EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.

Samoa Times and South Sea Gazette, Issue 46, 17 August 1878, Page 2

EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.

(From the latest Colonial Papers.) London-, June 12. The ex-King of Hanover is dead. The Congress meets at Berlin to morrow, but will probably be adjourned till Monday. The interval will be employed in the interchanges of ideas. Prince Bismarck, Earl Beaconsfield, and Count Andrnssy arc in favor of a prompt settlement. The Crown Princess recoivod the envoys. June 13. The Secretary of Stato for the Colonies, at a Conservative banquet said that England, at the Congress, which will open on June 14th, will adhere to Lord Salisbury's circular that the Porto must retain the necessary independence to perform sovereign functions. June 14. The Conference has elected Prince Bismark President, and adjourned to Monday. The first. 3ubjcct for there consideration will be thfl boundaries of the proposed new Bulgaria. June 15. Mr Disraeli Jrged on the Congress the necessity of the withdrawl of tho Russian troops from S:a-:aboul, so as to prevent a collision. It, is rumoured that Parliment will be dissolved in autumn. Tho Prince of Wales has visited the Australian trophies, and expressed great satisfaction, and has acoepted the Presidency of tho Colonial Institute. Tho Lancashire strike is collapsing. Several mills, including Burnley's and the Tadmorden, are re-opening at a reduction. The Blackburn weavers organised a meeting to ascertain the fueling of the strikers. June 113. Tho Conservative journals condemn the Bulgarian agreement between Lord Salisbury and Count Schouvaloff. The Daily News considers tho arrangement a satisfactory compromise. Tin: Times approves of it completely. Fighting has been resumed in Montenegro. The cause is unknown. The Austrian reserves have been ordered to join to-day. Juno 17. Lord Salisbury proposed the admission of Greece to the Congress. Prince Bismarck made .several proposals regarding the order of business, bttl no decision has resulted. The Congress was adjourned until Wednesday. The Lancashire strikers havo agreed to accept a reduction. The mills are to be re-opened generally on Wednesday. Ministers havo declared to that tho version of tho Anglo-Russian agreement is incomplete. In reply to a question, the Secretary of War stated that the terms of the agreement between Lord Salisbury and Count Schouvaloff had been obtained and published sureptitiously, aud were incomplete. Lord Northcote appealed to the House to forego asking for further details. News from the Cape reports that the Kaffir war is collapsing. June 20. Greece has been admitted to a sent at the Congress for hearing but not to vote. June 21. Reinforcements arc being sent to the Cape of Good Hope. At a review in Paris 38,000 troops took part. In consequence of difficulties which have arisen in Congress as to the boundaries of New Bulgaria, a special messonger has been sent to tho Czar. June 22. A motion is before the House of Commons for applying ouo million of tho Church surplus funds toward middle-class education. The Times this morning announces that Russia, Englaud, and Austria have agreed regarding tho boundaries of New Bulgaria. Tho delays in Congress arc ascribed to tho firmness of Disraeli. Tho Congresss will meet again probably on Friday. Mr. Charles Mathews, comedian, is very ill, and lifo is despaired of. June 23. The Russian concession to remove the crisis in regard to tho Eastern situation, excites popular opposition in St Petersburg. flic Turks are fortifying the Balkans. June 2*. The deliberations of Congress continue. Tho general principles of tho Bulgarian question have boen settled. Tho State funeral of the King of Hanover, at St. George's Chapol, Windsor, took place to-day. The Rev. Mr. Sonfon has been conscerated at St Paul's, LSishonof North Queensland. Juno '.'ti. Tho Congress, after three hours, debate, settled the details of tho Hulguriun pro posed taritV, which is to bo similar to that of Turk»y.

The conduct of the Turkish delegates is equivocal. They are silent at the Congress, and privately declare that they will refute to evacuate Varna.

The Daily News continues to report an the menacing attitude of the Porte's forces at Stamboul. It states that (hen are to-day 200,000 Russians in the vicinity of the Turkish capital. General Todleben has ordered the officers to send their wives to Russia.

