LATEST BRITISH AND FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Kumara Times, Issue 2877, 18 January 1886, Page 2

LATEST BRITISH AND FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

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[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.] Bv Electric Teleobaph—Copyright. RE-ENACTING THE BOYOOTING CLAUSES. THE NEW CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND. DR. MOORHOUSE’S APPOINTMENT AS BISHOP OF MANCHESTER. NEW ZEALAND FROZEN MUTTON. DUTY ON AUSTRALIAN WINES. SERYIA AND BULGARIA. THE DISESTABLISHMENT OF CHURCHES IN FRANCE. (Received January 18, 1 a.m.) ■ London, January 16. The Daily Telegraph to-day announces that in consequence of the recent increase of boycotting in Ireland it has been resolved to re-enact the clauses in the Prevention of Crimes Act, dealing with that offence. It is announced that Mr Edward Stanhope has been appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland, in the place of Sir Win. Hart Dyke, and will be entrusted with Executive powers. The announcement of Dr. Moorhouse’s appointment as Bishop of Manchester is received with feelings of gratification by the clerical authorities in England. New Zealand frozen mutton has advanced in value, and now realises s£d to a pound. (Received January 18, 12.45 p.m.) January 17. The Royal Colonial Institute is urging on the Government to reduce the import duty on Australian wines. (Received January 18, 1 a.m.) Constantinople, January 16. It, is announced that King Milan, of Servia, decided to accede to the request of the European Powers to demobilise his foices, on the ground that peace was now assured. Prince Alexander, of Bulgaria, expressed his willingness to disarm his troops when Servia does so.

(Received January 18, 12.45 p.m.) Paris, January 17. M. de Freycinet, the new Premier, has made his first ministerial statement. In this course of his speech he hinted at the disestablishment of (he churches in France, and urged the necessity for rigorous economy in all branches of the public service. Freycinet further stated that his Government would countenance no colonial adventures.

London, January 13. The Education Commission have appointed Sir Richard Cross, Home Secretary, as Chairman. The Liberals and Parnellites will await the delivery of the speech from the Throne on the 21st inst. before deciding on any policy. Sir Arthur Blythe, Agent-General for South Australia, has deferred the more important business in connection with the South Australian Court at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition, as he is awaitiug the arrival in England of Sir Samuel Davenport, the President of the Chamber of Manufacturers in South Australia.

January 14. Mr Stead, of the Pall Mall Gazette, will be released from gaol on Saturday next.

It is persisted at Berlin that no news has been received there respecting Samoan affairs.