London.

Manawatu Herald, 8 February 1896, Page 2

London.

A rumour is current that the United States Government has decided in favour of coercive measures against Turkey in enforcing reforms in Armenia.

It is also stated that Great Britain favours the project, but that Russia opposes it on the ground that it is likely to delay the intended payment of arrears of indemnity by the Porte to Russia.

This action by Russia is looked upon as a confirmation of the reported alliance between Russia and Turkey.

Mr Herbert Gladstone, M.P. (son of Mr W. E. Gladstone), who is on a visit to Constantinople, in dogged by spies.

The consuls report that the Armenians have tortured aud murdered 200 prisoners at Z.itoum.

There is strong evidineo that forged telegrams purporting to be spnt' by President Krnger to Dr Jameson led to the latter's invasion of the Transvaal.

Several of Jameson's troopers have arrived in Englatfd.

Mujor Coventry and 10 other officers have been banded over to the British authorities, and will remain in Durban Hospital for the present. Mr Cecil Rhodes was heartily cheered on his arrival at Paddiogton Station. Replying to nn address from the Trades Unions he promised shortly to receive a deputation of workmen. The Prince of Wales has advised Lord Dun raven to conciliate the American yachtsmen. The Berlin correspondent of the limes reports that in deference to thrt wishes of Prince Hohealohe, the Chancellor, the navy Bill has been postponed for the session. At the Antwerp wool sales, there is a large attendance, and great animation in the biddings. Pnoes show an advance of 10 per cent on the October rates.