LATE TELEGRAMS.

Southland Times, Issue 1554, 22 March 1872, Page 3

LATE TELEGRAMS.

London, Feb. 1. Mr Knatchbull-Hugessen, in addressing his constituents, dwelt on the education question, and fears a schism of the Liberals. He stoutly upholds religious teaching. The Freemasons of Ireland have con- ! gratulated the Prince of Wales on bis recovery. The Duke of Argyle has offered the Governorship of Madras to the Earl of ! Morley, who declined it. Sir Arthur Kennedy succeeds Sir Eichard Macdonnell as Governor of Hong Kong. ■ A destructive inundation has occurred at Nottingham. The Queen returned to Windsor on January 30th. ! A letter from Mr John Bright expresses tbe hope that he will be able to attend Parliament during part of the session. It is stated that th 6 Prince of Wales will visit Madeira in April next. ; Sir Charles Dilke was married on the 31st January At a meeting at the Man3ion-house on behalf of the Livingston expedition £3,000 was collected. A Spanish gunboat captured an English schooner, the crew of which were landing contraband goods at Cuba. Sir Jas. Weir Hogg has retired from the India Council, and is succeeded by Sir Louis Mallett. The former is made | a privy councillor. Three thousand colliers struck work, I but afterwards resumed. It was rumored on Jan. 27 that a I meeting would shortly take place between | the Comte de Chambord and the Comte de Paris. The Union of the Monarchists is considered impossible, after the Comte de Chambord's manifesto. The Commercial Treaty between England and France is the subject of much discussion. England objects to a return to a protective system, but not to a revision of the tariffs. The tax on the merchant service has been adopted by the French Assembly. The Times, January 29, believes that time will wear out the Mohammedan hatred of British rule in India. The present Indian force cannot be reduced. The Times recommends that the Government should demur immediately to the indirect claims made by the American case on the Alabama matter. The Journal states that no Confederate vessel of war was equipped in England. The Alabama escaped unequipped. England must retire from the Washington treaty if the claims be persisted. in. I Disturbances occurred in Barcelona on the 30th January. A conflict took place between the troops and the people. The question of bills of lading for Suez Canal steamers has been settled. It involves restrictions on coaling and provisioning. Obituary. — Admiral Gambier, General Chesney, Colonel Alison. February 7. The French Assembly by a large majority has authorised the Government to denounce the treaties of commerce with England and Belgium. It also rejected the proposal to return to Paris. M. Casimir Perrier consequently resigned, and M. Victor Lefranc is appointed Minister of the Interior. M. Druit, Prefect of the Seine, resigned consei quently on the refusal of the Assembly to return to Paris. Cardinal Antonelli is indisposed. At the Galway election some rioting took place. The show of hands was in favor of Mr Nolan, the home rule candidate, who was afterwards elected. Mr Powell, conservative, is elected for the North Eiding of Yorkshire. The stock market is depressed in consequence of the Alabama question, and the uncertainty as to the future of the money market. The press is discussing the Alabama case. The "Standard" lashes the Government for bungling in the treaty. The " Post " says that the Government must get the ambiguity in the treaty rectified. The "Daily News" believes that a revision of the treaty is called for. The "Observer" says that a despatch has been sent to Washington, threatening the withdrawal of England if the indirect claims remain an open question. The American journals condemn the English journals for distrusting the Tribunal of Arbitration. The " New York World " states that the American case ia probably framed to make capital for the presidential election. : The " Standard " reports that Eussia has proposed an alliance to Turkey, threatening British interests in the East. A meeting of Sir Charles Dilke's supporters was held in Trafalgar- square on the sth, Mr Odgera presiding ; 10,000 persons were present. The speakers advocated the abolition of the hereditary system in the House of Lords. Many

