ARRIVAL OF THE S.S. "HERO," WITH THE ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

Auckland Star, Volume I, Issue 66, 25 March 1870, Page 2

ARRIVAL OF THE S.S. "HERO," WITH THE ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

The powerful s.s. Hero arrived in harbour this morning from Sydney bringing the English telegrams.

[FTtOM THE " S. M. HEBALD's" KING- G-EOBQE's

SOUND SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.]

Adelaide, Tuesday, March 15. The branch steamer Rangatira, Captain Fitzsiinmons, arrived at Glenelg at 6 30 a.m. The down passage to the Sound occupied 97 hours, and the upward passage 120 hours. The E.M.S. Geelong arrived at the Sound at 2 a.m. on the 10th instant, and would leave for Melbourne at noon.

The Avoca arrived at the Sound on the 7th, and sailed at 3 p.m. for Galle. Passed g-ebs.—For Sydney : Mr. and Mrs, Murray, Mr. and Mrs. M.Lean, Mr. and Mrs. Pinche'ay, Mr. Hedzer, Colonel Rutherford. M. Apelin, Rev. J. Collombo, M. Messieux, Messrs. J. C. Whilly, D. M'lntyre, P. L. Howiston, Martin, Roche, Hennessy, Manton, and Skeine. For Melbourne : Mr. and Mrs. Charles Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. Knight, Miss Orylls, Mr. and Mrs. Sturt, Messrs. C. W. Maithews, H. Watsford, Lazarus, Inglis, Hare, Prior, Jas. M:Farlane, John M'Farlane, A. Mitclielson, Sherry, Burton, Whitehouse, West, Kavanagh, J. King, P. Gough, William Dowle, P. Leckle, Gunner Tomlinson, Sergt. Murray, privates Raifer and Miller. For Adelaide : Messss. Prankerd and Green.

LATEST TELEGRAMS

London, February 16th.

The Times, February 2, publishes -a letter from Captain Coehrane, of the war steamer Petrel, dated January 9 th, stating that Dr. Livingstone had been killed. The report is sent by the inhabitants of a native town ninety days' journey from Congo River. The people accused Dr. Livingstone with bewitching their king, who died three days after Livingstone passed. They pursued Livingstone, captured him, and burned him. The news was brought by a Portuguese from Congo, where Livingstone intended to emerge. Next day Sir Roderick Murchison wrote to the Times, discrediting the report. Mr. Peabody's remains have arrived in America.

The rock obstructions in the Suez Canal are now entirely l'emoved, and large ships can pass wilh a depth of 25 feet, available throughout. The transit dues on steamers are charged only for official tonnage, excluding engine-

Disturbances Have ucuui-rttO. iirriiaiis.' 3?roparations were made to rescue Rochefort from prison 5 eight barricades were erected, and a gunsmith's shop pillaged ; many persons were injured; 200 arrests have been made ; 300 persons have been since arrested for plotting against the Government.

A conspiracy was discovered to assassinate the Emperor. Parliament was opened on February Btk. The Queen in the Royal Speech regretted her indisposition and inability to open Parliament in person; regarded the present period as one of remarkable public interest. Friendly relations are everywhere entertained towards England, and are cordially reciprocated. There is a growing disposition to resort to mediation in case of international difference; the conciliatory spirit displayed in recent cases encouraged confidence and the maintenance of general tranquility. The Revenue answered expectations, and a diminished charge on it would be imposed. Her Majesty trusted that inquiry would be made in regard to conducting Parliamentary and Municipal Elections, so as to provide useful materials for early legislation. Parliament would be invited to amend the law relating to the occupation of land in Ireland in a manner calculated to produce good relations between different classes, and tend further to the consolidation of the Empire. Bills would be introduced for the enlargement of National Education, and provide for the naturalisation of foreigners, for dealing with the University tests at Oxford, for rating, for the transfer of land, and other subjects demanding legislation. The extend on of agrarian crime in Ireland filled Her Majesty with painful concern. Her Majesty mainly relies upon the permanent operation of wise and necessary changes of the law ; but will not hesitate to recommend special provisions if requisite for the maintenance of order. In the House of Lords, Lord Cairns criticised the Speech, and condenimed the Q-overnment policy towards Ireland as unsound, and calculated to excite discontent and disorder. Earl Granville replied.

