ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1845, 21 January 1880, Page 2

ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

[MELBOURNE “ AGE ” SPECIAL.] LONDON, January 20. Germany and SamoaThe Prussian Finance Minister states the Reichstag intend to give essential support to Gorman interests at Samoa. The naval commanders have been instructed .to use the utmost energy in restoring peace in the islands.

[MELBOURNE "ARGUS" SPECIAL.] LONDON, January 19.

The Kalisch Incident

Although the Kalisch incident is officially denied, it is credited by the peace party, which in Russia is in the ascendant. Russia in Explanation. A circular has been addressed by the Czar to the European Powers, explaining the meaning of the troops in Poland. Russia had advised Servia to accede to the Austrian demand. January 20. The Melbourne Exhibition. Mr Childers has seen the Prince of Wales regarding the Melbourne Exhibibition, and is confident of his support. Postal RatesIt is expected that Mr Childers' proposals re the postal rates will be agreed

M. Jules Favre. Jules Favre is dying.

The Indian Revenue. The Indian revenue exceeds the esti mate by three and a half millions.

[reuter's telegrams.] LONDON, January 19. The Homeward The homeward mail, via San Francisco was delivered in London to-day. Wheat Afloat. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 2,000,000 quarters. WASHINGTON, January 20. Mr Parnell in America. Mr Parnell has been granted the use of the House of Representatives to address the members. CALCUTTA, January 20. Afghan Affairs.

It is reported that a frontier provinc 6 has been formed in Afghanistan, extending from Kbyber to Hurrund. (?) January 20. Meeting of Parliament. Parliament assembles to-day.