ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1858, 6 February 1880, Page 2

ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

[MELBOURNE “ ARGTJS ” SPECIAL.] LONDON, February 5.

The Q,ueen’s Speech.

The Queen’s speech, indicates the introduction of Land, Bankruptcy, Criminal Code and Lunacy Bills, and an indemnity from the church fund for Irish relief already given. Referring to the Berlin treaty, it states that it is very necessary to restore order in Turkey. It hopes that the South African Confederation will be a success. Afghan settlement will bo made on the lines of the Gun. damuk treaty, and it trusts that friendly relations will be established with the Afghan people.

[renter's telegrams.] LONDON, Feb. 4. South Australian Loan. Tenders have been received for the how , South Australian Four per Cent, Loan to the amount of one million and a half. Tho tenders at £93 17s Gdwill be received in full, and the tenders at £93 17s Od will be received to 34 per cent' of allotment. NEW YORK, Feh. 4. Irish Relief FundA separate Irish Relief Fund has been opened by tho Now York “ Herald,” which subscribes one hundred thousand dollars. OTTAWA, Feb. 4. Mr Parnell. Public feeling in Canada is very strong against the course pursued by Mr Parnell, the Home Ruler, and his speeches have been severely criticised in the public press. BOMBAY, Feb. 5. The Distress in Ireland. An Irish Relief Subscription Fund has been opened here. [MELBOURNE “ AGE ” SPECIAL.] LONDON, February 3. Lord Derby on the ConstitutionIn addressing a political meeting at Manchester, Earl Derby referred to suggested alterations in tho constitution of the Lords. He deprecated substituting an elective for the hereditary system as e alculated to produce dead-locks. Irish Land Laws-

The Government purpose introducing liberal land measures in Ireland.

Germany and Holland,

Germany proposed to mass 40,000 men on the Holland frontier. The explanation given is that the object is to prevent smuggling. Austria on the Defensive. Austria has strengthened her army on the Russian and Italian frontiers, and will strengthen her fortifications. The Home Rule league. The Homo Rule League is moribund through dissensions. Mr Shaw refuses the leadership, opposing Mr Parnell’s extreme views. The treasurer has resigned.

LONDON, February. 3 ArrivalsBaltana, from Pori Augusta; Hankow and Hawkosbury.