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New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 7280, 24 September 1884, Page 2

THE LATEST.

(reuter's telegrams.) (Received September 24, 0.55 a.m.) EGYPT’S FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES. Caieo, September 22. Since making its protest in conjunction with Austria and Germany against the suspension of the law Of liquidation, as notified by Nubar Pasha, the French Government has further considered the question, and has now instructed M. Barrdre, its Minister at the Egyptian Court, to formally demand the withdrawal of the proclamation and tho recognition of the function of the Caisse do la Dette, as appointed by the decree of tho Khedive in 1880. THE MAHDI GATHEEING HIS TEOOPS. Tho latest intelligence from tho Soudan states that tho Mahdi is about to resume the offensive, and since the siege of Khartoum was raised has been engaged iu gathering an army of rebel troops, which, in consequence of General Gordon’s continued success, is about to bo despatched against Khartoum. London, September 23. Tho Homeward mails via Suez and Brindisi, dated Melbourne, August 12, were delivered here yesterday. Tho P. and O. steamship Sutlej, from Melbourne (July 29), arrived at Plymouth yesterday. (SPECIAL TO UNITED PEE 33 ASSOCIATION.) (Received September 24, 0.55 a.m.) London, September 23. Tho English Press generally are advocating an increase iu the navy. Air W. H. Smith urges the appointment of a Federation Inquiry Committee. In consequence of the frequent recurrence of riots, tho city of Brussels is virtually in a state of siege. Lord Wolseley will probably proceed to the front ou Sunday next.