In the Commons Mr. Gladstone announced that an Irish Land Bill would be introduced on the 15th February.

Mr. Disraeli affirmed that the Government were responsible for the agitations and excesses in Ireland. Mr. Gladstone defended the policy of the Government, and believed the real remedy for discontent in Ireland must be sought in devising remedial laws.

The address in reply to the Speech from the Throne was moved by Captain Egerton, and seconded by Mr. Wentworth Dilke.

The Address in reply was adopted by both Houses.

Mr. Gladstone, in introducing the Irish Land Bill on the 15th February, explained the basis Government proposed to legislate on, and denounced the perpetuity ot' tenure in land. It proposed the facilitating of prompt sules between landlord and tenant by giving the landlord the power of selling the fee simple, and advancing money to tenants to be repayable by annual instalments. It proposed the establishment of two courts, one for the arbitratijn of civil bills, and the other for the settlement of differences between landlord and tenant. When landlords evict tenants without their jurisdiction they will be compelled to pay compensation to the extent of from two to seven years rent. The tenants will be entitled to claim compensation for improvements. Landlords granting leases to tenants for 31 yeard, at rents approved of by the court, will

be exempted from claims for cono^eniation f The second reading of the bill is fi Xe j»' | March 7. Mr. Gathorne Hardy, in the absence of if, I Disraeli, from indisposition, promised to dJ. : with the measure iv a candid and concilia^ ' spirit. Mr. Cardwell introduced a bill for the p^, •! tial re-organisation of the War Office, a n j ■ took occasioa to deny that the army wasuntU a Dual Government, stating that no one ao. knowledged more explicitly than the Duke of } Cambridge that the Horse Guards was subor, ii dinate to the War Office. 1 Mr. Bright has been seriously ill, but i 8 u OTt recovered. Mr. Gladstone has anuounced his intention to introduce a separate bill regarding the ao quisition of land in Ireland, to be also ap. ' pJicable to England and Scotland. On the motion of Mr. Gladstone, the elec* tion of the convict Donovan Rossa was an* nulled. Mr. Magnire proposed to refer tli ß matter to a committee, but the original motion was carried by 301 against 8. Lord Napier of Magdala has been finally || appointed Oommauder-in-Chief of India. \ \ The cold in England is intense. Destructive gales have occurred. A prospectus has been issued by a companj '; for laying a submarine cable to Hongkong and Manila. Governor Darling is dead. The French Legislature, by 211 votes against 32, declared against giving notice of the abro. gation of the commercial treaty, pending Par> liamentary inquiry. The Government affirmed that it desired,. |: peace and considered the present friendly relations with England as the best guarantee. !

It is proposed to reconstruct the Albert Assurance Company, aud to compromise claims.

The American Senate has authorised the ' issue of forty-five millions additional currency, " Congress has adopted the report of the Foreign Committee on the expediency of re. cognising the beligereut rights of Cuba. The Marquis of Hartington stated in the ) House of Commons that he had no control : ■■■ overrates for telegraphs to the East, but would urge on the companies that every facility should be giveu to the public. The Queen has appointed the Duke of ■ Edinburgh an extra Knight Grand Commander *■ of the Star of India. The Red River rebellion is becoming settled,;

Mons. Rochfort has refused to surrender to the judgment of the Court, and the Governnient ordered his arrest. The Legislature rejected the motion, deferring his arrest till the end of the session. M. Rochefort was quitely ' arrested while going to a public meeting, which was dispersed. Mr. .burster introduced the Education Bill ; on the 16th j the bill divides England into districts, aud will not interfere where education ij already sufficient; Government grants will be given to schools of all denominations on eon' dition of attaining a certain standard of efficiency; it admits a conscience clause. Districts 'will be supplied with schools by local compulsory taxation under local management, supplemented by Government grants, with central supervision and inspection. Free admission to be given to destitute children. The school boards will be empowered to frame' by-laws compelling the attendance of children of between five and twelve years of age. The ■Second. x-oa<Ung isj-flXod- for March." 14. \ .