TELEGRAPHIC. BRITISH & FOREIGN.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. Received November 28th, 8.53 a.m. THE MASSACRES 18 CRETE. Candia, November 25. The depositions of one of the Mussulmans tried m connection with the recent rising at Candia show that Edrnin Pasba collected the influential Mussulmans on the eve of the. massacre and recommended the massacre. Received November 27th. 1.15 a.m. November 28. Prince George undertakes to maintain the Turkish fl.-ig. THE EMPEROR OF GERMANY. Berlin, November 27. The Kaiser, surrounded by his Ministers, reviewed his journey to the East, and said he was satisfied with the political situation m the Mediterranean. He announced that a third army corps would shortly be established m Bavaria. Received November 29th,- 0.25 a.m. DYNASTIC SUCCESSIONS. November 28. After consulting with the rulers at Wurtemburg, m Bavaria, the Kaiser yielded to the claims of the Regent of Uppe-Detmold with regard to the honours due to the family of Regent. It is probable that the Federal Council will appoint a special Court to deal with dynaßtic successions. A KLONDIKE NUGGET. ; Vancouver, November 28. A nugget valued at 50,000 dollars was found at Klondyke. FRANC & AND RUSSIA.. Massowah, November 28. The differences between France and Russia with regard to Abyssinia are increasing. THE PHILIPPINES. Washington, November 27. The American Peace Commissioners have rejected the Spanish request for a modification of the terms of peace and for the retention of the Philippines. Received November 29th, 0.25 a.m. AMERICAN NAVAL STATION. November 28. America has acquired a naval station at Chinque lagoon, Isthmus of Panama. Negotiations had been proceeding for 40 years. Received November 29th, 1.15 a.m. THE AMERICAN ARMY. Mr Alger recommends Congress to increase the Regulars to 100,000 men. Many members, however, think 75,000 men sufficient and prefer to increase the navy.' Received November 28th, 125 p m. CUBA. As the outcome of the recent disaffection amongst the Spanish troops m Cuba four companies of American engineers have landed at Playade Mariano, Havana. THE SOUDAN. Cairo, November 27. The Kordofan tribesmen defeated the Khalifa at Sherkela, and the dervish leader fled to El Obeid. Received November 29th, 0.25 a.m. MINING. London, November 28. Mr Pritchard Morgan, M.P. for Merthyr Tydvil, has obtained a preliminary contract to work the unallotted mines m Szechnan, paying the Chinese a royalty on the gold recovered.

Received November 29th, 1.15 a.m. GIFT TO THE POOR. Lord Iveagh has made another large gift to the Dublin poor. FIGHTING ON THE SWAT RIVER. News has been received that fighting is taking place at the Swat River between the British and the tribesmen, who are led by a mad Mullah. THPJ PICQUART CASE. Paris, November 28. Many thousands, including the most distinguished leaders of science, letters and professional men, are signing a protest agatnst the court-martial of Major Picquart. The workers are indifferent. It is believed that the Government will refuse to interfere between the military and judicial bench. Nevertheless, it will secure a postponement of the court- | martial until the verdict of the Court of Cassation is declared.