LATEST EUROPEAN NEWS.

Evening Star, Issue 3583, 17 August 1874, Page 3

LATEST EUROPEAN NEWS.

(Via Auckland.) Auckland, August 17. . U e ro has arrived. ' She left Sydnov on August 11. . . _ London, August 7. •Parliament has been prorogued. The Royal speech stated that foreign relations continue friendly. Her Majesty’s Government would employ all its influence to maintain treaty obligations, and promote the consolidation of peace. A delegate has been sent to the Conference at Brussels, which had assembled on the suggestion of the Emperor of Russia, after assurances had been received from the various powers represented that no proposals would be made to alter the recognised rules of international law, or place restrictions ° n uaval operations, but in sending a delegate her Majesty’s Government reserved full freedom to accept or reject the recommendations of the Conference. Negotiations have been commenced in reference to the reciprocity treaty between the United States and Canada, and it is anticipated that the treaty will be revised at an early date. The continued disturbances in Spam are deeply regretted, but, while her Majesty earnestly desires the restoration of peace and civil order, it is believed that such a tesMt will more surely be brought about by a ngid abstinence from any interference by the European powers. The treaty with the Sultan of ganzibau, fpr the suppression of slavery has been faithfully observed, and already much has been accomplished in that direction. It is a subject for much gratification that the famine in India has hitherto been attended with little mortality. Such a thankful result is mainly attributable to the exertions of the Viceroy, Lord Northbrook, and his subordinates. The Speech also refers to the steady progress of the measures taken for the pacification of the inhabitants of the Gold Coast and the organisation of _ a Government in that dependency. _ Treaties of peace have been concluded with important tribes, and the King of Ashantee perseveres in his efforts to discharge Britain* tIODB ° f the Treat y with Gieafc It is hoped that a reduction of taxation will be possible when Parliament is operating on incr^ed^ksticH 6 Tho revenue shows It is announce/that through the good offices of Germany, aided by the other European flowers, the French Government haa taken measures to preserve the neutrality of thopyranees. The result is asserted to have been obtained wjthoUt in any way wounding the dignity The English harvest is proceeding satisfactorily, The com market is drbofling and lan-

giixd. Finer qualities of Adelaide wheat bring 60s to 62s per 4961b5; Adelaide flour, 41s to 445, and flour 41s to 45s per 2801b, according to quality. The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Church Discipline Bill has passed, and Lord Penzance has accepted the Judgeship of the newly constituted Ecclesiastical Tribunal. During a discussion in the House of Common, Mr Gladstone and Mr Disraeli both said that although tranquillity prevailed in Europe, influences indicatory of great troubles scorn r or later, in which Spanish affairs would play a prominent part. Mr Bourke, Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, in reply to a question from an hon. member, said no Power contemplated armed intervention as regarded Spain. England would discourage any such proposition. In the House of Commons Mr M'Arthnr mjyed a resolution approving of the Government decision to annex Fiji, which was discussed. Sir C. W. Dilke moved an amendment, urging caution, but both were rejected. Mr Gladstone spoke strongly against Parliament relieving the Government from entire resposibility. .Mr Lowther, Under Secretary for the Colonies, declared that the cession must be unconditional, and domestic slavery would not be tolerated.