LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 785, 26 November 1873, Page 1 (Supplement)

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

London*, October 28. Colonel Wolseley lias requested the Fantees to co-operate with the British forces against the Ashantees. His apjieal has not yet pit>duced any great effect; it is believed that the Ashantees have retired to Coomassie. The Colonel has addressed a proclamation to the King. Prince Bismarck has been re-appointed Premier. ~.,»• • i Great excitement prevails in Pans, owing to the intrigues of the Legitimist faction tor the restoration of the monarchy. Fears are entertained that a great crisis is approaching. The Grand OiMsra House in the Kue Lcpel letier has been destroyed by fire. It is suspected that it was an act of incendiarism. Large consignment of Chile flour are coming forward. Obituary.-Johannes 1., King of Saxony. Bom December 12th, 1801. He was the second son of Duke Maximilian of Saxony and of Princess Caroline of Panna, Sir Henry Holland, author of " Medical Notes and Reflections," Physician in Ordinary to Her Majesty the Oueen, in his B.">th year. London, October 30. General Bellemay has been placed on the retired list for threatening to resign if the Monarchy is restored. M'Mahnn has expressed con tideuce in the army. November 2. The RM.S.S. China, with the homeward Australian Mail, arrived at Galle last Friday. There is great confusion in France, owing to the conflicting views of the Monarchical circles. The Left Centre demands consolidation, and the Republican Press consider that the only solution of the political difficulty will be the prolongation of M'Mahon'u power. November 3. The Orleanist Princes have declined the Lieutenancy of the Kingdom. The Monarchists proiwse that the Ministry approve of the proposition that the presidential functions by Marshal M'Mahou be prolonged. At Acbeen, active preparation is being made by the Dutch for the Acheen war. 1,300 una leave Java for Acheen. Several steamers convey stores. The Ache*nese are fortifying the expected points of attack, ami making the roads dangerous by digging pitfalls, covered with bamboo over spikes. It is said that the Sultan has asked America to interfere, aud a favorable answer is expected. The Admiralty Court have condemned tn# owners of the Murillo to i»ay L 24.000 (another telegram states L 4.000) and also made a decree that the Murillo should be sold unless the judgment is satisfied. Ten united States railways have failed U>i>ay interest uiwn their bonds. Chief Justice Bovill is dead. November 7. A semi-panic prevails on the Stock Exchange. Rites of American exchange are declining. On the re-opening of the French Assembly a message was received from the President, who declared that increased authority was uecessary to promote the durability of the Government, and also essential for the safety of the country. A Conservative motion for the prolongation of M'Mahon'B powers for a further iieriod of ten years was carried by a large majority. The Bourbon and Imperialists motions were both rejected. The French movement in favor of the lointe de Chambord has collapsed. The Vienna Exhibition is closed. The Tichborne trial is adjourned.

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