EUROPEAN.

Te Aroha News, Volume I, Issue 38, 23 February 1884, Page 5

EUROPEAN.

London, Feb. 13. — The cavgo of frozen mutton on board the steamship Tongariro, from New Zealand, comprising 12,000 carcases, has been examined, and found to be in excellent condition. The report of Lord Granuillo's speech on Lord Salisbvry's motion in the House of Lords yesterday was incorrect as telegraphed, so far as it referred to the British repiesentative at Cairo. His Lordship did not bay that it was intended to appoint a diplomatic agent of the first rank, but stated that such an official hud been appointed, being Major Sir Evelyn Baring, the present Agent Consul-General and Minister Plenipotentiary in Egypt. London, February 13. — The two remaining Victoria gunboats sail on Thursday, and the Admiralty has decided that they may do so as men-of-war. Mr Murray Smith has offered to place the gunboat Childers at the disposal of the Admiral commanding in the lied Sea, should the state of Egyptian affairs require it. The Childers has arrived at Gibralter. Earl Morley has been offered the Governorship of Victoria, but has refused it. London, February 14. — The French Government loan of £14,000,000, which was announced on the Ist of February, lias been covered fourfold. "Dr. William Stubbs, Canon of London, has been appointed Bishop of Chester in ( place of the Right Rev. William -lacobsen, i who resigned. Dr. Kidding has been appointed Bishop of Southwell. In an article this morning the " Times " warmly commends the good feeling and loyal attachment to the mother country shown by the offer of the Victorian Govern- 1 ment to place their gunboats at the disposal of the British Government. Mr Stuart Worsley, M.P. for Sheffield, in the House of Commons, questioned the Government re alleged overcrow ding of emigrants on board the Warwick Castle. London, February 14.— The homeward mails, via Sue/ and Brindi&i, dated Melbourne, January 3, were delivered here today. First portion of Tongariro's shipment of frozen mutton, placed on the market to-day, realised scl per pound. The lowness of the price is attributed to the &mallne&> of the carcases. The catalogue at yesterday's wool Kile comprised S,OOO bales. A fair demand was experienced for the lots submitted. At the wool sale to-day, 1-, 000 balc^ were offered, making a total of 39,100 bales catalogued since the opening of the series Prices generally were M low er than at the close of last auctions. The withdrawals amount to 4,000 bales. London, February 14.— 1t is generally believed in official circles that Lord Dei by is disappointed that the Australian colonies have not stated the amount which they are prepared to contribute towards strengthening the British squadron, and extending the authority of the Crown in the Pacific. A vote of 10,000,000 francs has been placed upon the French estimates for the purpose of giving effect to the jjrovi&ioiib of the Kecidiviste Bill. It is considered unlikely that any of the present Australasian Governor* will be appointed to succeed the Marquis of Normanby in Victoria, as it is dcsiied to secure the services of a new and strong man as Governor for that colony. Lord Derby has expressed himself much satisfied at the offer made by the Victorian Government of their gunboats for service in connection with Egyptian affairs. The matter has been referred to the Admiralty. London, Feb. 13.— Lord Carlingford, President of the Coancil and Lord Privy Seal, introduced in the House of Lords, a Government bill providing for the exclusion from the Uzited Kingdom of cattle arriving irom countries uhere disease is believed to be in existence. In the House of Commons, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has given notice of motion for credit two millions, to be devoted to defences at home and abroad. The debate on the Add^ess-in-Reply continued in the House of Commons last evening, but was again further adjourned. Telegraphic communication has been restored with Khartoum. The several tribes throughout the districts through which Colonel Gordon passed on his way to Berber, have received him with great cordiality. In a speech in the House of Commons, Mr W. E. Forster expressed the opinion that the English Government w ere responsible for the Sinkat disaster. In reply to the question of Mr Stuart yVortley, M.P.. the Hon. Mr Chamberlain, President of the Board ot Trade, stated that no complaints had been received regarding the over-crowding of emigrants on board the Warwick Castle as reported. ■London, February 15.— A further portion of the Tongariro's mutton was sold to-day, and realised 4-V per lb. Most of the .shipment is pronounced" too small, the carcases being too light. The local market is at present glutted by supplies of English and South American. , , „, r , -u It has transpired that the Governmenthas informed the Egyptian Government that it cannot allow the Egyptian troops at bouakim to co-operate with the British troops, which are to be despatched to the relief of Tokar. _ „ . London. February lo.— Consols remain at 101, and New Zealand securities at last quotations. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,(500,000 quarters, being a decrease of 110,000 quarters during the week. Adelaide wheat remains at 445, ex store, and New Zealand ditto 36s to 425. Adelaide flour ex store, 31s. Australian tallow, fair average quality : beef, 38s ; mutton, 41s Gd. Copra has advanced 10s. Sydney corn, dried, is now quoted at £19 10s. Leather, best Australian .sides, lid. Kauri "urn, best selected transparent, has risen to £4 10. At to-day's wool sale the catalogue com- 1 prised 10,200 bales, for which there was j good competition. Greasy fleece is now kl to Id lower than last sales. Sydney heavy ' fine crew shreds are very firm. Scoured wool generally has fallen -7jd to Id since the close of last auctions. London, February 1/. Bepobts have been received that the garrisons at Cenkar and Messalimea are retiring towards Khartoum, and that El Mahdi ha*s raised a rebellion at Zetneari. The followers of the False Prophet are preparing for hostile measures near Khartoum. SmatlJJ pox is raging at Khartoum. A number of mutinous soldiers claiming to represent the Egyptian army have protested against being called upon to serve in the Soudan, and petitioned the Khedive to dismiss all British officers. It is generally believed that the extent of «ia transports indicates that the British inSnd !?endW an cx P* dition t0 Berb f r ; Th * Arab notables' have been summoned to meet Gordon Pasha at Khartoum The "Standard" says that it has been virtually decided to disband the Egyptian rebels are now bombarding Tokar with Kmpp guns, and an attack on Souakim is imminent. T London, February 17.-A gKeafc siwggle Ihas taken place between fcbe swihore.nts ,o* Sir Stafford Northcote and tfo& Mpwwb o*

