BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2298, 29 July 1880, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[Reuter’s Agency, j The Afghan Policy. London, July 26. In the House of Commons to-day,the Marquis of Hartington, the Secretary of State for India, made a statement concerning Afghanistan and the 4meership. He said ho had been informed that it was impossible yet to cuter into any negotiations regarding Candahar and Gundamak. It has been decided by the Government that no foreign influence should be allowed at Cabul, and that no British Besident should be sent there. Possibly it might be decided to send a Mahommcdan envoy instead. Enforcing the Berlin Treaty. It is expected that an ultimatum will be sent to the Porte, summoning it to satisfy the claims of Montenegro. A levy of all men capable of bearing arms is being made in Montenegro, with a view to enforce the claims. It is stated that the Queen has sent a private note to the Sultan of Turkey, urging him to yield to the decision of the Berlin Conference as required by the Great Powers. A Bear-Admiral of the British Navy will be appointed to command the fleet to be composed of vessels of the navies of the European Powers, which it has been decided to send as a demonstration against Turkey in favor of Montenegro. Xrish Tenants Bill. July 27. In the House of Commons to-night the Bill for compensating Irish tenants was read a third time on a division, by a majority of 66. The Irish members voted with the majority. Return of the Empress Eugenie. The Empress Eugenie arrived at Plymouth to-day from the Cape. AUSTRALIA.' [Beuter’s Agency.] All the Difference. Melbourne, July 28. Correction of yesterday’s telegram. In result of division on want of conlidence, read 48 for and 35 against the “motion,” not “ Ministers.” The Political Situation. His Excellency the Marquis of Norman by, on receiving the Address in Reply, expressed bis iegret that reference had been made to the want of conlidence motion, which was moved on Friday last, it being unconstitutional.

Mr Service has tendered his resignation to the Governor, and Mr Berry has been summoned for the purpose of forming a new Ministry. In the Legislative Assembly, supply has been passed, and the House adjourned till Tucsdajx Mr Lcvien, Member for Barwon, has given notice in the Legislative Assembly for the introduction of a Bill for reducing the salaries of Ministers by onethird. XJxe Xcniora G-olUfleltls. Svpxev, July 28. The rush which has taken place to Temora still continues. There is no water, and the men arc stacking the wash. Kfcw Tea. The steamer Menmuir has arrived from Houg Ivoug, with the new season’s tea. The New Zealand portion will be sent per Wakatipu.