ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1849, 26 January 1880, Page 2

ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

[MELBOURNE “ARGUS” SPECIAL.] LONDON, January 23.

Mr Brassey’s paper, read before the Bradford Chamber of Commerce re the Colonial Empire, commented on their value and the great increase of trade with them, and spoke of the colonies as a splendid field for tho laborer and small capitalist. Ho condemned the remissness of England in not providing for the defence of tho colonies. Coaling stations were urgently required, also dock accommodation. He eulogised tho recent action of Victoria in providing for its own defence, and advocated a Federal Council for England and her colonies. [reuter’s telegrams.] LONDON, January 23. Throe per cent, consols are at 98J. Australian tallow is unchanged. The Russian, in AsiaGeneral Skobeloff succeeds General Torguksoff in Asia. AppointmentSir Henry Bulwer, Lieut.-Governor of Natal, has been appointed Governor of Western Australia. January 24. Five per cent. Now Zealand 10-40 loan, 103. The Distress in Ireland. The distress throughout Ireland is increasing. Universal appeals for relief are being made. NEW YORK, January 23. The Chili-Pernvian War. It is currently reported here that the English Government have decided to interfere in the war between Chili and Peru. ST. PETBRSBURGH, January 24. Russia Denies her DefeatThe Russian Government has given an official denial to the rumoured defeat and abandonment of Tchikesalar. VIENNA, January 24. The Melbourne Exhibition.

Austria is co-operating with the Melbourne International Exhibition. She will be a largo exhibitor.