Lord Randolph Churchill for the presidency of the Central Tory Association, which means the control of the whole olectoral machinery of the party. The result was the election of Loi'd Randolph Churchill. The best portion of the frozen mutton ex the steamer Tongariro, from New Zealand, has maintained a price of Gd per lb. It is feared that the ship Alexander Duthie, from Sydney to London, has foundered at sea. The Committee of London wool merchants have expressed a desire for Mr Cowdercy to improve the method of cabling shipments of Australian wool. At the wool sales the number of bales catalogued was 51,000, the amount withdrawn being 4,200. The market is firm, and opening rates have been maintained. Sir John Hall will shortly leave For New Zealand. The- Admiralty Court attributes the collision between the Ghangeo and Welwyn, in August last, to the fault of the Ghangec. The shipments of Australian wheat to the United Kingdom have a\eraged 43s ; to London direct, from 41s to 41s (id. Five cargoes have been sold during the week. The recent shipments from Noav Zealand have been placed at satisfactory prices. It is considered probable that the Admiralty will accept the temporary services of the Victorian gunboats on the Egyptian coast. The German Ministry have resigned. London,. February IS — M. Ferry's Seditious Cries Bill has been defeated in the French Chambers. Lord Randolph Churchill advocates the establishment of a British protectorate over E sypfc-Vice-Admiral the Hon. Henry Carr Glyn, C.8., is acad. St. I'ETKKSiii'Ku, Ecbruary 15. — It is announced that Prince Orloil, the Kussian mAbassador at Paris. a\ ill shortly be transferred io Berlin, and v. ill be replaced by Baron JMohienhem, the Russian Minister in London. Calcutta, February 15. — The Exhibition ■will close on Saturday, Bth of March. A public banquet to foreign and colonial exhibitors will tolce place on Monday next, the ISth. Hone Kom., February 13. — The antiChristian riots have been continued in Tonquin, and fitly more Christians ha\e been massacred near Hi c. Cairo, February i:>. -The battalion of ! Royal Highlander (4;Jnd Foot), lsfc Battalion Kings Ro\al Ritle Corps (IK)th Foot), Ist Battalion Goidon Highlander-!(7sthL<\jot), and 19th Hussais, now stationed in this city, lune been ordered to proceed forthwith to Souakim and the r-3iiti^>hr -3iiti^>h regiments now at Alexandria Mill come here to take the place of tho-e corps. The troops f i om Alexandi ia will be replaced by a strong detachment of sailors from the excels of the Mediterranean squadron. Telegrams ha\e been received from Souakim stating that messages have been sent from that town to the beleaguered garrison at Toka, urging it to u ithstand the siege as long as possible, and promising speedy relief. News to hand from Berber states that Major-General Gordon has proceeded from that place on his journey to Khartoum. He is travelling slowly, and take* evoiy opportunity of having interview s with the Arab chiefs, with the \ie\v of pacifying the various tribes w ith whom he comes in contact. ! The despatch of the brigade of Egyptian | troops -which were under order.s to pioceed ! to Assouan, with the \iew of checking any ad\ ance of the rebels into Egypt proper, has been abandoned. Latest intelligence from Souakim states that five of the garrison who lately evacuated Sinkat after the destruction of the forces of Commander Tewlik Bey arrived at Souakim, accompanied by several women. Their statements fully confirm the account of the fall ot Sinkat previously reported. Caiko. Februaiy 14. Telegrams arc to hand from Souakim stating that the rebels who have been encamped in the neighbourhood are now dispersing. Caiko, Febiuary 15. — The embarkation of troops to be despatched from this city to the Red Sea will commence today at Sue/, where the transports aio now waiting. The ships will proceed without delay, and it is expected to land the w hole force at Souakim by Tuesday next, 19th instant. Major-General Gordon has arrived at Stanley, an important caravan station in Xubia, and within one hundred miles of Khartoum. Telegrams from Souakim state that the rebels are massing in the neighbourhood of Tokar, and it is fully expected that an attempt will be made to capture the town before the British force which has been despatched to its assistance, can arrive there. Increased activity is being manifested among the followers of El Mahdi in the South East, and Kassala, an unimportant town near the Northern frontier ot Abyssinia, has been invested by the rebels. Caiko, February 16 — From enquiries which have been made into the circumstances attending the fall of Sinkat last i week, it has been ascertained, that besides | the garrison of the town and the male inhabitants, 200 women, and the same number ! ot children, were massacred by the rebel fanatics. i