EUROPEAN NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume I, Issue 132, 11 June 1870, Page 2

EUROPEAN NEWS.

The following are the telegrams of English and European news, compiled from the Daily Alia California from the 16th of April —the date on which it is understood here that the last mails left Southampton, per the P. and O. Company's vessels for Australia. These telegrams, of course, are not as complete in respect to news spesially interesting to the Colonies as they will hereafter be made. The Alta proposes to perfect arrangements in London by which it will receive, on the morning on which the steamer leaves San Francisco, a complete epitome of English and European news, containing shipping items, market reports, and all other matters interesting to the Colonists. It is reckoned that by this means, when a really first-class line shall have been established, the news of the world will reach Auckland in 18 days, Sydney in. 22, and Melbourne in 24 days.

London, April 18th—It is said the steamer City of Boston will not be posted at Lloyds on the Loss Book for some weeks, until posted, insurance is not payable. > Vessels returning here and to other ■ parts of England report success in whale and sea fisheries this, season. .• . Laird has contracted to build two steamers for the Hamburg and New Orleans line. Tne Produce Market Review praises the Government for reducing the duties and rates on sugar, and says it has given universal satisfaction. The Press mentions the fact that a new kind of paper,!reported to be as serviceable as that made from rags, is now in process of manufacture at thb Saukey Mills. A topmast wrecked streamer was seen near Troon. i '' '" ' " Jiosecrucian" won the Craven stakes, at Newmarket, Dubiik, April 18th.—The search for arms continues \in Ireland . Collisions between the military and citizens occurred on Friday at Kanlurk ;" firearms were used and several were killed and wounded. . London, April 18—The review at Brighton, to.day, was attended by an immense crowd. Pabis, April 23.—The Journal. Officiel contains an Imperial' decree calling on the people of'Francejto accept or reject the project of the Plebiseitwn on the sth proximo. The decree directs the manner, of voting, Ballot boxes will be open till six; the army and navy voting at the place of garrison or residence. The vote will be canvassed on the sixth by the Counsel lors General, appointed by the Prefects, and finally by the; Corps Legislatif. In another decree the text of the Senatus Consttltum,', fixing the Constitution »f the !'..'■«-■ .-.';. '■ .■'. .: \'j ! ' "»'"■'

Empire as voted by the Senate in session on the 20th ult., and authority is given for hold -ing public assemblies for discussion of the new Constitution for a limited term. The Com;mittee of Legitimists have agreed to vote against ;the Plebiscitum.

Rome, April 23.—Prelates are active in destroying phamplets in this vicinity, issued by Kanseler and' Swartzenberg against Papal Infallibility. Vienna, April 23.—There is a strong movement in Tyrol for secession from the Roman Church. This is because the question of Infallibility is expressed in open council. Pa£is, April 23.—Professor Bareli, of Marseilles, has. discovered a new planet. London, April*.2.-—The Times' lints that the Grecian Government is responsible for the capture of foreigners so:near. its capital, especially when foreigners are members of foreign legations. Sugar brokers complain bitterly of the ruinous effects of the low and sudden omission of sugar duties ; many holders bought their stocks when the current price was 20 or 40 shillings per hundred for No. 20 Dutch standard.

When the Budget was presented to the House of Commons recommending the reduction of duties on sugar, the price suddenly fell to 325., at which range it now stands. New Yoek, April 27.—The New York Herald's Paris' special says :—" A Cabinet Council was held yesterday, which the Emperor presided. It was decided, after a debate of more than two hours, to identify the Ministry with the Plebiscite, and publish, a proclamation by each Minister. A discussion arose whether the subject of the Emporor's dynasty and hereditary succession should be inserted in the proclamation. The Emperor objected, on the ground that for him to ask ratification of the vote of 18522, would in reality be expressing a doubt of the loyalty of his subjects. It was decided that the Emperor being elected by eight million vote*, they will not, and do not propose, at the present day, the question of dynasty to the people, on the ground that in 1852 his Majesty demanded the co-operation of the people to establish order, which is the foundation of all national prosperity. And in 1870 he demands the assistance of the people to enable him to found and consolidate liberty for Prance. The Ministerial Proclamation criticises the conduct of the Oppositionists, and adds if the electors do not vote on the Plebecite, they avoir themselres adversaries of liberty "

Pabis, April 24.—The Paris Journal publishes the Emperor's address to Frenchmen, declaring that the Constitution of 1852, which was drawn up by virtue of the powers given him, and ratified by eight millions of voters, has procured for France eighteen years of calm and prosperity, which hare not been without glory. It secured order, and left the1 way open to .more improvements. The' Emperor gays : I, myself, believe to-day, that anything without your consent is illigal. The Constitution of Imperial and Democratic France may be reduced to a small number of fundamental provisions which cannot be reduced without your consent, your legislation will have the advantage of rendering definite the progress already made, and placing beyond the inilueneies of political fluctuations the principles of government. By beginning with the ballot, vote, you will exercis* the menaces of revolution, and place order and liberty on a solid basis, and will render easier in future the transmission of the crown to my son. As for myself, faithful to my origin, I ■hall continue to be penetrated by your thought, fortified by your will. Confiding in Providence, I shall work without cessation for the prosperity and grandeur of France. Lokdon, May 3.—The Pall Mall Gazette has authority for denying th* truth of the report that John Bright has resigned.

The great race for 2,000 guineas stake, at Newmarket, to-day, was won by Macgregor, beating second the horse Normandj five lengths, and Kingoroft third.

Despatches from India report that a rebellion has broken out among the Khorgis tribe, on the shore of the Caspian Sea.

A despatch from Athens states that Smolensko is ■eppointed Minister of War. Troops are still hunting for the surviving brigands who murdered the foreigners.

Pabis, May 3.—The Journal Offiical denounces the tactics of the revolutionary journals seeking to make their readers believe that there has been no conspiracy. It declares it the duty of the Government to warn the public against the effect of such electoral tricks. The Journal adds that this conspiracy is a part of that of last winter.

M. Ollivier has addressed a letter to the Moniteur, in which he assures the Editor that the Government will not fall inta the policy of reaction, though it is obliged to take oppressive measures against its enemies. The papers say this frank answer dissipates tha, fears experienced by the Moniteur. The Happel publishes a manifesto- from Garibaldi to the French army, flailing on the soldiers to raise the flag of revolution.

The police are searching for M. Balatal, who, they say, are implicated in the . conspiracy. Balatal was an officer under Garibaldi, and a warm friend of Guttave Flourens. The bombs seized by the palice, it is claimed, were ordered for America, and are represented to be used as wheels for patent velocipedes.