LATE CABLE NEWS.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2342, 18 September 1880, Page 2

LATE CABLE NEWS.

[By Telegraph.] [Per Hotorua at tbc Bluff.] London, Aug. 30. Mr Gladstone, during his cruise, had an enthusiastic reception at Kingston, Bay of Dublin, and at Greenock, where he made a speech, in which lie said the Government intended carrying out in its integrity the Liberal policy indicated at the last election. Sept. 1. The Montenegrins demand 1,250,000 francs as an indemnity for the delay and loss incurred owing to the refusal of the Porte to give effect to the stipulations of the Berlin Treaty. The Queen of Holland, who is 23 years of age, and whoso husband, \Villiam 111., is 03, has given birth to a daughter. A strong agitation has been set on foot for the unilication of Bulgaria.

The Jesuits have settled their troubles in France by agreeing to secularise their schools. The Chilian Government has announced their intention of annexing Bolivia, the State whose action in regard to the mineral fields caused the outbreak of war.

Turkey continues her preparations for resistance. The forts in the Dardanelles have been strengthened and the passage rendered almost impregnable. The Turkish squadron in the Mediterranean has been reinforced.

Intelligence from the Cape states that the troubles arising from the enforcement of the disarmament of natives in Basuto Land are being renewed. The natives are strenuously opposed to giving up their arms, and refuse to obey the demands of the Government. Precautions are being taken to prevent any serious disturbance. Sept. 4. In the House of Commons, Mr Philip Callan, member for Louth, made himself so prominent as a Home Pule obstructionist, that the House resolved to suspend him from the exercise of his functions as a member. The Nihilists, after some months’ quiet, are again exhibiting activity. Plots to blow up the Czar are reported to have been discovered, but they have been frustrated by the activity of the police. The strictest precautions have been taken to preserve the personal safety of the Czar. The Employers Liability Bill, providing that employers shall be liable for accidents to their workmen caused by the negligence of their fellow-employees, has been passed by the House of Lords.

A disastrous fire has occurred at Sofia, one of the principal cities in Bulgaria, which has nearly destroyed the town. Several mosques and churches were burnt. The fire is attributed to incendiarism, arising out of the political and religious troubles existing in the country.

Sept. 9.

The aspect of affairs in Europe is considered ominous to the prospects of peace in Hussia. Great military preparations are going on, and there are unmistakeable signs that she is preparing for a winter’s campaign. The state of affairs in the Balkan Peninsula is causing grave alarm. Secret movements are on foot for the union of the provinces of Bulgaria, north and south of the Balkans. It is reported that Bulgaria, acting at the instigation of Hussia, will declare her independence in October. Aug. 31. Four land league meetings were held in Ireland on Sunday, at which resolutions were passed to abolish “ landlordism.” Sept. 2. A Parliamentary crisis is threatened in consequence of the recent action on the part of the House of Lords. Mr J. Bright as well as Mr Forster has hinted at a change in the constitution of the House of Lords.