LATEST BRITISH AND FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Kumara Times, Issue 3014, 1 July 1886, Page 2

LATEST BRITISH AND FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. >— — * BANQUET TO COLONISTS IN LONDON. SPEECH OF THE PRINCE OF WALES. CANADIAN FISHERIES DISPUTE. WARNING OF THE PORTE TO PRINCE ALEXANDER. AN ENGAGEMENT WITH BURMESE REBELS. DEFEAT OF BRITISH TROOPS. (Received July 1, 1.30 a.m.) London, June 30. A banquet was given last night at the Mansion House by the Lord Mayor to the leading colonists at present in London. Hiis Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, who was present, made a speech, in the course of which he stated that the Indian and Colonial Exhibition marked an epoch in the history of the couutry and showed to the English nation the real greatness of the Empire. His Royal Highness further stated that the pride of his life wou'd he if he assisted to knit together in fellowship England and her colonies. Sir Francis Dillon Bell, Agent-General for New Zealand, who also spoke, said the colonists were completely overcome by the splendid reception accorded them, and assured his Royal Highness of the sympathy of the colonies for their fatherland. The colonial tourists have arrived at Birmingham, where they were entertained at luncheon by the Mayor. Later. It is generally understood that the Imperial Government will support Canada in her attitude towards the United States with regard to the Fisheries dispute. Constantinople, June 29. The Porte has forwatded a despatch to Prince Alexander, of Bulgaria, in which it warns him of the dangers which will follow any infringement of the Roumelian Btatute. Mandalay, June 29. Tlie rebel Burmese having erected stockades at Leremmo, a force of infantry and artillery were despatched to that place to dislodge the enemy. An engagement ensued, which resulted, after severe fighting, in the repulse of the British troops.

[SPECIAL TO MELBOURNE AGE.'] London, June 20. It is generally expected that the approaching elections will result in raatelially strengthen Mr Gladstone's party, and that a majority will be returned to the House of Commons pledged to support the Irish policy of the Liberal leader. Jnne 21. A special service was held yesterday in St. Paul's Cathedral in commemoration of the Queen's accession to the throne. Visitors from Australia now in London attended the service in great numbers. . + 'special to press association.] London, June 24. Seven hundred visitors were present, at the reception given by Sir Saul Samuel, which was a most brilliant affair, and there was a large gathering of colonists. The New South Wales Government have yielded to the reduction in Press rales to 2a 8d per word. The new rates come into force iu July. A meeting will take place between the Emperors of Germany and Austria at Gasiien in July, and between the Czir and the Emperor of Austria at some town in Russia in September. Lord Rosehery has assured Mr Berry that M. de Freycinet has ordered the French flag to be hauled down in the Now Hebrides. :; - June 26. The Jubilee Exhibition authorities are applying to the Imperial Government for a grant of £SOOO. Sir Samuel Davenport has had an interview with the Hon. Sidoey Herbert, Junior Lord of the Treasury, on the subject, and is hopeful of receiving a favorable response to the request lor a graut of moiK-y. In oase ( f TV.ylor v B ink of New South Wales the ,ippea! w.is dismissed, with costs.

A German fiim have secured the South Australian Government's tender for a supply of 50,000 casks of Portland cement. The manifesto of the Oomte de Paris, recently issued, has'created a great sensation in Paris, where he is as a pretender, declaring war against the Republic. Mr Garrick,* Agent-General for Queensland, denies the statement published here that 10.000 of the electors of Queensland have petitioned for separation. Mr Murray, of Adelaide, has won the legal education prize of 100 guineas Mr G. R. Doury is gazetted Belgian Consul at Brisbane. The Marquis of Hartington, MiBright, Mr Chamberlain, Mr Bradlaugh, and Mr Gladstone will be reelected unopposed. Sir Vernon Harcourt, Mr Childers, and Sir Charles Dilke will have severe contests. Twelve Uniouists have retired. June 27. A vessel just arrived at Boston reports that a barque, supposed to be the Arklow, from Australia to Montreal, signalled her, and reported that the captain had deserted his ship in an open boat. It is supposed he feared arrest. The Cologne Gazette urges the German Exhibitors to respond heartily to the proposal for holding a Jubilee Exhibition at Adelaide. It remarks that previous Exhibitions have increased the exports to Australia eightfold. In a skirmish between the Dacoits and the British troops nine of the latter were killed, and twenty-four wounded. The American branch of the Land League have sent Mr Parnell £12,000. Mr Gladstone adheres to the position that land purchase is an essential part of his Irish scheme, and insists on limiting the voting of Irish members at Westminster to Imperial questions only. He is willing, however, to surrender the control both of police aqd Judges. The writs for the general election have been issued, and Parliament is summoned to meet on Augußt sth. The polling will take place in the boroughs on Friday. June 28. A large mass of roughs interfered with a Unionist meeting which was being held at Islington, and violence was used against the Duke of Norfolk aud Mr Llewellyn, a candidate. The shock to the system of the latter gentleman was so great that he has died from its effects. An emigration inquiry office has been opened in the Exhibition buildings. Republican circles are greatly incensed at the cordial reception extended to the Comte de Paris and at the Monarchist reaction in France.