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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 12 January 1892, Page 2

Foreign.

Escapees from Khartoum confirm the manner of Gordon's death, and that Osman Digna ordered mutilation of the body, and exposed the head for 20 days. The British have captured Sardou in Burmah. In the fight the Eachins lost 14 killed and their leader was taken prisoner. Two of the British force were killed. A Spanish warship has been depatched to Tangiers, where the hill tribes are in revolt. Le Seicle, a Republican journal, demands that France should take steps to prevent England seizing Tangiers, as its capture would be a death blow to French Rule in Algeria. The most stringent Bills, initiated by the Emperor of Germany for the suppression of drunkenness are about to be introduced in the Reichstag. The Khedive of Egypt died on the 7th of January of Influenza. President Harrison has warned all nations that the United States will levy duties after 15th March on sugar, molasses, coffee, tea, and hides, imported from countries taxing American products. The Spanish press advise a common policy of France and Spain regarding Morocco. It is reported in Madrid that British troops have landed at the Canary Islands. In official circles in London the report is disbelieved. The British Minister has left Tangiers for Gibralter in the H.M.S. Goshawk. One hundred and fifty Sikhs and ninety friendly Malays are advancing to suppress the rising in Pahang. There is a general fear in Russia that there will be a rising amongst the peasants in the spring. In connection with the death of the Khedive, it is mentioned that seven days' suffering from influenza affected his lungs and heart. H« was for some considerable time unconscious, and his illness was kept a secret. It is reported that he was killed by an overdose of morphine. Prince Abbas Bey, the heir apparent, has been summoned from Vienna. The Times, referring to the Khedive's death, states it completely changes the condition of the Egyptian problem, and strengthens the necessity of England remaining tbere. The Daily News considers the death a serious blow to England in Egypt. The French press, in referring to the death of the Khedive, declare-the time is opportune to demand a settlement of the Egyptian question. I c Figaro predicts a European war, and discusses the attitude of the Powers. The German press assert that the Triple Alliance will overcome the dangers. The Italian press eulogise English rule in Egypt, and state that the death of the Khedive will not affect the position. Two hundred thousand people quietly witnessed the Khedive's funeral on the 9th. Military officers diplomatists, officials, and women were among the mourners. Strings of oxen and camels laden with bread for the poor followed Tfjwflk 1 * bi«r,