ENGLISH MAIL.

Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 500, 17 August 1871, Page 2

ENGLISH MAIL.

PARLIAMENTKY AND GENEEAL ENGLISH NEWS. .

London, June 23.—1 n the house of Commons to-day, two fruitless attacks were made on'the royal privileges ; one was a proposition to build a mack-needed public "road through the grounds and by the side of Buckingham Palace ; the other was a proposition to sell the unoccupied palaces, such as St. James and Hampton Court, and apply the proceeds to the reduction of the public debt. Both were rejected.

Gladstone and the Whig members were conscientious in their devotion to the Crown and their antagonism to the measures proposed. New York, June 24.—A special despatch to the Herald, from Berlin, June 23, says : Serious complications have arisen between Germany and England, and several despatches aro passing between Bismarck and G-ranville. 'I'ho Government observes an impenetrable silence oh the subject of the present'difficulty, but I am informed that- Bismarck has

iddressed a note to the German Keprosontu,ivc3 in London, informing them that the Imperial Government desired to acquire Heligoland, and empowering him to make propositions to the British Government for

(lie purchase of the islami. rt Eavl. Grnnvi.Ue ijepliccl in. the same manner, saying thai. J£>:gInnd will not part with Heligoland, and that the British Government could entertain no propositions looking to the cession of that island; upon which Bismarck again addressed the British Government, through Count Bernstoff, declaring that the acquisition of Heligoland was necessary for the protection of the German coast, reciting as an instance, the facilities for coaling, and immunity from attack, which the £ French ; fleet enjoyed, at Heligoland, by which'it waff enabled to block-

ado Hamburg and paralyze the commerce of [the German const. He looked upon Heligoland, on account of its close proximity, as German territory, and its possession by any :foreign power as a standing menace to Germany. Earl G-ranville asjain replied that England was only bound to consider her own interest ; that the wish of the German power to acquire Heligoland did not constitute her right to it, as the island had never been under German rule. ■: 'London, June 24—An imperative demand has been made for immediate payment of the first instalment of the indemnity which was agreed should bo paid in thirty days after the re-establishment of the Versaillist authority. Qr/EENSTOWN, June 26.—The steamer City of Brooklyn, from New York, 17th instant, arrived here at one o'clock this morning, making the passage in eight days and six hours. She subsequently sailed for Liverpool.

London, June 27.—The striking miners- of, South : Wales now number 9000, and there seems to be-no prospect of a settlement, of, the difficulty with the companies. A subterranean fire is known to be raging in Sheffield, and fears are entertained that it is an old colliery which extends to the very centre of the town.

Loxdon; Juno 28.-r-The Foreign Office has received a despatch from ShatiKhae to-day, announcing the victory of the Americans over the Coreans. London, June 28.—The Crown Prince and Princess of Prussia are expected in England this autumn.

Lokdon, June 28.—The gazette announces that ratifications of the treaty of Washington were exchanged on the 17th. It says comr missioners will shortly be named to carry-rout ihe stipulations, and asks ' all persons having claims against the United States to prefer them within six months from the first meeting. •_,,'• London, June 29.—The late historian, Grote, bequeathed his library to the London University. London, June 29.—1 n the House of' Lords to-night Lord Oranmoro moved a resolve expressing regret that the Queen had been advised to sign the treaty of Washington—a bargain so unbecoming to the honor and dignity of the country. Its conditions were in conflict with instructions given, 'anil, were abject and humiliating, and irritated -Canada without conciliating America. l -' ; , Earl Aertie defended and praised;the treaty. Earl Londerdale said it gave everything to the United States, without securing an equivalent for England. ' " '■ *( I Lord Houghtpn was satisfied with the compact, because it would prevent' future quarrels, i

Granvillo closed the debate with a vigorous defences of the action of the Government. • The motion eff Lord Orannidre.-was defeated with decision. In the House of Commons Gladstone laopdd that an enrly day would be fixed for the discussion of the treaty of Washington. Sir Charles Dilke opened the question fof ballot; :H6-aemediithat voting by ballot had proved a failure in the United States. r The debatetvas ,continued by Sir -Stafford Northcoto, Foster, Gladstone, and' kisraali until adjournment. ;., ; , v . -j ■ Tho Emperor and Empress of Brazil arrived m London:to-day.- •,:,.;> >, ■- London, June 80.—Tho statemont is officially conarmed : that the : treaty of Washinfrmgfcon has been ratified. , Canadian ports will, soon ..cease to be honoured by the British North American fleet and the fleet m Canadian waters will be reduced to a Commodore's ship , London, July .3.-The French loan is high, becauso the elections have been quiet London, July 3.-It is reported that Lord: Bloomfield.rehres^rom the Austriaumipaion;" and^that Sir Alex. Buchanan succeeds him Lord Loftus goes to.St. Petersburgh, Odo "loSlSa l : a"dL<"a "-*Ai *

of Germany, accompanied by the Princess Victoria, arrived in London this evening and were received at the station by the See md Prmoess of Wales. The Crown Pr£i™ h -1 with him the O^r 6o?Zß™fe which, he will confer B^nstoff London, July G._[Spocial to,,the Wo,kdl conyiaoed; Hhaf.:> uSv^Whliff d W°re imp&far, and ttiey werf %feal ? S »*" mSMM The emall-pox is on the inowwe.' '™ I i

London, July 10. — Gladstone exnkin a that the delay in the arrival of Kg Schenck had postponed the negotiations Z the reduction of American postage %£ negotiations will soon proceed. ' ne London, July 10.-The miners in Lan™ shire have pledged their assistance £ £ strikers m South Wales. Ue Burt, the released Fenian convict »,. arrived in Cork. ">nvict, has