LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

Inangahua Times, Volume XI, Issue 1792, 8 December 1886, Page 2

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. (Copyright). Received Dec. 6, 1 a.m. Berlin, 4 In the Reichstag yesterday, in presenting a bill for the increase of the German army, Herr Brousart stated that although there was no immediate danger of war, the want of control exhibited by a large propoition of the ! French people prevents the people of j Germany from leaving peace content* i meuL He declared that an increase in the army was imperative, in order to be on equality with the French army. Paris, 4 The Ministry of De Freycinet have J been defeated on the budget question, and have consequently reigned. London, 4 The Municipal Council in Dublin have adopted a resolution condemning the action of the Government with reference to John Dillon, who lias been ordered to appear before the Court of Queen's Bench charged with intimidation. Berlin, 4 In the Reichstag yesterday Count Von Moltke, discussing the Army Bill declared that an alliance with the French which would ensure the maintenance of European peace was im« possible, while the French demanded the surrender of the provinces which Germany would never renounce. He disclaimed any idea of conquest, but declured that Germany would keep those provinces which she ' already possessed. Received Dec. 6, 1.30 p.m. London, 5 A circular has been issued by the the Porte urging an understanding between the Powers on the Bulgarian question, and recommending the appointment of Prince Nicholas of Mongrelia, as successor to Prince Alexander. The meeting summoned to-day at Ballymote, Ireland, was prohibited under the proclamation recently issued against meetings called for the purpose of intimidation. Ottawa, 4 The Canadian Admiralty Court luu*e ordered the confiscation of tin* American schooner Highland Light, on account of the breach of the fishery laws. London, 5 The Observer to-day publishes a statement to the effect that the British Government have intimated to France that it is not prepared to discuss the dale of the evacuation of Egypt by the British forces, and it declines any proposal fir the internationahsation of the Suez Canal, which would affect access to India viiv the canal, or across the Isthmus of Suez. Received Dec. 6, 10.30 p.m. Sydney, 6 The steamer Corangamite, while on a voyage from this port to Melbourne, ran ashore art JefVisßay, Avhorib the-

now lies making a great deal of wattr* The crew and passengers have already left her, several ef them proceeding to UlladulW The cricket mateh — Shaw and Lilywhite's team v. Eighteen of the Sydney , Juniors, which commenced on Ft May, was concluded to day. In their first innings the Juniors scored 70, the Englishmen 253, and in the second innings the home team made 100, the visitors thus winning by an innings and 71 runs. Melbourne. 6 It is again reported that the second instalment amounting to £3,000.000 of the Victorian loan of £8,000,000 will be issued in London in January next. Received Dec. 7, 1 a.m. London, 6 The anti-rei)t- agitation in Ireland is increasing daily. Numerous meetings were, held yesterday in different parts of the country for the purpose ?f discussing thd question. Sevpral prominent inentbers of Parliament wiio which they advocated the non-payment of rents without proper abatement being made by landlords. Serious rioting took place place in Cork yesterday evening. The police charged the mob, wounding many of the rioters. Received Dec. A, 1.10 p.m. Melbourn >■-, 7 The statement that the second instalment of three million of the authorised Victorian Government loan of eight million is to be placed »n the I London maf^it; in January next ie confirmed. Vfi' The chamfo«r,of manufacturers has approved of the proposed exhibition. Adelaide, 7 Accounts from Teetnlpa continue to He conflicting. It i* known that the English and Scottish Australian Chartered Bank bought 687 ounces of «old last week, bnt on the other hand the diggers who have returned condemn the field. Sydnfy, 7 The Corangamite's passengers, who numbered 54 saloon and 88 steerage have arrived here. Latest reports from Jervis Bay state that the vessel is in a critical position. Received Deo. 7. 2.15 p.m. Brisbane, 7. The Government have received a telegram irom the Agent-Geneialin London, stating that the Secretary far the Colonies lias intimated that the Imperial Government deem it unnecessary that a Br.tlsh sovereignly should be proclaimed over New Guinea, as the defence of that country was adequately jiecnred by the protectorate. Stanhope further states that if the annexation or protection was required the Colonies must find the necessary expenditure.