ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL. VIA SUEZ.

Dunstan Times, Issue 471, 28 April 1871, Page 3

ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL. VIA SUEZ.

(The greater portion of tho following was issued as an “ Extra” on Friday afternoon last J Hokitika, April 20, 11 p.m. The s.s Rangitoto, Captain Mackie, commander, arrived from Melbourne at 9 p.m this evening. Passengers: G. F. Hawdon, S. Ackland, for Christchurch ; Cap tan Edwin, for Wellington, and thirty steerage passengers. LaWlates are London, March 21. Thj®relimlnaries of peace were signed on Fcbrtßy 25. The conditions are that France cedes Alsace and Metz, but Belfort is to be restored. A war indemnity of five milliards of francs is to be paid in three instalments . Part of the frontier anJ’whole of Champagne to remain in possession of Germans till the conditions of peace are fulfilled. On the 2Sth, the National Assembly ratified the treaty of peace by five to one. The Germans entere i on the morning of the 2nd February 30,000 strong, occupying the Champs Elysees from Arch D’ Efcoile to Place Concorde. The population was calm an! quiet. The Bourse an 1 theatres were closed, and the aspect o’the city mournful. Tie journals suspended operations. The Gormans evacuated Paris on the morning of the 4th. It is said that the complete occupation of Paris was prevented by the intervention of England The German headquarters with the Emperor William, Bismarck and Moltks shifted from Versailles on th > 7th February. The second German a-my receive I orders to ma’ch on the 7th February. Tho forts on the left of the Seine were surrendered by the Germans on the Bth. Bismarck has returned to Berlin with the Emperor William. The German parliament meets on the Ist of March. There is great agitation in Paris. For several days the insurgents established a regular encampment of artillery, small arms, outposts and abundance of ammunition Forty thousand of the army of the Loire have since entered Pari-, forming a new garrison. A muting by battalion Mobiles was quelled. The National Guards gave up their 'arms. Journals declare that the Government undertakes to constitute France into a republic, and appeals to the people to maintain order and obey laws. The Foreign ministers were to return to Poris on the llth February. Henri Rochefort is dead. General Trochu is reported insane. Napoleon is exp.octed_.at. Chiselhurst imm “lately. The Morning Post publishes a secret treaty entered into by Russia and Prussia Iv-fore the commencement of the war, to the effect that if France is successful and threatens Poland. Russia interferes ; if Austria makes armed demonstrations agains . Prussia, Russia makes demonstrations on Austrian frontier ; if European powers assist France, Russia assists Prussia. In the House of Commons, on the 7th, Gladstone said he was ignorant of any treaty between Russia and Prussia. He had instructed Odo Russell last year to consult with Bismarck. Prince Charles of Rouraania has resolv d to abdicate. The Queen of Spain has recovered-. A committee to inquire into the state of West Meath has been appointed. Rothschild issued a Prussian loan of twelve millions. Cardwell’s Army Reorganisation Bill has been read a second time. The Paris deputies exhort the population to quietness and obedience to the laws. I? is believed that the authorities wiil take stringent measures against the insurgents. General Faron is blockaded with three hundred men on the heights r.f Montmatre. On the question of the issue of a loan at five per cent, it i-> asserted the Government decided to issue a loan for two and a half milliards two per cent rentes. March 21, evening. Great agitation in Paris. Montmatre, Belleville, and Faubourg Antoine barricaded. Three generals were shot by the insurgents. The troops captured forty cannon, five of which were re-taken by the insurgents. The Government issued a proclamation calling upon the National Government to save Paris from pillage, declaring France otherwise ruined. The marriage of the Marquis of Lorn to Princess Louise took place to-day. March 18.—Consols, 92J. Wool, firm, in active d>mand. Copper, 64. Tallow, dull and heavy. Wheat, since mail left, a shilling to two shillings dearer. Arrivals.—Lincolnshire, City of Adelaide, Derra, Loch Leven, Mikado, City of Vienna, Marpesia, Ben Nevis, La Hogue, Martha Birnie, Juliet, Glen Ormond, and Great Britain. LATER INTELLIGENCE. On the 20th the National Guards were the only armed force in Paris. Barricading continues. On tho 21st, General Chanzy was arrested. Paris journals write strongly against the assassination of generals Le Oompte and Thomas, and recognise the National Assembly as tho only authority. If the insurrection continues, the Prussians will occupy their former positions in Paris. Barricading continues everywhere. The National Guards occupy tho forts. The committee released General Chanzy, who was ill-trcatcand baa gone into the

