ENGLISH AND FOREIGN CABLE.

Timaru Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 3252, 27 February 1885, Page 2

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN CABLE.

(Per Electric Telegraph. — Copyright. ) (Reutek's Agency. ) pßeceived 12.45 a.m., Fob. 2Gth.l London, Feb. 25. A Bluo Book on New Guinea and the Pacific Islands has been issued, showing that m January Earl Derby telegraphed to Lord Augustus Loftus that it was intended to declare a British dominion over all the territory m New Guinea and neighboring islands included m the protectorate. In February, Earl Derby wired to Sir Wm. Jervois, instructing a continuance of the movement for the annexation of Samoa, and stating that Germany had disavowed tho action of her consul at Apia, and disclaimed any intention of annexation m Samoa. It appears to further show that m this month Earl Granville informed Count Munster, the German Minister m London, that if the German and Samoan agreement of November was ratified, it would be necessary for England to conclude a similar arrangement with King Malietoa for the benefit of the British subjects m Samoa. The Book also contains a letter from King Malietoa, complaining that the treaty with Germany was unjustly obtained, and asking that the Emperor should reject it. (Special to the Press Association.) [Beoeived 11 a.m., Feb. 26th.J London, Feb. 25. At a meeting m London Earl Dunliven advocated and spoke Btrongly m favor of imposing a tax on foreign imports, which should go to forming a federal defence fund. The Hon. S. A. Joseph, M.L.C. of New South Wales, opposed the Earl's views, and said the proposal was absurd. A shipment of frozen meat by the steamer Tongariro, has arrived m good condition. The Blue Book which has just been issued, supplies several important omissions m the White Book, which was issued a few days ago. From this it appears that Prince Bismarck's antagonism to the colonies arises from the vexation caused by England closing up German settlement, and refusing to help its colonial aspirations. The Hon. Robert Meade suggests that England should only surrender the New Hebrides to France on terms which will satisfy Australia. He is of opinion that tho protection made by England over the southern portion of New Guinea has justly forestalled an objectionable foreign scheme. He avers that a misunderstanding arose m the first place through Count Munster, the German Ambassador iti London, not complying with the orders sent him m August last to inform Earl Granville of the purport of Dr Fuschi's expedition. Prince Bismarck does not wish any change to be made as regards Samoa. The Agents-General are protesting against any recidiviste scheme for the Pacific, and have prepared a Bill dealing with the matter, which they have handed to Earl Derby.