EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.

Samoa Times and South Sea Gazette, Volume 2, Issue 89, 14 June 1879, Page 2

EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.

j (From the latest Colonial Papers.) London, April 25. In the House of Commons this evoning, Sir Michael Hioks-Beaoh, replying to a question, promised that further correapondence on tho subject of the Victonan constitutional difficulty should bo presented to Parliament at an early date.

The British (iovrrnment have recalled Mr. Rivers Wilson, lato Fiuaneo Minister in Egypt who was recently summarily dismissed by the Khedive.

In tho House of Commons this evening a motion was brought forward du hiring vacant Sir Bryan O'Loghleu's scat for

Clare, in consequence of his haviug accepted an office of profit under the I-rowa.

A lengthy discussion ensued' on the constitutional technicalities envolved by this act. Finally the House divided, the motion for unseating Sii Bryan being carried by ISO votes against 11. One hundred thousaud pounds sterling of now silver eoinag has been issued to the public to-day. April 2G. The English and French Governments have sent an identical uoto to the Khedive demanding the appointment of one English and one French Minister as successors to Mr. Rivers Wilson late Finance Minister, and M. do Blignierea, Minister of Works. The two Governments have further declared that they will have recourse to stringent measures in the event of the non-compliance of the Khedive with the above demands. Her Majesty the Queen has returned from her late visit to Italy, and is uow staying at Windsor Castle.

The coal and iron strikes in the county of Durham have now terminated.

April 28. In the House of commons this evening, Mr. l'eter Rylands, M.P. for Burnley, brought forward a motion, of which he had previously given notice, censuring the financial administration of the Government. A lengthy discussion took place, and on tho House dividing, tho motion was negatived, with a majority in favour of the Government of 7:1 votes. April 29. The Bight Hon. 11. C. E. Chillers, M.P., has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Advice instead of AgentGeneral for Victoria. Probably a short act will be passed to enable members of Parliament to act as Agents-General for the colonies. April 30. A meeting of Liberals of Chelsea, presided over by Sir Charles Uilke, M.P., presented an"address to Mr Berry, Chief Secretary of Victoria, who, in replying, detailed "the political difficulties in' Victoria, lie announced that the Home Government believed that there was a chance, under certain conditions, and under pressure of the difficulty being settled in the colony ; therefore, he was willing to renew his efforts in Melbourne, ami submit a Reform Bill in the next session of Parliament, or if the Legislative Council desired it to wait until the general election. If the country continued to support the Ministry, an act could either then be passed in tlie colony, or certainly by the Imperial Government.

The Cabinet will give a reply to the. proposals submitted by Mr. Berry, on .Saturday. It is certain that before they interior they will require to bo satisfied that the question will bo fully and fairly submitted to the country. Mr. Berry leaves London on his return to Melbourne on Tuesday.

It is announced that Sir Garnet Wolsoley, the Governor and High Commissioner of the island of Cyprus, will return to England during the month of May, the Government being desirous tliat he should serve on a military commission about to W appointed.

In the Itouso of Lords this afternoon a debate took place on the question of free trade and protection, more especially as applicable to Great Britain during times of commercial depression such as the present. Several members spoke, and finally the Karl of Boaconstieldmode a statement, in which he declared that in tlio opinion of the Government, the adoption of a system of reciprocity, as had been argued in certain quarters, or the reversal, even to a slight extent the principles of free trade was iinpossi-

May 1. In the course of his speech at Chelsea last evening, when replying to the address which was presented to him, the Hon. Graham Berry stated that he hail cause to be reasonably satisfied with the result of his mission to kingland. He was only awaiting a final reply from the Sectetary of State fur the Colonies which had been promised him dctinatcly for Saturday next. Ho would then return to Australia without delay. At a Conservative banquet held to-day the Marquis of Salisbury, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, stated that he was convinced that all the great powers, without exception, wore determined that tho provisions of the Treaty of Berlin should be fully and strictly executed.

Professor Rouleaux, the commissioner for Germany, has been officially informed by tho London Committeo of tho Sydney Exhibition that the spaco of 41,000 square feet shall be devoted to German Exhibits at that Exhition.

May 2. Tho New South Wales 4 per ceut. loan has proved a gnat success. For tho three miliious and a quarter applied for nearly eight millions were subscribed. Tho number of tenders lodged was about 700. Tenders at 01)8 Ha. received two-thirds of the amount and above that price in lull. The tup is already quoted at a premium of 1 per cent.

The Hon. Graham berry has published a communication, in which he declare* that his speech at Chelsea on the 30th April was inaccurately reported by the press.

Mr. Berry states that his mission to England has been one altogether of a conciliatory character, his object being to obtain the influence of the British Government in order to avert the renewal of past complications. In conclusion, Mr. Berry adds that he desires to concontinue the friendly relations at present existing between Victoria and the Home Government.

, May 3. Mr. Berry is very unwell, suffering from rheumatic gout, and it is possible that he may be unable to leave for Melbourne by tho mail.

