ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2020, 14 August 1880, Page 2

ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

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[bEUTEE’s TELEGEA.MS.I LONDON, August 12. Fenians at Cork* An uneasy feeling exists in Ireland. Six boats, containing Fenians, boarded a vessel at Cork. They overcame the captain and crew, stole three cases of rifles, which have not yet been recovered, and the culprits still remain at large. South-Eastern Europe. In the House of Commons, Sir Charles Dilke, Under-Secretary for the Foreign Department, stated that the various Great Powers had suggested the advisability of guaranteeing the Sultan the remainder of his territory, provided that he consented to the conditions of the late conference. Reserve Power of IssueThe total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £16,250,000. The Australian Eleven. A match between the Australians and Eighteen of Sunderland, at Sunderland, was commenced to-day. The home team went in first, and were all out for 79 runs. The Australians went in for their first innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had lost five wickets for 91 runs. The Premier again in HarnessIn the House of Commpns, the Burials Bill has been read a second time. Mr Gladstone attends a Cabinet Council tomorrow, as the prorogation takes place in a few days. LONDON, August 13. Aquatics. The sculling match, which has been arranged between Laycock, of Sydney, and Blackman for £IOO aside will be rowed on the Thames on October 5 th. The Turkish EmpireThe proposal which has been made to the various powers that the Sultan of Turkey should be guaranteed the remainder of his territory, provided ho consents to the conditions of the Berlin Conference as it is now announced, emanated from Germany and Austria, and is believed to be the outcome of the recent interview between the Emperors William and Frances Joseph. BERLIN, August 12. Germany aad Austria-

A meeting has taken place at Ischl between the Emperors of Germany and Austria, when their Majesties discussed the present aspect of affairs in Eastern Europe. It is understood that their interview gives hope of the peaceful settlement of the questions now requiring adjustment. CALCUTTA, August 12. The Afghan War. News comes to hand from Candahar which shows that the British garrison in the citadel is not altogether inactive. General Primrose lately sent out several parties of skirmishers, who have made successful attacks on the villages of hostile tribes in the district around Candahar. Cabul has been evacuated, and everything was quiot on the departure of the troops. The relieving force is now advancing towards Candahar unopposed.