hospital M. Rouhor has been [arrested at Boulongue. Special telegram for nfw Zealand. Feb. 24. Efforts are being made to obtain a quantity of rooks for New Zealand. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency declared a dividend of 10 pe- cent. New Zealand wheat is quoted at Rotterdam at 45s to 50s. Barley 25 to 335; Oatsllsto 225; Preserved meat is in more demand. The corvette Challenger has arrived home. New Zealand Flax Market—Fair trade has bean done during the month at a shade lower rates. Flax not thoroughly prepared. 2600 bales were offered, 1200 of which were sold at a decline of £2 per ton on average. New Zealand six per cents uncharged, five, half lower. ADDITIONAL SUMMARY. (From the Otago “ Daily Times.”) Hokitika, April 21. Tho personalty of the late Mr. Brassey was sworn under six and a half millions. In convocation the Bishop of Manchester has carried a resolution excluding Unitarians from the Bible Revision Committee. General Bourbaki is recovering. Except in Paris, and some of the Southern towns, republicanism is unpopular in France. In the Assembly, M. Thiers, in a powerful speech,, argued the question of a protest against the cession of Alsace and Lorraine, electrifying the members by his appeal. General Trochu has retired into private life. Mr. Cardwell’s Army Rco agnisation Bill washan unexpected The abolition of the purchase system in the army will cost the nation eight millions. The Ballot Bill introduced by Mr. Forster applies to both muni cipal and parliamentary elections. It provides severe penalties for personation, abolishes the nomination and declaration of polls, prohibits the use o ffpublic- houses as Committee rooms, and levies the election expenses on the constituencies. Earl Granville promises to bring in a Bill purging the House of Lords of bankrupt Peers. The Bill lega’ising marriage with a deceased wife’s sister, has passed its second reading. Mr. Gladstone scouted the report that the United States Government had offered to purchase British America. The Emperor William and Connt’Moltke were desirous of gratifying their soldiers by a march through Paris, but the Crown Prince and Count Bismarck opposed (it. The Greek Legislature has granted £lo,ooo’to Mrs Lloyd, whose husband was killed by the brigands. The husband of the ex-Queen Isabella of Spain has taken the oath of allegiance to King Amadeus. The circumstances of the assassination of Marshal Prim havejbeen discovered. .4Tho ex-Queen Isabella is implicated in the crime. The Italian Senate has voted the transfer of the Capital from Florence to Rome, but several of the foreign Cabinets advise tbe postponement of ihe transfer of the myal residence to the “Eternal City” until after the Pope’s death. Carbolic negotiations are’going on for tho transfer of the Holy See to Belgium; also for armed intervention on behalf of the Pope. LATEST TELEGRAMS. Disturbances occurred during tho German peace celebrations. At Zurich (Munich?) the German flag was torn down, and the troops fired on the mob. Napoleon's deposition has been formally voted by the Assembly. The Due de Broglie, French Ambassador at London, proposed a vote of gratitude to England, bur, it was refused. The new Prussian Loan of twelve millions has been unfavorably received. The Lmi lon School Board have decided to admit the reading of the Bible in schools under restrictions. The next wool sales are fixed to begm on April 13. Stocks are cleared favorably. The Army Reorganisation Bill, after five nights’ debate, has passed its second reading in the House of Commons. London, March 21. The insurrection in Paris still continues, but no pillage is taking place. The Central Committee is installed in the Hotel de Ville. The Communal elections have been decreed. Tlie insurgent movement is attributed to Bonapartist agency. Forty thousand troops are concentrated at Versail es. The reoccupation of Paris by the Prussians, and the restoration by them of Napoleon, are feared. The National A-sembly met at Versa lies on the 20th, to consider the state of France, and declared the Department of the Seine to be in a state of siege. The bridge over the Seine at Sevres is guarded by the National Guards, who occupy Forts Issy, Vanvres and Bicetie. The Central Committee have respected the preliminary conditions of peace, and will lay down their powers after the Communal elections take place (to morrow). The Prussians still occupy St. Denis, on the north of Paris.