ENGLISH & FOREIGN. [BY TELEGRAPH—COPYRIGHT.] [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] London, November 12.

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ENGLISH & FOREIGN. [BY TELEGRAPH— COPYRIGHT.] [REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] London, November 12.

Colonkl Warren, with a force of infantry, has sailed foe the Cape Colony, and on arrival there lie will proceed to Bechuanuland to formally restore British authority in that territory. The cargo of frozen mutton ex Aorangi, from New Zealand, was placed on the maikct in good condition, and realising full current rates. November 13. In the House of Lords yesterday, in reply to a question, the Earl of Northbrook, Fiist Lord of the Admiralty, stated that he would on Tuesday next announce the plans which it was proposed to abopt with the view of increasing the strength and efficiency of the Imperial navy. Paris, November 12. The mortality from the cholera continues to increase, and the number of deaths yesterday amounted to 107. There are now also 271 patients in the hospitals suffering fiom the epidemic in a maligant form.

[per merchant shipping and under writers' association.] London, November 12. The ship Diva has arrived in the British Channel, from Timaru, July 16, and reports having been in collision with a quantity of ice in the South Pacific. Considerable damage was sustained by the vessel, and 45 tons of cargo had to be jettisoned.