ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2521, 8 May 1882, Page 3

ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

[reuter’s telegrams.] LONDON, May 5

As the outcome of the several Conservative meetings which have been hold during the past few days to consider the political situation, Sir Michael HicksBeach will on Monday next, in accordance with resolutions come to at the meetings demand in the House of Commons from iha Government a full statement as to their entire Irish policy. Should the declaration be deemed inadequate Sir Michael Hicks-Beach will it is announced propose a vote of censure on the Government.

The first prize at the International Shipwrights’ Exhibition now being held has been awarded to the Orient Company’s new steamer Austral. The “ Times” to-day in a leading article on the Exhibition refers to the decision of the judges, and concludes as follows:—“Whether we look upon the Austral as a triumph of size, luxury, and speed, or in the last resort as a ship of war, she is in every way the ship of the age.” Serious disturbances occurred to-day at Ballina, in Ireland, in consequence of the rejoicings which were taking place over the release of the Irish members. The police were called out to disperse the gathering, when the mob stoned them, and they fired and wounded seven of the rioters.

The formal opening of Epping Forest, in Essex, took place to-day with great eclat. The opening ceremony was performed by her Majesty the Queen, in the presence of a great concourse of people. An extensive procession to the scene of the proceedings was organised on the occasion. The Australian cricketers are now practising daily, but their form is described as poor. CAIRO, May 5. A serious rising under the leadership of a false prophet at the head of a large body of men has again broken out in the Soudan. Egyptian troops have so far been powerless to quell the revolt, which is daily extending. The strength of the rebels is rapidly augmenting, and it is feared they are preparing to attack Khartoum, a town of considerable size in Nubia.