THE INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2260, 29 September 1891, Page 1

THE INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK.

London, Sept. 24. Professor Yambery, the Eastern traveller and authority upon questions connected with Central Asia, declares that Russia is advancing her frontier in Asia; despite the Russo-Afghan treaty. It was only Captain Younghusband’s promptness that prevented their occupying Gilhit. Sept. 26. The Marquis of Salisbury has intimated to the Sultan that it would not be wise to reopen the question of the evacuation of Egypt while the Mahdi is in a position to give serious trouble. Paris, Sept. 24. The Siecle urges that a heavy tax should be imposed on foreigners, in the hope of preventing Germans entering France. Berlin, Sept. 24. The centenary of Karl Theodore Korner the German poet, who in 1813 incited the expulsion of the French, was celebrated yesterday with great enthusiasm. The Emperor is reported to have declared privately that he would never precipitate war, and that there was much to be gained by a few months more of peace. Bucharest, Sept. 24. The King of Roumania fearing that Russia will attempt to obtain a passage through Dobrudscha, an extensive district of Roumania, on the Black Sea,(south of the Danube, is making enquiries from the Powers comprising the Triple Alliance as to whether they will assist in preventing it. Sept. 25. Carl I. King of Roumania, denies that he shortly intends to abdicate the throne. Sept. 26. Considerable alarm is occasioned throughout Roumania 1 at Russia massing 100,000 men at Bessarabia, on the borders of Roumania, and the Government have ordered a large force of cavalry to be sent to Upper Moldavia, St Petersburg, Sept. 24. It is reported that the visit of the Czar to the Emperor of Germany is denied. Russia is gradually moving the most powerful section of the army to the southwestern frontier. It is reported that the Russian loan will be partly subscribed in Germany. The Russian fleet will not take part in the naval demonstration in Chinese waters. The Czar is stated to be ready to study the needs of his subjects, and to regulate his conduct accordingly. An unsuccessful attempt was made by Anarchists to wreck an express train at Cracow in Poland. Sept. 26. It is reported that Russia is concluding a treaty with Persia, virtually excluding other nations’ commerce, and securing a practical protectorate. All the Central Asian Khanates are federating under Russia. V Constantinople, Sept. 24. The Porte has sent a circular note to the European Powers assuring them that the treaty respecting the Dardanelles has not been broken by the recent convention with Russia. Sofia, Sept. 26. The British, Italian, and Austrian Diplomatic Agents here have been authorised to carry on more free intercourse with Prince Ferdinand. Sept. 25. Turkey has forbidden Bulgaria to issue a coinage bearing a representation of Prince Ferdinand. Hong Kong, Sept. 24. The Chinese Government has informed France that steps are being taken to protect foreigners and a fleet is being despatched to the disturbed provinces. The hope is expressed that France will await the result of the efforts to restore or^er. Sept. 26. A number of British subjects have been arrested at Chinkiang on a charge of smuggling aims and dynamite into the country to assist the Chinese rebels, and have been handed over to the English officials. The Government of the Chinese provinces have informed Tsung Liyamen that it is impossible they can be responsible for outbreaks among the rebels, or pay the idemnity, as the aggressive attitude of the mission caused the riots.

Four leaders of the riots have been executed and twenty-one banished, while, the decision as to what punishment should be meted out to five mandarins has been reserved. The southern squadron has been ordered to patrol the Yang-tse-Kiang river. Catcutta, Sept. 16. Thawba has collected large bands and is making an attack on Urimtho. Reinforcements from India have been asked. The Ameer of Afghanistan has opened his country to free commerical intercourse with Russia, owing to the good quality of its products.