EUROPEAN.

Te Aroha News, Volume II, Issue 66, 6 September 1884, Page 3

EUROPEAN .

London, August 25. Arrangements for the expedition to relieve General Gordon in Khartoum aro progreasing rapidly. It is expected the expedition will reach Khartoum by the middle of January. intelligence is to hand to the effect that the Chinese Government have ordered the commanders at all the treaty ports to attack any French Avar vessels or merchantmen either entering or leaving the ports. M. Ferry, Primo Minister of France, persists in the declaration tbat war has not yet been declared between that country and China. London, August 27. Adm'ral Courbet is now engaged bombarding the Kaing Pai forts. Admiral Peyron has telegraphed to Admiral Courbet congratulating the latter upon his success. * It is reported that Wallace Ross has forwarded a challenge to Beach to row him on the Thames for Jtsoo a-sido and the championship of the world. It is also reported that Teamer, of New York, is about to challenge Hanlan to a contest. The " Pall Mall Gazette," in an article last night on the recent contest between Beach and Hanlan for the sculling championship of the world, expresses doubts as to whether Hanlan was genuinely defeated. It is reported from Canada that GOO boatmen are enlisting in an expedition m Inch is being formed to navigate the Nile and relieve General Gordon at Khartoum. London, August 2S. — A meeting has been arranged to take place between the German, Austrian, and Russian Emperors. Their Majesties will be attended by tho Imperial Chancellors. It has transpired that Lord Wolseley is proceeding to Egypt because General Stephenson has declared that the transport of the proposed Soudan expedition via the Nile Valley is not feasible. The Australian cricketers commenced a match to-day at Gravesend against an eleven of the South of England. At the close of the days' play the visitors had scored 353 with 9 wickets down. It is understood that a Sydney municipal loan will shortly be placed in the market. The frozen meat ex Garonne is selling at U to 4£. M. Labellicre will read a paper on " Federation" at the Social Science Congress at Birmingham on the 9th of September. Emperor "William of Germany, while riding, was thrown from his horse, but escaped unhurt. Messrs Elder, Smith, and Co., general merchants, of Adelaide, have opened a branch establishment in London under the the management of Mr Barr Smith. The new Oriental Banking Company will commence business on Tuesday next. Lord Derby states that he is willing to facilitate a closer connection between Canada and the West Indies. London, August 29. — The shipment of frozen mutton by the steamship Garonne, from Australia, arrived in good condition. In Canton the Chinese have fired on the foreigners who were found in their pagoda quarters. The Gordon relief expedition is expected to reach Dongola early in November. London, August 30. — The support extended to the new Oriental Bank Company is considered sufficient to justify operations to be carried on. The response from the Australian shareholders is disappointing. The gentleman nominated by New South Wales to attend the Postal Conference at Lisbon will be unable to attend. A movement is on foot to entertain the Australian cricketers at a banquet before their departure. The homeward mails via San Francisco, which left Auckland on July 22nd, were delivered yesterday. The shipment of frozen mutton by the steamship Garonne, from Australia, arrived in good condition. New Zealand mutton, prime quality, continues to realise 5d per lb. Arrived : The ship Mataura, with a cargo of 6,000 carcasea of frozen mutton from the Bluff, May 12. The cricket match, Australians v. the South of England, at Gravesend, was concluded to day. The weather was fine, but the wicket was in bad condition, being much cut up. The Australians' first innings closed for 358. The home team then went in, but were only able to score 178, and had consequently to follow on with their second innings. The score only reached 73, and the Australians were thus declared the winners by an innings and 107 runs. For the home eleven the highest scorers were, in the first innings, A. P. Lucas, caught, 25 ; W. E. Roller, bowled, 26 ; and in the second nnings, J. E. K. Studd, bowled, 15. London, August3l.— Sirßichard Temple, Bart., G.C.5.1.E., in an able paper read at a meeting of the British Association now being held at Montreal, stated that 13 per cent of the world's commerce pertains to the British colonies and dependencies. He also stated that the average earnings of Australia were the highest in the world. The American papers express intense surprise at the defeat of Hanlan by Beach. The " Spectator " states that the proposed alterations by the French Senate in the Recidiviste Bill do not touch the real objections raised by the colonies. At Mr Gladstone's meeting at Edinburgh, he confined his speech to the subject of the Franchise Bill in the House of Commons. He denied the right of the House of Lords to force an appeal to the country on the measure. The Chinese troops are marching to Quangsi. General Millot has resigned the command of the French forces in Tonquin, and he has been succeeded by General Delisle. London, September I.— Sir Robert R Tones, K.C.M.G., formerly of South Australia, and well kno xn in connection with the registration of land titles, died at Hannaford on Sunday from inflammation of the lungs. The funeral will take place on Thursday next, and Sir Arthur Blytbe, Agent-General for South Australia, will attend it. Mr Murray-Smith has accepted a renewal of his term of office as Agent-General for Victoria. The Postal Conference to be held at Lisbon has been postponed until February. London, September I.— Arrived, at Plymouth, steamship British Queen, from Lyttelton, July 17. London, September I.— A report has been circulated to the effect that sums amounting to eighty thousand 'pounds have been embezzled by the foreign officials in the Egyp- . tian Minister of Finance Department. The j report lacks confirmation. Cholera is still raging in Italy, and many deaths are occurring. General Lord Wolseley and Earl Northbrook, British Commissioner, have started for Egypt, and will arrive at Alexandria on Saturday next. The report that the commander of a German gunboat forcibly removed the British flag at Agra Pequina, west coast of Africa, and hoisted the German flag, needs confirmation,

