GENERAL SUMMARY.

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GENERAL SUMMARY.

London, July 25. The Arbitration Tribunal Committee at Geneva haß been lengthily discussing the principles of England's responsibility in the Alabama case. Lord Tenterden denies Englaud's responsibility, and it is believed the session will continue two months. The House of Lords a f cepted . the Ballot B" 1 , md the Royal assent [has been given to the Bill. Parliament was to be prorogued on 10th August. " The London carpenters have resolved to continue their strike. Ten thousand colliers have struck work in Belgium. ' . ■■■ Ju!y27r A letter from Dr Livingston states that Gordon Bennett would publish „, a desciiption of his interview with Stanlgy \ and his suffer'ngs. He states that prior to meeting Stanley he was ignorant of 1 Europe: l events subsequent to 1868. July 29. The Anglo -American Commission reserves its sittings till 11th September, at New York. A Geneva telegram states that an intewuption to the sitting 3of the ' Arbitration Commission has arisen, : necessitat' lg a reconsideration of English laws, to ascertain that England did her utmost to prevent the armament of privateers. Of four cases, England denies three; regarding the fouijh, she says that proper instructions were given in time, but the orders were not executed immediately, and the Alabama consequently escaped out of English waters. ; July 30. The railway, porters on several lines struck work. The Press is discussing the probabilities of the future coal famine. Mr Stanley, with Dr Livngston's son, arrived in London. The Prince Imperial has entered the Woolwich Military Academy. Tho Government has decided to prosecute Bishop Clonfero, Captain Nolan, his brother, and the 29 priests mentioned in Judge Keogh's judgment. Benito Zearly, President of the Republic of Mexico, has died. The Arbitrators at Geneva will not finish their investigations before Novetn- ; ber, as an unforeseen difficulty has arisen^ through England refusing to admit its responsibility for neutrals, and affirming that she maintained neutral laws. Mr Gladstone stated at a Ministerial dinner, that the American difficulty was practically settled. Madeid, July 19. As the King and Queen were returning to the palace, five men suddenly shot at the royal carriage. Their Majesties were not struck, and the would-be assassins were killed. j M. Goutard announced in the French" Assembly the result of the subscriptions for the new loan of forty-one and a half milliards of francs. The loan is quoted at four per cent, premium, y July 31. The Czar is to visit Berlin on "Seplem^ ber 6. - ; • '■'■'■'■■ The Washington Government have re^ ceived satisfactory iuforn.tition front Geneva relative to the American claims. A meeting of the shareholders of the Suez Canal has decided to maintain the tariff introduced in July. New York, July 31. A petroleum depot at Hunter's Point has been destroyed. Damage, one million dollars. London, Aug. 1. Livingston's diary has been forwarded to Miss Livingston, with directions pro? hibiting its publication unless the doctor's death is ascertained. Consols, per account on July 31, 92£. Americans in Paris have given a magnificent banquet to Mr Stanley. The Japanese Embassy is leaving America for Europe. For the Goodwood Cup— Favonius, 1 ; Albert, 2 ; Victoria, 3. The ship Verdure has sailed for Wellington, with immigrants. Rear- Admiral Hellyer succeeds to the command of the Pacific station. London, July 22. The Spectator treats the Colonial tariff question as subordinate to that of federation. The debate on Polynesian kidnapping was initiated by Earl J&niberley. He declared the deter ruination of the Government to suppress al.l illegal practices.SJx Avar ships were appointed to the Australian station, bpsides vessels for the New Zealand coast, Similar precautionary measures would be taken at Fiji,

Inquiries were to be made as to the truth of the report that the Auierioan

Government had accepted the protectorate of the Samoan Group. The Colonial Governors' Pensions Bill « 'how passing through Parliament. Charles Matthews and Bandmann hava returned to England. -iTh^Pf^ident'of^hrT^nttSSDF^St^Tias accepted the decision of ithe^arbUra^jrs on the removal of the indirect claims as a determination efan-^oftwiltTyiiHCTple of public law., j;i ; ; . "£■' The Queen is at Osborne. The Prince of Wales held t^Sta^balls. Aberdeen^pd^l^^OTshire returned mouth-to test the power df ifflpk toSreaist heavy ; shotsv Two dix httfi^d^p&utia^rs were fired at the Glatton^at a distance of 100 yards. The result -was Javorable to the turret ships. ,> t ; - ' : ■ ; ' <; : Violent attacks 6ii Judge Kktigh are arousing indignation in Irelarf<3i\' r ■*■ Several accidents and conflagrations are reported. . • ' . ; ■ ■ A summary of Stanley^ despatch" concerning his journey in searcH^Jot'(Livingston has been published; in, ,the/Ljpndou journals. -.: ;.*<■■. <'.'-. iu i! - ;>i ;■•.*!* i* Parliament has voted L4OOQ to ■ defray Governor Ej-ea expense ing^he opposition df the RaHfcafe; •_-