CABLE NEWS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume 4, Issue 231, 1 September 1883, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

I * I IIDaL WaVE. VOLCANIC ERUPTION. THE WAR IN A NAM. THE MADAGASCAR QUESTION. ; ' IRISH AFFAIRS. 1 ' (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH-COPYRIGHT.) j (kkutee's TELEGRAMS.) Batavia, August 29. The tidal wave experienced at Aujer, on the coast of this Island, has caused the complete destruction of the place and great loss of life. The recent volcanic eruption on Cr^caioa and marine disturbances have completely changed the aspects of the Straits of Sum? a, and the navigation of the passage is now attended with great danger. I : Hong Kong, August 29, force of 2000 Chinese troops have been ordered to Canton m view of the state of affairs m Tonquin. (SPKOIAIiTO UNITED PHBSS 'ASSOCIATION.) London, August 29. Pending the issue of the official despatches, a better feeling prevails regarding ; the action of the French m Madagascar. It is considered that Mr Gladstone has throughout the negotiations regarded the French, policy m as favorable a manner as possible. August 30. The Irish Land League have passed ! a resolution thanking Messrs Redmond, and expressing gratification at the success of their mission. They also eulogise the generou. manner iv which the Irish Australians have subscribed towards their cause. Mr Parnell has predicted that the Government will shortly introduce a Bill for the self-government of Ireland.