CABLE TELEGRAMS.

Southland Times, Issue 1819, 18 November 1873, Page 2

CABLE TELEGRAMS.

.» (Via Auckland.) London, Oct. 30. General Bellemay has been placed on the retired list for threatening to resign if the Monarchy is restored. M'Mahoa has expressed confidence in the army. Not. 2. The R.M.S.S. China, with the homeward Australian mail, arrived at Galle last Friday. There is great confusion in France, owing to the conflicting views of the Monarchical circles. The Left Centre demands consolidation, and the Republican Press consider that the only solution of the political difficulty will be the prolongation of M'Mahon's power. Nov. 3. The Orleanist princes have declined the Lieutenancy of the Kingdom. The Monarchists propose that the Ministry approve of the proposition that the presidential functions by Marshal M'Mahon be prolonged. At Acheen, active preparation is being made by the Dutch for the Acheen war. 1300 men leave Java for Acheen. Several steamers convey stores. The Achenese are fortifying the expected points of attack, and making the roada dangerous by digging pitfalls, covered with bamboo over spikes. It \b said that the Sultan has asked America to interfere, a id a favorable answer is expected. The Admiralty Court have condemned the owners of the Murilloto pay £24,000 (toother telegram states £4000), and also make a decree that the Murilio should be sold unless the judgment is sat'sfied. Ten United States railways have failed to pay interest on their bonds. Chief Justice Bovill is dead. ? November 7th. A semi -panic prevails on the Stock Ex-c-hauge. Kates of American exchange are declining. On the re-opening of the French Assembly a message was received from the President, who declared that increased authority was necessary to promote the durability of the Government, and also essential for the safety of the country. A conservative motion for the prolongation of M'Mahou's powers for a further period of ten years was carried by a large majority. The Bourbon and Imperialists' motions were both rejected. The French movement in favor of the Comte de Chambord has collapsed. The Vienna Exhibition v closed. The Tichborne trial is adjourned.