NEWS OF THE WORLD.
(Latest Cablegrams,) (Special to Melbourne Papert.) London, Feb. 10. The death is announced of M. Jacque° Offenbach, the famous French musician and composer, at the age of 63 years. The armistice of 20 days, which was arranged through the friendly mediation of Prince Nikila, of Montenegro, has collapsed in Bosnia, Feb. 11th. It is expected that should the Control-ler-General withdraw, Earl Granville will accept a conference on Egyptian affairs, if Anglo-French interests are secured. The tone of the debate on the address in reply to the Queen's speech in the House of Commons indicates an undoubted improvement in the condition of Ireland, The House has manifested a bitter feeling towards the Parnellite party, who teem to be cowed. Feb. 12. Several towns on the Herzegovnian frontier have been captured and fortified by the insurgents. The intended intercession by the British Government on behalf of the Jbwb in Southern Russia has been met by the Russian declaration that such intervention will not be permitted, Feb. 13. _ Relations between Russia and Austria are strained, in consequenoe ofPanslav agitations, The Porte has issued instructions to the Khedive to maintain status quo in respect to engagements entered into with other powers, The steamer Ganges, which sailed from Melbourne on the. 10th December last, with a small shipment of live stock, -consisting of cattle and sheepj has arrived at Deptford. The stock are reported to be in fine condition. •A woman named Furnieux has been arrested in Birmingham for having obtained £20,000 by fraud and forgery, She personated Lord Arthur P«lhamoltefe(o,
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1004, 20 February 1882, Page 2
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260NEWS OF THE WORLD. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1004, 20 February 1882, Page 2
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