CABLE NEWS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2829, 22 February 1888, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

The European Situation.

Paris, February. 18. In the event.of war the French troops will cross the frontier at Basle in (Switzerland. The French Government offered to protect Swiss neutrality but the Govemmentof the Confederacy replied that on the outbieak of. war the Landsturm would occupy the line of the Jura mountains, and will only accept assistance if necessary. February'2o.

La Temps says that the French fighting squadron is being rapidly equipped in consequence of the present outlook in Europe. Bemjn, February 18.

It is believed in official circles that the prospects of war are worse. Numbers of German residents on the frontier are now leaving for the inland towns.

It is ieporfced that Prince Bismarck has arranged an alliance with Belgium, Holland and Spain. As one of the terms of the agreement with France, it is believed ahat the latter Power will occupy part of Morocco without hindrance on the part of Germany in the event of a European war. February 20," It is denied in this city that Germany has made overtures to Switzerland, Rome. February 18. The Italian Government have concluded arrangements with Spain for the mutual protection of their Mediterranean interests, ' The Italian Government are making rapid progress with the work of placing a navy on an efficient footing, Great activity is also being displayed in putting the fortifications in order, and. Lieutenant-General E. Mattei,' President of the Committee on Fortifications, is now inspecting the Alpine fortresses. London, February 18, The Government are-arranging for the registration of horses, available for army purposes in time of war, It is intended to subsidise the ownersjfor the use of the animals. Hong Kong, February 20. • It is believed that in the event of Russia being involved in war, the Chinese on the northern frontier will attempt to regain Manchooria, The Crown Prince, Berlin, February 18. Dr. Bergmann states that the result of a recent diagnosis confirms his belief that the Crown Prince's throat is developing indications of cancer. Sir Morell Mackenzie is as yet uncertain on the point. February 20. The condition of the Crown Prince is now considered to be most critical, M. Pasteur and tlje rabbits. Paris, 18th February. M. Pasteur has given sheep" chicken cholera microbes ten times in succes-. Bion without any effect being produced on thorn.

M. Pasteur has deputed four doctors to carry out his rabbit extermination system in Australia, and they will leave on Thursday, Paris, 19th February.

M. Pasteur is at present conducting a series of experiments, in order to ascertain whether other animals beside sheep are proof against chicken cholera,