REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 786, 7 April 1879, Page 2

REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

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LATEST EUROPEAN NEWS,

London, April 3. In consequence of the disputed posession ol certain mines, Chilian, troops invaded the republic of Bolivia. The President of the latter concluded an offensive and defensive alliance with Peru, and declared war against Chili.

In the house of Commons the Chancellor of the Exchequer, replying to a question, said a mixed occupation of Roumelia after the Russian evacuation had not yet been arranged, but the British policy was unchanged since the Berlin Congress. The Sultan believes he will be able to prevent popular agitation in Houmelia, but in England anxiety is felt concerning (he malteii 'lenders will be opened on the 9th for a 44 percent Western Australian Loan of £IOO,OOO. The report of (he Select Committee ot the House of Commons unseated Sir Btyan o‘Loghlen, 'J he 'Chancellor of the Exchequer madg His Budget Statement. Tilts revenue for the past financial year was £83,125,000; expenditure for same period, £Bs,37s,ooo—including the expenses of the Zulu war. The estimated revenue for the ensuing financial year is £83.000,000. The expenditure is estimated at £81,125,000. The Chancellor hoped the surplus would suffice for the Zulu war, and enable the redemption ot £ooo,oooTreasury bonds; the balance of £4.750,000 of r J ‘'misery bonds would be prolonged for 12 months ihe Budget proposes an increase of 2d duty on cigars. In the House of Commons, the Secretary of State, replying to a question, said it was not yet intended to estai.lLh a British settlement at New Guinea. Sir Arthur Gordon is retaining to Fiji, but he will however report upon what steps are advisable.

April 4. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, replying to a question, said that negotiations continue between the Indian and Afghan Government, and a favourable issue was still expected ; but in the meantime oiders had been given for an advance upon Cabul. The Viceroy of India has, however, been instructed to make no important movements without the consent of the British Government.

The Under-Secreta-y for Foreign affairs, in reply to a question, said that French tioops have occupied the English island of Matacon, on the West Coast of Africa, and that the Government have made representations to the French Government on the subject.

[special.] London, April 3. The Committee of the House of Commons decided that the position of the Attorney-General of Victoria is a place of profit under the Crown, and tkat Sir Bryan O t Loghlen thereby vacates his seat for Clare.

An extensive revolution has occurred in Bunuali, and matters wear a very serious aspect.

LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Cooktown, April 3. Arrived—steamer Ocean from Hong Kong with 200 Chinese. [special to the globe.] Sydney, April 1. At the torpedo boa I trial ovei seventeen miles were traversed in an hour. The quarer’s revenue is £1,130.000, being a decrease on the. same, quarter of last yea ■ of £78,000, caused bv the stoppage'd hind sales, which declined over £IOI,OOO. I’iie revenue from all other sou-cos had increased. The expenditure was £918,000. The net balance wa a £3,913,000.

A])ril 3. ’flu* Cicero, barqtfe, from London, sighted off our coast a large ship burnt to a shell. Two schooners were alongside. The ship was apparently an iron one. A complete mystery involves the whole affair. An enquiry is being made.