THE SUEZ MAIL.

Evening Star, Issue 3786, 13 April 1875, Page 3

THE SUEZ MAIL.

GENERAL SUMMARY,

London, February 19. At an adjourned meeting of the Colonial Institute, held on the 2nd inst., for discussing the subject of the unity of the Empire, Sir George Campbell, lately Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal, created some excitement by a dis- • integration speech. He contended that there was virtual separation already as regarded Canada. On the 16th inst. Mr Chesson read a paper on •• Fiji, past and present.” The Duke of Manchester presided, and expressed a hope that New Guinea would shortly be annexed. Mr Anthony Trollope leaves on the sth of March for Melbourne, spending a fortnight at Ceylon, e» route. At the Board of Trade inquiry relative to the burning of the Cospatrick, Mr Denistoun Wood represented the Government of iSew Zealand. M‘Donald, the second mate, expressed his conviction that the fire originated! in the boatswain’s locker, but Mr Smith, the despatching officer of the New Zealand Government, was equally positive that it did not. The official report has not yet been made public. Sir Andrew Clarke has been appointed Minister of Public Works in India, at a salary of L 9,600. SirWm. Jervoisee succeeds him as Governor of the Straits Settlements, the salary being L 5,000. The Queen and the Empress Eugdnie have exchanged presents of the memoirs of their late respective husbands. The Prince Imperial has honorably passed the final examination at Woolwich. Le Pays announces that he will now become leader of the Bonapartut party, and devote himself to the direction of their policy. , Everything at present indicates a quiet session. Mr Disraeli evidently intends to avoid all reactionary legislation likely to rouse the of the Liberals, who are now apathetic, divided and discouraged. They are content to let the Conservatives do the Liberal work and a great deal unsensational business has been got through. The measures introduced by Government have received general support, while private members are trotting out their hobbies as usual. The Irish members who held themselves aloof from the Liberal party have unburthened themselves upon Home rule, A motion to punish Strond for the election irregularity by a temporary disfranchisement, was opposed by Mr Disraelias unconstitutional, and defeated by 225 to 44. Sir Charles Adderly has introduced a Bill to amend the Merchant ShipHAct, which Mr Plimsoll declares to be equate for the emergency, and Mr Gourley, representing the shipowners’ interest, prefers Mr Plimsoll’s more stringent proposals. The gross amount of the Army Estimates is L 14,677,700, being an increase of L 192,400. Mr Gladstone, having received a copy of the resolution passed by the Greenwich Liberal Association, expressing regret at his retirement and hoping that he may long continue to take Eart in political life, replied by letter, in which e acknowledges the indulgence shown by his constituents, and thanks the public generally for their appreciation of efforts limited only by his strength. In the event ef Mr Disraeli’s withdrawal from public life, the Duke of Richmond would probably assume the titular leadership of the party, while the leadership in the Commons lies between Mr Gathome Hardy and Sir Stafford Northcote. Sir Garnet Wolseley has been appointed temporary Governor of Natal, pending the choice of a successor to Sir Benjamin Fine. Some sensation has been created by the Bishop of London having interdicted the Rev. W. H. Freemantle from preaching in Dr Parker’s City Temple (Congregational). Legal proceedings were threatened and Mr Freemantle attended the service, and explained the cause of the non-fulfilment of his promise to 3,000 persons. Dean Stanley had also env gaged to conduct service. Steps are being taken to ascertain the law on the matter. The establishment incurred farther unpopularity, by a bigoted churchman refusing to inter a parishioner. The duty wasdelegated to another clergyman, who was forced by an indignant crowd to read the buiial service within the church, whichjwas broken open for that purpose. Mr W. Field, leader of the Midland Circuit succeeds Mr Justice Keating on the judicial bench. Sir George Honeyman has resigned, and will probably be replaced by Mr Huddlestone. The Rev R. Duckworth, formerly royal tutor, is appointed canon of Westminister Abbey. Mr Garth, Q.C., has accepted the chief- . justiceship of Bengal, vacant by the retirement of Sir R, ICronoh, who remains in India enly to finish the Baroda commission business. ■The senior wrangler in the Cambridge mathematical tripos is Mr Lord, of Trinity, son of a Baptist minister. A testimony of sympathy [with Dr Hayman was presented by the Bishop of Gloucester. Upwards of L 2,000 has been subscribed towards the defence and testimonial fund, of which L 460 was available for the latter, A deputation from the Evangelical Alliance has been to Constantinople! to protest against the persecution of native Christians, contrary to the firman of 1856. The grand Vizer denied all knowledge of the facts, but promised to issue fresh instructions. The Sultan refused an audience.

