BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2819, 6 April 1882, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[Reuter's AGENCY.)

Assassination of General Strelmkow. London, April 4. The murderers of General Strelmkow, - the Public Prosecutor at Odessa, who were respited yesterday at the last moment, have since been hanged. American “Suspects-” In reply to a question, Mr Gladstone stated in the House of Commons last night that parleying between the British and United States Governments with regard to the release of Americans who have been imprisoned in Ireland as “ suspects ” is still proceeding. The Premier on the Situation in IrelandIn the House of Commons last night the Right Hon. W, E. Gladstone made a lengthy and vigorous speech upon the position of affairs in Ireland. In the course of his remarks he stated that the present situation could not bo matched in the history of Ireland for the . last fifty years,* and that, in, fact a social revolution existed in that country at the present Mme. The Premier further stated that the crimes which had been committed were distinctly traceable to the Land League, and charged Mr Healy, Member for Wexford, with adding to to the disorder by his inflammatory language. Government, Mr Gladstone added, fully appreciated the danger of the situation, |but- they would choose their own time for making fresh pro posals to the House. The Channel Tunnel StoppedThe Government has issued an injunction against the Channel Tunnel Company to cease work until the project has been examined and reported upon by military authorities. Sarah Bernhardt MarriedMademoiselle Sarah Bernhardt, the; celebrated actress, was married to day., to a Greek gentleman in this city. The ceremony was conducted very quietly: Changes Among CardinalsIt is expected that Cardinal Zigliara will shortly replace Cardinal Jawhini as pontificial Secretary of State. Americans in IrelandA mass meeting was held here to-day at which speeches were made denouncing the action of the British Government in imprisoning American subjects in Ireland, and resolutions of protest were passed. Chinese ExclusionPresident Arthur has declined to exercise his right of vetoing the Chinese Exclusion Bill, wbich was passed by both Chambers last month. CommercialConsols have further fallen to lOLS. New Zealand securities are unchanged. Adelaide wheat has retired to 545. New Zealand wheat and Adelaide flour are unchanged.