THE SUEZ MAIL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VI, Issue 189, 11 August 1871, Page 2

THE SUEZ MAIL.

By the Luna, which arrived from Manukau this morning, we have Auckland files to the 9th iDstant, containing the English news by the Suez Mail, which reached Auckland by the s.s. Hero, from Sydney on Tuesday last. The full telegraphic intelligence up to July 8, will be found below : — LONDON. July 4. — A grand review of 100,000 French troops took place at Longchamps. M. Thiers was enthusiastically ..received, and there was no compromising manifestation. The Orleaoist Princes: were present incognito. Large retrenchments in the navy are announced. The new French loan has been aa extraordinary success; double the amount required was tendered and confidence has been restored. The ruined buildings of France are being restored by 60,000 masons. The French elections have resulted largely in favor of moderate republicans. M. Gambetta has been returned, and will support M. Thiers. Victor Emmanuel has arrived, and taken, up his residence in Rome, which is to be the future capital of Italy. The Queen held a review of 6000 household troops in Bushy Park; the Duke of Valdimar and the Prince Imperial were presen t. The Emperor Napoleon visited the International Exhibition. The Emperor and Empress of Brazil have arrived in London. The Ballot Bill was sent to Committee by a majority of 94. The Army Reorganisation Bill passed the third reading by a majority of 58. Owing to the French and American competition, the price of wool has advanced on the opening rates. The rise ranges from 10 to 15 per cent, over the May sales; Sydney wool participating in this rise to the fullextent. The ironclad Agincourt was stranded near Gibraltar. July 5. — Paris has returned sixteen moderate Republicans and five Radicals. The provinces have returned moderate Republicans. Only one-tenth elected are Conservatives or Liberals. The Spanish Ministry has resigned. Bismarck announces the creation of. a restorative fund for the 51 ,000,000 thalers in Treasury bonds, raised during the war. The Washington treaty has been ratified. - < ■• :* ' • • '_ ! -; J ; The German troops in France are united under Qeneral Manteuffel as, commander. Lord Bloomfield, late Ambassador at Vienna, 5s succeeded by Sir A. Buchanan, who is followed at, St.. Petersburg by LordLoftus.. Mr. Odo Russell is going to Berlin. The King of Italy was received with enthusiasm at< Ronitj, pn) Sundays July ' 2.^ < The judgment'*^ L&rd .Caif nsttfoldsUhe Albert las^rancg^orapanj^tliable to the extent of his fupjfs[ajid aBggjt^fqr___claimB_ for indemnity by members ofjthe Amalgated Companies, who ; rflnk^^h-|;he sojheiv creditors.'.,,, •. j, )j* JT/i? ; .: -The' theft of from ; the Mallow barracks i' creates' uneasiness; several bus-

pected Fenians have been arrested. The Chinese circular has been presented to Parliament; it is considered to apply to Roman Catholics. The Queen has invested M. Lesseps with the Grand Cross of the Star of India, nud Generals Inglis and Jamieson, and Messrs. Kaye and Marine with the Insignia of the second class. The revenue of the United Kingdom for the quarter ending 30th June, is £16,875,000. Oriental Bank shares were quoted on Ist July, at £42 10s. The bullion in the Bank cf England on the 6th of July, was £26,500,000, and the reserve of notes £15,758,000. Consols for account on sth July, 92|j. July 8. — The French elections give M. Thiers a majority of 100. CouDt de Chambord has issued a farewell conciliatory address to the French people. He will return when wanted. The transport of Communists to New Caledonia is not definitely decided on, as M. Gambetta disapproves of it, and lecommends clemency. The English Government are watching colonial questions. The conference on colonial interests is to be re-opened ; M. Froude will deliver the opening address on the 19th July. The Imperial Princes and the Princess of Prussia are on a visit to England. Lord Belmore will probably be the next Governor of Madras. Mr. Yogel returns to New Zealand via San Francisco. Tbe hesring of the Tichborne case is adjourned to November 7 ; tbe proceedings in the Bankruptcy Court commence shortly. The wool sales are progressing favorably, and prices are fully maintained ; cotton is active, and has advanced Id ; sperm oil £82. The following dividends have been declared : Union Bank, 13 per cent.; South Australian Bank, 10 per cent. Victorian six per cent, debentures 111 J; fives, 100| ; New South Wales fives, 102; Adelaide, 105|; Queensland, 108. The ironclad Agincourt has been floated.