LONDON.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3037, 21 March 1881, Page 3

LONDON.

March 8

The judicial committee of the Privy Council has resumed its sitting. There is a large number of appeals now pending before it. Sir Arthur Hobhouse, Q.C., has been appointed a member of the judicial committee, and took his seat today for the first time. The Globe to-day publishes an article on protection, commending the fiscal policy pursued by Victoria as one marked by an intelligent appreciation of its own interest, and as well calculated to advance the material prosperity of the young country. Intelligence which has been received from the Transvaal states that the leaders of the Boers exhibit pacific tendencies, and are desirous of bringing hostilities to a conclusion. They demand autonomy, but are willing to recognize the suzerainty of the British Government. These proposals are under the consideration of the Cabinet.

The important changes of the management and regulation of the army, as indicated by Mr Childers in the House of Commons, have excited .much criticism in military circles. It is announced that General Wolsey will be entrusted with the carrying into effect of the new scheme of army reform.

The aspect of affairs in the East is most ominous. Both Turkey and Greece continue their preparations for war. The Turkish Government have sent orders to the United States for large quantities "of ammunition, and are placing the navy in a thorough state of equipment. A serious railway collision took place at Baltimore, chief city of the State of Maryland, by which several persons were injured. Among the passengers was Mr Hayes, the late President of the United States, but he escaped unhurt. March 12.

No improvement is manifest in the relations between Turkey and Greece. The warlike feeling in both countries is very strong, and it is confidently expected that an outbreak of hostilities will take place at the commencement of spring. Marked sympathy is evinced by the Irish in the United States with the agrarian agitation in Ireland. Branches of tbe Land League have been established at all the principal centres, and it is stated that they number no less than 920. Large contributions have been forwarded to tbe Land League in Dublin.

In Portugal a hostile feeling is manifested against tbe Jesuites. The Government have determined to suppress the educational establishments of that body and prevent the Jesuites from teaching. Another severe shock of earthquake has been experienced in Switzerland, the effects of which were felt principally in Cantons of Lucerne and Zurich. Great alarm was felt among the inhabitants.

[Rbuter's Special to Telegraph.]