CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 78, 25 May 1880, Page 3

CABLEGRAMS.

(bedter's telegrams.) London, May 20. The first session of the twentysecond Parliament was opened formally to-day by a Royal Commission. The speech from the Throne was read by the Lord Ohancelbr. It states that the relations of Great Britain with all foreign powers continue to be of a friendly character. The hope j is expressed that, in concert with the Great Powers, an early and complete fulfilment of the Treaty of Berlin may be promoted, and that effectual reforms in Turkey, and equal laws for the Turkish race, may be brought about, together with a settlement of the question of territorial rights. A strict fulfilment of the Treaty of Berlin is deemed essential and necessary, in order to avert complications in Eastern Europe. The Eight Honourable G. J. Goschen has been despatched as special amdassador to Constantinople, with, tha object of bringing about the due fulfilment of treaty obligations. Unceasing efforts aro being made to pacify Afghanistan anp establish the institution and secure the independence of a Government in that country. The Confederation of the South African Colonies will be recommended, and British supremacy in the Transvaal will be maintained. The Act passed by the last Parliament for the preservation of peace in Ireland will not be, renewed. The Speech concludes by stating that the principal measures to be introduced by the Government during the session will include a Burials Bill and Rills for the renewal of the Ballot Act, for the reform of the game laws, for declaring the liability of employer? in cases of accident to workmen, and ior the extension of the borough franchise, to Ireland. The Bouse of Lords have voted address in reply to speech from the Throne, ana after a short debate the Bouse of Commons voted an address in reply also. After a long debate, an amendment proposed by the Irish members 'was rejected by a large majority. Mr Gladstone, Premier, in^ a "speech, explained that the Bight Hon. (i. J. Goschen's mission to Constantinople was principally in reference to the Greek and Montenegrin questions, which were most pressing: It was necessary to disabuse the Turkish mliid of the idea that England' was specially interested in maintaining' Turkey, and also that \ they did not desire to trespass on fufrkish right* 'm 'Asia. He said further that the condition of affairs in Europe was not critical. Total reserve in notes and bullion in Bank of England, £15,250,000. At , wool, sale today 8300 bales were offered, making a total of 244,000 bales catalogued since the opening. .Tone of the sale was rather firm. 10,000 bales lave ben withdrawn since the opening 1 . Adelaide, May 21. Adelaide flour, £10 5s to £10 10s per ton, and market dull ; freights, 40s to 42s 6d.