REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1618, 3 December 1881, Page 2

REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. London. November 30. The Daily N rws today publishes a telegram from Constantinople stating that, in consequence of the dilli nluwhich had arisen with the Greek (hi veni incut, the-Porte now threatens to order the closing of all Knropean postoffices in Constantinople. An i (iicial statement is published to the effect tHa(, prior (o his execution, i.ef'Ov, the i> 1.1;a murderer, \s ith-

drew his confession that he had murdered Lieut, Roper at Chatham,

Vienna. November 30

Telegrams are to hand reporting that, further severe fighting has taken place between the Bosnian insurgents and Austrian troops. The latter were defeated and suffered a loss of 20 killed. El-run, November 30.

Since the opening of the German Parliament, on the 17th nit., debates of a disorderly and stormy character have, taken place almost daily in the Reichstag. The Progressist members have made violent speeches, in which strong personal attacks have been made upon the Imperial Chancellor.

Prince Bismarck, in reply, has accused the Progressists of desei tion from and hostility, to the cause of the Left, and has asserted that he has, in consequence, been forced to seek the allegiance of the Centre or Ultramontane Party.

The debate in the Reichstag continues.

It is announced that the Russian Court has decided, in view of the friendly relations now existing with the Church of Borne, to appoint a Minister to tins Vatican.