EUROPEAN.

Te Aroha News, Volume II, Issue 89, 14 February 1885, Page 3

EUROPEAN.

London, January 26. A Fenian has been arrested whilst embarking at San Francisco for Australia.— it is believed with the intention of blowing up Australian prisons with dynamite. London, February 3.— Lord Derby has accepted the offer of the Wolverine for service in New Guinea— the New South Wales Government undertaking to refit her. Sir F. Dillon Bell, Agent-General for New Zealand, has invited the other AgentsGeneral to make objection to Austria's proposal to establish penal colonies, so far as the Pacific is concerned. London, February 4.- lion. J. Goschen, speaking at Edinburgh, said that the union of the colonies was essential to the Empire. A man has been arrested who is believed to be implicated with Gilbert, now in custody in connection with the dynamite outrage at the Tower. The Chinese outworks at Kelung have been captured by the French, with a loss of 11 killed and 53 wounded. It is expected that Italy will occupy Suakim, s town on the Red Sea. Portugal has seized the banks of the Congo. Mrs Dudley, the woman who shot O'Donovon Kossa, is regarded as a heroine in the United States. Up to the present, Rosaa's medical attendants have been unable to extract the bullet. London, February 4. — The cargo of mutton ex Kaikoura from New Zealand was placed in the market in good condition. Pilberts, the mate of Cunningham, who was arrested yesterday in connection with the Tower outrage, has been identified as one of those suspected of being concerned in the explosion at King's Cross Station last year. London, February 5. It is stated that an agreement has been concluded between the British and Italian Governments, under which Italy will help England to establish a government in the Suudan, and will occupy Massowah, and perhaps Suakim. England is likely to contribute to the cost of annexation in New Guinea, but has delayed making any statement as to the amount pending the adjustment of boundaries. Ihe death is announced of Mr James Winter, of Melbourne, from inflammation of the lungs. Twenty-five thousand si) ares having been taken up in Mr Reginald Brett's Financial Company, of Adelaide, it will probably be floated. The shipment of frozen meat ex R.M.s s. Kaikoura is realising 4id per lb. Lord Sherbrook, whose wife died in the early part of November, has re- married. A telegram is to hand from Lord Wolseley, stating that the Mahdi has captured Khartoum through the treachery of some of General Gordcm followers, and General Gordon is probably a prisoner. Further intelligence has been received showing that Khartoum fell on the 26th of January. Sir Charles Wilson, with a detachment of the Royal Sussex Regiment, arrived at Khartoum by steamer from Metemneh on the 28th ult. He found the city occupied by the enemy, and he forthwith returned, but under a heavy fire from the river banks. The steamer was afterwards wrecked below the Shehukli Cataract. All on board were saved, and landed at an island, from which a steamer had been sent to their rescue. The fate of Gordon is as yet uncertain. Sir Charles Wilson, finding that he could not get to Khartoum, attempted to return, but during the passage two of the steamers stranded. The crew and escort were safely landed. During the journey tUey were freduently attacked by the rebels from the banks. London, February 6.— The Chinese have sustained several defeats in Tonquin recently. The French troops under General Negreer are now advancing on Langsou. The Recidiviste Bill has passed its second reading in the French Senate. M. Roussean contended that recidivistes would be an acquisition to the colontes. France it unanimous in demanding that convicts should be relegated. M. Berengers scheme which would have largely superseded the present bill, has been rejected. The cathedral at Jacobstadt, town of Russia, in Finland, has been dynamited. Sir Chas. Dilke states that Count Munster, the German Ambassador at London, was, on January 26, instructed to convey the British Government's protest against the German annexation of north New Guinea as being contrary to the promise made by the German Government to Eng land. Prince Bismarck contends that the recent annexation by England of a pare of northern New Gninea is at variance with the assurance given by Earl Granville. The latter replies that this step was rendered necessary from a fear of filibusters. The feeling of public indignation and dieguvt pervajing all classes of the people regarding the mi carriage in the Soudan is unparalleled, and in conaequenc© consols have declined a half per cent. Profound sympathy is expressed on the Continent at the failure of Lord Wolseley's expedition to rescue General Gordon. The London papers, referring to the British position in the Soudan, are unanimous in declaring that retreat is impossible. Most of the journals advise that strong reinforcements, consisting of Indian native regiments, be despatched to Souakim, thence opening a road to Berber. A Cabinet Council is to be held to-day to consider the Soudan position. Sir Chas. Dilke, President of the Local Government Board, speaking at Paddingtv.n last night, announced that Lord Woteeley has telegraphed that there is no caua^ for anxiety as to the position of the Britisu troops at Gakdul and Metemmah. It is reported that 2,000 of Gordon's followers were massacred, ani *he Palace at Khartoum was completely , - tted by the rebels. London, February 6.— lnformation has been received that four Portuguese war vessels have occupied the mouth of the Congo River. London, February 6.— No details have come to hand regarding the capture of Khartoum, Press telegrams from the Soudan having been stopped. The Cabinet have given Lord Wolseley complete discretion, promising him every assistance he may demand, and stating that England will strive to save Gordon if living. The " Observer" states that Lord Woleeley has been instructed to suppress the rebellion if General Gordon is dead. The Italian Government, are prepared to send 35,000 troops to the Soudan if necessary. London, February 7. Accounts to hand respecting Sir Charles Wilson's expedition from Metammeh to Khartoum state that to him the palace at the lavter place appeared to be wrecked, and it was the general opinion that Gordon had been killed; but, the Mahdi's messenger, who came to Sir Charles Wilson with a summons to surrender, asserted that he (Gordon) was alive.

