27 SEPTEMBER 1884, page 2

We Suppose It Is Wise For England And Russia To

mark out the Northern frontier of Afghanistan. Every State should have a defined boundary, Afghanistan is quite content, and the- two great Empires involved are in most......

The Cholera Still Rages In Italy. In Naples, Ever Since

the King's visit, which re-inspirited all classes, the death-rate has declined, and it is now little over 100 a day ; but the disease kills 38 more in the suburbs, and it has......

The Mudir Of Dougola Has Forwarded Letters From General...

confirming his recent telegrams, and announcing that the Arabs are no longer around Khartoum. He has made the position unpleasant for them with his steamers, and they have......

No News Whatever Has Been Received From China During The

week. Admiral Courbet is believed to have received orders to proceed to the Yangtse ; but according to the latest rumours, M. Ferry hesitates, either hoping for German mediation......

Sir Stafford Northcote's Other Point Was That Franchise...

should be fused into one Bill, and the complete measure be brought forward in the Autumn Session. The Government would have plenty of time, because Franchise had been......

The Probabilities Of War In South Africa Increase. The...

relying on their kinsfolk in Cape Colony, and transported with their success in defending the Transvaal, are losing their heads, and will shortly do some act equivalent to......

The Representatives Of Germany, Austria, France, And...

an identical Note to Nubar Pasha, protesting against the suspension of the Sinking Fund. The Note reserves the rights of all creditors, and declares the letter of the Egyptian......

Mr. Trevelyan Made A Fine Speech At Hawick On Friday

week, in the first portion of Which he examined at length the position of Ireland in the present crisis. The Tories, he said, rightly or wrongly, expected Mr. Parnell to win......