CABLEGRAMS

Hot Lakes Chronicle, Volume 2, Issue 121, 3 April 1895, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS

KCiE AND rGREION. Home Rale. London, Muroh 31 —ln tlte Homo of Coin uiuus a motion tailed bv Dib ziel, M.P. for Kirkcaldy, in fa"vor of granting legislatures for England, Shetland, Ireland and Wales each to h tve control of their own domestic affairs, was carried by 128 to 102.

Ministers supported Dulziel's motion which was opposed by the Parnellites. The Hon. Mr Balfour denounced it as laving the foundation of a future difficulty by the colossal change which must ultimately weaken the United Kingdom. The Armenian horrors. London, March 31.—The Karl of Kimberly, replying to questions regarding tho Armenian atrocities, said that extreme caution was necessary to avoid raising any serious trouble in the East Tho efforts of Currie, the British Ambassador in Constantinople, in bringing tho matter' before the Sultan were beyond praise and while Government did not desire secrecy, the revealing of consular repoits might tend to tho embarrassment of the Government.

Earl Kimberley, in reply to a deputation, said that tho Imperial Govern' j ment was irrevocably pledged to undertake a thorough and searching inquiry and he trusted tho result would bo a permanent remedy for the future. Franco, ltussia and Germany were convinced of the necessity of reform. Welsh Church Bill. London, April 2. -Tho Welsh Church Disestablishment Bill passed the second reading by 30i to 200. The Parnellites and Mr Chamberlain voted with tho Government on tho Bill. Mr Balfour urged nonconformists to eschew Sectarian prejudice and preserve tho church which had a'ways laboured for tho common good. The Egypt question. London-, April 2.—it is rumoured that Franco intends to propose that a conference be held to discuss tho occupation and future Government of Egypt. Bir_G. Grey in reply to a question in the House of Commons, said that negotiations with Franco respecting the Upper Nile Territory began last year, and while British claims to the i\ile Valley continue England would not permit tho Mahdi to oust Egyptian rights nor would Turkey's claim be ignored. Pahis, April 2.—A section of the French press urge arbitration upon tho conflicting claims of England and France in Africa. No reply bos yet been sent to Lord Kimberley's enquiries on the subject addressed.

The French Governor of Dahomey reached the Const on March 18, and wired to the French Premier urging further advance. China and Japan. Shanghai, March 29. —The Japanese have captured the islands of Yuekow and Haichow with a loss to the euemy of three hundred. It is believed that thoy intend to ad/ance upon Nankin and capture Naichow with a view to seize the canal, the chief route by which Fekiu receives supplies. Shanghai, April 2.—Thousands of Chinese are arriving at Nankin to take part in the defence of the Southtrn ports on the fang Tse Kiang, Affairs in Chitral. Calcutta, March 29.—it is reported that the second detachment of British troops is isolated in Chitral but nothing definite lias been Ascertained as the telegraph wire has been cut by rebels. Rumours are current that tho detachment under Lieut Fowler has been cut up at li3shun.