BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2542, 14 May 1881, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[Reuter's Agency, j The Boers and the NativesLondon, May 12. The “ Standard” to day published a telegram from the Transvaal stating that the troubles between the Boers and natives have culminated in open hostilities, fighting of a severe character having taken place between them. The Oath QuestionMr Bradlaugh has written a letter to the Speaker of the House of Commons protesting against his expulsion, and declaring the same illegal. Sir Wilfred Lawson has given notice in the House of Commons of a motion setting forth that the action of the Speaker in forbidding Mr Bradlaugh’a presence within the precincts of Parliament is illegal. The Iron Hand. St. Petersburg, May 12. The Czar has issued a proclamation declaring his intention to maintain an Autocracy in Russia, and to use every endeavour to extirpate sedition from the country. Coming to Close Quarfl|sParis, May 12. The latest telegrams to hand report that the French troops are now only a few miles distant from the city of Tunis. “AUSTRALIA. Sydney, Ma> 13. Sailed—Union Company’s steamship Rotorua, for Auckland, yesterday.

Melbourne, May 18. Arrived—Union Company’s steamship Te Anau, from the Bluff. Adelaide, May 13. Wheat is unchanged at 4s 6d; town flour remains at £lO 10s; country brands are quoted at £9 15 to £lO.