ARRIVAL OF THE SUEZ MAIL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VI, Issue 258, 1 November 1871, Page 2

ARRIVAL OF THE SUEZ MAIL.

f\ lrll (From the Examiner.) The Rangitoto arrived yesterday at Hokitika, bringing English news to October 2. The Queen was at Balmoral. Her Majesty's health was improving. The British troops in Canada were to be withdrawn at the end of October. There were rumors of amalgamating Hall's and "Webb's lines of steamers. If not amalgamated both to be sold to an English company. Lord Bury will probably be the next New Zealand Governor. Walter Montgomery shot himself with a pistol, his newly married wife being in the next room at the time. The verdict was suicide during temporary insanity. Great rejoicings took place at Inverary to welcome home the Marquis of Lome and the Princess Louise. The Prince and Princess of Wales are on the Continent. Mr. Gladstone, in a speech at Whitby, vindicated his administration, and justified its financial policy. Richard Wallace is created a baronet for services during the siege of Paris. The Times and Daily News worn Government that although the rejection of the Ballot Bill by the Lords produced but little excitement, an ngitatioa is brewing for a reform of the House of Lords. Regarding the Mail Service, Mr. Monsell favors the Californian route alternately with that of Suez. The head of a New Zealand chief is advertised for sale in London. Dr. Featherston has taken office in Westminster Chambers. He intends to preceed to Germany during the month to arrange about emigration, but, so far, little bis been done in Great Britain towards furthering the immigration policy of the Government. Walter Buller is appointed Secretary to Dr. Featherston. It is understood that Messrs. Brogden have obtained the contract, subject to acceptance by the New Zealand Assembly, for the construction of the Nelson and Cobden Bailway. Late telegrams to September 30th, state that the whole of the Paris forts were officially surrendered on the 20th by the Germans. The evacuation of the four departments adjacent to Paris, will. terminate on the 25th. , In consequence of certain modifications in the commercial treaty by the French Parliament, German plenipotentiaries decline to ratify it. It is states an understanding exists between Thiers and Bismarck on all essential points of the treaty. It is said serious difficulties have arisen in Berlin in consequence of the modifications, but Paris advices say the matter may soon be settled. The National Guards at Lyons and Etennie have been ordered to surrender their arms. Tranquility prevails. M. Rochefort is sentenced to imprisonment, and Rossi to death with military degradation. It is intended to make Versailles the Government head quarters. The King of Spain was enthusiastically received on his tour. The cholera is at Constantinople. The Eussian squadron arrived at Falraouth, en route for America. The autumn campaign in Berkshire lasted from the 4th to the 20th September. The troops behaved admirably, and some splendid manoeuvring was done in front of London. The campaign concluded with a review at Aldershot. Several sheoi battles were fought, arid a great victory won in defending the approaches to London against two invading forces, under Generals Slavery and Carey. Many deficiencies were exposed, but the manoeuvres were considered satisfactory. The Newcastle coal masters have imported 3,000 foreign workmen. Chief Justice Moran was assassinated by a Mahommedan native of Cabul on entering the High Court at Calcutta. It caused a profound sensation throughout India. The motive of the murder is only, surmised. The assassin was sentenced to death. ' ; ' There is a heavy demand for money. The Bank of England rate of discount is four per cent. , There is nothinsr later about wool. ! Wheat is a shilling to two shillings dearer. The Mont Cenis tunnel^ was opened successfully. There were international festivities at Turin. The Times says the murder of Chief Justice Moran was a terrible blow struck at the majesty and sanction of law. The Daily News supposes the murder was committed by Wahabees. The English harvest resulted in fifteen per cent, below average.

The wheat advices from Washington state that the September corn crops are favorable. The Bishop of Calcutta Ins applied for three additional bishops in his diocese without expense to the Government The American cotton crop is estimated at three to three and a-third million bales. The ship Underly, lor Melbourne, has been totally -wrecked at the Isle of Wight. The steward was drowned, and the rest on board were saved. The strike at Newcastle continues. A further explosion at Wigan necessitated the flooding of the mines. The Times has published details of a proposal to make a railway from London to Kurachee, at an estimated cost of £'40,000,000, making a pleasant journey of five days. The promoters undertake to complete the line in three years, on joint guarantee of countries traversed. General George Farquharson is dead.