ADDITIONAL MAIL NEWS.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1290, 8 May 1878, Page 2

ADDITIONAL MAIL NEWS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] DETAILS OF THE ASSASSINATION OF THE EARL OF LEITRIM. CAPE NEWS. OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE BOAT RACE, FIRE IN NEW YORK AND LOSS OF LIRE. The following are further details of the assassination of the Earl Leitrim :—The Earl left his residence, Milford, shortly before eight o’clock, accompanied by his clerk, and was di iviug on the outside of the car to Derry to meet his solicitor. He always carried arms. It is supposed that the assassins concealed themselves behind a low embankment between the road and a plantation, and that having first shot the Earl they shot the clerk and driver, so that there might be no witnesses. His Lordship’s valet was driving about a mile behind, and on coming up he found his master and clerk lying dead on the road. There was still some life in the driver. The assassins meanwhile escaped in a boat in Milroy Bay. The valet drove back to Milroy and alarmed the police, who, on coming to the place, found the driver still alive, but unconscious. He died shortly afterwards. There is no doubt that the murder was an agrarian one. The relations between the Earl of Leitrim and his tenants were unfriendly. His Lordship was kind and liberal to the poor, but very particular and exacting in his dealings with the tenantry, visiting witli unsparing severity the slightest infringement of the rule of estates. The Ribbon Society had a strong hold upon the country, owing in a great measure to his harshness. He had an iron will, which disregarded alike appeals or menaces, and he possessed extraordinary courage and perseverance in the pursuit of his purposes. The “Times” in an editorial on the assassination says:—lt is no exaggeration to say that the news of the murder of the Earl of Leitrim, which caused a profound sensation in the Hoaise of Commons yesterday when confirmed by the Irish Secretary, has struck this country with us much pain and amazement as an unprovoked declaration of war. On the 4th two men were arrested on board a steamer going from Rathvillen, on suspicion of complicity in the murder. The scenes at the funeral in Dublin were very violent and disgraceful. The mob that gathered in front of the church endeavored to capture the hearse, declaring their intention to drag out the corpse. They virtuperated the late Earl ns an old ruffian and heretic. They also climbed the wall of the church yard and hustled the mourners, and cheered and yelled and hissed during the reading of the service. Several mourners were roughly handled while endeavoring to make way into the churchyard. Fifty constables were present, but they were totally insufficient to cope with the mob, many of whom were drunk.) Detailed advice from Cape Town states that the outbreak of tbo tribe of Secoceni, which was announced on the 6th instant has surprised the Transvaal Government, which was unprepared, and was only able to send 100 native allies against 500 Kaffirs, who were surrounding Fort Burglars. The forces of Transvaal and the natives are concentrating to resist an apprehended outbreak by Chetewayo, the Zulu chief. Sir Bartlo Frero is still at King Williamstown. Five thousand men attacked Sandelli, the chief of Galecas, on the day the steamer sailed, and it was hoped if they were successful that Sandelli and Kreli, another chief, would both surrender. The whole frontier, however, was very restless, and the war feeling was strongly abroad, and all the Government prudence and firmness were needed to prevent a general native war. A Rio Janiero letter says the British steamer Astaste was stranded at Gastellos on the 31st of January. During the night the storm increased, and at daylight only the tops of her masts were seen above the water, with seven or eight men clinging to them. No help could be rendered because of tne height of the sea which continued rough until Uiooth, wheu a boat got to the ielep pew th»

wreck, bat nothing was found except the clinging corpses. Captain Boyne and thirty of bis crew perished, and only two men were saved.

The race between the Oxford and Cain- i bridge crews on the river Thames over the usual course from Putney to Mortlake, four miles and two furlongs, resulted in an easy victory for the Oxford crew. This makes 18 victories for Oxford, Cambridge being successful in sixteen races, and the one last year was a dead heat. The morning broke hazy and slightly overcast, but calm and mild. By half-past nine o’clock the sun was shining and the weather for the race. The water was smooth,and the crowd of spectators immense along tire entire course, especially at the two ends. Flitting crafts all day gave the river an animated appearance. The betting at Putney before the start was four to one on Oxford, which was fecly offered and no takers. A capital start was effected at sixteen minutes after ten. Cambridge had the Middlesex side of the river, Oxford the Surry side. Cambridge got, off first, rowing a faster stroke than Oxford. Cambridge led by about a third of a length when off Simmonds’ yard, two furlongs from starting point, and continued to increase the advantage somewhat in first roach. When off Bishop’s Creek, three furlongs from Putney, the Cambridge boat was almost half a length ahead. Cambridge slightly added to this advantage, and just below the site of the old Half-mile post, led by something like twothirds of a length. At the lower end of the garden at Craven cottage, three furlongs from Bishop’s Creek, where Cambridge was rowing thirty-eight strokes to the minute, Oxford began to come up fast, and was soon gaining on the leaders. At the Grass Wharf the dark blues got upon even terms with Cambridge, and the two boats rowed oar and oar past Rose Bank Villa. Off Crabtree, a mile and two furlongs from Putney, Oxford was showing in front, and quickly drew ahead, and the Cambridge crew became unsteady and irregular. Off the Soapworks, two furlongs from Crabtree, Oxford was clear ahead, rowing right away from their opponents, and led through Hammersmith bridge, a mile and six furlongs from Putney, by about two lengths. From this point the race requires no description. Oxford commenced to increase the lead, being a full dozen lengths ahead off Chiswick Church, two miles and fire furlongs from Putney, and perhaps ten lengths at Barnes bridge. About, seven furlongs further on Oxford continued a long way in front to the end, and won very easily by about 35 seconds in time, or by many lengths, in 20min. 22sec.

