LATE CABLE NEWS.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2219, 6 April 1881, Page 3

LATE CABLE NEWS.

[By Tbibqbaph,] [Per b.s. Arawata, at the Bluff.] LONDON, March 21. The emigration from Germany to the United States is immense and continues, despite all efforts of Prince Bismarck to check the exodus. Thousands of German emigrants arrive weekly in New York. The matter is exciting the serious attention of the German Government, but the stringent provisions intended to stop this wholesale emigration from the country are without avail.

Several leading Nihilists and Socialist conspirators have been arrested in Paris suspected of complicity in the murder of the Czar, and have been apprehended at the instigation of the Russian Government. They are detained in custody by the French police, pending the production of satisfactory evidence of their guilt. Four landlords in County Westmeath have received threatening letters warning them that they would be killed unless they acceded to the demands of their tenants for a reduction of rent. Very severe weather has again been experienced in England and Scotland. _ Heavy snowstorms have fallen in r taffordshire which have impeded railway traffic, and in Scotland also much inconvenience has been occasioned from the same cause. March 22. Russia has appealed to several European Governments to assist her in crushing the organisation nnder which the use of infernal machines is increasing seriously. A seditious speech recently delivered by Mr Dillon, the member for Tipperary, is engaging the attention of the Crown law officers with a view to his prosecution. In the action brought ly Mr Lawson, proproprietor of the “Daily Telegraph,” against Mr Labouchere. proprietor of “Truth,” the latter conducts his own case, Mr Labouchere exposed the “Daily Telegraph’s” former vagaries, and cross-examined Mr Lawson, and put several geographical questions apropos to different expeditions that the “ Daily Telegraph ” has promoted, much to Mr Lawson’s discomfort.

In the negotiations with the Boers which have been drawn np, it is stipulated that both sides shall restore arms and property taken during the recent conflict. The independence of the Transvaal is granted subject to certain conditions. British garrisons are to remain in the Transvaal, but without inteifering with the internal Government. Captain Elliot’s murderers are to be delivered up. '1 he Boers admit the sovereignty of the Qaeen, and agree to disperse if permitted to enjoy the right of selfgovernment. '1 ho control of foreign relations is reserved to tbo British Crown. March 23.

The arduous nature of his official and Parliamentary duties has affected the health of the Premier. His medical advisers have recoinmended another sea trip, and arrangements have been made that during the Easter races Mr Gladstone shall make a short sea voyage. The Budget statement to be delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on April 4th, is awaited with much interest. It is stated, on what is believed to be good authority, that it is Mr Gladstone’s intention to propose a reduction of the income tax from Cdto sd.

The Boers who were in arms against the British have been disbanded. The English newspapers are r'ivided in opinion as to the terms of peace which have been arranged. Sir W. Harconrt, Secretary of State for the Home Department, has received a box containing a loaded pistol.

A terrible catastrophe has occurred at the French town of Nice. The Opera House, while occupied with a large audience, was discovered to be on fire, A panic ensued, and a rash took place to escape from the building ; 100 persons perished. In the action, Lawson v Labouchere, the defendant Laboachere justifies his prooeecipg with regard to the proprietors of the " Daily Telegraph,” and characterises them as two newsmongers, who are not entitled to speak nationally. The Hon E. Stanhope, the member for Lincolnshire, has submitted a motion to the House of Commons that the withdrawal of British troops from Caudahar would not bo conducive to the interests of India. Sir C. Dilke replied to the Hon. E Stanhope at length, and combatted his arguments in favor of the retention of Candahar, stating that that city could be reoeenpiert by the British when necessary, and as an additional reason for the policy of evacuation being pursued, the Government stated that one of the first acts of the Emperor of Russia upon his accession to the throne was to recall General Skobeloff, and forbid the advance of Bnssian troops on Merv. Sir Evelyn Wood will remain in South Africa in command of the forces. General Heberts and the greater portion of the reinforcements have been recalled.

The Government have appointed Mr Weymouth Gibbs assistant arbitrator in connection with the Queensland steel rail enquiry. March 24.

Acting on the report of the Boston Election Commission, which reported that bribery and corruption had been practised very extensively at the election of 1880. proceedings have been instituted against six of the persons scheduled in the report. March 26.

