ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2251, 16 May 1881, Page 3

ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

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[beuteb’s telegrams.] LONDON, May 13. Franco-Tunisian Treaty. It has transpired that the treaty, which was signed yesterday by the Bey of Tunis and the commander of the French forces in that country, will virtually annul the autonomy of the Tunisian State, and reduce the Bey to the position of a vassal of France. By the terms of the treaty, the Bey has agreed to place the complete control of the finances of his kingdom in the hands of a Commission appointed by the French Government, and to accept the dictation of France with regard to his foreign policy and relations. The right of despatching troops to any part of Tunisian territory is also secured to France by the compact. Wheat Afloat. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Groat Britain is 2,070,000 quarters. Wool at Home. At the wool sale to-day 7800 bales were catalogued. The tone of the auction was quieter, but steady. Coarse crossbreds are now about Id lower than last sales. The sales close on the 11th of July. Irish Land Bill. In the House of Commons, to-day, the Premier was questioned as to his intentions regarding a Bill he had introduced providing that persons who are permitted to affirm in courts of law should be authorised to make an affirmation in Parliament. In reply, Mr Gladstone said he had decided that the consideration of the measure should be deferred until the Irish Land Bill had been passed by the House. PARIS, May 13. Deep-mouthed Baying.

Telegrams have been received from Tunis announcing that a settlement of the Franco-Tunisian difficulty has been brought about. On tho arrival of the French troops outside the city of Tunis, the Bey despatched envoys to negotiate with the French commander, who demanded as an ultimatum that the Bey should give substantial guarantees that perfect order would be maintained on the frontier, and that ho should agree to receive a French Resident at the capital. These conditions were nltimately accepted and were embodied in a treaty of peace, which has since been signed, between tbe French commander and an envoy of the Bey. In consequence of tho settlement arrived at, the French troops will not now enter the city. ST. PETERSBURG, May 13. Russian Troubles. The members of the Ministry have tendered their resignation to tho Czar. This action is believed to be in consequence of his Majesty's recent proclamation as to tho future Imperial policy. ROME, May 13. France, Tunis, and Italy. The news of the surrender of the Bey, and the terms of tho treaty which has been agreed to by him, has caused great excitement throughout Italy. Indignation is generally expressed at the action of France, and it is expected that diplomatic representations will at once be made to the French Government with regard to the position of the Bey and the autonomy of the Tunisian people as affected by tho treaty.