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ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

[eeutee’s telegrams.] LONDON. February 21. The Prince of Wales on the Australian Exhibitions. A meeting of the English Commissioners for the late Melbourne International Exhibition was hold to-day, the Prince of Wales presiding. In the course of a speech which he made on the occasion, his Royal Highness expressed his gratification at the success which had attended the two Australian Exhibitions, and stated his opinion that they had vastly tended to further the interest of Australasia and strengthen the bond of union between England and the colonies. The Bradlaugh DifficultyIn the House of Commons to-day a motion was introduced by Mr Labouchere in favor ef the seat to which Mr Bradlaugh was elected for Northampton being declared vacant. A debate ensued, and the motion was finally rejected. Shortly afterwards Mr Bradlaugh entered the House, walked to the table, and, in the temporary absence of the Clerk, swore the customary oath. The Speaker at once ordered him to withdraw, and Mr Bradlaugh obeyed, but subsequently returned and claimed his right to take his seat. Lord Randolf Churchill thereupon moved that a new writ should be issued for Northampton. The debate on the motion was, however, adjourned to tomorrow. CONSTANTINOPLE, February 21. Death of Commander Selby. Commander Selby, of H.M.S. Falcon died to-day of the injuries received during the attack made upon him recently near Artaki.