GENERAL NEWS.

Hastings Standard, Issue 480, 19 November 1897, Page 3

GENERAL NEWS.

(Per Press Association. — Copyriyht.)

London, Nov. 17. France has not replied to Lord Salisbury's request to withdraw from the British positions cn the lower Niger. It is thought she will not contest them seriously where treaties have been entered into between the British and the native chiefs. Nov. 18. Field-Marshal Lord Wolsley, Commander -in - Chief, recommends the Government to adhere to the voluntary system of military service in Great Britain. Vienna, Nov. 17. The Emperor Frances Joseph, addressing the Hungarian Delegation, said the constituents of the Triple Alliance were unalterable as to the basis of policy. Russia and Austria's friendly relations were founded on mutual trust and promised good for the future. Athens, Nov. 17. The Czar has promised to rebuild the Christian quarter of Canea, the capital of Crete, which was destroyed during the recent revolt, and also to relieve the destitute in Canea, Retimo, and Heraklion. Ottawa, Nov. 17. The visit of Sir W. Laurier, Premier, to Washington, has ended without any particular result being arrived at with regard to the tariff relations between Canada and America. St. John, Nov. 18. The Governor of Newfoundland, Sir Herbert Murray, has cancelled all acting appointments in the public service of the colony made by Sir Win. Whiteway, ex - Premier, before his resignation.