CABLEGRAMS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 5476, 6 February 1885, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

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London, February 5. Tho Cost of ProtoctlnK New Guinea.

England is likely to contribute to the cost of annexation in New Guinea, but has delayed making any statement ns to the amount ponding the adjustment of boundaries. The death is announced of Mr James Winter, of Melbourne, from inflammation of the lungs. Twenty-five thousand shares having been taken up in Mr Reginald Brett's Financial Company, of Adelaide, it will probably bo floated. _ >r The shipmont of frozen meat ex K.M.b.h. Kaikoura is realising 4Jd per lb. Lord Sherbrook, whosa wife died xn the early part of November, has re-married.

[SI'KCIAL TO MELBONKNE "AOE."] Tbe Egyptian Negotiations. London, January 29.—The English press deplore the concessions recently made by tho British Cabinet, and which will practically have the effect of reviving the dual centrol in Egypt. Tho Marquis of Lome and Imperial Federation. The Marquis of Lome is canvassing the Agents-General of the various colonies with the view of obtaining their support to an Imperial federation scheme. French Forces for China. Tho Governors of the various French colonies have received directions to enforce! tho provisions of the Foreign Enlistment Act in their respective colonies. The forces thus raised ore intended for service in China. __________