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Waikato Times, Volume III, Issue 119, 8 February 1873, Page 2

Latest Cable Telegrams.

London, January 25 The S( Pet en.hu rgh Gazette expresses astonument at the (one of the English' Frc-s on the CVntral A«m question, as thc> had preuousU treated tic subject with moderation; und states that it is difficult to dccido whether the present feeling represents the expression of public opinion, or is merely attributable to party. The negotiations now going oi) show perfectly the identity of views and interebts, but the difficulty was to determine* the boundaries of unknown countries in uniting thorn to the empire. The Govei nment is convinced of the ju3tico of the endeavours put forward to effect those negotiations, and, as they were mutually interested, it was likely they would speedily arrive at some understanding The Da/ty yews, referring to the denial of the Persian Minister respecting the existence of a secret treaty, aski why Russia thould posse«s Attric Valley, and build fort 3 at Shabadoz. The Times correspondent expects that an understanding will be arrived at betw een England and Russia on this matter, aid holds that England must maintain independence re■pccting Persm and Afghanistan. Paris, January 25. The proceedings of the Committee of Thirt} -eight show great distrust m Thiers. London, January 25. The steamer winch sunk the omigrants by the ship North Fleet has not been discovered. It is thought that she has foundered. It has been ascertained that 200 emigrants by the North Fleet, bound for Hobart Town, have perished. The steamer that caused the collision was a foreign trader, and up to the present remains unknown. Universal indignation is felt that she did not render assistance after the accident, and a reward has been offered for hor detection, and a relief fund organised on belli" f of the unfortunete survivor?, J)r Featlicrston is indisposed, and Mr Morrison is temporarily performing his duties^ Major Roberts has been appointed secretary to the office of Sir Charles Cowper. New Zealand Consolidated fives, 1031. Gnlle, January 23, The mail Bteamer Mooltan, with the English mail, left for Ktng George's Sound,