The official written reply to the proposals of the Victorian Embassy has been delivered to Mr. Berry.

May :.. The Daily Xews states that it has reason to believe that 11.1t.11. the Prince of Wales will visit Australia during the time of the Exhibition in Melbourne, though he will not be present at the opening-

The Board of Trade returns of exports from Great Britain for the month of April published to-day continue to show very unfavourable results.

Tho Hon. Graham Berry sails tomoiTow on his return to Australia, having completed his mission to this country. Mr. Pearson will remain for the present in Europe. Sir Stafford Northooto, tho Chancellor of the Exchequer, in reply to a question put to him in the House of Commons this evening, said that the Government Were most desirous of setting on foot at an early date negotiations tor peace with Zulu land. He added that instructions had been sent out to Sir Bartlu Frere to abstain from anything like a policy of annexation of fresh territory, and to take every measure in his power to insure the South African colonies from danger in future.

In the House of Lords this evening Lord Salisbury, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in reply to a question, sniil that lie had reason to believe that all the great powers had accepted, or were about to accept, the proposal which had recently emanated from. XT. Waddingtou, the French Minister, for the joint mediation of Europe in settling the frontier difficulties which Lad arisen between Greece and Turkey, and in consequence of which the joint-commissiou wus broken up. May 6. The Marqtus of Salisbury, replying* to. a question put to him in the noose of Lords, stated that Uer Majesty's Government had accepted tlio Kussi.au interpre tation of that clause- in the Berlin Treaty providing for tho evacuation by the Russian army of occupation of Bulgarian and Roumeliau territory, namely, that it shall commence on the 3rd instant and be completed on the 3rd of August. Roumelia has been entirely evacuated by the Russians. Mr. Issac Butt, Q..C, M.l\ for Limerick, and formerly leader of th.e Home Rule party, is. dead.

May 7s In the House of Louis, tonight the Marquis of Salisbury, tlvo Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, replying to an inquiry which was. addressed to him., said that Her Majesty's Government had accepted the interpretation which Russia had placed on that clause of the Treaty of Berlin which provides for the evacuation by the Hussion troops of the province of ltoumelia and the new principality of Bulgaria, viau, that the evacuation in question should continence on the 3rd May, am! should be; completed by the 3rd of August next.

Advices received from Carvo Town to the 23rd ultimo announco that a movement of troops towards the frontier has been made preparatory to a general advaneo of the forces into Zululand. It was believed that this general advance would commence within a fortnight after the dispatch of the mail. Calcutta, May 3.

Sineo the despatch of previous advices matters have uutil lately remained in statu quo in Burundi, the precautionary measures adopted by the Indian Government having sufficed to prevent any further disturbances. The present aspect of affairs at Mandalay is reassuring-

Constantinople, May 0, Roumelia luu now boon entirely evacuated by tho Russian troops. St. Petersburg, May (J. . His Majesty the Czar has sent an autograph letter to tlio Sultan, notifying to iiis Majesty that the evacuation of Roumelia and Bulgaria hy Russian troops has commenced, anil urging tlio establishment ami maintenance of friendly relations between the two countries. THE ZULU WAR., London, April IK). Latest advioes f roin the Capu of (!<v>d Hope, under dato Capo Town, tho Bth of April, state that Colonel Pearson's force had safely arrived at tho river Tugula, tlio boundary between Nutal and Zululaud. Lord Chelmsford aud his atari' have loft Oingliolaru, aud are ou their war to D'UrUn. The Zulus are reported to have occupied the positions lutely held by Colonel Pearson at Elcowc, and to bo uow holding that place.

After the disastrous d«fe».t of the Zulus in relief of Ekowe, Celawayo retired behind ihe White Uravolcwl, and l u . since withdrawn to the further side- of I Black Unixolosi, River, where he u i, stationed.

The rumonrs current that the Boers ot the Transvaal threatened to detain Sir Bartle Frere, the High Commissioner, at Pretoria are entirely unconfirmed. May 1.

Authentic news has now been received of Sir Burtle Fiere. His excellency has arrived safely aud well at Pretoria, otter having had satisfactory interviews with the cliief Boers and the leading colonial settlers in the newly-annexed Transvaal.

Latest advices from the Cape state that an attack has been made by the British troops on the important stronghold of Mairosis, a native chieftain. The attack proved unsuccessful and 20 of the troois were killed or wounded in the attempt. Further advices havo just been received from Capo Town, under date 15 ult., stating that preparations were being rapidly" pushed forward in Natal for an immediate advance of the British forces into Z'llulaud.

It was expected that orders for the advance would be given in a few days. _ May 7. Later advices from the Cape, dated. Cape Town, the 23rd of April, have just been received, announcing that movements of the troops towards the frontier had been made preparatory to the general advance of the British forces into Zululand.

It was generally believed, however, that the advance could not commence in less than a fortnight after the despatch of the mail.