GENERAL

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1165, 29 June 1894, Page 34

GENERAL

TANGir:.;.-, June 20.' The young Sultan of Morocco has imprisoned Muley Mohammed, his elder brother, owing to his intrigues. Pretoria, June 20. The Transvaal Government is arresting Britishers who refuse to perform military service. Sir Jacobus de Wet, British Agont, has entered a protest in the matter. Capetown, June 21. Intense feeling has been created among the British residents in Johannesburg on account of the arrest of Englishmen for refusing military service. The Transvaal troop 3 stormed Malabach's stronghold, each terrace being successively forced while the assailants were covered by artillery. Malabach deserted the position, and retired. Capetown, June 23. British residents in the Transvaal intend to* petition tho .Imperial Government, insisting they should not be compelled to perform military service. The Transvaal Parliament has agreed to

exempt foreigners from military service on payment of a war tax. i Tho Boers are exercising censorship over , press messages. t ' Sir Henry Loch is proceeding to Pretoria, j tho capital of Transvaal, on business con- I nectedwith tho annexation of Swaziland. | His Excellency has declined to bo tho guest of tho Transvaal Government during his visit. Pretoria, Juno 22. President Kruger insists that the legal rights of tho Transvaal must bo maintained, and tnreatens that if the British Government interferes tho British interests in tho Republic will be seriously affected. Capetown, June 25. Contrary to President Kruger's desire the British residents in the Transvaal took tho horses out of Sir 11. Loch's carriage on his arrival in Pretoria and insisted on dragging it themselves. They also hoisted the Union Jack and sang the National Anthem. The Boers responded by dragging President Kruger's carriage to his residence. The members of the Volksraad consider the action of the Englishmen an insult to tho President. There is great excitement among the Boers, who are arming themselves and flocking into Pretoria. Hongkong, Juno 23. Tho Japanese Government have landed 5000 troops in Corea, with a view of maintaining order. This action has led to strained relations with the Chinese Government, and tho latter have ordered the fleet to proceed to Chemulpo to safeguard Chinese interests. Tokio, Juno 22. Severe shocks of earthquake have been experienced at Yokohama and Tokio. Several natives were killed and injured, and great damage was done to property in all directions. Calcutta, Juno 22. Tho Indian Currency Association recommends reducing the currency by the sale of rupees as bullion, and raising tho price to 15*d.