LATE CABLE NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 6502, 14 December 1882, Page 3

LATE CABLE NEWS

We find the following messages in our files of the Melbourne Age to hand by the Rotoma hana :—

London, November 2Sth. It is humoured that the Fenians intend to transfer their centre of operations to London, as it is considered that they will secure greater immunity in England than they can hope_ for in Ireland, owing to the stringent precautions which the authorities in the latter country are taking to put down the organisation. The native population in Tantah, an important town in Lower Egypt, and the scene of several massacres of Europeans during the late disturbances, are again exhibiting a very hostile feeling towards the European residents, and the latter have now made a formal application to the Khedivo to send an armed force to the town to prevent an outbreak occurring The French Government have intimated to M. de Brazza their warm approval of his efforts to extend the dominion of France in Central Africa. They have also directed him to continue his explorations on the Congo, and have furnished him with funds to continue the survey of this important river. The Boer's, having dispersed the native forces which formerly menaced their security in the Transvaal, are now exhibiting a more amicable disposition towards England. With a view to the establishment of more friendly relations, the Boers have decided to send an envoy to London. He is expected to start for England in a few days' time. The French Government have decided to make extensive additions to the naval forces of the Republic. Orders have been given for the immediate construction of a number of men-of-war upon the most approved models, and armed'with ordnance of the latest design and heaviest description. Mr Gladstone intends taking a month's holiday after the prorogation of Parliament, which is expected to take place on the Ist prox. He will then proceed to Scotland, and addross his constituents in Midlothian at several of the principal centres in the early part of January. December 3rd. • The Sultan of Turkey is suffering from an abscess, and is at present in a very prostrate condition. M. Gambetta has been compelled to have one of his forefingers amputated in consequence of his recent accident. The Government have decided on granting a general gratuity to the Irish Constabulary, as some recognition of their faithful services under very trying circumstances, Mr Gladstone is greatly indisposed from the effects of overwork during the recent prolonged session of Parliament. The commutation of Arabi Pasha's sentence has excited much indignation amongst the European residents in Alexandria. The natives throughout Egypt are, on the contrary, greatly rejoiced at the clemency extended to their late leader;

The Italian Government are making some important changes in the military organisation of the kingdom. It is intended to increase the efficiency of the national militia by insisting on the various battalions being more frequently called out, and for longer periods, for drill and manoeuvres.