CABLE NEWS.

Patea Mail, Volume IX, Issue 1075, 20 August 1883, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN. fREUTER—COPYRIGHT.] LONDON, Aug 16. The report current yesterday that a rupture had occurred between Italy and Morocco, and that the Italian Minister at Tangiers had lowered his flag, is now known to have had no foundation. PARIS, August 16. Latest news to hand from Tonquin states that the French commander had decided that the bombardment of the town of Hne should be commenced on the 13th instant, when active operations were to be resumed against the Annamites. COPENHAGEN, August 16. Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales arrived here to-day on a visit to the King of Denmark, and was received by the populace with much enthusiasm. ROME, Ang. 16. His Holiness the Pope has appointed Dr Browalera, vico-Chancellor of the Melbourne University, to bo a Knight of the Order of Pius IX. BERLIN, Ang 16. Disquieting reports are in circulation regarding the health of Prince Bismarck. No official bulletins, however, have yet been issued. (SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.) LONDON, August 16. Messrs Redmond deny that their mission has been a failure, and they also assert that the Melbourne Convention has generously contributed towards the Parnell testimonial fund. Owing to illness among his family, the departure of Sir Anthony Musgrave, recently appointed to the vacant Governorship of Queensland, has been delayed. : He,, however, expects to leave by the Sorata on the 20th September. The Spanish Government are irritated at the support offered by the French towards the recent rebellion. It is reported that the Imperial Government are sending a military officer, well known in the colonies, to study Now Guinea question. It is reported that the Government are parleying with M. De Lesseps respecting the widening of the present Suez Canal.