GENERAL.
Capetown, May 3. Cape Ministry has resigned, owing to internal disputes. Mr Cecil Rhodes has been re-summoned to form a Cabinet. Capetown, May 4.
A coalition Ministry has been formed, with Mr Cecil Rhodes as Premier and Sir J. G. Sprigg as Treasurer. Washington, May 4.
The Provisional Government offered the deposed Queen an annuity of 5000 dollara, but she refused it, stating she trusted the United States to restore her the crown.
Cabul, May 5. The son of the present rider nominally replaces the Khan of Beloochistan. London, May 5.
The Daily Chronicle says the English Government has decided to formally annex Beloochistan.
The Khan has proved himself a sanguinary tyrant of the worst type, having during his reign murdered no less than three thousand persons. Quite lately 65 wore put to death. Among the number were five of his t wives, one of whom was burned alive. Calcutta, May 6. Newß has been received that the Hrizaras are raiding near Ghazina, and the Ameer of Afghanistan, being alarmed, is asking for reinforcements. Calcutta, May 7. The statement that the Khan of Beloochistan was to be deposed on account of his cruelties is now said to be premature, and it is reported that the Viceroy of India will enquire into the condition of the country before taking definite action. London, May 7._ Lord Roberts, ex-Commander-in-Chief in India, received a hearty welcome on his return to England. Replying to the toast of his health, he said the loyalty of the natives in the Indian Peninsula and their confidence in British rule were increasing. SIAM. Paris, May 5. The Matin states that the King of Siam is sending 3000 soldiers to the banks of the Mekong River, where the French position is reported to be untenable. The same journal accuses Great Britain of inciting the Siamese to antagonism to France. Paris, May 6. It is expected that the dispute in Siam will be amicably arranged, though the natives admit that they have retired, and are still retiring before French agression in Mekong. Paris, May 7. The Matin is responsible for a state-
ment that English warships have arrived off the coast of Siam in order to promote the interests of the British against the French.
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1106, 12 May 1893, Page 36
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