CABLEGRAMS. EUROPEAN. London, September 3.

Te Aroha News, Volume II, Issue 68, 20 September 1884, Page 3

CABLEGRAMS. EUROPEAN. London, September 3.

Trade with Foochow is now bemgresumed. It is expected that Hainan, a large island in the China sea, will be the next place attacked by the French fleet. Latest advices from Foochow state that marines from the British warships have suppressed 'the plundering which was being carried on by the Chinese in the British and Foreign quarters. The Foreign Consuls who had left the city are now returning to their posts. Li Hung Chang, the Chinese Com-mander-in-Chief, who was recently engaged in conducting negotiations with the French, has been disgraced by his Government. London, September 10. — The holders of three quarters of a million of New Zealand five per cent, bonds having refused to agree with the recent scheme for the conversion of the bonds, will be paid off in January. The "Times" circulates a statement to tho effect that the Russian fleet had sailed from a Russian port with, it is believed, hostile designs on China. IT. M.S. Nelson will be detained on the Australian station as the flagship of the Admiral. The troopship Tamur will in October convey a fresh crew to Sydney to relieve the present crew of the Nelson. At the Forestry Exhibition held in Edinburgh, Australia was awarded one silver medal and a diploma. New Zealand was also awarded one bronze medal and three honourable mentions. Denis Dugan, the rescuer of a number of Irish political prisoners who escaped from Freemantle, Western Australia, by tho American whaler Catapa, on April, 1875, has died in Dublin. The Western Australian Timber Company have purchased in Liverpool the vessel Ironmaster for i' 30,000. This Company have also offered M. De Lesseps a supply of jar rah piles for use in the Panama canal works. Earl Dufferin, British Ambassador in Turkey, and who succeeds the Marquis of Ripon as Governor-Genei al of India, will leave Stamboul on Tuesdaj 7 next. The Emperor William will leave Berlin for Warsaw on Sunday next, m ii t h ehe intention, it is understood, of meeting the Czar and Emperor of Austria there. One thousand persons have been arrested at Warsaw as suspects. London, September 11. — At the instance of the Spanish Government parleying has been renewed with the view to the conclusion of an Anglo - Spanish commercial treaty. London, September 11.— The cholera is spreading in Spain. London, September 11. — Shaw, SaviU's steamer Tainui and the New Zealand Shipping Company's Kaikoura have been successfully launched. Lord Roseberry, speaking at Aberdeen, said he feared that England was allowing her Colonial Empire to drift away from her. The survivors of the yacht Mignonette were again brought before the Court, and have been remanded for a week, being released on bail. The match which had been arrangedjfortoday between the Australian Cricketers and the All England team has been abandoned, and in its place a match took place with the South England, which is to be the final one of the tour. The home team were all disposed of in the first innings for 56. When the stumps were drawn for the day, the Australians had scored 159, with 9 wickets down, the principal contributors being Bannerman, caught, 35 ; Giffen, caught, 28 ; Bonnor, caught, 27. London, September 12. — One thousand fresh cases of cholera are reported from Naples, but fewer of them are proving fatal. The example set by King Humbert in visiting Naples is inducing the wealthier portion of the community, who fled from the city, to return and assist the sufferers. The Mahdi has sent 4,000 of his troops to reinforce those at Khartoum. London, September 12.— Lord Roseberry has been presented with the freedom of the city of Aberdeen. In a speech he advised I the workmen of England and the colonies to unite, and bring Imperial federation within the limits of practical politics. He also said that the workman of the colonies I was much in advance of the English workman. The cricket match, Australians v. South of England, resultsd to-day in a victory for the visitors by five runs \sith an innings to spare. After the match the leading ci'icketers of England, together with a number of colonists, met at the Oval, and in bumpers of champagne drank farewell to the visitors Lord Harris, referring to the visit, spoke of its benefit to the cricketing world, and he hoped that before long they would have another visit from the Australians. He congratulated the team on their success, and promised them that when they again came home they would be heartily welcomed. Murdoch replied in suitable terms, and thanked the English people for the courtesy which had been extended to himself and brother cricketers. London, September 13. The team of professional cricketers about to visit Australia will leave England by the steamship Orient on the 19th instant. The following are the names of the team : — Shaw, Shrewsbury, Barnes, Scotton, Attewell. Briggs, Read, Dlyett, Bates, Peel, Hunter, Flowers, and Lilly white. Advices to hand from Singapore announce that the Rajah of Tonom, in Sumatra, has now promised to release the shipwrecked crew of the steamship Nisero, who have been held in bondage for some time past near £ cheen. Both House of Parliament will meet on October 23rd tor an autumn session. It is stated that the yield of the Continental beetroot crop for the present season is 2,550,000 tons. At the Forestry Exhibition at Edinburgh, Mr J. Browne, of Adelaide, has been awarded the silver medal for his report on the forests of Australia, and also a diploma for his illustration of the Eucalypti. Captain Dobie, of New Zealand, was awarded a bronze medal for his exhibit of inlaid wood. The gunboat Palumah has been selected by the Admiralty as the vessel which will take part in the survey of Northern Australia. ' The liquidators of the Oriental Bank will shortly pay a dividend from the present realised assets of 10s in the £. H.M.S. Diamond is to be recommissioned, and will be placed on the Australian station. London, September 15. — The deaths from cholera in Kaples average 300 daily. King Humbert refused to leave the city until the disease has mitigated. He has now returned to Rome from Naples, and was received on his arrival with unbounded enthusiasm by the populace. It is reported that England will recognise the occupation of the island of Raiatea by France, if the latter will surrender Rapa, one of the Austral Islands, to England. Information from Cairo has been received to the effect that an engagement had taken place between the followers of Osman Digna and the friendly tribes, the latter being repulsed. Telegrams from Penang state that the crew of the steamship Nisero (who for

