EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.

Samoa Times and South Sea Gazette, Volume 3, Issue 130, 27 March 1880, Page 2

EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.

(From tlic Intent Colonial Papers.) London, January 2ii. The I tolly News Rtotos, mi ivhot it eonRidors good authority, Hint Hw (invernini'iit will introduco u liill lo iiMsiiiiiliitu the law <if succession in regard to real and personal proporty. Tlio Froiicli Imvo occupied 'J'ongking, a provinca to tlio north-onst of Siaiu.

I The Daily News states that the Go- ! vernment iiitomN to mtrodane a bill to | nssimilate, in case of intestacy, the law of suci>essiuii in real property,, and make it same as the law in regard to personalty : an'! also to give lit'" tenants the powers of full owners in reference to selling and Sensing property. i Avon!) Khan is advancing mi GJisjsm. I The Bombay troops will replace the BenI gal tr.>,>iw at Camlnhnr, the latter return- ! in" to India vi t Ghmcni u-itl Caliiil. Tl.o introilnetion by the Geripna Minister ( :' War of n bill to increase the tnny by !iO,OOO men has created a profonml sensation in Russia. Prince iSismar!; and the German- }\<<-\ in Liberals have become reconciled. Eugiand, A:ntri=i, and FY.uiee have e-rupi.unod to th« l-'irn f its continued unu-fnlKhnenl of i''i ■ TreaU of Berlin in i;-i : irk I | ,:riir:s are vi :■ r.t'n attaekinu' iMiL'bvii'i in reference tothelato }.i •i!ul ! ilav incident. Mr. iVrmdl euitin-i-stn address large ..,'..'; ir.',l|..y,' He vcucmentiy dennunee'd .• f■•• ■:.■>. i.!.• \i" funis in England and iress, ~i! tin: groiuds tuat such funds were aifonliug .... help to such as refused to pay rents. Referring to Ifoine Ride, rate Irish nationality should bj ostahi. • i .'.• ] :ri=i ;r I ,M >.h i'. ■• santrv pi oiilrl Villi reference i.i the speeeh reeentlv made by Mr. AY. il. Smith, the r'irsi i. m'\ of the Admiralty, al Sutton, in which he stated that it wa.-. the iiilenti.in of the British Government to maintain ill • ';';■■ at\ of Gandamak, it is understood thai it is now pn.pcsud that the i/ritish

fn.i.i {.Viliul, and retire "ii .Telialabad, which | iliscc will probably i.i- nerinaue'.itlv upiel. J; is Further'beii.-'vcil that the Government will consent t.> >vaivo the <>:u'<tinu <.f iirtpoiufuig ;i Kvitish besides atCal.nl. Tin- L..li >c that it is int.rn.Uvi from Hi» Khyber I.i tin- K iran: Valley i-i ::.::";:!,■ :::'■ and. Il is nor. yi-t kn.wii whether the ilritWi ii • .-iinis'i ;ai will u sh'p is nut considered probable. January 27. Telegrams from Teheru-i state thai England am! IVrsia have arranged that I' 'l'sia, on i he occurrence of curtain events, is t-. ,i.-c!.)<v 11. oat. The 1.'.; I :.iuilf«|..ailt of ftvla-vl, re- ■ I lyiiifr t ) .ii'. iiiviiiiti.,n fioin this Lord Mayor »f Dublin to an oflicial dinner, re- ■ fnsi-il to ;...' nt (lie invitation, because the L;,i.l Mayor reeuutlv presided at a meeting of II.H.Ki i In has huh! in i.nl.lin I ::n: a! ii ha;: ly.-.n ma • ■ ■■ 1 t : 1 ; .n----wri Arnnsino, tin; la.ly with whom lie January 28. 1 "•■ !■', );i:\. •! Il] Kllllll t l: I l: : 1 .'i '.l ii'.'ilatnrs, win. v.-i.to arrested for sedition, will 1... nomim-lcd as candidates :'•.:' Various Jl'i.<!| l; li|S| itll i.leici at the i'..:■;;..•'.,.,:., .■ ..,.., i; . li; : ( .j,,-i;,,ns. !-':!itii-i ii'.v.i:iiui ..iilrairusaioreoortu.l I > have tai:.-:i pile in Ireland. i litji-ultv hi.f.vrcn t'.i-j Vii-nnvnnd ■':■ Muorof l')nl,;;,i isse'tli'd. Ihi/latti'i' having attend. I ihc Vi vim's levee a' | .. c . ~.. ~ j . ■■-..■■■ ;,,:• r ■i-.ir'Q i.i 111- 'li,'iit'iif ! '■ ■■■>■• '■' ■-. 1. I> ill.i-!i.'.•.! at lh. aper hj; _ ■ -■■ : .•'".•li-il, t.i l..i:..ina!..''l)avitl, ■ ii!- '.. I'a!.-, ami ntlu-rs i'.n- ii.-.i.ii::-- '•!■•• loral.'s, in ..nt"r til., mnro forcibly to .;••■ . Xj .■ .;..n in il..- national sentiment. February 2. Th" ship Striitlilcvon, having on"lo r ! .-. lonsignm.mt of meat [.itsiivo.l by Hell nay rrom Sydney ami M-lbouiiic. The iii"al ii]i<ni being inspected was found t„ he in splendid i.'iui.lition, having gone through I he lrn[iii'al latitude must suetvssj'iilh . Tii ' iiii'al will he ottered fin' sale in the market to-iixnrow, when it is ex[locti'ti to liml ninny reii'ly purchaaurs. Further examination of tiie frros in meat hv the Str.ithlcven shows thai the experiment has 1,., n » de.'id ,1 success. The meat, >n being thawed, cuts Well mill cleanly. Durii.g the voyage samples were lii-.'.l mi various occasions, ami the sailors declare that it was in splendideon;liti i, ii:iil ijiuta et| al in t.'i 11 3pi-i:on : n fresh meat. The temperature in 'lie fri"•iilariitm on thu Stnithlovun was kept many ilcjriiies below l'rec/.ing point, lln'oughoitt I he wlmlu voyage, and not a third of the power of' the machinery ereetoil was reouireJ to produce this result. I'V'hniary '■]. Mueh irritation is exhibited in Russia over the reported arrungeiueuta ontored into between England mid Persia regarding the disposal of Herat, and at the increase of llritish influence at Teheran. The ltnssiau press, believing thnt a treaty hud been entered into between England and Persia, threaten Persia with Russian vengeance. Tim Now Voile Herald has started a separate stllisiil'iption in aid of relief to distress in Ireland. The Herald heads its lists with n contribution of a hundred thousand dollars, Mr. 11. C W'i'.'iidfordsley, Proonrour(.l.'iieiiil of the Mauritius, has Ix'.'n anpoint.'.l I'hief Justico of Western Australia, vieo the hon. Sir Ari'liilmld P. Hurl. Ayouli Khan has nddrcssed lcttors to the v.itioiisii ilii'. tlii'.mgho'it Afghanistan, i

