FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2439, 28 February 1888, Page 2

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

(By Elkctiiic Telegraph—Copyright.) London, February 23. The European Press doubt the peaceful assurances put forth by Russia, as another division of infantry is advancing in the direction of the western frontier. There has been a heavy fall in Russian securities on the Continental Bourses. The Crown Princess has sent a telegrain from San Remo stating that the Crown Prince has greatly improved in condition, and that he has been able to make his appearance on the balcony of the villa in which he is residing. February 24. Replying in the House of Lords to a question from Lord Frederick Campbell, of Stratheden and Campbell, the Marquis of Salisbury expressed his opinion that the Bulgarian Government was working fairly well, and that the legal complications in connection with the election of Prince Ferdinand were not responsible for the present difficulty. The Berlin Treaty provided for the unanimity of the Powers in dealing with Bulgaria. In this respect he thought the Treaty would prove unworkable. Failing a settlement of the question now raised by Russia, a conference of the Powers had been suggested, but such a course did not meet with his approval, as he feared it would only accentuate the difficulty, In conclusion the Premier said he hoped the difficulties would be overcome by diplomacy, as it would be a disgrace to Europe if war should arise over such a question. The North German Gazette states that the Porte is entitled to restore law and order in Bulgaria without the consent of the Powers. The mixed commission appointed under the Fisheries Treaty recently concluded is to undertake the delimitation of the three-mileliniit in Canadian and Newfoundland waters, which America renounced by the convention of ISIS. The interpretation of certain points in the u Remuneration Clause" affecting international _ rights, which has been in dispute ever since the Convention of ISIS was concluded, will be referred to arbitration. The total amount tendered for the Christchurch municipal loan of £25,000 is £96,000. The tenders average about £107 2s Bd. The football match between Oxford and Cambridge Universities was played yesterday, and resulted in a win for the former.

The members of the House of Commons have decided to begin business at three o'clock in the afternoon, aod to sit not later than one o'clock in the morning. The election for the Doncaster seat in the House of Commons, vice Mr Waller Shirley resigned, took place to day, and resulted in the return of Mr Fitzwilliam, a Unionist, who defeated Mr Balfour, a Home Ruler, by 211 votes. Christina Nilsson, the well-known ginger, has intimated her intention of retiring from the stage. Sir Henry Holland, who has been raised to the Peerage, will take the title of Lord Knutsford, not Lord Whitby, as at first announced.

Lord Randolph Churchill, in his speech at Oxford, predicted a rupture between the Gladstonians and Parnellites before Parliament was dissolved. The statement that Mr Larkworthy, the London manager of the Bank of New Zealand, was about to retire is denied. Lord Aberdeen, who recently made a tour of the Australian colonies and New Zealand, delivered a lecture on the subject of his travels. His Lordship referred in highly eulogistic terms to the progress of Australia, and prophesied a brilliant future for the colonies. He, however, adversely criticised Australia as a field for emigration. St. Petersburg, February 23. No reply has yet been received to the note sent by the Czar to the Powers, urging the deposition cf l'rince Ferdinand. February 25. It is believed that the Sultan of Turkey will not agree to inform Bulgaria that the election of Prince Ferdinand is illegal, and that he will not comply with the Russian request unless the Powers direct him. It is considered in Berlin and Vienna that the article in the Messenger is intended to incite rebellion in Bulgaria, where the internal situation is already restless. The Czar agrees to renounce civil and military agents in Bulgaria if Prince Ferdinand is removed from the throne. ■ Berlin, February 25. The North Deutsche Zeitung states that Germany supports the Russian proposals in connection with affairs in Bulgaria, and considers that the Porte will also be compelled to support them.