A meeting of 3000 cotton operatives has been held at Blackburn to take into consideration the action of the masters in giving notice requiring the acceptance of ten per cent, reduction wages which expires on Wednesday next. The operatives adopted a resolution declaring that unless the masters took down the notice the work should be stopped immediately. A more moderate motion of the executive committee was rejected, and the original adopted by an over-whelming majority. There is consequently the prospect of a strike on a large scale, as the masters are apparently unyielding. An out-door meeting also took place on Blackly Moor, at which the compromise spirit was resisted. The Earl of Derby’s statement in the House of Lords showed that several d ffer ences arose between him and his colleagues before his resignation. He was with difficulty persuaded to assent to the early summoning of Parliament and to the £6,000,000 vote. He also stated that in the event of war all England could hope from Germany was bare and not benevolent neutrality. The Marquis of Salisbury, in a speech, strongly objected to Lord Derby making these unusual revelations. He said ho had no official information that Gortschakoff denied the truth of Prince Ghika’s reports of his conversation relative to Bessarabia. If he had such information, it would be for each to determine whom he thought more creditable, Gortschakoff or Ghika.

A poor house in New York was burnt and fifteen lives lost. The fire was set by an insane pauper. The budding was brick, and the inmates were unable to escape. The details are terrible and blood curdling. Over foity were rescued, and several escaped. The scene at the ruins was sickening. Nearly all the windows were grated, and there was but one mode of egress from each story. All the portions of pitch lime burned like tinder. The upper story was occupied by twentyfive women and children, and the lower story by eighteen men, the majority idiotic and cripples, and the very aged.

[PRH PBESB AGENCY.] The Rev. Father Fraut is dead. He bequeathed his private fortune to the Catholic Church in Scotland.

In consequence of the establishment of his hierarchy, the Pope nominated a Scotch espicopato on the 2nd as follows: —The Right Rev. John Strained, D.D., Metropolitan Archbishop of St. Andrew at Edinburgh ; Charles Eyre, Archbishop of Glasgow; McDonald, Bishop of Aberdeen ; McLachlan, Bishop of Galloway; and Macdonald, Bishop of Argyle. The conviction in Vienna is that the Czar is bent on having Bessarabia back, and will take it, and the best possible thing the Roumanians can do is to make the best possible terms about the compensation they are to receive.

Osman Pasha has been released, and received an enthusiastic reception at Constantinople. He was specially thanked by the Sultan, and has since been engaged on defensive works between San Stefano and Constantinople, with which the Grand Duke is said to be greatly displeased. A Vienna despatch states that Austria has written a statement of her views which was sent to St. Petersburg. Not only has she insisted upon the European character of the questions at issue, but has distinctly rejected t he idea of a separate settlement. The Loudon Central News Agency publishes a telegram, which purports to be a summary of a circular accompanying Prince Gortschukoff’s reply to the Marquis of Salisbury’s but which rather seems to be a reply to Austria’s objections. The telegram says Prince Gortschakoff endeavors to refute Austria’s objections point by point, and declares that Russia has fully redeemed her promises to Austria., even at the risk of an alicniation of the Servians, He expresses surprise that Austria lias nut seized the opportunity to check disorders in Bosnia and Herzegovina, either by annexation or by imposing reforms. Prince Gortschakoff, in conclusion, suggests a settlement on the basis of the Congress by separate agreement between the various Courts as to the modifications to be introduced in the Treaty of Paris, and disclaims all responsibility for further complications if the Powers refuse to agree to this course. The ultimate effect of Gortschakoff’s reply is not re-assuring. The suddenness with which the circular was telegraphed to London during the debate on the address (o the Queen excites remarks. A special edition of the “Times” containing it was issued about eight o’clock, and the papers distributed in the House of Commons. The text of the circular was published in French. The conference is that the circular was specially framed with the view of inlluencing public opinion here, and hurried into the hands of members of Parliament in the hope of affecting the vole on the address.

The London “Post” publishes the following despatch from Berlin ;—“ Germany has not only refused Russia’s request to guarantee the neutrality of Austria in the event of war, but is further reported to have declared that she is prepared to interfere if any attempt is made to hinder Austria from protecting the interests of Vienna.” The despatch says that Russia’s answer to Austria consisted of verbal confidential assurances. The correspondent’s informant said that Austria’s position was not such as to involve the question of peace or war. The correspondent believe this collapse of all serious opposition on the part of Austria is due to an autograph letter from the Czar to the Emperor Francis Joseph, and partly also to a remark made by the United States Minister to the Rub nan while in Vienna, that the Czar was disposed to mako important concessions.

