LATE CABLE NEWS.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2050, 18 September 1880, Page 3

LATE CABLE NEWS.

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[Per s.s. Rotorua at the Bluff, J LONDON, August 30. Mr Gladstone, during the cruise which he has taken for the benefit of his health, hag called in at Kingston, in the Bay of Dublin, and about seven miles from the city. He was received by an immense crowd of people, who flocked down from Dublin and accorded him a moat enthusiastic welcome. Mr Gladstone, after a short s tay at Kingston, proceeded to Greenock, on the Clyde, He was there also enthusiastically received, and ho delivered to the assembled multitude an important speech upon the position of the liberal party. Ho declared the intention of the Government to maintain fully the principles he had enunciated during the Midlothian campaign and to carry out the programme then laid down. It was in pursuance of the course that ho had then indicated that England was endeavoring to settle the condition of affairs in the East. Negotiations continue between the Powers and Turkey concerning the Greek frontier difficulty. The Porte now suggests that if Turkey consent to the cession of territory demanded by the recent Berlin Conference, she is entitled to some indemnity therefore, either in the shape of a guarantee for the maintenance of her remaining territory, or of a money payment, which will enable her to rectify the condition of the finances of the empire. _ The difficulty experienced by tho Capo Government in carrying out their policy ior the disarmament of the Natives in Basuto land is being overcome. Most of tho chiefs have given in their submission, and are using their influence to induce the Natives to surrender their arms. The excitement is subsiding, and there Is now no danger of an outbreak.

August 31.

The Irish Home Rule members continued their obstruction to tho votes on tho estimates providing for the maintenance of the police force in Ireland. After a series of recriminatory scenes they wore finally induced to withdraw their opposition, and tho votes were allowed to pass. The Ground Game Bill, giving to tenants the right to hares and rabbits, despite the landlords, has passed the second reading in the House of Lords by a majority of fortyeight votes. The Tory peers, whilst expressing their objections to the principles enunciated in the Bill, abstained from voting. Four league meetings were held in Ireland on Sunday, at which resolutions were passed to abolish “Landlordism.”

September 1. The relations between Montenegro and Turkey have been further complicated by the former demanding 1,250,000 francs os an indemnity for the delay and loss incurred, owing to the refusal of the Porte to give effect to the stipulations of the Berlin Treaty, by which certain territory was to be ceded to Montenegro. The Queen of Holland has been safely delivered of a daughter. Her Royal Highness, who is only twenty-two years of age, is daughter of Prince George Victor of Waldeok, was married on 7th January, 1879, to William 111., who was born iu 1817.

A strong agitation has been set on foot for the unification of Bulgaria, and efforts are being made to bring about the formation of a Bulgarian State, which shall combine with the northern state the provinces south of the Balkans, now known as the tributary province of Roumelia, Under Aleko Pasha secret societies are actively at work. In the event of any disturbance arising, it is believed that a United Bulgaria will be proclaimed. September 2. Baron de Haymerle, the Austrian Chancellor, has gone to Friedriohsrnhe, a town on the German and Austrian frontier, for the purpose of conferring with Prince Bismarck, the German Chancellor, on the disturbed condition of the Turkey provinces. This step has excited much interest in political circles, and is regarded as an indication of the maintenance of unity of action between the two empires concerning affairs in the East. Chili has obtained an undeniable superiority in the war raging between the South American Republics. Her fleet is bombarding Callao, and operations are also being undertaken against Lima, the Peruvian capital. The Chilian Government has announced their intention of annexing Bolivia, the State whose action in regard to the mineral fields first caused the outbreak of war.

Edward Trickett, tha Australian champion, is in steady training. Ho has been doing hard work for tho last fortnight, and is getting into excellent condition. He rows daily from Putney to Barnes. Harry Kelly, the wellknown ci-ohampion, is superintending his training, and is assisted by Jack Thomson, who came specially from Australia to give his services. Trickett’s form is rapidly improving. A conflict is imminent between the House of Lords and tho House of Commons in consequence of the rejection by the former of several important measures and the amendment of others. Amongst those rejected have been tho Irish Tenants Compensation Bill and the Irish Registration Bill. In tho Ground Game Bill an amendment has been carried which nullifies the principal provision giving to the farmers the inalienable right to hares and rabbits, and allowing freedom of contract in this matter. The Government are determined to insist on the Bill as originally framed. Much excitement exists throughout the country, and tho action of the Peers is denounced fay the Radical press. September 3. In the Italian Chamber of Deputies, the Minister of War has submitted the military budget for the ensuing year, which shows an increase on the preceding year of £2,000,000. This increase was declared to be necessary in view of threatening contingencies, and in order to place Italy in a relative position of strength with regard to other powers. The tenth anniversary of the battle of Sedan was celebrated yesterday en fete throughout Germany. At Berlin grand military festivities were held. The Emperor issued a proclamation to the army, reminding them of their glorious victory, and declaring that upon them he relies for the defence and maintenance of the German empire.

