Foreign.

Manawatu Herald, 21 February 1895, Page 2

Foreign.

The King and Queen of Swaziland have refused to recognise the English Convention with the Transvaal, declaring that they still cling to Queen Victoria. The Khedive is inclined to dismiss Nubar Pasha, on the ground of alleged suberviency to the English. This attitude is seriously fanning the native fanaticism against the: Europeans. France is closely watching Anglo* Italian relations,

the Government hag determined on a large increase in the navy, owing to the increase of British ships of war. ..; Mr Malory, chairman of tht Nicaragua Canal Committee of the Lower House, states that Amerioa will not consent to international control of the Canal.

The Pope places, no trust in the liberalism of the Czar, and considers that, if any believed his professions, the recent arrest of 80 Polish priests would completely undeceive them, flwenty-iive American (Wasters are overdue, and it is feared that they have been lost in the reeftfit storms.

It is estimated that 60 per Cent of the cattle in Texas have perished in the snow storms.

Hundreds of Cherokee families; are living on praire dogs and horses to avoid starvation.

The Cairo correspondent of the Times telegraphs that a Paris joniv nalist is, openly promising the armed support of France to Egypt. The Khedive, however, discussing his reported intention to dismiss Nubar Pasha, is said to have stated, adds the correspondentr that he would not countenance ajiy-mystery, and that he was working loyally with England. ""S