It is rumoured that Germany intends to propose a congress of delegates from the Great Powers, to confer on the- question of the Congo boundary as affecting Egypt. Tawhiao will not roturn to JNew Zealand with the chiefs, who leave by the Orient steamer Potosi, but will remain for some time longer in England. London, September 1.- General Gordon states he will defend Khartoum until October 18th. Four hundred and forty thousand pounds of capital in Messrs Monoy, Wigram a Steamship Company has boon returned to the shareholders. The Australian cricketers commenced a match to-day against an eleven of North England at Nottingham, The following are the names of the home team ; — Shrews berry (captain), Atewell, Barlow, Barnes, Bates, Flowers, Gunn, Peate, Scotton, Selby, and Sherwin. The Homo team wont in first, and were all disposed of for 91. Flowers (c, 26) was the only one who reached double figures. When the stumps were drawn for the day, the Australians in their first innings had lost eight wickets for 95. Bonnor (c, 38) was the highest scorer. London, September 2.— Mr Gladstono delivered a second address at Edinburgh last night. In the courso of his speech, the Premier dealt with the foreign policy of the Government exhaustively, and defended it against the attacks which it provoked. Mr Gladstone also referrod to tho efforts which were being made by the German Government to found settlements in various parts of the world, and wished Germany good speed in her colonizing projects. Mr l)uryer, an American, has offered a sum of G,OOO dollars to be rowed for next year by six scullers, including Beach. Admiral Courbet is proceeding to Hainan. Naples, September 2. An alarming outbreak of cholera has occurred in this city. Tho mortality has already been considerable. Every procaution has been taken to prevent the spread of the epidemic. The cholera is on the increase in Naples. Madrid, September 2. Cholera has made its appearance at Alicante, a town on the Mediterranean Coast of Spain. Several deaths have already occurred from the disease. Hoxo Kong, August 2S. Intelligence has been received that the French fleet completely destroyed all the Chinese defences along the bands of tho Mm river up to Foochow. A serious outbreak of popular feeling has occuned at Canton. A large mob proceeded to the French Consulate and merchants' offices and forcibly expelled the Consul and his officials and merchants from the city. Tho populace also invaded the cathedral, but that edifice was eventually cleared by the troops. The various European consuls at Canton have since induced the Bishop and those attached to the mission to leave the city. Hong Kong, August 29. Tho French fleet, under Admiral Courbet, has left the Mm River, and will probab)y proceed northwards. A panic amongst the Chinese has occurred at Shanghai, and an exodns is taking place in consequence of the fears of bombardment by French warships. Hong Kong, August 31. An official proclamation has Been published at Canton setting a price upon the heads of the Frenchmen residing in Chinese territory. Hongkong, September I.— China has declared war against Japan, a dispute having arisen between the Chinese and Japanese Governments regarding the Foochow Islands, the sovereignty of which is claimed from China by Japan. Hostilities between the two countries arc now imminent. Cairo, August 30. The Nile is now rising well, and seven steamers have safely made the passage of the first cataract. New York, September I.— Serious mining riots occurred at Hacking Valley, in Ohio. Troops have been dispatched to the scene to quell the disturbance.