Reuter's Telegrams

Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4580, 8 September 1883, Page 2

Reuters Telegrams

[Received September 8, 2.30 p.m ]

Pabis, Sept. 7. The Marquis Tseng, Chinese envoy, had an interview to-day with M. Challemel Lacour, the French Foreign Minis* ter, at' which he made proposals for a peaceful settlement of the Franco- ' Chinese difficulty, on the basis of the adoption of Tonquin as a neutral zone. Ifc is understood that the proposals were' favorably received. Admiral Pierre, lately commander of the French forces at Madagascar, arrived at Marseilles seriously ill, and it is feared that his condition is hopeless.

Pabis, September 6. The Marquis Tseng, Chinese Ambassa- j dor accredited to the English, French, and Russian Governments is now in this city, and has commenced negotiations for a solution of the Franco-Chinese difficulty. Vienna, Sept. 6. The disorder and disaffection of the inhabitants of Croatia continues to increase daily, and open revolt is rapidly developing. Reinforcements for the garrisons of the province are being despatched with a view of checking any attempt at insurrection. Beblin, Sept. 6. THerr de Brandt, Imperial German envoy to China, will return to Pekin at an early date. London, September o. The Marquis Tseng, Chinese Ambassador, has been requested by the French Government to explain the entry of Chinese troops into Tonquin. In the event of the answer proving unsatisfactory, they will be expelled. China will ask England to mediate in the matter. Sept. 6. The Viceroy of Southern China has positively asserted that China will not give her sanction to the treaty entered into with France by Hupima, the Pre« tender 3 after the flight of the King of Annam from Hue; and he further considers that if France fails to satisfactorily arrange with the Marquis Tseng, the Chinese Ambassador, war must ensue. A large quantity of bullion and other munitions necessary for the purpose of carryiag on war are being sent to Canton. The Chinese Press show a warlike attitude, and urge that the operations and advances of the French must be checked. Chinese seamen serving on board French vessels are deserting in large numbers. Severe storms have been experienced at Newfoundland, and it is feared that a large number of lives and considerable property have been lost, as 30 vessels are reported as missing. , London, September 6. Commercial. Consols remain at 100 J. The Bank rate of discount continues at 4, and the market rate at 3f per cent. The Bank of England weekly returns show the total reserve of notes and bullion at £13,900,000, the same as last week. The proportion of reserve to liabilities remains at 48 per cent. New Zealand securities : 5 per cent 10-40 loan, 106|; five per cent 1889 loan, 106|; 4J per cent 1879-1904 loan IOOf. 4 per cent, inscribed stock 100-2-. Adelaide wheat, ex store, 47s ; New Zealand wheat, ex store, 43s 6d to to 46s ; New Zealand wheat off coast in cargoes, 41s 6d ; Adelaide flour, ex store, 33s ; Australian tallow, best beef, 40s ; best mutton, 41s. At the wool sales to-day 8000 bales were offered, and there was a fair demand up to date; 20,000 bales have been withdrawn from sale since opening series. Hides are ia good demand, and rather dearer.

[Specials to the Pbess Association.]

London, September 5. Sir Bartle Frere. in an article in the National Keview, advocates that, pending .the attainment of colonial representation in the Imperial Parliament, the AgentsGeneral of the various colonies should form a colonial council of advice to the Imperial Cabinet. He also speaks highly of the Agent's Pacific despatch. J The Pall .Mali Gazette says that if France seizes the New Hebrides, Mr Gladstone will find it difficult to resist the pressure of the Australian colonies for a \ far wider annexation than any yet, contemplated. September 6. General Booth, of the Salvation Army, and a detachment of the Blue Ribbon Army, intend to pay a visit to" the Australian colonies. News from the Cape states that a conflict is imminent in Zululaud, A number of chiefs are mustering their forces and makiDg pi'eparations for an attack on Cetewayo, who is still in the reserved territory.