THE LATEST.

Waikato Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1492, 26 January 1882, Page 2

THE LATEST.

Vienna, January 23. Intelligence received from Bosnia states that the insurgents there are being rapidly augmented, and now comprise a large body of men armed with Snider rifles. In view of the strength of the rebels,' the Austrian gendarmes are retreating from their present position, pending the arrival of reinforcements.

Cairo, January 23. A difficulty which has arisen between Cherif Pasha and the Assembly of Notables, in consequence of a resolution recently come to by the latter in regard to its powers, is now improving, and there are signs that an early compromise will be effected.

London, January 16. Additional cablegrams report the publication of Gambetta's proposals for revision of the French constitution entirely failed as a bid for popularity. By no considerable section of the people and by no important province of the country has it been welcomed. The attitude of the Press is significant. Few journals support the proposed revision, a great majority being either indifferent or positively, opposed. The outcome of the 'situation 'is looked for with great interest throughout Europe. The United States has strenuously opposed any cession of territory by Peru to Chili in settlement of the recent war, in which Chili was the victor. It will advance indemnity claimed by Chili on condition of holding the province of Tarapaxa, the most southerly province of Peru, and having a population of about 30,000, as a guarantee of payment. An explosion occurred in a colliery at Newport, South Wales, by which four miners were killed, and several others received injuries of a more or less serious nature.

Melbourne, January 25. Arrived : Te Anau, from the Bluff. The G-arrone's passengers, who have been released from quarantine, arrived in Melbourne last night. A difficulty, which has arisen regarding the payment of sustenance money during the period of quarantine, is between the passengers and the agent of the Orient Company, who demands payment from the former. Government has been referred to, but declines to interfere in the dispute.