LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Dunstan Times, Issue 888, 25 April 1879, Page 2

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

o BRITISH AND FOREIGN. (From Exchanges.) St. Petersburg, April I,3th. There was an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate the Emperor of Russia this morning. The assassin has been arrested. St. Petersburg)!, April 15th Beatrum Wansokmloff, an employe in the Finance Department, tired four shots at the Emperor, who was untouched. Great enthusiasm prevailed at St. Petersburg!) at the escape. London, April 15th. The Greek loan of 60,01)0,000 francs, for railway construction, has been floated. The mails via San Francisco were delivered yesterday. Aden, April 15th. Arrived: Orient steamer Garonne, homeward bound. London, April 15th. The Daily News of Saturday last states that nothing more has been done in regard to the Egyptian affair, the Sultan having decided that before an amicable arrangement can be come to, English or French troops must occupy Alexandria. April 17 th. The latest Cape news is dated Capetown, April Ist, and states that the relieving forces started for Ekowe yesterday, consisting of 6000 men with Gatling guns, and a rocket column. The troops are in good health. On March 30th Colonel Pearson signalled from Ekowe that 200 of the garrison were disabled, only 500 being effective. It is stated that 35,000 Zulus await the arrival of the Ekowe relieving force. 2000 Zulus attacked Colonel Wood’s camp near Luneborg. After severe fighting, which lasted four hours, the enemy Were repulsed The British loss was seven officers and 70 men. Lord Derby has seceded from the Conservative party. St. Petersburg, April 17th. The name of the W'HiM-be assassin of the Emperor of Russia has been ascertained to be fietruno Soleriff, a schoolmaster. The Emperor, replying to congratulations announced extraordinary repressive measures. London, April 18th. The London Times pronounces Sir Bryan O’Loghlen’s notice in the Government Gazette, warning the public that the Arens was attempting to decry the credit of the Colony, an extraordinary course of action At a meeting of the shareholders of the Oriental Bank the report of the directors was unanimously adopted, and their action approved. The wool sales commence on the 6th May. The arrivals to date comprise 250.00 11 bales. The total will probably be 330,000. but the number to be offered is to be restricted to 300,000.

April l-Rh. It is understood that the French ami English Governments have addressed a joint remonstrance to the Italian Government against encouraging the Khedive of Egypt in his opposition to them. It is pointed out that the English and French capitalists have a monetary stake at issue in Egypt which no other people have, and which gives them a right to have a voice in the control of the linances of the country. Italy is finally warned against the serious results which her interference may load to. San - Francisco, April 12th. '

News has been received from Valparaiso that active hostility s have been commenced between Chili on the one si lc and Rent and Bolivia on the other. The Bolivians are well equipped, and are officered by Europeans, and the President (General Deza) is directng the operations in person. St. Petersburg. April 18th.

In furtherance of the intimation of the Emperor of Russia of other steps for the suppression of Nihilism, the Governors of St Petersburg and chief provinces are provisionally invested with absolute power. London, April 19 hj, j The Times advises Mr Graham Rcrrv to return to the Colony, instead of wasting time urging ‘he Imperial Govcnmont to a meddlesome policy, especially as it has been shown that the Council is willing to bring about moderate reforms.

Mr Berry interviewed the Earl of Bcacomficld, but the Cabinet ha* arrived at no

decision. It has tranapiied that the Cabinet «an do little for him, and it ia understood he will be advised to return to the Colony and t ideavour to obtain a settlement. London, April 20. The Covernment has intimated that it is not prepared to legislate until Mr Berry npp'-a's to the country. Mr Berry believes i' the Council, after appeal, still resists, the Home Government will then act, but the mo le is uncertain. Mr Berry considers the way now open to arrive at a compromise Sir Michael Hicks-Beach announces that the final decision will be given in about a fortnight.

The Czar has appointed special Commissioners to suppress Nihilism. The laws are to be enforced with the utmost rigor. St Petersburg. April 18. A number o f arrests of suspected Nihilists have been made here, and strong repressive measures have been entered upon. The Czar’s nervous system has received a severe shock by the recent attempt upon his life. London, April 18. By a collision between two steamboats on tbe Mississipi 160 lives were lost. One steamer sank, and the other had to be run ashore. St Petersburg, April 20. _ A very serious riot has occurred at RuseHfr Great excesses were committed. The were called out, and restored order. Eostoff is virtually in a state of siege.

London. April 19. It is understood that Sir Julius Vogel will retire from the Agent-Generalship of New Zealand for the purpose of going into a commercial firm. Mr G. M. Reed, who recently arrived as Irish Emigration Agent, will administer the affairs of the London office until a permanent appointment is made by the New Zealand Government. London, April 21. It is rumored that Lord Hardwicke will be appointed Governor of Tasmania.

It is said that New South Wales intends to float a loan of three or four millions in London in May.