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Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1644, 18 January 1883, Page 2

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Y^ \[Rcce%d^uary 17, 1.20 a.m.] * Attempted-Assassination of tHe Sultan. | Constantinople, January l|. It is reported that a baud of Circassians made an attempt upon the life of 'the Sultan to-day. The guard at the palfcce, however, prevented the entrance of the would be assassins, and frustrated the attempt. It is stated that the Circassians fought desperately, and that several lives were lost. The reports have caused considerable excitement here, but they require confirmation.

London, January 15. „ 5 The'emigrants\from, x tlie)sfiip Wild Deer, which was wrecked at the North 'Rockwthe 13th instant; 'have * arrived-, at Belfast., ;Tlie i y, leave there to-night for Glasgow where they will be reshipped to New Zealand by another vessel. ? . , „ ""' ' \ Z' v' 1 i • JV'i Late' r< Arrangements" 'haye s been made for - despatching the Wild Deer's emigrants by," the- ships Caroline: which; Ay ill leave Glasgow at an early date! The various colonial Agents-General waited to-day on Earl Kimberley,, late Secretary of State for the Colonies. Sir Alexander Gait,' High Commissioner for Canada, addressing Lord Kimberley on behalf of those present, expressed regret at His Lordship's severance from the Colonial Office, but hoped that his interest in the colonies would not be lessened thereby. Earl Kimberley, in replying, thanked his visitors for their kind expressions, and assured them that he would continue to take a warm interest in colonial affairs. Thomas Higgins, who was found guilty of participation in the Lough Mask murder, was hanged to-day at Galway. Additional tenders for the amount of £100,000 have been received for the Victorian loan. The list will be closed on Wednesday next, when any balance unapplied for will be withdrawn. A special to the Press Association says :—: — The stockbrokers are willing to subscribe to a large amount if the price is reduced.

Paris, January 13. M. Duclerc, Premier, in the Chamber of Deputies, made a statement in reference to Egyptian affairs. He reviewed the whole position at length, and concluded by announcing that as England had decided to act alone in the settle-, ment of the Egyptian question, France would in future reserve to herself perfect freedom of action in regard to Egypt. A special to the Press Association, dated January 16, says : —The statement made by M. Duclerc, :the 'Premier of France, regarding the. attitude of the French Government in respect to Egyptian affairs, has been coldly received by the Chamber of Deputies.

[Received January 17th, 2 p.m.] Earl Derby and the Colonies. Loxdox, January 16, (evening). Karl Derby, Secretary of State foy tlie Colonies, received the various colonial Agent-Generals to-day. Sir Alexander Gait, the Canadian High Commissioner, congratulated Earl Derby on his appointment to the colonial office, and expressed confidence in his lordship's desire to promote the interests of the colonies. Earl Derby, in reply, said that he was gratified with the kind expressions of his visitors, and hoped that their intercourse would be of a friendly character, and to promote the welfare of the colonies.

Mr Gladstone (Joes to France. The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone started to-day for Cannes in the South of France, on a trip for the benefit of his health.

Removal of Troops. Alkxandbia, January 16. The first battalion' of the Shropshire regiment (formerly fillvd foot) and the first battalion of the Royal Irish regiment (formerly 18th foot), now stationed in Egypt, have been 'ordered to Malta, and will proceed there without delay.

Arrest of Prince Bonaparte. Pakis, January 15. A' manifesto, signed by Prince Jerome Bonaparte, lias been placarded through Pari« It strongly denounces the Government, and laysi claim to Napoleons' heritage. Prince Jerome has been arrested iv consequence of the manifesto.