Dnring the debate in the House of Commons on the Hon. E. Stanhope’s motion, Sir S. Northcoto made a speech, in the course of which he stated that if tbe Liberals remained in power for twenty years, there would ha very little of the Empire left them to govern. On the motion being put, it was negatived by a majority of 120.

The Emperor Alexander 111. has foreshadowed his intention to bring about certain reforms in Russia, which will have the effect of ameliorating the condition of the peasantry and lightening the harden of taxation. The well-known friendship existing between the new Czar and the Prince of Wales is considered likely to ensure ■ ore cordial relations between Rnssia and England An important engagement has taken place at Boleka, between the Basntos and the forces nnder Colonel Carrington. The battle was undecisive, as neither side could claim a victory. Colonel Carrington and several others were wounded.

The European powers are well disposed in favor of the Turkish concession to Greece, which is, that the frontier line should begin at the Volga, in T hessaly north, and the River Arto south, including Larissa, Metzo, and Janina.

The death is announced of Sir Charles Reed, Chairman of the London School Board. Ho was the member for St. Ives, in the House of Commons.

Mr. Gladstone, who has given evidence in the action brought by Mr Lawson against Mr Lahonchere, has repudiated all knowledge of the Negropont affair, and stated that the “ Daily Telegraph ” never apologised to him in reference to it. March 27. The Indian Budget for the year 1880-1881 hag been introduced into the H onse of Commons by the Under-Secretary of State for India. It shows a deficit of £0,251,000. In consequence of the recent proposals by the Porte to cede the Island of Crete to Greece, serious disturbances have taken place among the Mnsselman population, who strongly object to being handed over to the Greek Government. There have been riots in various parts of the island, in which lives have been lost, and much property destroyed. The London “Standard” reports that Persia is again threatened with an invasion of the Khnrds. The town of Urnmea, in Northern Persia, which was some time ago occupied by them, and afterwards retaken by the Persian troops, is in imminent danger. The Persian Government is qnite unprepared to repel the attack, anc the utmost consternation prevails. The Grand National Steeplechase Meeting was held at Liverpool yesterday, and resulted in a victory for Woodbrook, Regal being second, and Thornfield third. March 28. The Prince of Wales, acting on behalf tf her Majesty, will confer the order of the Garter upon Emperor Alexander 111. The Russian ' i rand Duke Vladimir, a younger brother of the Emperor of Russia, will act aa Regent until the new Czar’s coronation. The Arms Act, regulating the carrying of arms and providing the right to search, is now being enforced in Ireland. The prisoners incarcerated in Ireland for breaches of the Cosrcion Act. prefer the ordinary gaol to that provided by the regulation for persons imprisoned for offences committed nnder that Act.

[Per B.s. Ringarooma, at Russell.) LONDON, March 28.

The casualties and losses in killed at Pot chefstroom have been severe on both sides Tbe scantiness of provisions and ammunition compelled the British to surrender the garrison. The latest despatches from the Gold Coast state that the Ashantees are quiet, and there are no signs of King Koffee resorting to hostilities against the British. March £9.

Intelligence has been r.ceived of further skirmishes between the Ba-ntoa and tbe colonial troop l . Generally tbo fighting has been of an indecisive character, without serious loss on either side. Dnring one of the skirmishes Major Lawrence was killed at Derlibe. The Basntos are now entrenched in strong forte at Coleka, and a battle is considered imminent. The will of the late Sir Henry "Watson Parkes has been proved under .£140.000. The will of the lato William Moore Bell, of Victoria, has been proved under £IOO,OOO. He leaves £l5O each to eleven Melbourne charities.

Intelligence from the West Coast of Africa states that bloody human sacrifices have taken place at Abomey, the capital of Dahomey. One of the most important Natives in the kingdom together with a hundred others, have been slaughtered by order of the King in accordance with the inhuman barbarous custom existing there.

The land agitation in Ireland is watched with much interest in the United States. At Brooklyn and New York a league has been formed among the Irish residents having for its object the support of the anti rent movement in Ireland. His Holiness tin Pope has received a threatening letter from a lady. The affair caused some excitement in Italy, but little importance is attached to it. The remains of the late Czar of Russia, Alexander 11.. have been interred with great ceremony. The funeral obsequies were of a most impressive character. The young Czar, prior to tbe final depositing of the remains in their last resting place, im-.irinted a kiss on the face of his dead father. The Czar was greatly moved, and tbe scene was a most affecting one. The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh were among the principal mourners.