CALOGRAMS.

Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4654, 4 December 1883, Page 2

CALOGRAMS.

EeUTEB's TELEGBAMB London, December 1. It has transpired that a communication has recently passed between the German and English Governments regarding the state of affairs in China, and that arrangements have now been made for cooperation and taking such an action as may be deemed necessary for the protection of British and German residents in Chinese territory. Arrived: Ship Diva, from Bluff, August 12. Caicutta, Dec. 2. Earl Bipon, Governor-General of India, returned to Calcutta to-day. His Excellency was, received by the natives with cheering, but was hooted by the Europeans who were present at the time of his arrived. St. Pbteesbitbg, December 2. The issue of a new loan of 50 5 000,0C0 roubles, about £7,150,000 sterling, ijg announced by the Government. [Specials to the Pbess Association.]

London, December 1. The conversion of New Zealand bonds has proved a most decided success. The amount applied for is fire millions three hundred and eighty-nine thousand pounds, which much exceeds anticipation. Many of those applying today were refused, except in the case of trust funds. France having asserted claims in the Pacific, beyond the recognised area, Sir F. i D. Bell has asked Lord Derby to state how far the English Government agrees with those claims. The Timaru Harbor Bard invite ten* ders for a loan.of £100,000. The prospectus has been issued of the N.Z. Loan and Mortgage Co. with a capital of two millions, of which ifc is proposed to raise £200,000 in the first instance. O'Donnell, after being sentenced to I death, was removed from the dock shouting "Hurrah for Ireland!" and "Down with Queen Victoria]" London, December 2. Further information from the Soudan states that General Hick 3 was killed by a , lancer upon the third day of the battle after his cartridges had been exhausted. The soldiers were offering four dollars for a drink from their comrades' flasks.' Professor Nordenskjold purposes an exploring expedition to the Antarctic regions. A rising has occurred in the kingdom of Darfoor (between Bowman and Abyssinia), and the Governor has been wounded.London I" November 29. The New Zealand Shipping Company has ordered the building of two more steamers of large size. The English Cabinet has offered to nominate the Eight Hon. Geo. Joachim Goschen as Speaker of the House of Commons when the Eight Hon. Sir Henry Brand retires. The Emperor of Germany states that the relations between Germany and Eussia are of a perfectly cordial nature, i The Agents-Generals have been bringing additional pressure to bear on Lord Derby, to endeavor to enlist the approval of Government to the annexation scheme. Tho Bank of South Australia has determined to apply to Parliament to extend its charter to all Australia. The Times advises that the surrender of Massowah should be offered to Abyssinia on condition of that power checking El Mahdi's career in the Soudan. Prince Bismarck is seriously ill with jaundice. Ifc is expected that the French Chamber of Deputies will approve of the amendments made by the Senate in the Kecidivistes Bill, and that it will consequently become law.