EUROPEAN ITEMS.

Patea Mail, 13 March 1882, Page 3

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

The following are “ Age Specials,” bearing date London, 28th February: Official Explanation by Russia.

In order to allay the excitement caused in Germany by the recent utterances of General Skobeloff and the great military preparations made by Russia, Prince Orloff, Russian Ambassador at Berlin, has had an interview with Prince Bismarck. Assurances of a peaceful nature were given by the former who stated that the Russian Government had no warlike intentions towards Germany, and that it ought not be held responsible for utterances from unauthorised persons.

Michael Davitt. Joseph Cowen, member for Newcastle, has given notice of his intention to move that a free pardon be granted to Michael Davitt, recently elected member for Meath, who was some years ago convicted of treason-felony. Arrests in Ireland.

Government is continuing to make arrests in Ireland of persons suspected of being concerned in acts of violence and intimidation.

10 LIVES LOST BY EXPLOSION. The damage caused by the explosion of an infernal machine at the railway sheds, Beinlau, turns out to be more serious than at first reported. In addition to the destruction of a great part of the railway station, it has been ascertained that 10 lives were lost through the explosion. Bradlaugh and Electors.

Party feeling is very much excited over the Northampton election. Mr Corbett, the Conservative candidate, has been assaulted by the supporters of Mr Bradlaugh, and was in considerable danger. The assistance of the military had to be called in to restore order.

American Sympathy with Ireland. American supporters of the Irish Land League have decided to hold a convention at Washington in April, for the purpose of expressing sympathy with that body, and devising means to assist in carrying out the objects of the League. STEAMER SUNK—47 DROWNED.

A fatal and calamitous accident occurred to a London Thames ferry boat. While crowded with passengers, it capsized and sank, fortyseven lives being lost.

Wrecks in the Atlantic. Severe weather has been experienced in the Atlantic off the South American coast. A number of vessels have been wrecked in the neighborhood of Buenos Ayres, and a good many lives lost. Commerce and Agriculture.

The Gladstonite ministry have been for some time considering the advisability of appointing a Minister of Commerce and Agriculture, and have decided to do this. The appointment will shortly be announced.