Foreign.

Manawatu Herald, 19 October 1893, Page 2

Foreign.

The Paris correspondent of the Times wires that so many presents were sent to the Eussian fleet that j the cabins are filled and the decks piled with articles of all kinds. The immense majority oi the French people are rejoicing at the visit because it ensures peace. The Admiral of the Russian fleet received deputations at nearly all the towns he visited. There are two hundred thousand visitors in Toulon, attracted by the presence of the Russian fleet. During a ball the guests suddenly lifted the Russians on their shoulders. The Boenes of exhuberant rejoicing witnessed at Cherbourg last year are I being repeated. { The German press takes the i French demonstration calmly. I j The Russian sailors sang "The Marseillaise M in hoMOi' Of thejv

friendship to absurd lengths. French men and women embraced and kissed the sailors, and the Russians kissed the French swords. Admiral Avelon announced that previous to the departure of the fleet the CsSar had personally informed him of his profound sympathy with France. During a violent storm on the east coast of the United States, lightning set fire to the Baltimore gaol. Five hundred and forty-four prisoners were rescued, but twenty were killed or injured in escaping from the burning building. Many deaths and much damage to property are reported elsewhere. It is reported that the Democratic Senators have agreed to a compromise on the silver question, by which the Sherman Act will be continued for 18 months, and the issue ot bonds limited. The Senate resumed its sittings on Monday. The President will meet the opponents of the Repeal Bill in person. Mr Voorhees says the fight has only begun, and that the ultimate victory of the opponents of the Sherman Act is certain. Mr Cecil Rhodes is hurrying supplies by the Beira Railway for the Chartered Company's forces. Heavy rains have been falling, which, it is feared, will impede the' movements of the British forces in Mashon aland. Sir H. Loch invited those who were willing to serve against the Matabeles to come forward, in response to which the whole contingent of the Black Watch volunteered, besides others from Johannesberg. Two hundred Cape troops have been ordered to Mashonaland. The Government have selected 100 of the Black Watch and other Volunteers for service in Mashonaland. Admiral Seymour, who commands the Mediterranean Squadron, landed at Taranto, Southern Italy. He was accorded an enthusiastic welcome, and the town was illuminated in honour of the visit of the British fleet. In the eveniug the Admiral and officers were entertained at a ball. The Novoe Yremya, in referring to the visit of the British fleet to Taranto, states that, Great Britain having divested the visit of a character counter to the demonstration in Tonlon, both Rnssia and France ought to recognise the British attitude of neutrality. The Italian press warmly welcomes the visit of the British fleet as testifying to the harmony and strength of the nations of the globe.