Constantinople have British marines with guns have been landed on the islet of Sign on the western coast of Mitylene; the islet has @ been surrounded by torpedoes, This announcement has caused profound sensation in Europe, and the Continental Bourses are depressed in consequence. The British Admiralty and Foreign Office deny all knowledge of the occurrence.
[Mitylene is an island off the coast of Asia Minor, not far from the mouth of the Dardanelles.—Ep. C.M.]
With reference to yesterday's telegram, the British men-of-war at Sign were merely mancouvring and have now left the vicinity of the island of Mitylene.
'THE TROUBLES IN CHINA, It is understood at Tientsin that the Powers have agreed upon a joint naval demonstration on the north coast of Chin and the ships are now waiting for the con:
ing power to be named.
'THE NETHERLANDS PARLIAMENT, Her Majesty the Queen Regent in opening the Netherlands Parliament said that the general situation was satisfactory and the relations with foreign powers most cordial, that the sailors and soldiers were gloriously doing their duty in Acheen where coercive measures were being rigorously maintained; it was also announced that bills would be presented fur electoral and judicial reforms, amendment of the provincial and comm reform of taxation, also for naval and military reorg militia will be strengthened; there would jon; and in the meanwhile the be obligatory education with a view tu better the position of the working man and Government would endeavour to promote progress in the East Indies by taking in hand extensive public works and improving the finances.
The Great Powers have recognised the Chili Government.—<Singapore papers.
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