HOME AND FOREIGN.

Evening Star, Issue 7238, 14 June 1887, Page 2

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.] [Kkutbb's Telegrams.] THE ANGLO-TURKISH CONVENTION. LONDON, June 11. In the House of Lords to-day Lord Salisbury made a statement regarding the AngloTurkish Convention in reference to Egypt, and confirmed the details already made public. He further stated that the Convention required the assent of the other Powers and of the Turkish and British Governments, otherwise the Convention would be invalid, and England will remain in her former position. THE GERMAN EMPEROR'S ILLNESS. BERLIN, June 12. (Received June 14, 1887, at 1.30 a.m.) The bulletin issued by the medical advisers of the Emperor announces that His Majesty slept better, and his pains are somewhat abated.

[Special to Press Association.] LONDON, June 13. (Received June 14,1887, at 12.8 p.m.) Mr Michael Davitt will probably be arrested on account of his recent incendiary speeches. The Porte, instigated by Russia and France, hesitates to ratify the AngloTurkish Convention unless the right to re-enter Egypt is limited. The French Chamber of Deputies, by an immense majority, decided to proceed with the Army Bill. The prestige of the Ameer of Afghanistan is believed to be hopelessly shattered, and his fall is expected at an early date. Prince Alexander declines to return to Bulgaria, and has advised the Regents to look elsewhere for a new Sovereign. The Queen will be escorted to Westminster Abbey by four thousand troops, and eight thousand more will line the streets. H.M.S. .Stork is being equipped as a survey vessel for the Australian station. 'The Times' alleges that Mr Parnell remitted to Frank Byrne the money which enabled him to escape to France in 1883. It also believes that Mr Egan supplied the Invincibles with funds collected by the Land League. The 'Standard' states that Russia is likely to withdraw her claim to Hamil, in return for the concession of the valleys of the Murghab and Kushk. (Received Juno 14, 1887, at 1 p.m.) It is stated that the Bulgarian Government have nominated Duke Ferdinand of Coburg for the throne, and that the Sultan has approved. The Sobranje is summoned to meet on July 3. The Emperor William is slightly better, but considerable anxiety is still felt as to his health. Mr Gladstone has published a letter in which he says that he never encouraged obstruction in the House of Commons, but, on the other hand, had endeavored to assist the Government, who had shown great imcompetence in their management of their parliamentary duties. Lieutenant-colonel Brookfield haß given notice in the House of Commons of a motion approving of Freetrade in the abstract, but declaring that the time had arrived when important fiscal reforms should be made. Russians have been discovered surveying in Borneo and sketching the defences of Singapore. The tunnel under the River Severn between England and South Wales has been opened. The capital of the Company formed to take over the business of James M'Ewan and Co., in Australia, in shares to the extent of LI 50,000 aud debentures of similar amount, has been subscribed fivefold. The Mount Shamrock Mining Company, Queensland, with a capital of L 280.000 in LI shares, has been placed on the market, and shares are already quoted at a premium of 7s. The ' Mining Journal' declares it to be a piece of audacity to require such a price. The centenary cricket festival has been commenced. The first important match begins at Lords on Saturday. A Magdeburg syndicate have purchased all the warehoused German beetroot sugar, and are raising the price to 12s. The refiners are seeking for Java cargoes. There is stronger objection taken to the Egyptian Convention in Turkey than was at first supposed. The Porte now demands the right to alone restore order in Egypt.