A Vienna despatch soys that General Igualiefi’s mission to complete negotiations for a scheme for partial annexation hue already found favor at bead-quarters here.

Austria demands Bosnia, Herezegovina, Northern Albania, and a portion of Macedonia, including Salonioa. Russia objects to the annexation of a portion of Macedonia, but this difficulty is by no means unsurmouutable. General Ignatieff goes to Berlin on leaving here. Russia by the advice of Germany is concilliating Austria and disregarding England. It is believed that Russia is preparing for war with England, and 200,000 men of the Russian Landewher are called out. The “Journal de St. Petersburg ” declares that Russia will not endure the position obliging her to maintain an armament indefinitely. The Italian Count Carto, Minister for Foreign Affairs, answering hit rpo ations on the Eastern Question in the Chamber of Deputies, said Italy was free from all engagements except those devolving from treaties which constituted the public law of Europe. The progress of negotiations between the European Cabinets afforded ground for belief that there would be a peaceful settlement. In any event Italy would preserve a rigorous neutrality. A telegram from Calcutta points out that from the Bengal Cavalry alone it is possible to draw 10,000 men without the slightest detriment to the Indian service. They are infinitely superior to Cossacks in training and equipment and organisation. The British Government storehouses are so crowded with war material under recent contracts that storage has been scoured in the warehouses in the A'ictoria docks aud other wharves. Advices from Tifill's states that typhus is raging amongst the Russian troops in Asia, and that Generals Melikoff, Selowich, and Schelikoffnikoff are reported to have died. It is believed that more men have been lost by sickness since the cessation of the war than on the battle-field during the war. A special from Pera, dated March 19th, says General Gourko’s staff and many other officers start for Odessa. General Gourko remains at San Stefano. In the House of Commons Sir Stafford Northcote stated that the February dividend on the Turkish guaranteed loan has been paid by England. The amount was £77,448. A portion of that dividend should come from the Egyptian tribute, but this was not paid. The Khedive promised to forward a part immediately. England has taken steps to obtain the half of £77,418 from France, which was a joint guarantor. A telegram received in Paris says England has asked permission to establish a coal depot in the Island of Tenedos. The British fleet is protected from torpedoes by electric lights constantly burning, and boats making circuits of the ships. The officers visit Constantinope freely. Mr Layard has received a report from Mr Reade, British Consul at Rutsehuk, claiming satisfaction from the Russian Government for an outrage committed by the Russian troops in entering the Rutsehuk Consulate, and taking possession of its archives, although the British flag was floating over the buildings. Tire Roumanian Government after repeatedly, aud vainly asking the Russians to explain the daily influx of the troops who take possession of the public buildings and private dwellings, and treat the Roumanians as enemies, has decided to protest to the great Powers. AMERICA. A duel was fought between two Virginian gentlemen, Sydney and Pitts, at a distance of six yards. The weapons were pistols. Both were killed on the second fire. Mr Griffin, recently United States Consul at the Samoan Islands, has been transferred to the Consulate at Fiji. Silver is being shipped in large quantities from England ta the United States. A fire at Philadelphia destroyed 100,000 dollars worth of property. Captain Boardus has challenged all Europe for pigeon shooting. Mr Gladstone has declined an invitation to visit the States and deliver an address to the graduates of Yale College. Capital punishment has been restored in lowa. O’Donovan Rossa’s lecture on “ Ireland,” at Toronto on the 19th ult., gave rise to a riot between the Ribbonmen and Orangemen in that city. Rossa, forwamed that his reception might be warm, leaped off the train in motion, and fell into the mud. Over live companies of the Queen’s Own mustered, and four-tenths of the Royals, in the drillshed near, where the lecture was delivered. 1000 police guarded St. Patrick’s Hall. A mob of 7000 crowded the corner of King and Jarvis streets filling the Market square. Rossa got to the hall unrecognised ; 150 were present, mostly young Irishmen. The fighting between the mob and the police was severe. The Female Suffrage Bill in Massachussets and Rhode Island has been repealed. Two men, named Patrick aud John Reilly were precipitated over the Niagara falls on May 31st. The heir-apparent to the Hawiian throne is visiting California. Elephant and Co. have established a line of steamers between China and Peru. COMMERCIAL. New Yoek, April 14. Spirits of turpentine are a fraction higher, 31c. to Slim. Makers have advanced in price to sixty less discount. Strained resin lower, Idol. 57c. to Idol. 624 c. Crude sperms dull. Wool—Californian, scoured, 48c. to 55e. Refined petroleum in case, 14£c.; sperm oil, 1d01.;63c. per gallon; whale, 48c. to 52c, San Fkancisco. Flour, 7dol. 50c. per barrel; wheat, Idol. 95c. to 2d01.; barley feed, Idol. 15c. to Idol. 25e.; oats feed, Idol. 40e. to Idol. 50c. Kerosene—Devoe’s, 25c. to 26c.; Downer’s, 40c. to 42 Jc-