Great excitement exists in the Isles in consequence of the proposal to amalgamate the see of ISodor and Man with the new Liverpool bishopric. The scheme for the erection of an new opera house on the Thames embankment is in a fair way of |realisation. The proposed site has been agreed to by the Metropolitan Board of Works. The correspondence between Baron de Lessens and the Nicaraguan Minister has been published in reference to a canal across the wthmus to connect the Atlantic and the Pacific. Mr Blanchard Jerrold declares this to be a revival of the scheme originally propounded by the late Emperor Napoleon. Mr Holloway has proposed to erect a university for women, to accommodate 400 students. The coal and iron proprietors of Durham and Northumberland have resolved to organise aa company to compete with the North Eastern. Advices from the Gold Coast to January state that King Koffee has retired to his country, mid that a successor has been apftlß also rumored that some of the subject tribes have revolted and committed severa! murders on Ashantees. Great dissatisfaction prevails among the native kings and chiefs in connection with the abolition of slavery, andapetition has been sent to Governor Strahan on the subject. Should this fail, a memorial wdl be addressed to the Queen. The text of the Governor’s proclamation, published in England, and the policy of immediate emanB ' Mr “ uy **■ Cape advices state that Sir Beniamin Pine has been recalled, and that the chief Langalibalele is to be released, but not aHowed to return to Natal. The Earl of Carnarvon has instructed the .Governor to pay Bishop Colenso Ll2O for the expenses of his visit to England. The threatened lock-out in South Wales was enforced on the Ist inst., and 120,000 colliers and iron Workers are now idle. This deplorable condition is due to the obstinacy of the minority and the supineness of the majority. Having deserted the union in prosperous times, and ditTresrarded its counsel against striking, the men l»ve no claim upon its funds. Some contributions, however, have been sent, but totally inadequate to the terrible emergency. Hundreds have appealed to the poor-law guardians, who will afford relief on condition that the men earn it by quarrying or stonebreaking. Mr Halliday visited the district last week, and addressed Mveral meetings, but after inciting the men to instance to the masters some months ago, he nauno remedy beyond a proposal of arbitration their dir ® distress. Privately remrna dl8 P oßitioa among the men to out hnt they are afraid to speak tacit the mast * Pec tbat on receiv mg them ductien £ Wlll - inßißt on 20 P er c ®nt. reS SoSn t£t^TTV xißtß that th ® ballot i*

The casualties in the Thorpe railway accident were 107, and of the sufferers 20 made no claim; of the remainder the directors have settled 70, at a cost of L 21,000 compensation. The royal mail steamer Nile, on the voyage to the West Indies, with nearly 200 persons on board, took fire, which was subdued only by the heroic energy and perfect coolness and discipline displayed. The contest lasted three hours and a-half, and when the flames were extinguished it was found that several oil casks were nearly burned through. Another important trial, affecting the position of _ directors in the formation of public companies, has attracted much attention. The action was brought by Dr Charlton for compensation for losses. The statements in a prospectus were alleged to be fallacious, as also the representations of the negotiators. Capital to the extent of L 450,000 was asked for property scarcely worth L 10,060. The trial lasted three weeks, and the jury, being unable to agree, were discharged. FRANCE. It is stated on semi-official authority that a Bonapartist conspiracy for the overthrow of the Septennate is com* letely organised, and has become a state within a state. Provincial, as well as leading state and military officers, have been appointed, so as to be in readiness to commence their duties at any moment. Part of the rumor is that the Prince Imperial is to be affianced to the sister of the Princess of Wales. By order of the ex-Empress, masses for the repose of the soul of Napoleon, who is represented as a martyr, have been celebrated in seme of the French churches. In a letter, Marshall Canrobert declines the candidature for a seat in the Assembly. He considers it his duty to adhere to the army. He expresses respect for the Empire, and seems to bid for the presidentship hereafter. ITALY. Garidaldi s presence in Rome has infused new life in the old city. His arrival kindled enthusiasm among all classes. After a private interview with King Victor Emmanuel, the general took his seat in Parliament. So vast was the throng that his entrance was the signal for a tremendous burst of applause. When silence was restored, the President called upon him to take the customary eath. He rose immediately, and pronounced the foitnula without hesitation, in a clear voice. This act of reconciliation was greeted with a triple salvo of applause. Subsequently the President of the Chamber of Deputies left the cards of 260 deputies at Garibaldi’s residence. He returned the President’s visit, and said that the present was the grandest day of his life. Garibaldi has taken up his residence in Villa Severini. He eschews politics, declines to embarrass the Government, and concentrates his energies npon the great work of sanitary reform, which he believes will restore Rome to her ancient greatness. His earnestness and enthusiasm are telling upon men of all ranks and political opinions. xhe King and Government are favorable, and preliminary surveys are authorised Gonbaldi looks to England for substantial help m carrying on his Tiber scheme. Offers have been made to undertake the work on the granting of a Government guarantee.