CALOGRAMS.

Thames Star, Volume XVI, Issue 5054, 25 March 1885, Page 2

CALOGRAMS.

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London, March 23

In the Bouse of Lords to-day, a message from the Queen was read, in reply to the address adopted on the motion of Earl Wemyss, conveying thanks for the acceptance of New South Wales troops to the Soudan, and expressing satisfaction that the offers of other colonies would be accepted at the right time. Her Majesty's message stated that she was highly gratified at the loyalty and patriotismdisplayed by the Australian colonists.

Proposed Vote of Censure.

Sir Hervey Bruce,'M.P. for Colleraine, on behalf of the Conservative party, gives notice in the House of Commons of a motion censuring the action of the Government in agreeing to a European Convention for the settlement of Egyptian

affairs.

[SfKCIiXS TO THE PHESS ASSOCIATION]

London, March 22.

H.M.S. Myrmidon, 877 tons, has been appointed to the Australian station as surveying vessel. She will sail for Australia in May.

The Lord Mayor of London will entertain the Agents-General at dinner. 1 The Prince of Wales will be present.

City financiers consider the present time favorable for floating loans.

Arrangements are being made for an armistice between France and China.

London, March. 22,

The French troops are experiencing serious difficulty in obtaining supplies in Tonquin.. . .