver exhibits. Parliament will probably meet on January 20th,

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