ARRIVAL OF ENGLISH MAIL VIA SUEZ.

Dunstan Times, Issue 495, 13 October 1871, Page 3

ARRIVAL OF ENGLISH MAIL VIA SUEZ.

[BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.] PEE GREVIHE & CO., REUTER’S AGENTS [We published a portion of the following as an “Extra” on Saturday morning last.] Hokitika, Oct, 7, 5 a m. The following is a summary of the news brought by the mail: — London, Ado. 14. Discount 2 per cent. Consols 93f, 93J to 93J. The third wool sale took place on the 26th of July, Port Phillip, 64,696 bales ; Sydney, 55, 745 bales ; New Zealand, 45,529 bales; South Australia, 8371 bales ; Van Dieman’s Land, 11,709 bales ; Swan River, 2591 bales; Cape of Good Hope, 23,093 sundiies, 1922 bales—total, 213,746 bales. The series opened with an advance on previous prices. As sales progressed considerable rise took place for general. For the next series 90,559 bales have arrived, and 25,100 bales are reported to be afloat. The Queen is at Oshome, she intends to return to Scotland. The Crown Prince of Germany was at Osborne on the 22nd of July. The Princess of Wales is at Kiasengen. Prince Arthur was enthusiastically received in Dublin by the lower classes. The reason of the House of Lords refusing to pass the Ballot Bill, was that the Session was too far advanced, which precluded discussion of the measure. Radical demonstrations have been made in the House of Commons on the proposed vote of 15,000/. for Prince Arthur. An early prorogation of Parliament is looked for. On the sth of August demonstrations were to be made to urge upon the authorities the desirability of granting amnesty to Fenians. The authorities forbade the demonstrations, but the meeting was held. It was dispersed by the police. A great riot ensued, and many persona were seriously injured. Prince Arthur left Dublin on the 7th of August. The Ministers were snubbed on account of Mr. Bruce forbidding the meeting to be held in Trafa'gar square, for the purpose of denouncing the pension to Prince Arthur, which step he had not the power to take. Air. Cardwell promised to give the army a practical lesson in soldiering by a campaign in Berkshire, but this has been relinquished, on account of the War Office failing to supply the necessary funds, A Court-Alarshal has been held on Captain Beamish and Commander Knight, of the Agincourt, both of whom were severely reprimanded. The Colonial Conference held a sitting on the 20th and 21st of July. The Earl of Shaftesbury in the chair. A meeting of the English, Scottish, and Australian Chartered Bank was held on the 31st of July, and a dividend of seven per cent, declared. Dr. Featherstone has arrived in London. ' The organ for the Melbourne Town-hall I has been twice tested, the result being satisfactory. Air. Cochrane called the attention of Parliament to the impetus afforded to emigration by the introduction of steam communication between the mother country and the colonies. The British Association held a meeting at Edinburgh, but it did not pass successfully. The trial of Communists has commenced, the accused display great effrontery. A conviction is expected. One prisoner sentenced to penal servitude.. Apian of wholesale transportation and formation of a new colony is in favor. Jules Favre has resigned. The new Spanish Alinistry under Forilla is working well. The Goodwood Cup was won byShannon, Favonius, second ; Alortimer, third. Mario left the stage on the 19th July, he was enthusiastically received. Cablegram quotation—Gold 112—On the 18 th, Bardwill (?) issued circular announcing arrangements made for the disposal of the new 5 per cent Bonds. The National Bank have the option of sixty days to subscribe fifty millions Bonds. Obituary.—Sir William West Turner, SirJ D. Acland, Edward Baxter, Dr. Mansell, Lady Pochel, C. Buxton, AI. P. for London. On the 12th of August, in the House of Commons Air Taylor drew attention to the evils attending the traffic in the South Sea Labor. The colonial office determined to stop slavery, but deprecated any premature judgment. The Queensland authorities are making efforts for properly conducting emmigration, but cannot in a legitimate manner stop it. ADDITIONAL SUMMARY. London, Ado. 30. The New Cross Gazette (Berlin) states that it is possible the Emperor of Austria may visit the Emperor William on the Rhine on the 29th of November. The prolongation of M, Thiers’s powers is to be discussed in the French Assembly today. The extreme Left are determined to propose the dissolution of the Assembly after the former proposition is disposed of: The political situation at Versailles is very critical. Mr. W. Baillie-Cochrane, M.P., has addressed a letter to Mr. Monsell, the Post-master-General, advocating an alternative subsidised Australian mail via the Cape of Good Hope, to afford cheap passages to emigrants. Air. Monsell, in replying, said it was inexpedient to mix up passenger with postal arrangements, and recalled to memory the refusal of the Colonial Governments to contribute towards a fortnightly mail in 1864. He considered the fairest way would be to adopt the route via San Francisco, in preference to establishing one via the Capo of Good Hope. London, Sept. 2. The Cronstadt Gazette says it was arranged at Gasteia that Prussia shall malur n com-

