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Western Star, Issue 899, 22 November 1884, Page 2

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(Bbotss’ 8 Spboiai.) HOME A>' d FOEEIGN. London, Not. 16. The cargoes of froeen ® n , the Lyttelton, from Pioton, and the Florida, from Wellington, hare armed >n fair condition. The cargo ex Dunedin, from Oamaru, has been landed in good order. The Bight Hon. George J. Shaw Ltferre has been appointed Postmaster-general, vice Mr Fawcett, deceased- . It is announced that Buasia has decided to annex Chinese territory in Central Asia in consequence of the Khan a misrule.^

In the House of Common, to-day the Secreta,r for War announced that Lord Wolseloy’s plan is to assemble * force of 2000 troops, comprising the cavalry camel corps at Debbah, and ride across the bay-uda desert to Khartoum—that is, if the tribes residing along the projected route will permit of the passage of th ]AtheHouse of Commons to-day Mr Gladstone stated that provided he was assured of the Fnanchise Bill passing the Lords during this session, he was ready t. parley with the Opposition regarding the redistribution of seats, or to introduce a bill for that purpose, and push it through the House of Commons. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced that the income tax is lobe increased by 2d in the pound. J { i Nor 18.

At a meeting of the Tories yesterday, resolutions wore passed agreeing to a compromise on the Franchise question. _ In the House of Loras last night the Franchise Bill was read a second time without division. Their Lordships then adjourned until to-day. ~_ , .. , Tho Conference on Imperial Federation has reassembled. Several speeches were made, and resolutions passed with a view to promoting the objects of the meeting. At the meeting of the Conference on Imperial Federation the Marquis of Normanby, the Earl of Wemyss. Lord Boseberry, Sir P. Dillon Bell, and J. F- Garrick, Afent-general for Queensland, supported Sir John McDonald, Premier of Canada. Mr Murray Smith a 1 so stated that he had been directed to sympathise with Canada in guarding her autonomy. Sir Saul Samuel was very cautious in expressing aa opinion on the subject. ! A Federation League has been formed with provision for Colonial branches, and the various Agents-general hare cabled to their respective Governments for permission to join in the management of it. It was stated that the parleying which had taken place between England and Germany in regard to New Ireland and New Britain did not commit England j in any way, and Mr Boxnilly will still continue to act ns Deputy High Commissioner. New South Wal*s opposes the suggestion of Lord Derby that a Council of Advice to assist Major-General Scrotcbley should be formed. The English Government will not supplement the rote for the establishment of the New Guinea profcietorate. SirP. Dllon Bell supported by the several Agents, urged _ Lord Derby to strongly oppose tho deportation of reeidivistes to Now Caledonia. His Lordship prom sed that pressure would be brought to bear in tho matter. Sir Arthur Blyth, Agentgeneral for South Australia, was not present.

Nov, 16. At the wool sales to-day 6500 bales wore offered. The market continues firm. Sir Thomas Brassev has been appointed Secretary to tho Admiralty, vice Mr Campbell.

Mr Bannorman Stuart, Liberal candidate, has been elected for the Hackney constituency, tho seat for which was rendered vacant by the death of the Bight Hon. Henry F iwcett, by a majority of 6000 votes. ' - Caibo, Not. 15.

A letter from General Gordon has been received by Lord Wolseley at Debbah is dated Khartoum November 4. It confirms the news of the massacre of Colonel Stewart and Messrs Power (tho ‘Times’ correspondent'and Herbin by the rebels at Wady-el-Hornei. Caibo, Nov. 19. Small-pox of a mild type has appeared among the British troops at Dongola. Pabis, Nov. 15. Seventy-five deaths occurred to-day from cholera.

Nov. 16. The mortality from cholera is lessening. There were only 56 deaths to-day. * Nov. 17. Cold weather is now being experienced, causing an abatement of the cholera epidemic. Behlin, Not. 16. The Conference of representatives of the Powers appointed to discuss affairs connected with the trade and navigation of the Congo and Niger Rivers commenced its sittings yesterday, when delegates of all the European Powers assembled. Nov. 17. Sir Edward Malet, British Ambassador and delegate at the Conference, announced that England reserres her rights in regard to the Niger. Nov. 19. The international Conference on the Congo queition, now holding its meetings here, has appointed a committee to define the boundaries of the Congo district. HoyoKOKO, Nor. 15. Tam-sui, on the island of Formosa, has been occupied by the French force*. (Special to Melboubn* Paper*.) Londow, Nor. 14.

The rote for the arming and defence of the coaling staticnß ha* been largely increased. Lord Csrnarron stated that Melbourne and Sydney wore in a position of confident security.

Nor. 15. The frozen meat or ship Dunedin is selling at Gid per lb. Henry Forbes, leader of the expedition organised under the auspices of the Royal Geographical Society for the purpose of exploring the Owen Stanley Ranges in the south-eastern end of New Guinea, will «ail about Christmas, and will land first at Red Soar Bay, near Port Moresby. Fred. J. Archer, the well-known jockey, is about to risit Aditralia. The objects of the International Congress sitting at Berlin, are the free navigation of the rivers Congo and Niger, and also to define a process of annexation in West Africa. Sir E. B. Malet is insisting that England should supervise the navigation of the Niger. Nov. 18. The frozen meat by the Liguria is selling at 6d, and that by the Florida at 6id per lb. Meisr* Howard Smith and Sons are forming a company, with a capital of £IOO,OOO, for the pmrpose of working the shipbuilding yards recently pih-chased by (hem at Kirkcaldy, on the FirtHof Forth. The Government have surrendered everything to secure the passage of the Franchise Bill. The Colonial Exhibition in 1886 will be presided ever by his Royal Highness the Prince of Wale?, with a committee consisting of their Royal the Duke of Edinburgh, the Bute of Connaught, and the Marquis of Lome, the Duke of Manchester, Marquis of Nomanby, and L wds Derby and Roscberrv, and the' Agonts-gencral of the Australasian Colonies. Mr Owen has been appointed secretary. The standard states that Mr Gladstone has given a written pledge to introduce the Redistribution Bilyimmrdiatelyanfl unconditionally. In consequence of tbit the Los* Is have decided to proceed witjh the Franchise! Bill. At the statutory meeting' of the shareholders of tlio . new Oriental Bunt Company there was a M’se ntendance.l Nenrlv onehalf of the capita l lias been subscribed, and 31,300 shares lltve been allowed, of which 20,000 eo to Aiu'rslia. Dr Taylor, a| lelcbratod scicritist, will deliver a scries of lectures in Australia in April next. . ' Parleying h proceeding between the Powers

creased, and a few Continental sales hare taken place at 33a, and ex warehouse at 365. Nor. 16. Tho income tax has been increased by Id in the pound. Prince Bismarck’s organ urges the French Government to annoy Australia by the wholesale shipment of convicts to New Caledonia. Not. 20. At the Berlin Congo Conference the German Gorernment hare decided to recognise tho neutrality of the Congo. In consequence of the firm action of the English authorities in despatching troops to the Isle of Skye tho effect has beea to ororaw# the crofters there.