several months past have been held in bondage by the Rajah of Tenom) have been released, and have arrived at Penan g. Sir B. B. Maleb, late British Minister at I Cairo, has been appointed British Ambassador to the Imperial German Court, vice Lord Ampthill. Mr James Anthony Froude, who has just completed his "Life of Thomas Carlyle," will visit Australia in November. The French fleet in Madagascar has left Port Mahanoro, and Admiral Peyon, Minister of Marine, doea not expect that any decisive operations will take place before ten days. The "Observer" states that the protective tendencies of the colonies will probably render Imperial federation an empty dream. . Admiral Tryon will leave for Australia in November. The "Times " advises that tho Victorian gold royalties should be devoted to defence purposes. The " Times " states that Lord Derby is shelving the Transvaal convention. Sir Stafford Northcote opens his Midlothian campaign to-day. The Emperors and Chancellors of Germany, Austria, and Russia will moot today. The funeral of Denis Duggan, tho rescuer of tho political prisoners at Fremantle, was attended bv thousands of persons.

London, September 13. —The Oriental Bank allotments of shares include £70,000 for the East, but nothing for Australia. A dividend of eight shillings in the pound will be paid in January, making a total of sixteen shillings during the year. It is stated that the Sydney municipal loan will be a success. The Royal Bank of Scotland is forming a syndicate to float the Melbourne Tramway Company's loan. The cricket match at Lords, Smokers v. Non-snukers, commenced to-day. The Non-smokers in their first innings sccred 250. and the smokers 120. I

London, September 16.— The Emperors of Germany .and Austria, accompanied by the Imperial Chancellor, arrived yesterday at a castle near Warsaw, -\\ here they were met by the Czar and M. De Giers. In its issue this morning, the "Standard" states that the meeting of the three Empercrs at Warsaw lias been arranged with the object of concerting measures against anarchism, and to devise means for effecting a reduction of Continental standing armies.

