LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Southland Times, Issue 1643, 4 October 1872, Page 3

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

London, Aug. 10 to 28. Parliament was prorogued on the 10th. The Queen's message stated that the American controversy had been terminated by the spontaneous declaration of arbitrators consistent with the views of Great Britain, and that steps had been taken to deal effectually with the slave trade. It referred to the growing prosperity of New Zealand, and said the revenue was in a flourishing condition. The Princess of Wales has left England for Copenhagen. The Princess Helena was delivered of a daughter on the 14th. The Queen has gone to Ediuburgh. Mr Childers has been returned for Pontefract by a majority of 80. The railway companies have decided to increase their fares. Harvest prospects have been improving for some time, and are now favorable. Negotiations have been re-opened between England and France with a view to the modification of the Commercial Treaty. At a meeting of the supporters of the Tichborne claimant it was asserted that one of the crew of the Bella had been discovered. Mr Stanley narrated the particulars of his iourney and discoveries in search of Dr Livingstone before the Geographical section of the British Association. He met with an enthusiastic reception. On the 17th there was serious rioting at Belfast between the Roman Catholics and Protestants. Numbers of houses were wrecked. The rioting continued during the next three days with disastrous results. The constabulary fired on the people, and the streets were filled with troops, who endeavored to keep the rioters apart. The rioting continued all day on the 19th, and increased to such an extent that all business was suspended. Special constables were sworn in. were freely used. While •earcbing for arms the police were fired on, and one killed. Several thousand troops and constables occupied the town. On the 22nd the town became quieter. The Daily News has received a telegram from Botno reporting that a violent discussion had occurred between the Pope and Cardinal Antonelli. The latter threatened to resign unless the Pope wpuld treat with the Italian Government. It has been sen.i-officially stated at "Washington that since the exclusion of the indirect claims the proceedings at Geneva had been favorable to America. Several awards had been made, but it was probable a gross sum would ultimately be awarded to A merica. It was expected the Geneva Arbitration would terminate before the loth of September. London, August 18. The North-Eastern IJaihvay goods abed at Leeds, and the North London railway station at Kentish town, have been burned down. The London bakers threaten to strike. The potato disease is a\armwg]y prevalent. Madkid, August 28. The Spanish elections have resulted in the return of 290 supporters of the Government, 60 Republicans, and 27 Conservatives. Geneva, August 29. The arbitrators have settled the principal indemnity claims. The total amount to be awarded will probably be between three and four millions.