Turkey continues her preparations for resistance. The forts in the Dardanelles have been strengthened, and the passage rendered almost impregnable. The Turkish squadron in the Mediterranean has been reinforced. Intelligence from the Cape states that the troubles arising from the enforcement of tho disarmament of the natives in Basuto land are being renewed. The natives are strenuously opposed to giving up their arms, and refuse to obey the demand of the Government. Precautions are being taken to prevent any serious disturbance, September 4. An exciting scene occurred in the House of Commons yesterday. Tho Home Rulers were pursuing their tactics of obstruction, in which Mr Philip Gallon, the member for County Louth, made himself prominent. He was several times called to order, but he defied the authority of the Speaker. After warning him in vain, the Speaker proceeded to name tho hon. member, and called upon the leaders of the House to maintain the authority of tho chair. Acting under tho new rules recently agreed upon for the purpose of preventing obstruction, the House resolved that Mr Philip Oallen bo suspended from the exercise of his functions as a member. During the continuance of the sentence of suspension Mr Oallen will be unable to take any part in the proceedings of Parliament. The Nihilists, after some months of quiet, are again exhibiting activity. Tho conciliatory measures adapted by General Loris Melikoff had a satisfactory result, but tho withdrawal of the dictatorial powers conferred upon him has again aroused animosity against the Czar. Plots to blow up tho Czar are reported to have been diecovered, but they have been frustrated by tho activity of tho police. Tho strictest precautions have been taken to preserve the personal safety of the Czar. Mr Gladstone’s health has been much better since his cruise. After visiting the coasts of Ireland and Scotland ho has returned to London, and is prepared to resume hie official functions.

The Burials Bill, which provides for giving to dissenters tho right of having the funeral services read by their ministers in tho church yards has bean passed by the Lorda. The measure was originally introduced by tho Government in the Lords, but some amendments were made in the Commons extending its operations, to which tho Peers objected, They were, however, induced to withdraw their opposition, and tho measure has now become law. Tho Employers’ Liability Bill, providing that employers shall be liable for accidents to their workmen caused by tho negligence of fellow employee, has been passed by tho House of Lords.

The Power* have determined upon carrying out the threatened naval demonstration against Turkey. The Porte has been officially informed that the cession of territory to Montenegro offered by Turkey is not a satisfactory fulfilment of the provisions of the Treaty of Berlin. Squadrons representing the Navies of England, Germany, Russia, Italy, and Austria have assembled at Ragusa in the Adriatic. The French squadron has not arrived, and it is considered possible that Franco will withdraw from co-operation in the movement. The command of the allied fleets will be taken by Sir F. Seymour, the Admiral of tho British Mediterranean Fleet. Mr E. W, Forster, Chief Secretary for Ireland, in alluding to the difficulty which has arisen between the two Houses of Parliament, made a quasi threat that tho constitution of tho House of Lords would bo changed if it continued its opposition to tho wishes of the people. This statement of tho Minister has caused considerable sensation. Most of the papers deprecate Mr Forster’s remarks. Alluding to Mr Parnell’s proposal to resort to a “tack,” Mr Forster said that tho latter was only warranted by the gravest emergency, and such an emergency had not arisen. Mr J. Bright, as well as Mr Forster, has hinted at a change in tho constitution of the House of Lords.

September 8. It has been officially announced that the Prince of Wales will be unable to visit Melbourne during the holding of the International Exhibition. He was desirous of undertaking the trip to Australia, but has been obliged to abandon his intention, owing to the condition of public affairs. The long pending difficulty arising out of tho Montenegro frontier has at length been settled. The Albanians, acting on the advice of the Porte, upon whom strong influence was brought by the Powers, have undertaken to withdraw their opposition to the cession of Duloigno, the seaport on the Adriatic which Turkey bad consented to give to Montenegro in place of the territory ceded by the Berlin treaty. It is reported that General Skobeloff, the leader of tho Russian expedition against the Tekke Turcomans, in Central Asia, has suffered a disastrous defeat near Gok Tepi, one of the chief strongholds of the Turcomans, and that ho has been obliged to retreat.

A disastrous fire has occurred at Sofia, one of the principal cities in Bulgaria, which has nearly destroyed the town. Several mosques and churches wore burnt. The fire is attributed to incendiarism arising out of tho political and religious troubles existing in the country. Austria, Germany, and Roumania have concluded a treaty to guarantee the integrity of Roumania, with a view to the crection of a kingdom to shut out Russia from Bulgaria. September 9. Tho aspect of affairs in Europe is regarded as ominous to tho prospects of peace. In Russia great military preparations are going on, and there are unmistakable signs thot she s preparing for a winter campaign. The state of affairs in the Balkan Peninsula is causing grave alarm. Secret movements aro on foot for the union of the provinces of Bulgaria north and south of the Balkans. It is reported that Bulgaria, acting at tho instigation of Russia, will declare her independence in October. The action of Prance with regard to the naval demonstration against Turkey organised by the European powers, is still uncertain. No absolute refusal to join has been given by the French Government, but whilst tho navies of tho other powers have assembled at the rendezvous at Ragusa, an Austrian port on the Adriatic, the French fleet is yet absent. H.M.B. Bacchante, on board of which are the Prince of Wales’ sons, is not going to Australia, as was at one time expected, Tho newspapers, referring to tho announcement of the annexation of Tahiti by France, comment on tho indifference now displayed to an act which in former times would have created much sensation.