CABLE MESSAGES.

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1760, 4 November 1884, Page 2

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LONDON, Oct. 31.

The debate on the Address-in-Eeply was continued in the House of Commons last night. Lord Eandolph Churchill moved an amendment censuring M* Chamberlain for his action in connection with the 1 rlb'tis &t Birmingham on the 14th inst. A debate ensued, and resulted in the rejection of the amendment by a majority of 36 votes.

The Chinese have made repeated attacks on the French position at Tugen Quango but were repulsed on each occasion. v

Nov. 2. Lord "Wolseley has arrived at Dongola.

Information from Khartoum states that General Gordon had made a sortie on the enemy, capturing a large quantity of corn and provisions. A disastrous pariic took place at the Star Theatre, Glasgow. During the performance several workmen, who had formerly been engaged at the theatre and discharged, raised a cry of "Fire," causing the audience to rise en masse and rush to the doors, A. terrible scene ensued. Fourteen people were killed, and 1 4 more or less severely injured, some of them being in a critical condition. The police succeeded in arresting the men who caused the

panic.

Parliament, being assembled, is now proceeding with a view of effecting a compromise on the franchise question Some anxiety is felt for the French position in Tonquin, on account of the Chinese blockading it.

The Dorsetshire Regiment is at Chatham, prepared to embark for the Transvaal at a moment's notice.

Rumours regarding Earl Granville's attempts to mediate between France and China daily gain ground, but have not yet received any official confirmation.

Intelligence is to hand of the arrival at Mahinond, North Persia, of Major Sir Peter Lumsden and the members of the Afghan Frontier Commission. Earl Northbrook, who has arrived in Paris en route to London, had an interview with M. Ferry.

A serious outbreak of cholera has occurred at Nantes, Fifteen fatal cases are reported.

HONGKONG, Oct. 31

The Chinese are massing large bodies of troops at Shanghai and Pekin with a view to the prosecution of active hostilities against the French.

OAIEO, Nov. 1

A telegram has been received from Sir 0. W. Wilson, head of the Intelligence Department attached to Lord Wolseloy, stating he has received a report, which he believes true, that the Mahdi's forces attacked General Gordon opposite Khartoum, and were repulsed with heavy loss.