munication to the Government at St. Petersburg, tending to prepare the way for direct conciliatory explanations between Austria and Russia. A great hurricane and earthquake have occurred at the Island of St. Thomas, West Indies, killing and injuring one hundred and fifty persons. Aladras, Ado. 30. The Madras Mail states that a mutiny occurred among the Sepoys at Pondicherry during the absence of tlio Commandant. The] Sepoys entered the Orderly Room, and destroyed the punishment roU. The disturbance was at once suppressed. Galle, Sept. 5. The prolongation of M. Thiers’s powers was discussed in a Cabinet Council, and fifteen Commissioners were appointed to examine into them. Nine voted against the proposed measure. Alodifications were proposed, oh which differences arose and still continue between AI. Thiers and the majority of the Assembly. The question of the disbandment of the National Guards was discussed, when General Ducrot’s amendment that they should be dissolved gradually, but without delay, was adopted by a large majority, the Right being cons’dered defeated. AI. Thiers resigned, but his resignation was taken out of his hands by the Deputies, all parties acting in a most conciliatory spirit. In Comittee it was agreed that M. Thiers’s powers should last as long as the present Assembly. Further discussion on the subject takes place this week. The Times of the 22nd cf August announced that AI. Thiers had arranged with the finance Company for an advance of 10,000,000/. sterling, by draftsmen London, to pay Germany. The same journal, in its issue of the following day, said the financial scheme may fall through, in consequence of difficulties raised by the German Government. The French railway arranged to pay the Government eight millions for the right to raise their fares. Count Arnim is expected at in connexion with the negotiations for the evacuation of French territory by the Germans. The French Budget Committee have voted a tax of three per cent, on all articles except wheat, coal, and articles recently overtaxed. The temporary suspension of the levy of soldiers Of Class 1871 has been ordered. - , M. Berausat, the French Alinister for Foreign Affairs, in replying to Count Waldersee, declared the league for the liberation of Alsace ; and I orraine to be illegal, and ordered its dissolution. The report of the Committee on the Reorganisation of the French Army provides that military service shall be obligatory on all males between twenty and forty. The providing of substitutes is abolished, a- d the right of soldiers to vote is prohibited. The National Guards are dissolved. . The Austrian Reichsrath Las been dissolved by the Emperor. II is officially announced that the cholera has appeared on the German side of the frontier. Four cases, of which two wore fatal, have taken place in Berlin. Incendiary fires have occurred in Algeria, where the revolt continues. The death of Garibaldi is reported from Florence. Another account says he is hotter. The demonstrations proposed to take place in France on the 4th of September (the anniversary of the declaration of the Republic) were prohibited. In the House of Commons, amotion fora Royal Commission to decide as to the best nrsalis of reorganising the army, was] withdrawn, Air Cardwell assuming the responsibility of the organisation. The amendments on the abolition of the purchase system introduced by the House of Lords, have been agreed to by the House of Commons. Parliament was prorogued on the 21st of August. The Queen’s speech said the recent great events and changes in Europe had not compromised the friendly relations of Great Britain with foreign powers. The participation of England in future international questions would be with a view to maintaining concord and public rights. Her Alajesty trusted the Treaty of Loudon would assist in bringing about the security, welfare and happiness of the East. She referred with special satisfaction to the pre sent relationsofGreatßritainwith America, and the Treaty of Washington, and trusted that the rules for the guidance of the public conduct of marine affairs would obtain the general. recognition of other Powers, Full reliance was placed on the carrying forward of the subsidiary arrangements cordially and zealously by the American Government. The French Government had signified their desire to modify the Treaty of Commerce with England. Her Majesty was anxious to meet their wishes, and to give scope to meet the exigencies of France. The Speech then reviews the session, and concludes by stating that the condition of the revenue, the revival of trade, and the prospects of the approaching harvest, are subjects for congratulation. An Admiralty Order states that Admirals Wellesley and Wilmot, and Captains Wells and Beamish are superseded, and Captains Glyn and May censured. It is rumored that the Agincourt is to be paid off. The Queen is now much better. The harvest prospects are favorable. A gun cotton manufactory at Stowmorket exploded, killing twenty-seven persons, and injuring fifty-seven others. The Conservative candidate was elected for East Surrey. Accounts to the 11th,"of the American cotton crop are more favorable, but unfavorable reports have been received since, ilia Bombay. Semi-official French journals have published articles stating that the doubtful attitude assumed hy the National Assembly towards M. Thiers has diminished the confidence reposed by, the Germans in the fulfilment of the treaty by France. It is stated that there is to be another meeting between the Emperors of Germany and Austria, probably at Salzburg, on the 7th September. It has been asserted that after a basis has been established at Gastein for the relations regarding the attitude assumed by Germany and Austria, Italy will adhere to the same policy, without any conditions*