The Queen of Spain is dead. The colonists have arranged to give a banquet to the Australian cricketers on July 23. The Duke of Manchester will preside. The Prussian Government restores to the Duke of Cumberland the sequestered property of the late king of Hanover. Congress has decided that Varna and Schumla are to he evacuated forthwith,, and for each temporary Conimissariestlenoral be appointed by Russia and the Porte. June 27. The Government have commenced the prosecution of the clerk in the Foreign Office, for stealing the Anglo-Russian Agreement and having it published in the Globe. The Congress decided yesterday that Varna should be a commercially free port. June 2U. The Congress discussed matters in regard to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Austrian occupation is believed to be imminent. July 3. The Press here is strongly opposed to the cession of Batoum to Russia. At the Pan Anglican Synod, Lambeth Palace, hundred were present, including the Bishops of Sydney, Adelaide, North Queensland, Christchurch,. and Dunedin. At the Congress Austria demanded the I freedom and neutrality of the Danube, and Danubian, town:, as one of the conditions of peace. It is understood and admitted that the question of indemnity is left to Russia and Turkey, on condition that Turkish creditors have the first claim. Bismarck warned Russia that on event of failure in payment no territory was claimable. The European settlement of boundaries The Powers aro urging the acceptance by Turkey of Austrian occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. July G. Russia pledges herself t*i dismantle the Batoum notifications, and make the port commercially free. England has concluded a defensive treaty with Turkey, and assumes the protectorate ovor Asia Minor, guaranteeing the integrity of the Sultan's Asiatic realm. England occupies Cyprus. I Sir Stafford Northcote has met with a slight accident at hi* official residence, which will probably disable him for few July 8. England has concluded a Treaty probating the Turkish Asiatic; dominions. The Poste bus granted England the right to occupy Cyprus instantly. Julv 12.

In tho Paris Exhibition, Australian wools exec! greatly, and they will probably be awarded first prize, besides the gold medal. Most sections of the Australian exhibits stand conspicuously high. Foreign Govcrnmentsaroaskingquotations of preserved meat. The Colonial oliice has disturbed t lie prospcctusoftheSydney Exhibition. The applications of foreign British exhibitors for space arc numerous. The Liberals are organising a vigorous opposition to the occupation of Cyprus on account of its being an apparent alliance with Turkey and protection of the Asiatic dependencies. The Liberals think that the Ottoman niisgovcrnmcnt will preclude an English alliance.

July 13. The term of office of Governor Robin son has been extended.

The Island of Cyprus was formerly occupied yesterday. Everything has been settled at Berlin. Tho treaty was signed on Satuday.

In the Garone inquiry the captain was blamed, and his certificate suspended for six months.

Tho ship Scottish Admiral, with emigrants for Queensland, has been stranded at Southend.

The Secretary of the British Embassy at Constantinople took formal possession of Cyprus, ' The Chancellor of the Exchequer, in reply to a question, said that a. money vote would be required in connection, with the Convention.

July 15. Tim danger at Stamboul is increasing. A grout conspiracy against the Sultan has been discovered, Fifty loaders in the conspiracy have been arrested. Tlio Treaty agreed to by the Plenipotentiaries at tho Congro&s was signed on Saturday. The envoys are leaving Berlin. Preparations are being made to receive Ivu I Heaconsficld in London to-morrow with enthusiasm.

JulylG. Thousands took part in the wolcomo to Earl Beaconstield and tho Marquis of Salisbury on their return from tho Berlin Congress. Replying to an address, Earl Beaconsfield said Thigland had brought peace uliiiut honourably. Ho hoped tor a long continuance of peace ami prosperity. The training ship Eurydicc, sunk in thn Channel, nil been floated, and was found '•' eonrein many Wi^

Tli« reception of the Premier and Karl Salisbury at Dover and Loudon was must enthusiastic.

