EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.

Samoa Times and South Sea Gazette, Volume 3, Issue 115, 13 December 1879, Page 2

EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.

(I'Voin Ur- liitost Colonial Papers.) London November 10. Count Lahanotf, Russian Ambassador at Constantinople, lias advised tlio I’orte to assent to the English demands for reforms, lint to refuse any request for the cession of territory.

Tim Russian (lulus iluelaros that, in tliu event of tin' entry of the British si(innlnin into tins Kuxino Sun, Itussin will leganl the »tf|> ns u easu.s h.-lli.

Tlio Press Director lit Stnmhnnl Ims ordered the Turkish supers to desist from their attacks on the Kuglish. The Daily News states that the British demands on Turkey are the appointment of Kiijflisluueu us nollecturs ami inspectors of finance, th« formation of a police

force under J'rilish olfieers, and tlui establishment of Courts presided over by an Knglish Judge. At. llio Lord Mayor's banquet to-day,

tlio Hurl of Ucncumliold niiulo » urircch, in which he referred nt Itnath to Home

ami Foreign questions. Alluding to the evidences of a revival of trade, he expressed a confident belief that it would prove permanent because it was not confined to England, but was manifest also in Europe and in America. Hu stated that tin: Government were closely watching the progress of events in Ireland, | which country, he said never appealed to England in vain. Speaking of South [ Africa and the Zulu war, he said that imi porinnt result of the war would be to Wach the colonists to rely on themselves

in any future difficulties with their neigh hours. Regarding tha Afglan war, he Premier maintained tint the safety of the fionttiers of India was amply secured by tho Treaty of Gundamak," and tin' result of the war is that the influence of Great Britain is fully inaintainad in Asia. Speaking of the steps taken by the Great Powers to ensure tho fulfilment of the Treaty of Berlin, he expressed satisfaction at the progress made, and declared his belief in the prolonged maintenance of in Kuroe,. provided that England sustains tho position she at present occupies in the Councils of Europe. No mentun was mad* to the rumoured dissolution of i'aliauient, and tho Premier likewise abstained touching on the Governments future Home and Foreign policy. The Earl of Derby lias signed his membership of the Carlton Club. This step is regarded as indication of his lordship's final severance from tho Conservatives, November 12. The English newspspers, both Tory and Dibcral regard the Eiirl of Beaconsfield'H speech at the Lord .Mayor's banquet as disappointing, and referred especially to the marked absence of any reference to the Eastern question and England's recent pressure on Turkey. November 13. Tho Continental Press generally are gratified at the pacific tone of the Earl of Beaconsfiold's speech. Servia, Bulgaria, and Montenegro have concluded a league binding them to provide an army numbering 230,000 men, in the event of Austria advancing beyond Novi-Bazar. The Czarewitch, tho Grand Duke Alexander, is about to visit Vienna by express invitation. Germany is increasing her army, especially the artillery, thinking Franco superior to her. France is strengthening her fortifications on the Belgian frontier, and reinforcing the garrisons. Mr. Parnell addressed an enthusiastic Irish meeting in l\ir»rpool, and intends to stum]! England-. The P-ciuier h-.s forwarded a protest ti/ the ' upomi ' 'vennneut against Sir j Gai'iiei Wi-,e!ey 't !;'■ Transvaal paciN'i <.:.. r> ( ape Town to October IG, state- thai tho Middloburg Boers are I forming Lagers, determined to resist the I trial oi olfeiiders refusing to submit to taxation. Morosi sti'l refusing to submit to the British forces, hostilities have been resumed. November 15. The Times has denied that Admiral Hornsby's fleet has been ordered eastwards. Tho Bake of Argyle, at a liberal meeting at Leeds, declared that Russia would never be allowed to acquire any portion of Afghanistan. Anv attack on India would end in disaster unless aided by the tribes on the boundary. The Parnell Convention is warmly supported in the Southern provinces of Ireland, and will meet soon. Prince Bismarck is suffering from fatty degeneration of llie heart. He has been advised to abstain from exciting business. King John of Abyssinia is dead. The Czarewitch and Czarina's visit to Vienna is devoid of political bearing. They will return to St. Petersburg via Vienna and Berlin. Latest news state that Russia will abandon tho Turkistau expedition for the \ present. i A panic in the London Stock Ex" : change was caused by an untrue report of foreign complications, November 10. General Roberts has discovered documents at Cabal proving that the Russian , Government at St. Petersburg had agents intriguing against England for tho last six years. The Gulos assures tho Porto thai it has authorised the Powers adverse to Kng lish naval supremacy in Turkish waters to send men-of-war to tho Sea of Mur--1 mora. M. Waddington declares that lie np- . prebends no serious dilliculty in overcoming tho misunderstanding with Germany, which necessitated strengthening tho doI fences on the Belgian frontier. In addressing a political meeting, Lord " Roseborry denounced the Government as unworthy of confidence. Muslims Pasha, the Turkish Ambossau dor, points out that Iho .liiliculty of effecting Asiatic reforms is owing to the financial embarrassment of the Porte. t ' Tho Sultan has ratified tho reforms '.. demanded by Sir H. A. Luyuul, (.< The Porte has issued a circular invit- ,- ing the Turkish bondholders to appoint II delegate* to examine the finances of Tufrkoy. The panic on the Sleek Exchange cxi, tended to Paris and Vienna house*. It o has subsided. e November 1". :• The orders to Admiral Hornby to prod cecd to the eastward have been counteri- maiided, 0 Lord Salisbury denies the truth of the d Luke of Argylos statement in his speech • at Leeds, ivspootillg the causes which I, prompted the Q.ovjininiont policy in the d settlement of tho (,'ubul and Eastern hj dinieiiltieu. i- November IS. o The Sultan has appointed linker Pasha s /o Miporvme yiu ivfornis in Asia.

