BRITISH AND FOREIGN.
London, October 30.
Joseph Chamberlain has sailed for the United States.
The New Shipping Co.'s steamer Tongariro arrived vt Plymouth yesterday. Her cargo of meat was examined and found to be in good condition.
Id ie officially announced that Lord Lytton has been appointed British Ambaßaador at Paris, and Lord Lyons, tbe retiring ambassador, created an earl.
A storm of excessive violence raged in the English Channel last night. A large number of vessels were reported wrecked, and several fatalities occurred ashore owing to the high wind which prevailed along the coast.
Paris, October 29.
M. Wilson having insisted upon being permitted to explain his conduct to the coracuittee of the Chamber of Deputies respecting his connection with the War Office scandal, M. Grevy and the Ministry have withdrawn their opposition to the enquiry being held. M. Wilson refunded £1600 for franking private letters despatched by him with. President Grevy 's stamp. The committee of the. Chamber of Deputies unanimously resolved it was necessary a searching enquiry should be made into the War Office scandals.
St. Petersburg, October 29.
It is understood his Imperial Majesty the Czar, who is at present on a visit to the King of Denmark, will return to Russia via Germany and interview the Emperor William on matters concerning the political relations of Russia and Germany, Vienna, October 29.
The Emperor Francis Joseph's Speech, from the Throne, replying to the address from the delegates, stated friendly relations continue to be of a satisfactory character, and it would be the endeavor of his Government to pursue the policy of peace hitherto observed and respect existing treaties. Referring to the Eastern question, his Majesty expressed a hope that in any settlement of the difficulty the desires of the Bulgarian people would bo satisfied, in accordance with treaty obligations and European interests. In conclusion, speaking on the recently concluded alliance, the Emperor said the union of Germany, Italy, and Austria would tend to assure tho peace of Europe. San Francisco, October 29,
The R.M.S. Zealandia, with tha New Zealand mail to October 10th, arrived yesterday afternoon at four o'clock, two days in advance of contract time.
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West Coast Times, Issue 6625, 1 November 1887, Page 2
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