A Foreign Office writer, char.'ed with stealing for tite prasi ■ copy ol the agreement between earl Sali-hury and Count Schouvsloff, has been di.-charg-J. The despatch from Earl Salisbury to the British Representative to Constantinople states that the Berlin Treaty is Turkey's last chance. The Government made a statement that the Berlin Treaty will be signed on July \H. The Conservatives are preparing an ovation for Earl Beaconsfield, and a banquet at the Mansion House, The insurrectionary movement in the Rhode Mountain" has collapsed. July 17. The leaders of the Liberal party in both Houses of Parliament intend to challenge the Policy of the Government. Earls Ileacmistield and Salisbury have arrived in London. A very crowded and enthusiastic meeting was held at Sydenham to welcome them. The Berlin Convention gives England the right to interfere in Turkish a t'-'-qj'ju far h>>yond that Confered by the treaties of 1 Lord Salisbury's despatch, enclosing the text of the Treaty, entirely refutes the idea which has been gaining ground that the Cabinet has abandoned the policy enunciated in the Salisbury circular of Ist April. President I'ery, of the Paris Exhibition, has recommended that a gold medal and Pitts' silver crazier be granted to Sydney for wool, and the Grand Prize to South Australia for wheat. At Wimbledon the Lords made 443, and the < 'ominous, 435. The Eurydico has been raised after many previous failures. Mr, Gosohon, owing to the adoption of the country franchise, annouces his intention to retire from the presentation of tho city of London, A shocking murder has been committed at LlongcJly, Monmouth, by u workman named Wilkins, his wife and three children being the victims. July 18. It has been decided to erect a college at Cambridge University to the memory of the late Bishop Selwyn. In the firing for the Elcho shield at Wimbledon. Ireland mada one sixteen (2 py. 151o). England 1560, Scotland 1551. A tramp has been arrested for complicity in the murder of Mrs. Wilkins und children at Longley. The House of Lords was crowded to hear the Premier's statement of the result of tho Congress. He said Turkey remaincd compact and powerful. Earls Granville and Derby challenged the policy of England regarding Cyprus and the defence of Turkey. Lord Salisbury vindicated the policy of the Government. July 19. In the House of Lords, Earl Derby declared that he had tendered his resignation of his seat in the Cabinet, in consequence of the resolution of Ministers that a secret expedition consisting of Indian troops should sail for Cyprus and occupy a position on the Syrian Coast' under any circumstances.

Lord .Salisbury flatly denied this. Earl Derby re-affirmed his statement. Earl Beaconsh'cld, in vindicating the provisions of the Berlin Treaty, said England's insisting on wresting Batoum and Kara from Russia would certainly have entailed war, and that the object to be gained would not have justified such a result. He also said that England took Cyprus instead of Syria or Egypt to avoid offending France. There is great excitement in Italy as the result of the Congress. July 20. Lord Hnrtingdon gave notice of a motion in the House of Commons, complimenting tin) Congress on having succeeded in securing a European peace, butregreting the incomplete settlement of Greek claims and the undefined responsibility incurred by Ministers without the consent of Parliament.

Mr. Gladstone, at a Liberal demonstration, vehemently denounced the Treaty of Peace adopted by the Congress and especially tho Anglo-Turkish allliance.

The " Daily News " says tho Indian regiments return to India in October. The officially inquiry into the loss of the ironclads luirgust blames the helmsman of the Koiug Wilhelm. Lord Hartingdon tables a motion censuring the engagement for the defence of Turkey. It is unknown whon Parliament will be prorogued. There is agitation in Italy respecting the Cyprian scheme. " July 21

Earl Beaconslield has been invested with the Order of Garter at Osborne. July 23. The reserves are being disbanded. An amnesty is to bo proclaimed in South Africa on the 31st inst.

Rome, July 22. Democratic mooting aro being held throughout Italy, claiming Trieste and the Tyrol. St. Petersburg, June 19. Tho whole of the Press hero disapproves of the agreement between Count ISehouvaloir and Lord Saliabnry. Vienna, Juno 10. Austria is increasing the mobilisation of her troops. Constantinople, Juno 16. Negotiations for tho surrender of Varnn, Schiimla, imd Divtoiim have been abandoned. Berlin, Juno 14. T'w ( fongnt* was formally opened to-

I day, but the ti:-t working sitting; will nut ■ bo held till Monday, 17th but ' Austria insists ou the federation of Servia and Montenegro, under Austrian mimtwti on tii'' conclusion of tin- present military convcntii 0. Jam 13, A partial mobilisation ~t the Austrian troops in Transylvania and Halmatia has ; been effected.