Paris, September 11.— News is to hand from Madagascar that the French fleet, under Admiral Miot, has bombarded Mahanores. The Malagasy Garrison fled, and the place is now in the occupatioilof the French.

Paris, September 11.— M. Ferry was interviewed to-day by a newspaper correspondent with regard to the Franco-Chinese difficulty. He stated that the French Government does not propose to extend warlike operations in China beyond the measures previously announced, and that no change has occuired in Admiral Courbet's plans. The rumour that France would is^ue a formal declaration of war again&t China is also denied.

Taris, September 12.— N0 fresh caees of cholera have occurred for some days at Marseilles and Toulon, and there seems every reason to believe that the epidemic has been stamped out in these towns.

Paris, September 14. Despatches from China state that twelve companies of marines have bfton withdrawn from Tonquin, and have joined Admhal Courbet's fleet for service against, the Chinese. M. Ferry denies that China has declared war against France. The Foochow forts have fired upon a British vessel.

Brussels, September 13.— The bitter feeling existing between the clerical and Liberal parties is ow most intense, and the reserves have been called out to maintain order. Serious disturbances are feared, and strong bodies ot soldiers and police have been stationed in various parts of the

city. Naples, Sept 10. The cholera epidemic continues to rage in this city with unabated vigour. A few cases have also occurred at Rome, and fears are entertained that the disease may increase, notwithstanding the precautionary measures which have been taken. Five hundred deaths from cholera occurred at Naples on Tuesday. Many other deaths are reported as occurring in A r ax-ious parts of Italy from the malady. The Orient steamers have ceased callino" at Naples, in consequence |of the cholera epidemic at present raging in that city.

Naples, September 12. — The cholera epidemic is now materially abating here, and hopes are entertained that its further spread has been stopped. Rome, September 15. — The subsidence of the cholera epidemic at Naples continues, and the number of deaths from the disease is daily decreasing.

Madrid, Sept. 10. Further cases of cholera bavo occurred in this country, and the disease is reported to be spreading.

Cairo, September 11. Intelligence has been received that a battle Avas recently fought at Ambukol, near Dongola, between the Egyptian troops under the Mudir and a large body of rebels led by two of the Madia's chief Ameers. The engagement lasted some time, and resulted in the defeat of the rebels, who were utterly routed, and suffered severe loss in killed and wounded. The Highland Brigade, now stationed in this city, have received orders io proceed to various points on the Nile, to reinforce the garrisons, General Lord Wolseley remaining here for the present directing the movements of the troops.

("Age" Specials.) London, September 3.— Mr Murray Smith is pressing the British Government to fulfil their promise of establishing a British protectorate over New Guinea and other islands of the Pacific. The Agents-General of several Australian colonies are sanguine that if the Federal Council Enabling Bill is introduced during the autumn session, it will be passed without difficulty The new Oriental Bank, which is to be opened to-day, will confine its operations to London for the present. Hopes are entertained, however, that the business will shortly extend to Australia, and negotiations are proceeding for securing the Australian premises of the late Corporation. The capital subscribed up to the present time is £400,< 00. The number of branches of the Bank in Australasia is to depend upon the number of shares subscribed for the Australian colonies. It is reported that the United States Government intend to offer a premium to companies or firms establishing an export foreign trade. Major-General Clark, Inspector-General of Fortifications and Works, is to be employed on the expedition which is being organised to relieve General Gordon at Khartoum. Mr Stanley, the African explorer, who recently returned to England, is to join Lord Wolaeley, who will have the supreme command of the expedition. London, September 7.— lt is reported that among the warships which the Austrian Government have decided to despatch to the Pacific, Africa, and other places to carry out the proposed system of

colonisation, an Austrian corvette will convey Vice-Consul Jainezen to Australia for the purpose of reporting on the relations between Austria and Australia. The statement that the Japanese Government had notified China that they claimed the sovereignty of the Foochow Group of Islands, between the Japanese Coast and the Island of Formosa, is now declared to bo without foundation.