Telegraphic.

Dunstan Times, Issue 1014, 23 September 1881, Page 3

Telegraphic.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN Russian and German official newspapers are almost unanimous in declaring that the meetings which took place last month at Gastein between the Emperors of Germany and Austria, and recently at Dantzio between the Czar and the Emperor William, testify fully to the reunion of the three Emperors, and afford a'lguarantee of European peace. A Conventiomunder the auspices of![tho Irish Land League held its first meeting at Dublin'to-day. Over 1200 delegates from all parts of Ireland were present, and were addressed by Mr Parnell, who in his speech severely criticised the Irish policy of the British Government, and denounced the Land Act in strong'terms. The Irish Land’jLeague Convention now sitting at Dublin have passed a resolution declaring the intention of Land Leaguers to oppose any attempt to carry out the provisions of the Irish Land Act until all the prisoners now in custody have been released.

It has Been agreed between the French and English Governments that the present commercial treaty shall be prolonged for a further period of three months from November next, when they would otherwise terminate. In the meantime negotiations will be carried on between the two powers with a view to bring about a permanent future understanding in regard to the commercial relations.

Accounts to hand from the Kentish hop grounds give favorable reports of the state of the crop, which has been partially damaged by the recent excessive rains. Sherif Pasha, President of the Council of Ministers, has issued a manifesto setting forth the programme of reforms proposed to be carried out in Egypt. The manifesto suggests that the present European financial arrangements should be maintained. The Khedive has expressed his approval of the Ministerial programme. Despatches have been received by the Government from the general commanding the forces on the Northern frontier announcing that the Turks have now withdrawn from the whole of the territory in Thessaly which was ceded to Greece in terms of the convention, and that the occupation cf the extended frontier by the Greek troops is now completed.

President Garfield died to day at Long Branch.

Telegrams are to hand from Tunis, announcing that the inhabitants of that city are suffering from a water famine, owing to the recent destniction of the aqueduct by the Arabs.

Further telegrams report that the Bey of Tunis contemplates resigning the sovereignty of the principality,but the statement requires confirmation. Telegrams have been received from Tunis announcing that tho nec r ssaiy repairs to tho city aqueduct have been completed, anti the water famine is now ended.

A sergeant of Police in charge of the relieving guard at Washington Gaol attempted to shoot Charles J. Guiteau, the would-be as-assin of President Garfield, by firing at him through the gaol window.

A serious railway accident occurred in the State of Kentucky. A bridge gave way as a train was passing over it, causing a terrible smash. Seven persons were killed on the spot, and a number seriously injured.