Count Andrassy and Count Schouvaloff are partially iu accord. Count Schouvaloff and Lord Salisbury have agreed that the Balkans shall form the southern boundary of North Bulgaria, which is to become an independent State. South of the Balkans is to be an autonomous province, but the frontier to be removed from the .Egeun Sea. England consents to the cession of Batown and Bessarabia, and takes Armenia under her special protection ; the control of the neighbouring States to be subject to arrangement made by united Europe. I Kussia surrenders Bayuzid. The passage : of the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus to remain in statu quo. At Thursday's sitting Earl Beaconsfield alluded to the dangerous proximity of! opposing forces at Constantinople. He hoped the Russian troops would be withdrawn immediately. June 10. Tho Turkish Plenipotentiaries announce that they will withdraw from the Conference if autonomy be granted to Epirus, Thessaly, Bosnia, and Herzegovina. •Tune 17. Congress is discussing the admission of the representative of Greece. The assent of Austria is assured. June 19. The Congress has not yet arrived at any decision on the question of the admission of Greece. Russia alone opposes the request. June 21. The report that Greece has been admitted to the Conference requires confirmation. England nnd Austria maintain a concurrent attitude and entente cordiale regarding Bulgaria. June 22. Earl Beaconsfield maintains that the continuance of the sitting of Congress must be conditional on Russia's withdrawal of her troops from the neighbourhood of Constantinople, whereupon the Russian plenipotentiaries have appealed to the Czar. Austria and England demand the immediate discontinuance of the Russian occupation of Bulgaria, and that after the final conclusion of peace Turkish garrisons shall occupy the Balkan fortresses. June 2:S. In the Congress, after three hours' debate, the English-Austrian demand, that the Balkans be the limit of Bulgaria was conceded. June 24. The Emperor of Russia has informed the Congress, in reference to Earl Beaconsfield's suggestion for tho conditional acceptance of the arrangements agreed to by Russia, England, and Austria, regarding Bulgaria, that the question may be amicably arranged, provided the administrative autonomy of South Bulgaria (Roumelia) be secured, and no Turkish troops be quartered therein. Tin.' boundaries of New Bulgaria terminate at the Balkans, but includes Sophia. It is certain that Austria annexes, or directly controls, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Montenegro receives the port of Antivaria. Russia and Roumania will, probably, divide Bessarabia. June 25.

The Congress has agreed to the principle upon which the settlement of Bulgaria is to lie effected, and also fixed all the details of boundaries, &c.

The Russian troops are to evacuate Bulgaria and Roumelia in nine months. June 20. Austrian occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina imminent. The Congress finished arrangements regarding Bulgaria. Danubian and Bulgarian fortresses are to be dismantled.

The sitting of Congress will terminate in three weeks ; but it is detemined to reassemble in the Autumn to ratify present proceedings. The attitude of the Turkish delegates has boon markedly reserved throughout. June 27. Prince Gortschnkoff made a most impressive and pacific speech at the Congress to-day. Earl Beaconsfiold replied. June 20. The majority of Congress have reCOgnisod Servian independence, and authorise the Austrian occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. July 1. Notwithstanding the refusal of the Porte, Austria will occupy Bosnia and Herzegovina under the sanction of tho Powers, Russia receives Kila to the Pruth ; and Roumanian Silistria to ilangolia. July S. The Congross was engaged yostordar discussingthoquostion of tho navigation <f tho Danube. July 7. Th« European Congress havo ugrecdlo maintain tho Treaty stipulations, prohibiting the passage of the Dardanelles by foreign war vessols ; to codo Batoum to Russia, and to make Batoum a freo rort. Conoerning Oroocc, it is proposed thai the boundary, bo extended by Larissa and Salombrm to tho river, Kalomos, opposite Corfu. Tho decision of tho Congress dissstisfios overybody. The London Conservative journals and party papers have vigorously attucked it.

The Austrian oc lUpaticn of Bosuioand rlersegovlsa is pos pom I till August. Russia restores t > Turkejr Bayazid and I the Valley of Alashgered. '