The Austrian squadron in the Pirseus proceeds to Snlonica, ultimately, it is believed, to iiesika Bay. Sergeant Simon* held a meeting at Bewsijury to-night. The gallery fell. There were 300 people assembled. Three were killed and forty injured. November l!>. Tho Morning Post supports the dissolution of Parliament in Victoria. Grout agitation prevails in Ireland. Three arrests have been made for seditious language. , The Princess Louise supports a company established in England to encourage immigration to Manitoba, Canada! The Porte has solemnly promised the Powers to execute reforms in European and Asian territory, aud predicts speedy and brilliant results. A large band of undiciplined Burmese marauders threaten tho invasion of British Bui mail. Reinforcements have been ordered to tho frontier. Keillor, Davitt, and Daly have been arrested in Dublin for sedition. November 20. More persons havo been arrested in Ireland for sedition. They are : A barrister, an ex Fenian convict, and the proprietor of a national newspaper, Dublin. Great excitement prevails in Mayo and throughout Ireland in consequence of the action of the authorities. Further warrants have been issued for the arrest of prominent agitators. November 22. The Government hesitate to arrest Parnell for sedition, as the 1 louse of Commons will deal with the case. The Garrisons in the principal towns in Ireland are augmented. The dragoons havo been ordered to Ireland. Tho Times expresses astonishment at Mr. Berry's statement that Home politi-c-ana generally would not object to a plebiscite. The Duke of Argyle charges Lord Salisbury making an untruthful explanation iu the newspapers. The ex-Empress Eugenie is nt present travelling in France. Her mother, the i'otmloss'Montijos, is dying at Madrid. A turbulent meeting has been held in the Rotunda, Cuhlin. A thousand were unable to gain admission. Mr. Grain presided. Mr. Parnell's and other speeches were moderate. Afterwards the mob drew Parnell's carriage to his hotel. He spoko from tho balcony in stronger laivmftge. The Central News asserts that the Fenians in New Ydrk have prepared two steamers, with arms and ammunition to, land in Ireland and to assist the intended rising. It is intended to indict Davitt, Keller and Daly, for conspiracy in the Irish agitation, Recently it was confined to Mayo and Sligo, now it has spread. The Press are almost unanimous in their anproval. Probably tho Government can assist the immigration of her class. Reinforcements are ordered to be in readiness. Later news from the Cape state that Sir Garnet Wolselev stormed Sccooocni's stronghold. The aspect of affairs iu Transvaal is less threatening. Crowded meetings have been held iu Dublin, protesting against several arrests. Parnell and other members of the Home Rule party were present, and condemned the action of the Government. Tlicv advised the Irish to pel-severe to secure free land. November 2.'!. The Government propose (o grant to co-operative bodies iu Ireland loans at a nominal interest, to enable them to undertake public works, affording employment ; also to afford assistance iu individual cases. Several regiments are stationed at Dublin. San Francisco, Nov. •>(), A terrible explosion of petioliinn occurred in a tunnel at California. Twentyfive persons were killed aud many others injured. St. PnTKiism;nri, Nov. 11. The Russian Government has issued a notification to tho newspapers, forbidding under a heavy penalty, any discussion of the Austrian, German, or French relations with Kussig. The prohibition does not extend to attacks upon Turkey or England. The Press is allowed to dit- ■ cuss the relations of those Powers to Russia. November 13. _ The semi-official Agoncu Uusso contradicts the statement that negotiations have , been entered into between tho British and Russian Governments regarding Coutrul Asia. CALCUTTA, November I.". General Roberts has granted an amnesty to the misguided fanatics who havebeen fighting shine th« massacre of Major , Cavagnari and stuff, on condition that , they surrender their aims. November 20. Goiiornl Roberts has taken precautioni (try measures to prevent an outbreak of i tho Allghiins, Five regiments thai nr . i rived tiomTurkcstuii have been disliMiid-ii at t'abill. It .is expected that others will follow. C"NsiAMiNol'f,i;, November 14, The British Ambassador having do. minded .ample fiithfactiij.il from the (In,

veniment in the Jnatter of urging reforms, the Sultan solicited the consideration ol the British Government, declaring that his Ministry had submitted a plan for the immediate reform of Asia Minor, but that their authority would be seriously weakened if they appeared to act at tho dictation of tho British Government. November 17. Tho Sultan has accepted the responsibility, and Ministers have ratified theschomo of reforms respecting European and Asiatie Turkey.