French Communists Were present. The meeting was quiet. Parliament was opened on the 6th. The Queen's speech expresses her thankfulness for the recovery of the Prince of Wales, and acknowledges the profound and universal sympathy of the people. It announces the Queen's intention to attend the thanksgiving services in St. Paul's. The speech further declares the foreign relations of England are satisfactory. It regrets that the name of the empire has been dishonored by the slavery practices'in the South Seas, of which the murder of Bishop Patteson was a baneful consequence. It announces a bill to facilitate the trial of slave-traders in Australasia, and to counteract the existence of slavery. The Government was unable to arrive at an understanding with France regarding a modification of tbe commercial treaty satisfactory to both sides, but the good understanding of the two countries was unimpaired. It expresses the hope that the Alabama arbitration will proceed on a basis acceptable to the English Government and nation. Ireland was free from crime. Trade was active in Great Britain, and the revenue had increased. Measures of administration for the improvement of Ireland are announced, as also Scotch education, mining, licensing bills, and a bill to provide two superior courts of justice. The speech concludes : — " The Queen relies on the loyalty of the people and the energy and wisdom of Parliament to sustain the efforts of the Crown to discharge its duties, uphold the rights of the country, and defend the honor of the empire." On the 7th Mr Disraeli severely criticised the Government, and complained of the meagre notice in the speech of the American claims, which, if allowed, exceeded what would follow from the total conquest of the country, and were quite preposterous. Mr Gladstone accepted the responsibility of the treaty in making such concessions. But he held that no people of the spirit of Englishmen, even in the last extremity of war or the lowest depth of national misfortune, would submit to the absurd claims put forward by America. Earl Granville, in the Lords, said the Government would not sacrifice tbe rights of the country, and would neglect nothing to obtain a satisfactory solution of the difficulty. The address passed in both Houses. Mr Denison formally resigned the Speakership, and Mr Gladstone proposed a resolution of gratitude, which was passed, and a petition in honor of the Speaker was sent to the Queen. A committee of common councillors has been appointed to prepare for the receptiou of the Queen at St. Paul's Cathedral on the public thanksgiving day. The Manchester Chamber of Commerce disapproves of the appointment of Mr Mallet as Commercial Minister in the Indian Council, and advocates the disbandment of the Council as useless. Feb. 14. General Schenck telegraphed the English case to Washington on the sth. The Washington Cabinet, after discussion, adhered unanimously to the position assumed, and Secretary Fish telegraphed i that the American Government will not recede in any event from the claims, maintaining that the British commissioners perfectly understood that consequential damages would be claimed, and so did all the arbitrators. Mr Gladstone, in the Commons, denied the alleged ambiguity of the treaty of Washington respecting the indirect claims for losses. England had observed her international obligations, and could not offer the indemnity demanded. The Times sharply criticised the assertion that the treaty is not ambiguous. The majority of tbe American Press predict that a compromise of the Alabama case will be effected, declaring war impossible. The House of Eepresentatives at Washington rejected by 69 votes to 62 a motion proposed by General Butler, asking for the formation of an attitude against England on the Alabama case. The Senate temperately discussed the question. The New York Tribune Btrongly advocates the English interpretation. [ The American Government declines to accept the decision of Parliament at present on the English case as produced in the House of Commons. President Grant sent the Senate a copy of the American case. The Mixed Commission adjourned till 20th March. It is reported in London that Prince Bismarck offers to mediate between the Cabinets of London and Washington. The American Senate has rejected the Amnesty Bill, pardoning the rebels in j the late war. I Lord Lawrence has resigned the chair- ! manship of the London School Board, owing to ill health. The Prince of Wales was at Windsor. The Ballot Bill waa introduced on the 9th. Mr Brand was chosen Speaker unopposed. Mr Blenner Hassett ia elected member I for Kerry. The Dr Livingstone Search Fund has reached £5,000. Sir John Coleridge read a letter in the Tichborne case written by Orton, written in London, but addressed from Wagga Wagga. He impugned counsel's continuing the case. Sergeant Ballantyne and Mr Giffard angrily retorted. Messrs Rose and Son, the claimant's solicitors, have withdrawn. The correspondence between the Lord Chancellor and the Judges in the matter of Sir E. Collier's appointment to the judicial bench has been published. Lord Chief Justice Bovill condemns, and Justice Willis justifies, the appointment. Obituary. — Joseph Pease. Mr Gladstone, Mr Disraeli, and the Duke of Argyle have expressed their grief at the Earl of Mayo's assassination, and their sympathy with his family. The whole English press comments on the subject feelingly. The Times places

no political significance on the assassination. On February 14 the reserve of notes in the Bank of England was 13 millions and a half; bills discounted, 20 millions ; bullion, 24 millions and threequarters. The press on February 15 eulogises the administration of Lord Mayo. The Times says that the Viceroy died a martyr to the highest calls of his country and faith. The Dr Livingstone Search Expedition Bailed on February 6. The American reply concerning the Alabama case is expected on the Ist of March. The English case recognises the justice of pecuniary claims, and regrets the escape of cruisers from British porta, but maintains that America must solidly establish tbe charge of negligence. It demonstrates that England observed a , vigilant neutrality, and. accepts the decision of the tribunal of Geneva whether favorable or unfavorable, only asking justice. The French Minister of the Interior declares that the Government is watching Bonapartist intrigues. Manifestations took place at Courthes' funeral. On the 17fch February it is stated that Lady Mayo is to be created a British peeress. The names ot Lord Northbrook and Lord Dufferin are mentioned a« probable successor to the Viceroy. The Earl of Kimberley has declined the offer of the post. Admiral Arthur Cumming is appointed naval commander-in-chief in India as successor to Admiral Oockburn. Mr Knatchbull-Hugessen, replying to Sir James Elphinstone in the Commons, promised to produce papers and plans relative to the Prumben Channel between Ceylon and India. The question was not as to tbe desirability of the work, but whether it should be done by the Home, the Indian, or the Ceylon Government.