ENGLISH & FOREIGN

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2215, 1 April 1881, Page 2

ENGLISH & FOREIGN

[eeuteb’s telegrams.] LONDON, March 29, Socialism.

The editor of the German socisfist organ, “ Die Freiheit,” who is to be prosecuted for eulogising the murder of the Czar, has been arrested on a warrant issued under the prosecution. March 30. The MarketsConsols are unchanged at par; Five Per Cent. New Zealand 10-40 Loan, 102£; Four Per Cent. 1889 Loan, 106, ex dividend. Australian tallow has advanced 6d per cwt., and is quoted to-day at —best beef, 33s 6d; best mutton, 36s 6d. Australian and New Zealand breadstuffs are without quotable change. The Tory Chief. A bulletin issued this evening regarding the health of Earl Beaconsfield, reports that he has suffered a relapse, and is now in a critical state. Much anxiety is felt throughout the country with regard to Lis Lordship’s illness. LONDON, March 31. MonetaryThe Bank of South Australia has declared a dividend of 5 per cent, for the half-year ended 31st December last, and carries forward £4OOO to the reserve fund. Disraeli. A bulletin, issued this morning, states that Earl Beaconsfield passed a quieter night, and is no worse since the relapse set in. Hopes are still entertained of his lordship’s recovery. Bradlaugh Worsted. The Court has dismissed Mr. Bradlaugh’s appeal against the disallowance of his demurrer in the action, Clarke v Bradlaugh, to recover penalties from the latter for sitting and voting in the House of Commons without first taking the oath. Gracious GreeksIt is generally expected in European political circles that Greece will acquiesce in the proposal made by Turkey and approved by the Powers for a settlement of the frontier question. CALCUTTA, March 31. Down on Ayoub KhanIntelligence has been received from Afghanistan that a large body of Heratoes and Candaharies have risen in rebellion against Ayoub Khan at Herat, and are besieging the city.

ATHENS, March 30, The Greek Question-

The Greek Press to-day, in discussing the proposals made by the Porte for the settlement of the frontier question, bitterly repudiate any obligation on the part ef Greece to accept the terms offered by Turkey, and urge the firm refusal of the same.