SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

Oamaru Mail, Volume II, Issue 605, 10 April 1878, Page 2

SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

Paul Cassagrace, -writing to Le Pays on the Prince Imperal's birthday, expresses his belief in the speedy restoration of the Empire. The Prince neither intrigues nor observes a purely contemplative attitude, but admits, like his father, the doctrine of providential intervention. The Crown Prince of Austria visits America. The Pope indirectly expresses a wish for a compromise. Germany charged three prelates to examine the affairs of the church. Pol ah d proposes a solution of the pending questions. Thirty-six persons attending a fair at Brest have been drowned by the upsetting of a barge. The Russian new loan of fifty miliion roubles • was taken up immediately it was opened. The Grand International Hurdle Race Handicap at Croydon was won by Lord Lonsdale's Hesper ; Indignation, 2nd ; Royal Oak, 3rd. The London Times says nothing could speak more eloquently of the deadening effect of the apprehensions which have filled Europe for many months than the cheapness of money in the Continental market. Baroness Burdett Coutts has received from the Sultan the Grand Gordon iind Order of Neijide. This is the only instance of its bestowal on a lady. Trouble touching Egyptian finances is mentioned in a Paris despatch. The Khedive sho-H's sl djsjjQsitign to refuse to carry out the agreement made with English and. Preach bond-holders, through Mr. Gosclien and Mr. Goubest. It was apprehended that, following Turkey's example, he would entirely suspend payment upon foreign debts, but they disclaim any such intention. He has empowered Colonel Gordon to constitute a commission, with himself at the head, to make r., thorough exp r minq,tiQn of Egypt's financial condition, in order to ascertain the extent of their ability to meet her creditors. Mr Gosclien protested personally to the Khedive in the public prints against the proposal to depart from the terms of the agreement. England has agreed to the French proposal for investigation of the Egyptian finances. Trustworthy advices from India state that the Mohammedans are greatly excited about the overthrow of Turkey, ami serious trouble is apprehended unless the Government takes anti-liussian action. 2,000,000 Moslem volunteers would serve against Russia. By the burning of the Austriau steamer Sphainix in the Black Sea, 700 Circassians out of 2300 aboard were lost. It is said the vessel was fired by the Circassians during an emute. A letter from Pera states Suleiman Pasha is drowned. His papers proved that he was contemplating eonsjiiraey for the overthrow of the Sultan. Forty men were killed in a colliery explosion at Unity Brook pit, ICearsley, near Bolton. At a colliery explosion near Glasgow, twelve miners were rescued. Seventeen remain in the pit. It is feared that they are all dead. The Archduke Francis, the father of the Emperor of Austria, was at the peace demonstration in Hyde Park. Mr. Bradlaugh and Mr. Herbert made speeches and proposed resolutions in favor of peace, -which were passed. Soon after the supporters of Government policy arrived in force, and the meeting was declared dissolved. Bradlaugh was cudgelled, and fled in a cab. A number of the people present, estimated at 2,000, were hustled about the Park, and finally ejected by a large and disorderly mob. Bricks were freely used, and several men were slightly hurt and taken to hospitals. The mob then separated, cheering for Lord RcaconsHeld and Musurus Pasha. A large crowd cheered and groaned before Mr. Gladstone's house. Mi'. Gladstone and his wife, when going to church, were obliged to take refuge in a friend's house, whence they were escorted by police. The Duke of Teek was mistaken for Count Sehouvaloft', the Russian ambassador, and was insulted and hustled by the mob. Cape Town news received in London says that Sir Bartle Frere, the Governor and Commander-in-chief, is returning there. Severe engagements toofc plape recently, in which the Kaffirs were completely defeated with a loss of many killed.

A despatch from Berlin says the National Liberals persistently refuse to take office unle«s the taxes were voted annually by the Reichstag. A plague is raging in "Persia. The Grand Lodge of Freemasons of England (Lord Carnarvon presiding) unanimously passed a resolution refusing to recognise as Freemasons any lodge where belief in God is denied or ignored. This refers to the action of the (.4rand Orient Lodge of France, which recently eliminated the article expressing belief in God from its ritual. Lord Beaconsiield opposes the annexation of Kgypt. Mr. Walter, Liberal, M.P. for Berks, aijd chief proprietor of the London Times, was black-balled at the Atbenajum Club on ao count of hjs anti-Turkish sentiments. Mr. Gladstone refused to participate in a meeting of London workmen on the Eastern Question ; consequently, the meeting was not convened. On the morning of the 23rd ultimo, Sir George Jessel, Master of the Rolls, was shot at by the Rev. Henry TUidwell, of Brighton. The bullet grazed Sir George's ear. Dadwell was insane. Earl Batliurst, oil leaving the Grand Hotel at Paris, lost his balance, and was killed. Willis, Percival, and Co., bankers, Lom-bard-street, have failed, Tho firm was of 10S years' standing, and consisted of Henry Willis, James B. Loneens, and .Samuel Reith Tomkins. The Grand Lodge and one or two other Masonic charities kept their accounts there. Mars and Crossel, scut by the King of Belgium to explore the interior of Africa, are reported dend at Zanzibar. The North German Gazette claims the Straits of Dover as an international waterway. King Humbert opened the Italian Parliament ju person, The speech promised that Victor Emanuel's successor would consolidate and render fruitful the great work of Italian unity to which its glorious founder devoted his life, and concluded, "We are confident that in our hands Italy will not fall from her exalted position." The Pope lias written a letter to the Czar, relative to the position of the Roman Catholic Church in Poland, and also a second letter to the Emperor William on the same subject. A preliminary conference is being planned at Berlin to settle the question of procedure at the Congress. This is regarded as a last effort of resistance on the part of Russia. Bismarck worked strongly for the Congress, and almost shares the view of England. Austria and England obtained permission from the Porte to disembark some troops on the Island of Orleudoo, and send four more ironclads to the Sea of Marmora. M. Owoon, Dragoman of Russia, protested ag;>ipst these concessions. The Turks are committing tcrribl.e outr rages in Kpirus. The insurrectionary ari)iy were all killed or captured. A disturbance occurred among the Swiss Guards and still continues. Tliey are for mented by fanatics, who wish to embarrass the action of the Pope.

Between five or six thousand Oldham weavers are out on strike. Great distress is experienced in consequence. A notification of the Russo-Turkish treaty was received at London on the night of the 17th, but has not allayed the apprehension. A prominent Conservative member of the Government said, on hearing it, " I nevertheless believe war is inevitable." A Russian captain has proceeded to New York to inspect the fast steamers available for transport service. The British Mediterranean squadron has advanced to Besika Bay, in order to form a reserve to Admiral Hornby. AMERICAN SUMMARY.^ Ships are offering freely at New York for Australia. St. Patrick's Day was generally observed all over the United States and Canada. No disturbance took place in New York. The Cubans are moving to continue the war of independence in the island. Silver bullion is higher in San Francisco than in London. The Orangemen in Canada have appealed to the Governor-General for protection on the 12th of July.