ENGLISH AND FOREIGN.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 6405, 5 January 1888, Page 2

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN.

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St Pbtbbsbdeg, January 2— The deBpatoheg on Bulgarian affairs alleged to be fictitious have been published by consent of tbe Czar/ Three despatches purported to be addressed by Prince Ferdinand to tbe Conntees of Flanders, imploring her to use her influence with the Czar, aud enclosing a fictitious letter from Prince Reuss-Greiz, promising him suppoct, and stating that Germany was favourable to his (Prince Ferdinaod's) election to the Bulgarian

throne, hut for politic reasons she was obliged to dissemble. A despatch also

showed that Count Ealnoky, the Austrian Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Signor Crispi, the Italian Premier, were favourable to Bulgaria, and another despatch from Prinoe Reuse again reassured Priace Ferdinand of Germany's support. The Czar, in permitting the publication, stipulates that ths authors should not be revealed.

Bbklih, January 2— The German Imperial Gazette, commenting on the alleged spurious despatobeß, asserts that they were invented for the purpose of producing an impression that Prinoe Bismarok was acting in a doable-faced manner.

MB PAENBLL'3 HEALTH.

London, January 2~Mr Parnell b«s reoovered from his recent illness, and will at once resume the active leadership of the Irish National party.

A HOME BULB MISSION.

Archbishop Walsh, of Dublin, who is at present at Rome, is endeavouring to neutralise the mission of the Duke of Norfolk as far as it concerns Irish affairs. Several papers state that Mr Gladstone intends to visit Homo far a similar purpose,

Received January 4, 11 p.m.

January 3.— Silver, 3a BJd par ounce ; galvanised iron, £16 Si. The wool arrivals to date are 72,000 bales, and it is probable that 12,000 additional bales will arrive in time for the next ea\ea. The tone of the market is quiet bnt steady. The tin stock, including that of the Dutoh Trading Company, is 11,900 tons. Received January 6, 1.35 a.m.

ANOTHER CM.G.

January 4— Captain Airey, of Sydney, has reoeived the honor of CM.Giforhis services in Bnrmah. NEEDLESS MILITARY INSPECTION.

It i< stated that at Lord Wolseley's duties prevent biro, Sir Evelyn Wood, Colonel Braokenbury, and other leading officers will shortly inspeot the Australian forces.

DIPLOMATIC RUMODKS.

It is rumoured that if Russia recognises the annexation of Alsace and Lorraine, Germany will arrange an Austro-Rnasian agreement respecting Bulgaria: It is also reported that the valuables in the Imperial chateaux in Poland have been removed to the interior. '

A RUSSIAN COMPLAINT.

Si Pstbssburo, January 3— The Moscow Gazette complains of the paucity of En»siftn warships in tbe Eastern Pacific.

A FEELING OF PEACE.

Vienna, January 3— The official feeling here has suddenly become confident of peaoe, the Russian Military Attaohs dedaring that tbe Czar is absolutely opposed to war.

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London, January 2— The unemployed distress is very aoute. Numerous cases of persons suffering from starvation are met with ia tho streets daily. Foorhonsc relief is refused, the men demanding work and deolining to submit to be treated as paupers. Many families are subsisting on gutter refuce. Mr John Morley is now conv»lesceat,and anticipates being able to aooompsny the Marquis of Ripen on a visit to Ireland shortly. Tbe Times io-day published an Australian centenary supplement, fully detailing the progress of the colonies since tbe earliest settlement: In conclusion tbe artiole refers in glowing terms to ths Australian future, prophesying that tbe country w li be an important factor among nations before next bi-centenary.

Dr Schrabe, bead of tho German New Guinea exploring expedition, has published a report of the expedition, in wMoh he states tliaialnnda ad jacentto th© ArohipeUgo area splendid poiitisjiom The Daily News states that the French annexation of Wallia Island is following out the settled polioy of acquiring stations in tbe Pacific

January '3—lt3 — It is reported that the Gladstonisns will find a seat for Sir Charles Dilke.

The statement tbattbe ironoUd Hercules was asbore and in a sinking condition on the cost of Spain is nntre. A proposal has been made by theoolonists in London to make a presentation to tbe Prince of Wales in honour of his silver wedding, whioh will be celebrated on Marob 10th.

It is reported that Mr Balfour, Chief Secretary lor Ireland, will make sweeping ohanges in tho Lord Lieutenant's Department in Ireland, and especially in the matter of legal advices. The appeal of Mr Wilford Brunt against the sentence of two months imposed on him for taking part in a Nationalist meeting was heard at Portuna, County Galway and adjourned. Great orowds assembled in tbe town, and muoh exoitement prevailed during the hearim 1 , A force of military surrounded the court;

Florsnog, January 2— Mr Gladstone arrived in this oity to-d»y from Parlß, and met with a great ovation at the railway station, an enormous orowd demooßtratißg respect; He w*g afterward depuUtiomsed at his hotel by the English residents of the city, and addressed the orowd from tbe balcony iv the Italian language.