LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Dunstan Times, Issue 945, 28 May 1880, Page 2

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN

(From Exchanges.) London, May ISfh

It is understood that communications have been exchanged between the Great Powers regarding those portions of the Treaty of Berlin having reference to internal reforms in Turkey which have not yet been fulfilled. Nothing definite has transpired as to the result of the interchange of views by the Great Powers, but it is stated that the Porte will be required to accept a European Commission, which will undertake the proper administration of Turkey. May 19th. Several war-vessels have been ordered to the Pacific, and have received instructions to cruise off China, owing to the Kuldja difficulty being still unadjusted, and Russia having resolved upon a strict execution of the treaty. Constantinople, May 18th. It has been announced that the Sultan has made a proposal to the Great Powers than a European Commission should be formed to inquire into the recent conflict between the Montenegrins and Albanians, which arose through the former taking steps to occupy the territory ceded to them under the Treaty of Berlin. May 19th. It is announced from Washington that President Hayes has invited Congress to consider the course of action the Government should pursue in regard to outrages which took place some time since on the American fishermen at Fortune Bay, Newfoundland, and especially in view of the refusal of the Marquis of Salisbury, as Foreign Secretary in the last Administration, to accede to the demand of the American Secretary of State for compensation from England for loss of boats and nets belonging to the fishermen. The matter in dispute between England and America is seriously occupying public attention in both countries. May 20th. A meeting of the Conservative party was held to-day, at which Earl Beaconsficld made a speech. His Lordship referred to the result of the elections, and said he could only attribute the defeat of the Conservatives to a desire telt by the electors for a change in the Ministry. He stated that he would retain the leadership of his party, and advocated dignified opposition to tlic Liberals and the formation of a proper local Conservative organisation ihionghout the conn try. Earl Carnarvon, who resigned his position in the ; late Ministry in IS7S in consequence of its Eastern policy, was present at the meet-

The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is L 15,250,009. At the wool sales to-day S3 )0 bales were offered, making a total of *241,000 bales catalogued since the opening. The tone of the sale was rath ■■ firm.

: ondon, May 21st The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,910,000 quarters.

Tlie Duchess of Marlborough’s fund amounts to L 100.329, and the Mansion House fund to over L1‘29,000. The Duchess, in acknowledging contributions, says the peasantry of the West of Ireland are suffering from an almost utter absence of clothing. May 23rd. The Great Powers have come to an understanding, and have written a letter to Turkey in regard to the non-execution of the Treaty of Berlin so far as it relates to Greece and Montenegro. The Great Powers threaten that a European Conference will beheld at Berlin in July, failing a speedy settlement of existing differences. (Special to the Melbourne Argus ) London, May 12th. At a meeting of the Cathode Union in London, the Duke of Norfolk presented Cardinal Newman with the salver subscribed for in Sydney, and made from Australian gold. The Cardinal replied, warmly thanking his Australian friends. May loth. Thirty thousand operators have struck work at Blackburn, it is hoped that the dispute will shortly he arranged. An impetus has been given to the shipping trade, m consequence of the enormous emigration to America from Great Britain and Germany. May IGth. The health of the Empress of Russia continues critical. By the latest intelligence very little hopes are entertained of her recovery. Prince Leopold has left England for Canada, where he will remain for a time as the guest of the Governor-general and Ins sister, the Princess Louise. The Prince purposes making a tour through Canada and the Western States.

The strikes among the operatives at Blackburn and Oldham, Lancashire, are assuming serious proportions, and greatly interfere with the state of trade. Several mills have been closed. Thousands of men are out of employment.

Great indignation is expressed in Ireland owing to the proposal of the Gladstone Government to have recourse to coercive

measures for dealing with political and agrarian agitation. Home Rule meetings have h(eu held denouncing a renewal of the system of repression contemplated, and v.o.ent atiacks have been made upon the Mi-is’rv hy the National Press. The anfhnnti s remain firm, and intend prose- i clitiii. flagrant instances of seditious language. May 18th. Th"'tome Rule members have held a in. 'ig to consider the line of policy they v 1 adopt in the new Parliament. They hj vs elected Mr Parnell leader, and resolved to systematically press upon the Imperial Parliament the redress of Irish grievances