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Waikato Times, Volume XXI, Issue 1751, 25 September 1883, Page 2

-London, September 21. , Professor Norhen'skjold, the Swodiih' explorer in Arctic regions, recently .returned from an expedition' to -Greenland, and reports that the interior of that country consists of an ice desert' of enormous exteut, the existence of which was previ^ ously unknown. • geptemberiSßJ, The Daily News, in its issue this morn- • ing, publishes a telegram horn its corrts; pondent in Natal, stating that a message - was sent by the Governor of that colony ,jEO Cetewayo, requiring his surrender, but it was not in the form of an ultimatum. A proclamation has been issued by the Irish Executive declaring certain parts of counties Mayo, Clare, and Limerick to be disturbed districts. Tho force of constabularly there is found to be insufficient to preserve order, and it is to be strengthened.

Madrid, September 21. An official denial has been given, to the reports that recently have been, current heie to the effect that King Alfonso, who,!* now on a visit to the German Emperor, is taking advantage of his presence at the German Court to bring about an alliance between the two countries.

Viknxa, September 21. Late reports from Croatia state that the province is still in a disturbed state. Serious anti-Magyar disturbances have taken place at Krentz, a town near Agram. .The troops were called out to quell the outbreak, and fired upon the rioters, ten of whom were killed and a number seriously wounded.

Berlin, September, 21. A review of a large body of, Imperial troops was held to-day at Hombufg, near, Frankfort-on-Maine, before the Emperor William. The spectacle, which was a grand one, was witnessed by King Alfonso .of"* Spain, who is on a visit to the Emperor, and by the English Princes now in Germany. " " ptl