London, February 8. Information from Khartoum haa been received that the English troops under Sir C. Wilson approached to within 200 yards of the rebels, and that only the flags of the latter could then be seen. Their batteries kept up a hqt shelling, but the troops were compelled to retreat, and this was effected partly by strategy. Some of the reports stato that Gordon was killed, a»d that there were fifteen days' hard fighting ; while others say that two Pashas betrayed , General Gordon, but he was still alive" and defending Khartoum. Lord Wolseley telegraphs to the Horse Guards that he is sending a messenger to ascertain the fate of Gordon, Lord Wolseley states that the Shukri tribes have joined the Mahdi ; therefore both banks of the Wile are hostile. Telegrams announce that a British convoy has reached Gubal (Gakdul) on the road to Metammeh. j London, February 9. — Mr Reginald j Brett's Financial Company of Adelaide has been floated, and all the shares allotted. The claims of Victoria against the Oriental Bank estate have been settled. The Agents-General, pending the issuo >f a blue book, are unable to advice their governments regarding the German white book issued on the New Guinea question. The Agents-General have cabled'to their espective Governments the postal projosals which have been formulated >y the British {postal officials, relative to Sngland obtaining a larger share of colonial >ostages. One of the causes of the deadock at the Lisbon Postal Confex'ence is that Germany is opposed to Australia being epresented, fearing that such representaion would increase British influence at the Conference. London, February 9. — The French forces mder General Negrier have captured a Chinese camp near Langson The French :abualties in the recent engagement with ;he Chinese near Langson were 80 killed md wounded. A mutiny broke out miongst the crews of tho French fleet at present stationed off the island of Formosa, 3ut was eventually suppressed. It has tranepired that Earl Granville has nformed Pa^ha Fehmi, the Egyptian Financo Minister, now In London, that England intends to evacuate Egypt, but it s impossible at the present time to fix the late of the withdrawal of the troops. There is a deadlock at the Postal Con- ; erence at Lisbon. Australia is allowed ono rote. The delegates are now leaving. The wheat market is steady. Off coast jargoes for transhipment to the Continent ire worth 365. Cargoes to arrive in February ire quoted at 36s 3d. M. Rousseau considei's that Cayenne >vould be a suitable place for the relegation )f recidivistes. The "Times," in an article on the anlexation in New Guinea, denounces the irrogance displayed by Prince Bismarck in :ho matter, and urges Earl Granville to id here to the present extension oi the British protectorate in that island. It is announced that the following reinorcement? have been ordered to Egypt : — The 20th Hussars and three battalions of •Juards from England ; four battallions of nfantry from Malta and Gibraltar ; and :wo battalions of infantry and a cavalry •egiment from India. [t is stated that the Government intend to iespatch reinforcements to tho number of jight thousand to the Soudan, under the command of Major General Nowdigate, xnd that the force will proceed to Suakim, vnd thence to Berber, Lord Wolseley telegraphs that nothing 1 s known as to the fate of General Gordon, md as regards Sir Charles Wilson and jarty, he believes they havo been escued from an island near the Shabukli ;ataract. It is reported that tho Cabinet have instructed Lord Wolseley, in the event of Seneral Gordon being dead, that the campaign be continued until the rebellion is quelled. A detachment of artillery has irrived at Gubal. It is stated that 600 men of the Canadian Militia are coming to England to do garrison Juty in the place of the troops being iespatched to Egypt. London, February 10.