BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2717, 3 December 1881, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[Reuter’s Agency.] Extreme Civilization* London, Not. 30. The “Daily News” to-day publishes a telegram from Constantinople stating that in consequence of the difficulty which has arisen with the Greek Go \ vernment, the Porte now threatens to order the closing of all European post offices in Constantinople. The Brighton Murderer* An official statement is published to the effect that prior to his execution, Lefroy, the Brighton murderer, withdrew his confession that he had murdered Lieutenant Roper at Chatham.

Political Storms in Germany. Berlin, Nov. 30, Since the opening of the German Parliament on the 17th. ultimo debates of a disorderly and stormy character have taken place almost daily. In the Reichstag the Progressionist members have made violent speeches, in which strong personal attacks have been made upon the Imperial Chancellor. Prince Bismarck, in reply, has accused the Progressionists of desertion from and hostility to the cause of the Left, and has asserted that he has, in consequence, been forced to seek the allegiance of the Centre, or Ultramontane party. The debate in the Reichstag continues. Political Amity. It is announced that the Russian Government has decided, in view of the friendly relations now existing with thd Church of Rome, to appoint a Minister to the "Vatican. Irish in America* Washington, Nov. 30. The Irish National Convention has again commenced its sittings at Chicago. Over one thousand delegates are present. More WarVienna, Nov, 30. Telegrams are to hand reporting that further severe fighting has taken place between the Bosnian insurgents and the Austrian troops. The latterj were de“ feated, and suffered a loss of twenty killed.