ENGLISH NEWS.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3539, 29 April 1880, Page 2

ENGLISH NEWS.

■_ ■ London, April 16. In consequence of "the favour "with which the proposed changes in the German army are received by leading German statesmen, there is an increased feeling of. insecurity in England. It is reported tbat the Kohisianis have acknowledged Abdulla Khan as Ameer. The Ghuzni league, which was formed for the election of Hassan Shan, nephew of Shefe Ali, and cousin of Takoob Khan, as Ameer, has collapsed. The Russian men-of-war on the coast of China have bcßn increased by fifteen vessels. This step is regarded as most ominous of destruction, and Russia is now believed to be intent on a terrific war with China.

April 16. A feeling of uneasiness prevails in Germany at the result of the English elections, it being feared tbat, with the accession of the Liberals to power, a radical change will' tako place in the foreign policy of Great Britain, whereby complications may arise, especially in regard to the relations of the great powers of Turkey, Greece, and Russia. ff err Denburg (P) in consideration of the change that has taken place in the aspect of affairs, now gives his support to the changes proposed in the Army Bill submitted to the German Parliament.

The Government of Germany, being

anxious to extend their influep.ee in the j3outh Seas, and to promote emigration thereto, has resolved to assist with grants of money the German settlers and traders at Samoa.

The cause of Dr Kenealey's death was an accident to his ;foot, and, notwithstanding all medical skilly mortification set in, and he .succumbed to the effects yesterday. *■ " April 19. The Committee on Foreign Affairs, appointed by the United Statei Congress, have recommended the immediate abrogation of the Bulwer- Clay ton Treaty. The detectives have been busy endeavoring to discover the thief or thieves concerned in the robbery of £50,000 worth of diamonds during transmission last mohth»from the Cape to England. One a/rest has been made. Colonel Sandeman will co operate with General Phayre, to secure the possession of the Quetta road, occupied by the force of the hostile Pathans, who seized and massacred a small party of British troops.

April 20. It is expected tKat His Grace the Duke of Manchester, K.P., will represent the British Imperial Commission at the opening of the Melbourne International Exhibition. ■,-,..-..

It is stated -that Mons. de BelleiSii will represent the French Republic at the Melbourne Exhibition.