LATE CABLE NEWS.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2464, 28 February 1882, Page 4

LATE CABLE NEWS.

[Bx TnuiSßAPn.] [Per e.s. Botorua, at the Bluff.] LONDON, February 14. The collective note of France and England to the Khedivo was but faintly approved, even by the Liberal organs, while the Conservative papers accuse the Government of having weakened the position of England by committing themselves to an aot only in conjunction with France. The first sensation produced by the note was considerably diminished, howover, by the explanation offered by Sir Edward Malet (Consul General) to Oherif Pasha, that it was merely intended to intimate the continuance of a close alliance between France and England in Egyptian Affairs.

The Sultan is still plotting an Islamitio r«viv»l and a recovery of bis authority in North Africa. Morocco is disquieted, Algeria disturbed, Tunis disorganised, ar.d the wild tribes of Tripoli are in a religious ferment, caused by the predioted advent, in next November, of a new Mahommedan Messiah. BOMBAY, January 27. A further shook has been given to the Bombay community by the death from oholera of Mils Bichman, Lady Pergusson's nieca, on the 14 l h, two days after the funeral of her aunt. Misa Biobman died at Govern, m'ent House, Poonah, having left Bombay the day before. The greatest sympathy from the Viceroy and every grade of society is expressed towards the Governor. Cholera is not increasing in Bombay, and every precaution is being taken to prevent it becoming an epidemic. Two million pilgrims at Allahabad have been summoned by the authorities to disperse, owing to the outbreak amongst them of oholera. The Bill repealing the Vemaoular Press Act has passed. The text of the Vioeroy's remonstranoes in referenoe to the monopolies of the King of Burmah has been published, and though oouched in courteous terms, states that the responsibility of future friendly relations between the two Governments rests with Burmah's complying with the Tioeroy's domands. It ia stated that the Ameer's visit to the Vioeroy takes place in the ensuing spring, when it is expected tbat a great meeting of potentates will take place Bt Umballa or Lahore. A severe earthquake was felt on January 31st along the const from Oaloutta to Coy lon.

[" AQB " BPBOIAIS.] LONDON, February 15. It is reported that it iB the intention of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in making his financial statement, to propose the abolition of the house tax, under which at present a duty of 9d in the pound is levied upon all inhabited houses beyond the actual value of £2O, exclusive of farmhouses, publio-houses, coffee-houses, shops, or warehouses, upon which the duty is 6d per pound. February 16.

In Ireland there is a confident expectation that the political situation will result very soon in on appeal to the country. In view of an anticipated general election the Home Rule party is making strenuous efforts to prepare for the contest. At the instigation of Alderman M'Arthur, late Lord Mayor, arrangements have been made for holding a oonferenco of commercial men interested in the Australian wino trade, to discuss the present position of tho industry. It is considered that the high rate of duty at present imposed on Colonial wines is calculated to seriously hamper the development of the trade ; and efforts will be made to bring pressnre to bear on the Government with a view of effecting a reduotion of the duties.

A series of dastardly outrages have been committed at Edinburgh. In more than one quarter of the city infernal machines were exploded, which inflicted serious injuries upon a number of persons. Arrests have been made of people implicated in the affair. It has been shown that the cause of these outrages was entirely non-political. A vory extensive burglary haß been committed in the town of Harborne, near Birmingham. The house of a gentleman named M'Oabe was forcibly entered, and a very large quantity of valuable property stolon.

The vaoanoy in the representation of Taunton, caused by the death of Sir William Palicser, 0.8., haß been filled by tho election of Mr Allsop, a member of the great brewing firm, who was defeated in the Conservative interest at the last general election on February 17th. Tho Anti Jewish feeling in Bussia is still strongly manifested. At Kichinev riots directed against the Jews have token place. The houses of the Jewish inhabitants were sacked, and brutal outrages were committed upon many people. Another murderous outrage has been committed in Ireland, a constable having been shot in Galway whilst engaged in the execution of his duty. Intelligence has received of the founduring of one of tbi large Atlantic steamers during the recent hi*avy weather. The vessel was disabled and foundered at sea. Twenty lives were lost. The remainder of the crew and passergcrs wore rescued. February 19.

The controversy that has taken place in England S 3 to whether the construction of a tunnel under the Channel from Dover to Calais is likely to endanger the safety of England, has attracted a good deal of notice in Franoe. The French Press ridicules the alarm expressed by Sir Garnet Wolseley and other military authorities, and considers that any fears on this ground are perfectly needless.

The Fronch troops in Tunis continue to meet with groat opposition in their attempts to suppress the insurrectionary movements throughout the country. Several encounters have taken place with the Arabian insurgents, in whioh the French troops were defeated.

Mrs Scovill, the sister of Guiteau, and wife of the oounsel who defended him, has written to Mrs Garfield, widow of tho murdered President, on behalf of the prisoner, whose sentence of death is fixed for June 30bb. She appeals to Mrs Garfield to use her influence in obtaining a commutation of the sentence, on the ground that her brother was suffering from mental aberration, and should not be held responsible for the act. A conspiracy was formed in Belgrade, the oapital of Servia, the objeot of which was to overthrow the rule of Prince Milan The conspirators were discovered before tbey had been able to mature their plans. Several of them were arrested by order of the Government.

The Royal Colonial Institute is considering the advisability of applying for a Boyal Charter.

In Russia the Pjnalavio ogitaMon is being steadily maintained, and General Skoboloff'e speoch baa been received with enthusiasm. The Russian Press teems with articles inciting the Slavß to rebellion against Austria, while much excitement has been caused by the warlike tone of Skobeloff's speech. The German Government adopt the policy of ignoring General Skobeloff's remarks, and of treating his utterances as too unimportant to bo worthy of serious notice. The death is announced of Madame Celeste, the celebrated actress, at the age of sixty-seven. She visited Australia several years ago. The "Times " in an article upon the condition of Ireland declaros that the situation of that country is daily growing more serious. The number of agrarian outrages, instead of showing any signs of diminution, is increasing. ["Aeqtjs" Spboiaxs] LONDON, January 15th. The fund started at the Mansion House for the relief of the Jews who have been subjected to persecution in Russia, amounts to £50,000. Large numbers of Jows are leaving Russia for America, and 3000 have already arrived in New York. A large relief meeting has been held in Philadelphia. When Her Majoaty the Queen was returning to Buckingham Palace from a drive today, the horses attached to hor carriage became restive and bolted. The outrider was thrown and injured, but the horses were stopped before any further acoident oocurred. Her Majeßty was greatly alarmed, but not hurt.

A fearful colliery explosion has taken place at Arimdon Grange Colliery, near Hartlepool. A large number of miners were at work at the time. Although the exact loss of life is uncertain, it has been ascertained that upwards of Bixty have been killed. Three ladie*, apprehended for their connection with the Irishwomen's Land League, have been released from prison. Newt has been received of the wreck in the Atlantic Ocean of the ship Balkamiab, 1378 tons register, owned by Bates and Sons, Liverpool. Twenty lives were lost. The Russian Consul at Bucharest assured a deputation which waited upon him, that Buisia would free the down-trodden Slavs of South-Eastern Europe.

General Skobeloff bus explained that his Saturday's speech to the Servian students at the University of Paris was made with the object of preventing war between the two countries. He adds, however, that if Bustia is not to interfere on behalf of the Slav provinces now in revolt, the Austrian Government must eeaeo to oppress the people of those provinces. The Metropolitan of Mosoow has urged upon the Emperor of Russia the necessity of leaving the secluded life which he has led since his accession to to the throne.