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Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1638, 4 January 1883, Page 2

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Lonoon, December 31.. The Rkv. Canon Sandford lias been appoiuteil Anglican Bishop of Tasmania. January 1. It is announced that Lord Edmond Fitz-Maurice, M.P.,ior Calne, has been appointed Parliamentary Uuder-Se'ctary for Foreign Affairs vice Sir Charles Dilke, appointed President of Local Government Board. Obituary : The Earl of Wemys, aged 86. j At.ux.vxdria, December 31. In consequence of the representations made by the Egyptian Government, it is probable that the whole of the British cavalary and artillery and a considerable portion of the infantry now in occupation of Egypt will be withdrawn w ithout delay. Cape Town, December 31. The state of affairs in Basutoland is now quieting, and it is hoped that the native difficulties have been overcome. Cetewayo leaves Natal on Thursday next for Zululand, to be reinstated as King. It is feared that disorders will arise in consequence of his ' restoration to power. Berlin, January 1. The floods in the valley of the Rhine have risen rapidly. Five villages have been completely destroyed, and thousands of peasants are completely destitute. Washington, January 1. The Hawaian Envoy and Minister to the United States died suddenly at the White House to-day while attending the New Year's Day reception, held by President Arthur.

[Received January 3rd, 12.10 p.m.J Irish Prisons. London*, January 2 (evening). A commission has been appointed to enquire into the conduct of the various Irish prisons.

The Case of Mr Biggar. Louuox, January, 3. Mr Biggar, M.P. for Cavan, lias been committed for trial on a charge of vilifying the Viceroy of Ireland. Bail has been accepted.