LATE CABLE NEWS.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2070, 12 October 1880, Page 2

LATE CABLE NEWS.

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[Per s.s. Australia, at Auckland.! LONDON, October 6. A public meeting has been held in opposition to the foreign policy of the Gladstone Government, as proving a miserable failure. France adheres to the European coercion regarding the Eastern question. It is stated that the Czar has been married to or has contracted a morganatic alliance ■with Princess Dalgoronmi. The race between Layoock and Blackman took place over the usual course from Putney to Mortlake. Laycack was the favorite in the betting before starting. Blackman got away with the lead, but after the men had been rowing 3min. Luycook drew level. Blackman spurted finely, but the Australian forged ahead by superior stamina, and distanced his opponent, who was dead beat in 12min., Laycock finishing the remainder of the course alone. Time, 26min. The Australian Eleven left England yesterday for Australia. In spite of the early hour at which the departure took place hundreds were present at the railway station to wish the team good-bye.

The “Times” and “Standard” have warmly complimented the Australian cricketers. The “ Times ” says that constant exchanges of visits does more to knit Australia and Britain together than years of beneficial legislation. Referring to the question of payment, the “Times” says there is no just cause of complaint if cricketers, who are not professionals, receive substantial compensation for these international trips, and it thinks many will consider that a more generous feeling might have been displayed towards the team in the earlier part of their visit, although at the conclusion of their trip thorough goodwill is being shown to them. A portion of the Late Cable news per s.i. Te Anau sirs given in our issue of yesterday. The following are additional items : LONDON, September 27.

A loan of £50,000 at 5 per cant, on behalf of the Thames Harbor Trust, New Zealand, was floated to day. The average price obtained was £93 2s 6J.

September 30. The inquiry held by General Phayre at Oandahar into tho causes of the disaster to the brigade under General Burrows at Kush Kinakhuna on the 27th of July, has terminated, and the report has been forwarded to tho Viceroy. In an official intimation tho Viceroy declares that an investigation of the circumstances discloses serious incapacity on the part of General Primrose and General Burrows, both of whom are denounced as answerable for the disaster. General Primrose is blamed for having despatched a brigade of insufficient strength to meet an enemy who was known to be advancing in force. Tho movements of General Burrows while in independent command are strongly censured. He is held to have exhibited a want of military judgment, A difference of opinion exists between tbo Indian and Homo Governments concerning the advisability of the continued occupation of Oandahar. A decision, however, has been come to that the British troops shall remain at Oandahar during the winter, after which the final settlement of the question will be dealt with. October 2. Communications have passed between Mr Gladstone and the French Government in relation to the action of the latter in hesitating to co-operate with the combined fleets against Dulciguo. M. Jules Ferry, while anxious to avoid extreme measures, which would precipitate a general European war, has intimated his willingness to assist England in bringing pressure to bear upon the Porte, in order to enforce the cession of territory to Montenegro, in accordance with the terms of the Berlin Treaty. * Owing to the more peaceful prospects for the settlement of the difficulty between Turkey and the Powers, the money market has revived. The a’arm upon the Bourses on the Oontinent has subsided and stocks have regained their tone. At the special Cabinet meeting held to consider the state of Ireland, it was determined to offer a reward of £IOOO for the apprehension of the assassin of Viscount Monntmorris. The condition of Ireland causes muck anxiety. Agrarian outrages are numerous, and several murders marked by unusual daring and atrocity have been perpetrated. The late arrests have failed to throw any light on the many crimes committed. The assassins of Lord Monntmorris are still at large.

The agitation on behalf of the Tichhome claimant has been revived. Meetings have been held in which the conduct of the Judges in refusing to allow the appeal made by the prisoner has been severely criticised. It is preposed to bring the matter before the Privy Council, and steps are being taken to raise funds for the purpose. The attitude assumed by Garibaldi in relation to the affairs of Italy is creating a feeling of uneasiness. He has exhibited a spirit of antagonism to King Humbert and the Government, thereby encouraging the movements of the Radicals. Disaffection has been manifested in the ranks of the army owing to the action of revolutionary agitation. The authorities bare warned Garibaldi against pursuing a course inimical to the interests of the country, at the same time threatening to take more active measures unless the attempts made to foment political excitement are relinquished. A great demonstration was given to Mr Parnell, tho leader of the Home Rule party, on his visiting Cork, which city he represents in Parliament. He was entertained at » banquet, and much comment has been excited by the fact that the toast of Her Majesty and the other loyal toasts were designedly omitted. Speeches were made of a seditious and inflammatory character. Notwithstanding the precautions taken by the police, the importation of arms into Ireland from the United States and the Oontinent is enormous. Some of the London journals declare that the Government is incurring grave responsibility by its unwillingness to re-enforca the Peace Preservation Acts.

Tho Ulemas in Turkey are bringing great pressure to bear upon the Sultsn, in order to induce him to maintain his attitude of defianoo

to the Powers. They declare that it is a religious duty to resist the cession of territory demanded. Much perplexity exists. The presentation to the Australian cricketers, organised by a number of returned Australian colonists resident in England, was made today. The affair was a great success. Mr F. T. Sargood presided, and presented to each member of the team a silver cup. io Murdoch, as captain, and in special recognition of the magnificent innings played by him in the representative match, a massive silver tankard weighing sixty ounces was presented. Mr Sargood ana other speakers highly congratulated the team upon the victorious result of their tour through England. The Australian cricketers will leave England to-morrow on their return to Australia, and may be expected to arrive in Melbourne about the middle of November, unless some arrangements are made for a series of matches in India. _ Baron De Lssscps has succeeded in floating his scheme for the construction of a canal through the Isthmus of Panama, by which ocean-going steamers can pass from the Atlantic to the Pacific. A syndicate, compossd of the loading European and American capitalists, has been formed, which has contracted to construct the canal. Arrangements have been made by which a large interest in the undertaking will bo secured to the United States. The foreign policy pursued by the Gladstone Government is exciting much comment, and has aroused a strong feeling of opposition in several large towns. In London public meetings, attended by great numbers, have been held, at which the course adopted by Mr Gladstone was denounced. At Newcastle similar demonstrations have taken place. Farther communications have taken place between Prince Nikita, of Montenegro, and Sir Frederick Seymour, Admiral in command of the combined fleets. The Prince urgently requests the Powers to continue their pressure upon the Porte in order to bring about a speedy settlement of the question by the cession of Dulcigno, and calls upon them to taka action to enforce the fulfilment of the Sultan’s treaty oblieations