GENERAL.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1169, 27 July 1894, Page 34

GENERAL.

Calcutta, July 19. The British Government propose to construct two posts in the Pamirs to guard the passes of Kaugut and Kashgar. Hongkong, July 18. Japanese soldiers assaulted the British Consul and his wife in Corea. Thirty sailors have been landed from a man-of-war to protect the Legation. Hongkong, July 22. The Chinese have blocked the entrance of the Yang-tse-Kiang River, thus compelling ships to pass near the forts. Shanghai, July 22. It is reported here that China has declared war against Japan. Yokohama, July 22. It is reported that the authorities in Corea have consented to the reforms proposed by Japan. The Chinese Government is despatching 12,000 troops to Corea. British and United States marines have been landed at Seoul, the capital of Corea, to protect the respective legations. Hongkong, July 22. China has despatched twelve thousand troops to Corea. They are conveyed in eight gunboats, which have orders to open fire if a landing is opposed. Yokohama, July 22. Japan has rejected the Chinese proposals for the settlement of the Corean dispute. London, July 22. The Embassies do not believe the report that war has been declared between China and Japan. It is reported that the Coreans refuse to consider the Japanese demands unless the troops are withdrawn from the country. London, July 24. Private cables assert that shots have been exchanged between Chinese vessels and Japanese gunboats engaged in bombarding the Corean coast. Lord Kimberley is earnestly urging both countries to effect a peaceful settlement of the dispute. Hongkong, July 23. The Chinese C-) overnment has decided to block the bar at the mouth of the WooSung river the moment necessity arises. Hongkong, July 24. China, in the event of war, requires each province to supply twenty thousand men.

The Nankin and Canton fleets will bo detailed for active operations against the Japanese. The Germans are sending a gunboat to Corea. Pretoria, July 23. It is reported in Johannesburg that President Kruger will shortly pay a visit to London to re-arrange the relations between Great Britain and the Transvaal. Pretoria, July 24. General Joubert has impressed British subjects to serve in the Boer army at Zoutspansberg. THE SUPPRESSION OF ANARCHISM. Paris, July 19. The Chamber of Deputies by a majority of 125 voted in favour of the AntiAnarchist Bill being accepted as a measure of urgency. The Socialists fiercely obstructed such a course, but were ultimately defeated. Lega, convicted on the charge of attempting the life of Signor Crispi, upon receiving sentence, smiled, and cried out, " Long live Anarchy. Brethren, avenge me." Paris, July 24. The French Chamber has approved of a measure inflicting the penalty of transportation on all person convicted of inciting to Anarchy. The Premier refused to listen to any amendments. Many Anarchist .placards, evidently printed in London, have been posted in Paris, threatening the lives of the President and the members of the Government. Vienna, July 22. Twelve Anarchists have been arrested at Prague on a charge of manufacturing bombs. London, July 23. . It is expected that Lord Salisbury will withdraw the Alien Bill for this session.