REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 2118, 13 June 1883, Page 2

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. BRITISH AND FOREIGN. TRIAL OF THE DYNAMITE CONSPIRATORS. THE DECEASED WIFE'S SISTER BILL IN THE LORDS. SEATS VACANT IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. THE LATE TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN. OPERATIONS AGAINST THE SOUDAN FAESE PROPHET. (Received June 12, 9.40 p.m.) London, June 11. The trial of the seren dynamite conspirators who were arrested in April last in Loudon and Birmingham, commenced at the Old Bailey to-day, before Lord Chief Justice Coleridge, Lord Justice Brett, and Mr Justice Grove. In the House of Lords last night the second reading of the Bill for legalising marriage with a deceased wife's sister was, after some discussion, carried by a majority of seven. (Received June 13, 1 a.m.) A vacancy has occurred in the representation of Monaghan in the House of Commons, John Givan, the senior member, having accepted the office of Crown Solicitor. Captain G. Whalley, junior M.P. for Peterborough, has resigned his seat. (Received June 13, 2.30 p.m.) June 12. The eclipse of the sun on 6th May was splendidly observed by a party which proceeded to Caroline Island, in the South Pacific. (Received June. 13, 2.30 p.m.) Alexandria, June 12. Wicks (sic) Pasha, commander of the Egyptian forces in Soudan, has been strongly reinforced, and will resume official operations against El Mahdi and his followers in August. [SPECIAL TO MELBOURNE AGE.] London, May 31. The manifesto issued by the Czar immediately after his coronation has caused great indignation in St. Petersburgh, as it makes no reference to any intended social reforms. Secret indignation meetings have been held, and the utmost excitement prevails. Several riots have taken place, and the police have made over one hundred arrests. Four ironclads which were ordered some time ago by the Chinese Government have been completed by a German shipbuilding firm in the province of Schleswig-Holstein. They left for China yesterday. The Duke of Connaught, who has been appoiuted commander of the troops stationed at Meerut, Bengal Presidency, will assume office in November. The Porte has openad negotiations with Russia with the view to establishing with that country an alliance against England. The ground upon which tbe proposition is based is that the English Government in their recent action as regards Egypt has entered upon a policy of aggression which necessitates a check from other Powers interested. During the recent bombardment of Majura, Madagascar, by the French, considerable destruction of English and American property took place. The vigorous attack made by the French has compelled the Hovas to retire into the interior. The Malagese have despatched an Embassy to London with a view to inducing the English Government to intercede with France on behalf of Madagascar. In an article this morning the Daily Times ui'ges that in view of the victory obtained by Victoria over the Hon. Ivo Bligh's English eleven, a team from the Colony should visit England, and during the present season. An important demonstration was made in London yesterday in commemoration of Garribaldi's • death. Several meetings of representatives of the Italian citizens were held, and the utmost enthusiasm prevailed. The House of Commons has voted Baron Alcester £25,000 and General Lord Wolseley, £3O 000 in recognition of the brilliant services rendered by them during the Egyptian war. The determination of the Egyptian authorities to introduce manhood suffrage into that country has caused a feeling of great dissatisfaction amongst many sections of the people. The peasantry declare that the system is not what they desire, and they will not avail themselves of it. The wheat crops throughout India and Russia are looking well, and theie

is every prospect of a bountiful harvest. In spite of the threats which have been made against him by Irish agitators James Carey, principal informer in the Phoenix Park prosecutions, has announced his intention of offering himself as a candidate for a seat in the Corporation of Dublin, from which he was recently expelled. In view of the agitation which the Municipal election might give rise to, the Government insist upon Carey leaving the British Isles as soon as may be convenient to the authorities. The Standard this morning, discussing the existing relations between the Vatican and the Roman Catholic clergy, states that the Pope forwarded an official summons to the Roman Catholic Archbishops of America commanding them to wait upon his Holiness in connection with the recent policy of the Irish agitators. Encouraged by the success which attended his coronation at Moscow, the Czar had made preparations for a triumphal entry into St. Petersburgh. Later events have, however, induced the Czar to forego his original intention. Dr. Croke, the Roman Catholic Arrchbiahop of Cashel, is ignoriug the injunctions of the Pope in connection with the suppression of Irish outrages. At the annual meeting of the Suez Canal Company, M. de Lessepa said that the Company had determined upon a definite redaction for vessels passing through the Canal, and a special committee has been appointed by the company to draw up a report upon the feasibility of constructing a second canal. The Turkish Government have resolved to increase the allowance originally paid for Arabi and bis companions, who were transported to Ceylon. Considerable excitement was created in Gloucester yesterday by the discovery of the dead bodies of seven infants under circumstances which aroused suspicions that wilful murder had been committed. A woman who appears to have acted as nurse for some children has been arrested on the charge of murder. Fifty persons accused and convicted for witchcraft have been burnt to death on the Gold Coast, Africa.

LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. ANNEXATION OF NEW HEBRIDES. VICTORIAN TWO-MILLION LOAN. THE BANK ROBBERY AT BRUNSWICK. NEW DEFENCE SCHEME IN VICTORIA. THE " ARGUS" ON THE NEW HEBRIDES ANNEXATION. (Received June 12, 9.40 p.m.) Melbourne, June 12. James Service's proposal for the annexation of the New Hebrides Islands has received the cordial support of Lord Normanby, and his Excellency has telegraphed to Lord Derby urging the expediency of the project. The Victorian loan of £2,000,000 will be placed in the London market to-day. The prisouer Sweeney, alias Longmore, who was arrested at Sydney on a charge of robbing the Colonial Bank at Brunswick, in April last, was brought up at the Police Court to-day and committed for trial. (Received June 13, 1 p.m.) June 13. It is now stated that the Victorian loan has beer, postponed until next month, and that then tenders will be opened in London the on 3rd June [Uuly]. The Argus to-day publishes an outline of the new defence scheme, and states that it is proposed to disband the Volnnteers and establish a Volunteer Militia of 1500 men. It is also intended to obtain the services of several officers and sergeants from England to control the force, the total strength of which in cavalry, infantry, engineers, and artillery, will be 2600. The Argus, in a leading article to-day, considers the action of the Victorian Government in regard to the proposed annexation of New Hebrides somewhat premature, and calculated to defeat the ends in view. + THE WAR IN ANNAM. [Per Terawera, at Bluff.] London, May 27. Later reports from Hanoi state that the General in charge of the French force had prepared an ambuscade for the enemy, and suddenly made a sortie at the head of 400 men, but the opposite force proved too strong, and the French were compelled to retire with great loss. 26 of the men were killed j and 51 more wouuded in the engage-

ment. General Beaulin will take charge of the French troops at Hanoi, and General Dore will assume the position of Supreme Commandant at Largod. The French Government have despatched 2500 men from Toulon. Germany has announced thai; she approves of the policy adopted by France, and encourages her to proceed with it. Lanung Chang has been appointed commander of the South China troops now stationed in Shanghai, and Kergaradie, officer in charge of the Annamese troops at Saigon, has made every preparation for war, and is now awaiting instructions from the authorities. The utmost excitement prevails amongst the Chinese, and 6000 troops are now massing at Tonquin, preparatory to marching on the French forces. Further reinforcements of 1200 French troops have been despatched to Hanoi from Saigou. Kergaradie, commander of the Anuamese troops at Saigon, has been ordered to keep his forces in readiness, but to take no decisive steps until the receipt of further instructions. The French Government have resolved to withdraw 15,000 men from Tnnis, so that they may be ready for immediate service in Tonquin, if required.