London.

Manawatu Herald, 27 January 1894, Page 2

London.

The Marquis of Lansdowne, in an address upon India, stated that the continued advancing of Russia, France and China made it necessary for the frontier to be closely guarded, and that the frequent interposing of the British Parliament menaced the safety of the Empire. The negotiations' proceeding with Russia over the Pamirs would, he thought, ba settled satisfactorily. Mr A. J. Balfour, speaking at Manchester, advocated the establishment of an Imperial Defence De partment, and stated that the loss of the colonies would be England's ruin. He declared that the active] naval preparations at present carried on by Eussia aud Prance were directed against England. It is expected that the trial of Jabez Spencer Balfour will result in a startling exposure, involving the prosecution of others. It is alleged that letters exist showing that Balfour was preparing for the inevitable^crash four years ago. At Salta Mr Jabez Balfour has obtained a writ of habeas corpus from the Federal Court demanding the Argentine Government to justify his arrest. A detective from Scotland Yard, with six warrants for Balfour's arrest, has been sent from London Truth reports that the illness o

the Princess of Wales is exaggerated, but that nevertheless it is certain the Princess has decided to withdraw from society.