CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 31, 9 December 1879, Page 3

CABLEGRAMS.

(heuter's telegrams.) "- St. Petersburg, December 3. An unsuccessful attempt has been maile^in^te life of tho Emperor of Russia, who arrived at Moscow yesterday. The train following with baggage was blown up, and seven carriages completely destroyed. Fortunately nobody was injured The perpetrators are unknown, but the outrage is the undoubted work of the Nihilists. The Emperor in reply to a deputation presenting a congratulatory address, thanked God for his escape, and appealed to his subjects for aid in exterminating sedition. The carriages which exploded were not railway cars, but ordinary baggage carriages following the Emperor'in the streets of Moscow. 4th December. Further particulars of the attemped massacre show that the Emperor escaped solely because the order for the departure of the trains conveying the Emperor and baggage respectively was reversed; otherwise the explosion would certainly have been fatal. It 13 ascertained that the explosives were fired from a house in the vicinity of the line taken by the Emperor. The criminals escaped undetected. The matter has caused profound sensation. Dublin, 4th December. The trial of the persons recently arrested for sedition commences on the 11th met. London,, 4th December. Three per cent. Consols, 97|. Total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of E.ngland, £15,375,000. The New Zealand five million 5 per cent. Loan has been issued at a minimum of 97^. t The peace party is gaining ground in Europe. Meetings of delegates from various countries have been held. The wool market is steady. Total sales to date, 115,00.0; 4000 bales l have been withdrawn. Melbourne, Friday. . In consequence of the vacancy in .the legislative Assembly caused by 'the bankruptcy of Mr Dwyer, the Government consider the statutory majority obtainable, and the question will be decided on Tuesday next. A lengthy discussion took place in the Assembly on the third reading of the Reform BilL Mr Morris moved an amendment extending the franchise to the Council. The amendment was lost by a majority of four. ThejHouse divided on the third reading at three o'clock this fcMaojtfng ; if 3 were in favor, and 38 PRg^H^xhe Bill was lost in consequence of not having ■an absolute majority .of the House. " " " ', Saturday. A deputation of Lincolnshire farmers have arrived here on board the Norfolk. They intend to inspect land in New Zealand, with a view to immigration. ; Sydney, Friday. The second reading of the Kducation Bill was carried in the Assembly by a majority of 40. Four hundred and ten entries have been received for the wool show at the International Exhibition, in eluding" 12 from New Zealand; (MELBOURNE ARGUS SPECIAL. ) London, December 2. The recent speech of Mr Bourke (Foreign Under- Secretary), at "Lynn, announcing that the Government were negotiating with the Great Powers in the interests of the peace of the world, has caused much comment. His remarks are now underto refer to England and Ger- ▼ many arranging with France and Austria for acquiescing in a political scheme securing the control to Great Britaiu of Asiatic Turkey, an increased seaboard for Germany, and the complete isolation of Eussia. The continued collapse of Turkey has hastened the denouement. The first step will probably be the Austrian occupation of Stamboul. It is intended to retain the Ameer of Afghanistan under restraint in India.