— The cargo of : rozen mutton, ex steamship Coptic, from tfew Zealand, has arrived in good coniition. London, February 10. — Tho French uzthorities intend to relegate 30,000 recidiristes. It is reported at Gubat that General Gordon was killed on the morning of January 27th. Lord Wolseley doubts whether General 3ordon is still defending the Palace at Khartoum. Osman Ligna is massing his force at Tarn at. Rome, February 4. A second Italian expedition, destined for Massowah, in the Red Sea, will leave Naples on Sunday next Rome, February 9. The Italian Government | have decided that, if requosted, assistance shall be afforded England in the operations against the Mahdi. Constantinople, February 3. The Porte has sent a strong protest to Rome against the recent annexations by [taly on the Red Sea coast. Suakim, February 3rd.— A force oonsisting of eighty British Hussars, and some Egyptian troors, which was despatched hence to Handoub, to burn it down, had effected the purpose, and were returning to Suakim, when it was surrounded by a large ' body of rebels. Heavy fighting ensued, but the Hussars and Egyptians succeeded in effecting their escape, with the losa of I eight men killed, five of whom were Hussars. Cairo, February 4. Colonel Freemantle, commanding the troops at Suakim, telegraphs to headquarters that the officer in command of the force of Hussars and Egyptians which made the sortie upon and burnt Handuk exceeded his instructions. Cairo, February 7. Latest telegrams from Korti state that General Earle's progress towards Berber is unopposed, and that the steamers from Gubal are able to patrol the river and obtain supplies. Cairo, February 9. News is to hand from Korti that a British convoy was recently attacked near Gakdul by a body of rebels numbering over a thousand. Heavy fighting took place, with tho result that the rebels were repulsed after a severe shelling from the British guns. The Italian expedition despatched from jSaples has occupied Massowah, in the Red Sea, without resistance, but the Egyptian officials formally protested against the occupation. Cairo, February 10. Sir Charles Wilsou, who was wrecked while returning from Khartoum to El Metemmeh, ha* been rescued from an island on which he landed near the Shabukli Cataract, and, with his detachments, has reached El Metemmeh in safety. He has since arrived at Korti to confer with Lord Woleeley, More troops are being despatched from Korti to Gubat. ' Korti, February 9. General Gordon was killed while leaving his home in the city. He was be-

trayed by Faramh Pasha, commander of the Soudanese troops. Captain Lord C. Beresford succeeded in rescuing Sir Charles Wilson after a sharp action with the forfc below the Shabukli Cataract, during which a shot from the fort penetrated the boiler of the steamer under his command, but which was successfully repaired under fire. Suakim, February 10. I News has reached here that Oman Digna is massing a large force of Mahdites near Tamai, between this phce and Berber. Bombay, February 10. The reinforcements of troops to be despatched to the Soudan from India will consist of Indian native contingents. New York, February 3. The assailant of o 'Donovan Rossa is a hospital nuree named Dudley. It is supposed her act was prompted by indignation at the recent aotion of dynamiters in London. Hr sanity is doubted in some quarters. Rossa's wound is not a fatal one. New Yokk, February 4, Partisans of Rossa stigmatise the woman Dudley as a British emissary, sent to take Rossa's life.