SUPPLEMENTARY EUROPEAN NEWS.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2032, 10 December 1886, Page 3

SUPPLEMENTARY EUROPEAN NEWS.

{Specials to Ago & Press Association). Lr ndon, November 24. Intelligence has been received that the Russian Government is exhibiting a desire to remove the strained feeling which has existed for some time past between Russia and China ; and, to secure the friendship of the latter Empire, it is announced that the Russian officers at Vladisvostock have been ordered to do all in their power towards cultivating amicable relationsjjjwith China. November 25. It is rumoured that the German Government contemplate attempting to mediate between Russia and Bulgaria, and to bring about a pacific settlement of the present dispute. November 28. A considerable amount of surprise has been occasioned, in diplomatic circles by the official announcement of the fact that the Sultan ;of Turkey has conferred a high Military honour and decoration upon General Kaulbars, the special Russian Ambassador in Bulgaria who visited Constantinople whilst eii route to St. Petersburg for the purpose of reporting to the Czar upon the condition of affairs in the Balkan State. More than ordinary activity is being displayed by dynamiters in America, with the immediate result that O’Donovan Rossa, the well known leader of the movement, has been deposed owing to the want of activity which he has shown in tho affairs of the organisation. It is believed that the action to be taken against Mr Dillon, M.P., for inducing tenants in Ireland to refuse to pay their rerts, is the beginniug of a series of similar prosecutions on tho part of the Government. Affairs in relation to Madagascar are again assuming a dangerous aspect. The Hova Government refuses to recognise, under the treaty recently entered into,any right on the part of France to intermeddle in the international affairs of the Island. A rupture between France and Madagascar is considered imminent. Prince Bismarck is personally opposed to the nomination of Prince Nicholas of Mingrelia as Prince of Bulgaria, and is only willing to accept the ct.oice in deference to ih-' precarious slate of the Emperor of Germany’s health. Nov. 29. Arrangements are being made for hold* ing meetings throughout Ireland to denounce the Government in consequence of the determination to enforce order with a strong arm. The Corporations of Dublin and other cities are taking a prominent part in the movement, Dec. 4. The report that a number of Arab convicts were to be sent to New Caledonia by the French Government has not been confirmed. The Queen has requ; sted Sir S. Samuel to thank the Government of New South Wales for the nugget which was presented to her, and Mr White for his emu eggs. M. de Freyeinet resigned because the Chamber of Deputies suppressed the SubPrefects, but he will probably continue Premier. The Frenoh Chamber refused to grant the eight millions of pounds demanded by Admiral Aube, Minister of Marine for the purpose of remodelling the navy but voted one million, December 5. Simpson’s torpedo exhibition has been presented to tho Admiralty, who have expressed their surprise at Adelaide being able to produce such workmanship. Sir G. Berry writes to tho press directing attention to thd coming exhibitions in various colonies. During the debate in the Reichstag on Friday, pointed reference was made to the French preparations for war. Herr Broussart declared that there was no well founded prospect of peace, and that France was the likeliest source of any peril from war. Count Yon Moltke a»id the difficulty was of long standing, and when both nations were fu ly armed might lead to a decisive issue at an early period. December 6. The Daily News says that the se’ection of Kensington as the site for the Imperial Institute means that it will bo _ merely a place of amusement, whereas, if it were placed on the Embankment, the commercial tyorld would bo able to take an active part nit The News urges that the colonies should be allowed to decide. M. de Fraycinet persists in resigning. The Regency has rejected M. Zankoff’s offer of a coalition.