LATE CABLE NEWS, [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. Paris, August 14.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2201, 17 August 1886, Page 2

LATE CABLE NEWS, [REUTERS TELEGRAMS. Paris, August 14.

August THB official journal published an article today regarding the Franco-German protocol of December last, relating to the future operations of those countries on the West Coast of "Africa and th« South Pacific. The journal nd\oe<ttes the taking of the [ Now Hebrides by France, and argues justif ication for such a step.

! » London, August 13. It is reported th»t the White Star lineoffer to establish a twenty-six and a-half days' service to Adelaide. August 14. Beach, the New South Wales oarsman, is now reported to be in excellent form. It has been decided to establish a private German Bank in the colonies, with a State auperintendency. Sir Charle* Tupper proceeds to Canada to advocate a^ permanent exhibition being established the^e. Sir Cunlitfe Owen is confident the Kcnteme will be a success. Shaw bitterly complains of Major Wardell's attempt to secure a team for a colonial tour, and suggested that Lord Harris and Messrs W. G. Grace and Walter should arbitrate on the question at issue, but Major Wardell has declined. Shaw has secured Barlow and Maurice Read to accompany his team. — A Reuters message says : The committee of the Melbourne Cricket Club have decided to abandon the idea of importing' a team in opposition to that which Lillywhite brings to the colonies next season. J. * Mr Stanhope, Secretary for the Colonies, has issued an official notification that he will receive at the Colonial Ottiae on each Tuesday during the remainder of the month any colonial visitors who may desire an interview with him. Sir Charles Tupper, High Commissioner of Canada, is proceeding to Ottawa to confer with the Dominion Government concorning the proposed permanent Colonial Exhibition in London, and the part Canada, ihould take in connection theiewith.

; Romjs, August 12. The Kmperors of Austria and Germany have cau.^ed the Pope to be informed that at their meeting at Gastcin th«y will have tinder consideration the present position of the Papacy. Hi.s Holineba has replied expressing his thanks to their Majesties for their intimation.