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LoxDorr, Ma}' 18. Ifc is understood that eotnniuuicatious have been exchanged between the Great Powers regarding those portions of the Treaty of Berlin having reference to the internal reforms in Turkey which have not yet been fulfilled. Nothing definite has transpired as to the result of the interchange of views, but it is stated that the Porte will be required to accept a European Commission, which will undertake the just and proper administration of Turkey. The Lord High Advocate of Scotland in Mr Gladstone's Ministry has failed to obtain re-election to Parliament. Several Russian war vessels have been ordered to the Pacific to cruise off China. The difficulty between Russia aud Chioa in regard to Kuldga is still unadjusted, but Russia has resolved upon having a strict execution of the treaty. The cricket match between the Aust:aliat s and eleven of Derbyshire was resumed today. The Englismen scored 125 iv their second innings. The Australians theu went in and made the required number 42 with the loss of two wickets and thus won the match by 8 wickets. May 19. It is announced from Washington that Hayes, the President of the United States, has invited Congress to consider what course of action the Government abou'd pursue in regard to the outrages which took place some time since on American fishermen at Fortune Bay, Newfoundland, and especially in view of the refusal of the Marquis of Salisbury as Foreign Secretary in the lato administration to accede to the demand of the American Secretary of State for compensation from England for the loss of the boats and nets belonging to the fishermen. The matter in dispute between England and America is seriously occupying public attention in both countries. Constantinople, May 18. It has been announced that the Sultan has made a proposal to the Great Powers that a j
European Commission should be formed to enquire into the recent conflict between the Montenegrins and Albanians, which arose through the former taking steps to occupy the territory ceded to them under the Treaty of Berlin.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XV, Issue 120, 20 May 1880, Page 2
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