AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2465, 1 March 1882, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

[Per a.s. Zealandia, at Auckland.] LONDON, Febrnary 20. Mr Gladstone's recent speech on autonomy for Ireland having been misinterpreted for party purposes by the Conservative orators and journals, tbe Marquis of Hartington has ret himself to allay the feeling of alarm. He aUeges that Mr Gladstone's so-called Home Rule is neither naw nor dangerous. According to Lord Hartington, tbe Premier and his colleagues cannot entertain any scheme of Government for Ireland involving the setting up of a Parliament in Dublin. General Skobeloff'a Panslavic speeches continue to cause disquiet on the Continent. Germany demands from Russia either that he be dismissed or be ordered into retirement. - If tbe Honse of Lorda persist in their determination to appoint a select committee to enquire into the working of the Irish Land Act, it is expected the House of Commons will rtfuse to grant supplies to meet the expense of such committee. Prince Leopold and Princess Helen of Weibeck Pyrmont arrived at Windsor Castle for their approaching marriage. The disturbed state of Ireland continues to engage attention, and numerous arrests have been effected in the countiea Clare and Cork for treason felonv. The Controllers-General in Egypt have pro. tested against the existing state of affairs in the country, and declare the Khedive's authority is being undermined. General Ignatieff notifies to the Russian Government that the means taken for the purpose of suppressing the anti Jewish agitation in Southern Bussia have proved successful, and assurances are given that the Jewish inhabitants will not be further molested. There is increased excitement in Austria and Germany over the supposed sympathies of Russia with tha Panslavio revolt. The Emperor William has expressed his indignation and sorrow at the continuance of wanton provocation, which may only lead to war.