CABLEGRAM.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3050, 5 April 1881, Page 3

CABLEGRAM.

(Special to Austhalian Papeks.)

LONDON

March 22

Russia has appealed to the several Enropean Governments to assist her in crushing the organisation under which the use of infernal machines is increasing seriously.

A seditious speech recently delivered by Mr Dillon the member for Tipperary, is engaging the attention of tbe Crown Law Officers, with the view of prosecuting him.

In the action brought by Mr Lawson, the proprietor of the Daily Telegraph, against Mr Labouchere, the proprietor of Truth, tbe latter conducts his own case. He exposed the Daily Telegraph's former varieties, and cross-examined Mr Law?od, and put 6everal geographical questions apropos of the different expeditions the Daily Telegraph has promoted, much to Lawson's discomfort.

In the negotiations with the Boere which have been drawn up, it is stipulated that both sides shall restore the arms aud property taken during the recent conflict The independence

of the Transvaal is granted subject to certain conditions. British garrisons are to remain in the Transvaal, but without interfering with the internal government. Captain Elliot's murderers are to be ieliverd up. The Boers are to admit the suzerianty of the Queen and agree to disperse if permitted to enjoy self-government. The control of foreign relations is reserve! to the British Crown.

March 23. The Boers who were armed against the British have been dissolved.

The English newspapers are divided in opinion as to the terms of peace which have been arranged. Mr Gladstone intends to take a yachting cruise during the Easter parliamentary recess for the benefit of his health. Sir Vernon Harcourt, the Secretary of State for the Home Department, has received a box containing a loaded pistol. A terrible catastrophic has occurred in the French town of Nice. The Opera House, while occupied by a large audience, was discovered to be on fire. A panic ensued, and a rush took place to escape from the building, when oae hundred persons perished. Mr Stanhope the member for Lincolnshire, has submitted a motion to the House of Commons that the withdrawal of the British troops from Candabar would not be conducive to the interest of India. Sir Charles Dilke replied, to Mr Stanhope at length, and combated his arguments in favor of the evacuation of Candabar, stating that the city could be re-ocenpied by the Britiph when necessary, and as an additional reason for the policy of evacuation pursued by the Government, stated that one of the first acts of the Emperor of Russia, upon his accession fo the throne, was to recall General Skobeloff, and forbid the advance of Russian troops on Merv. In consequence of the peace relations with the Boers, it has been decided to recall a large portion of the troops. Sir Evelyn Wood will remain in South Africa in command of the forces, and General Roberts and the greater portion of the reinforcements have been re-called. The Government have appointed Mr Wej mouth Gibbs assistant arbitrator in connection with the Queensland ateel rail enqniry.March 26. During the debate in the House of Commons on Mr Stanhope's motion, Sir Stafford Northcote made a speech in the course ot which he stated that if the Liberals remain in power twenty years there would be very litile of the Empire left them to govern. On the motion being put it was negatived by a majority of 120.

The Emperor Alexander 111. has foreshadowed his intention to bring about certain reforms in Russia which will have the effect of ameliorating the condition of the peasantry, and lightening the burden of taxation.

The well-known friendship existing between the new Czar and the Prince of Wales is considered as contributing to more cordial relations between Russia and England. An important engagement has taken place at Bolcca between the Basutos and the forces under Colonel Oarrington, which was undecided, and neither Bide could claim the victory. Colonel Carrington and several others were wounded.

The European Powers are well disposed in favor of the Turkish concession to Greece that the frontier line should begin at Volga, in Thessally, in the north, and the river Orto in the routh, including Larissa, Metu,and Sfarina. The death is announced of Sir Charles Reid, chairman of the London School Board. He was member for St. Ives in the House of Commons.

Mr Gladstone, who is giving evidence in the action brought by Mr Lawson against Mr Labouchere, has repudiated all knowledge of the Heydropont affair, and stated that the Daily Telegraph never apologised to him in reference to it. March 28.

The Prince of Wales, acting on behalf of Her Majesty, will confer the Order of the Garter pn the Emperor Alexander 111. in Russia.

The Grand Duke Valadimir, younger brother of the Emperor of Russia, will act as Regent until the new Czar's coronation.

The Arms Act, regulating carrying of arms, and providing the right of search, is now being enforced in Ireland. The prisoners incarcerated in Ireland for breaches of the Coercion Act prefer the ordinary gaol which is provided by regulation for persons imprisoned for offences committed under that Act.