The Threatened Franco-Chinese War.

Auckland Star, Volume XXI, Issue 4130, 27 September 1883, Page 2

The Threatened Franco-Chinese War.

Paris, September 25. Tjik Franco-Chinese negotiations for the settlement of tlic difficulty in Annum are still proceeding, no agreement having as yet been arrived at. The Chinese Ambassador has now proposed that France should annex that part of the Empire of Annam to the southward of the Red River (the Song Koi), leaving the remainder to China. The French Government arc urging as a counter claim their right to tho whole delta of the Song Koi, either northward or southward of the river. (Received September 27, 1.-10 p.m.) The Mataiira'3 Frozen Meat,—An Unfavourable Report. LoKDOX, September 26. Tho cargo of frozen meut on the ship Mataura, from Auckland, was examined today, when " considerable portion of it was found to be rotten." Guerilla Warfare in Spain. Madi:i», .September 2Cth. A numerous band of armed Guerillas is scouring the northern provinces of Spain, and sevor'd detaeff ncnts of gendarmes have been despatched in pursuit. Turkish Town Destroyed by Fire; Constantinople, September 2(5. A serious conflagration occurred to-day at Cadikos, One-half of tho town being entirely destroyed before the flame's could be extinguished. Cotewayo and tho British Authorities. London', September 20. Tho "Daily News," in its issue to-day, publishes iX telegram from its Natal correspondent, stating that King Cotewayo has expressed his willingness to surrender to the British authorities as requested.

[si'ECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

(.Received September 27, 1.30 p.m.) Exploration of New Guinea. London, September 26. The Committee of the British Association will be asked to vote £200 towards an expedition to New Guinea. Hanlan's Acceptance of Challenge. Hanlan agrees to row Laycock anywhere the latter wishes if allowed £300 for his expenses. London, September 26. Tho Austral Inquiry. The Austral inquiry still continues. The evidence so far goes to prove that there was no fault in the construction of the vessel, and that the mishap was duo to neglect on the port of her officer?, .Irish Disaffection. Five towns in County Tipporary are gazetted as requiring additional constables For the preservation of the peace. At New York a lunatic, an Irishman, fired a revolver within the British Consulate. No one was injured, and the madman was arrested. London Wool Sales. (PER N.Z.L. AND M.A. CO.] London, September 24. Wool.—Competition is increasing, and market is firmer. Foreign buyers aro operating with moro conlidence. Up to date 292,000 bales have been cold, and 134,000 bales have been taken for export. The sale programmo has teen curtailed by two days additional.