LATE CABLE NEWS.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2289, 19 July 1880, Page 2

LATE CABLE NEWS.

GEE AT TUBE SCANDAL. THE DEUBA STAKES DISPUTED. THE PANAMA CANAL SCHEME FLOATED. PUS SO-CHIN ESE TEOUBLES. AEEEST OP A EUSSIAN TEAYELLEE. RESIGNATION OF THE UN DEESECEETAEA FOE INDIA. [By Tkij-:i;i!ai’ii.] (Per Eingarooma at Bluff.) London, June 9. The “ Pall H all Gazette" expresses the opinion that it is almost impossible that reform can ho effected in Victoria without serious complications which mav possibly involve the interference of England. The “Daily News" stales (hat it is expected that Turkey will cede the Island of Crete to Greece in lieu of the territory on the mainland apportioned by the Berlin Conference. There is a prospect of the Afghan dillieulty proving insoluble. Several London papers advocate the annexation by England of Cabul.

July 10. The “ Times ” in a loading article today, expresses the opinion that the’Service lict’orm scheme would have obviated the chance of dead-locks, and that the Till meets all objections to the existing Constitution. It also says that although O’Shanassy and some of the corner members in the Victorian Assembly conbined to reject the Hill, they would equally oppose any scheme brought forward by the Opposition, and the duly of (he electors is to chose between Service's reasonable and welT considcred measure and Terry’s extravagant scheme. The “Times” thinks that the Crown might object to sanction the introduction of the plebiscite. The " Times ” strongly condemns the para.lysing influence exerted by a small selfseeking faction. Ceneral >SkobelolV has reached Artchinau, and established magazines at Tann, preparatory to commencing the campaign southwards in the autumn. The Hessian forces are small, and there has been no lighting yet between Tussia and China. The Chinese have arrested the Tii.ssiuu traveller, .M. Trejcvalsky, who was proceeding to join the expedition against China.

Tlierc litis been much excitement in turf circles in consequence el: statement that the Duke of Westminsters cult Bendon, which won tlic Derby (his year, was changed as a yearling witii Ladcastcr, belonging to the same stable. It •seems that the stud book has been badly kept. The Jockey Club declines to decide on the question of the Derby stakes, which are claimed by Brewer, owner of liobert tbc Devil, which ran second. It is expected that Tattorsalls will decide that the bets on the Derby are not affected by this dispute.

Trade is rallying, especially la tlie heavy branches, such as iron. Julv 13.

The nccessaiy capital for the construction of a ship canal through the Isthmus of Panama, according to the scheme "of DeJLesseps, has been subscribed in France. The American portion of (ho capital has also been subscribed. De Lesscps intimates that the canal will he completed in six years. A census will he taken in Great Britain on the night of April 3, 1881, There will he no' “ religious column ’ in tire forms supplied for the purpose’ The “Daily jN t cws” states that owing, to the probable defective harvest Bussia is considering the question of prohibiting the export of wheat.

[“Am-:” Si'i's iai..J Loxnox,. July 7

Turkey is making great efforts to resist intervention on the part of the Great Powers to enforce the cession of territory to Greece. In order to increase her available forces Ministers have ordered the release of all prisoners under sentence upon condition of their accepting service in the array which is to be stationed at Epirus and Thessaly.

The Greek Ministers are rapidly mobilising the army, and are concentrating a strong force upon the frontiers.

The Albanians have exhibited a determination to repel any attack for the possession of any portion of their territory, and it is believed that hostilities arc imminent.

The Montenegrin army, under the

sanction of the European Powers has boon ordered to advance and take forcible possession of the ceded territory By latest accounts troops were rapidly approaching Lasi where Nodo Bey is in command of the Albanian army. Arrangements have been made for a meeting of the Emperors William of Germany, and Francis Joseph of Austria. The date of meeting is not yet fixed, but it is understood that it will take [dace shortly. The Royal steam yacht Lividia, constructed by Elder, of Glasgow, for the Emperor of Russia was to-day launched from the dockyard in the Clyde, in the presence of the Grand Duke Alexis, third son of the Emperor, and Admiral Ropoff, of the Russian navy. July 8.

In the House of Commons to-day, a question was addressed to the Premier, asking what measures the Government propose to take to enforce the provisions of the Berlin Treaty, and whether England was acting in concert with the other Powers. Mr Gladstone refused to state the nature of the coercive measures which the Government might consider it necessary to apply to Turkey on the ground that the conclusions arrived at by the conference of representatives of Powers, recently held at Berlin, had not yet been formally presented to the Porte, and replied to. Me added that England was endeavoring to act in unity with the other signatories of Uie 'treaty of Berlin, in pressing on the Porte a compliance with its provisions.

Hopes arc entertained of a pacific settlement of the Greek frontier difficulty. The Porte exhibits signs of yielding to tbe pressure of the Powers upon this point. The Marquis of Lansdowne, Under .Secretary for. India, has resigned .bis position on the ground of disagreement with the Irish policy propounded by the Government.

11 is Excellency Chung How, the special Ambassador scut by China to St. Petersburg - !! to negotiate for the retrocession of the Province of Knldja. and wlio, on bis return to Pekin, was sent, into prison and sentenced to death in consequence of the official disapproval of the terms which be bad agreed to, has been reprieved. Chung How was sentenced to decapitation in March last, and since that time lias been in prison.

The tribes to the North of Cabal have been troublesome of late. They hare attacked amall parties of Convoys, and though beaten in every encounter, they have rendered the roads dangerous. In consequence of the expected approach of Abdul .Khan, their dissaffcction has increased and according to latest intelligence they have been concentrating their forces at Chariki. Information received respecting the attitude of the the warlike tribe of the Ghilgais is unsatisfactory. Although several chiefs have acknowiegcd allegiance to the British the great majority of the tribe remain hostile.

In (ho Mouse of Commons this evening, Mr Gladstone stated it was the intention of the Government to abandon for this session the proposal to introduce a bill to assimilate the franchise with that of England. Lord Northcolo, leader of the Opposition, expressed las concurrence in this arrangement. July 9.

The press commenting upon the evasive answer given by Mr Gladstone in the House of Commons in reference to the outcome of the Berlin Conference, expresses the opinion that England by the coercive action adopted in dealing with Turkey lias virtually drifted away from European concert, and the refusal of (he Premier to give any specific information upon the point is attributed to a dread on his part of startling the country by disclosing how far this has been the case. In the west of Ireland the combined effects of political agitation have produced a wide-spread spirit of dissatisfaction. Tim police authorities recently received information that a large quantity of arms and ammunition had been secreted in a house at Louglirca, a town near Galway. They proceeded thither and succeeded in discovering a large number of rifles and amis of various descriptions which they seized.

JJc‘]ircscillations have been made by tbe Ambassadors of ibo Powers to the .Ministry at Athens advising tlicm to refrain from any overt acts of hostility towards Turkey or any attempt to assume possession of territory. Tbe claims of orecce arc recognised by the Towers, and it is recommended that Greece should maintain an attitude of expediency awaiting the development of events in the East.

In order to bring about an amicable settlement of the difficulty with Montenegro, a proposition was made that a pecuniary indemnity be paid in lieu of the extension of territory awarded by the Treaty of Berlin. The proposal, upon being submitted, was indignantly refused. In accordance with tiro decision of the French Legislature, the Government have proclaimed a general amnesty to all Communists at present serving sentences of imprisonment or deportation excepting only those convicted for murder, incendiarism or similar crimes.