calling upon them to join him in waging n holy war against the British. Numbers havo Hocked tohisstftlldaiil, but the proximity of the invading forces has preventcd dissatisfaction on the part of many who are only awaiting a favourable opportunity to join the insurgents. Dneuii'.entarv proofs have been discovered of Ayo:il. Khan's efforts to induce Cabulese ((.'co-operate with hint by marching on I'nrap (?), but they declined to acceed to the request. The Imperial Government have decided that the expense attending the maintenance of a British Resident in Zulnland shall be divided b .'tween Natal ami the Transvaal. Tmpoifant intelligence has been received l.v the Government respecting lh" lint" r" cii'.drs in Afghanistan The (i!i V.iis, i powerfu' and warlike tribe inimhjtii.gXazoeuauil. the adjoining valleys, under their chief Azniotalla, have combined with the Tihugiunis under Bnirani Khan, and have been committing the most frightful outrages upon thosed sup-po's-jil to bo favourable to the British. "hey have extended their depredations along '.', e line >■■' communication from the Lata hand Pi.ss close up to ( abui, and are said to have massacred no less than 2HOO je: c •:':.! families in.d destroyed a large Limber of villages, leaving the inhabitants without shelter or means of sustenance ;>t this the most inclement season it-' tiio J ear. The Earl of Derby addressed an isnjiovlant meeting at Manchester yesterday, ui.il in the coursa of his speech referred to suggestions that had been made for tl.o alteration of the constituticn of the Louse of Lords. lie expressed his strongest conviction that should tliellouso of i.ords be reformed upon the colonial mode], and an eledive basis substituted for the hereditary ami nominee system at present in force, those, replacing the Beers wuiihl •.r.ill assiinr.! the l'lmctions of tin liollso of Lords as now existing, and. fortified by their elective basi-;. would exhibit p.n eneigetic desire to repress I'.iis;' whom tli -y would consider their wmlii so n pro Ina; a iu.;isltfive il ad-loe'-c, and an embittered ' feeling. Anv desperate remedv nj' Unit kind should be ad.-pted only in the most serious emciIt'has been stated that early during the utisuing session of Parliament the government propose t,> introduce a measure dealing in a comprehensive and liberal spin', with the hind question in Ireland. Tliy hill will be based i.poii ollhia! reports reeentlv furnished, respecting the state of Ireland, and ilsproVI. on.s wi ! i s:: ;<: us ,1 :ii ] :;,.-.,l w II alhi\ the present anti-rent agitation, and avert further agrarian outrages.

' 'it-sit exeiteuumt lias been caused in eo.ise.pji'ii .••; of the iiiinouuecinunt that Civmany projinsix to mass 40,000 men on the l)i.r.eh frontier. Upon being ollieially inter-'ogated relative to the obj •<•, of t'ie liiilitary inovenient, Prince Uisinni'k il.'.laiv.l Ihal it wa-s with a view i-i mi.ti-i ling the revenue of the umpire l'.\ ],n.'V.ii!tiugs;iiugg]ingfvom therjuaiter iuoiirtei 1 . This explaii.ition. taken ill <"i i'iTtii.l. with the rumours of ("ferniaii ili->:g!i.s on ILelland, lia.-, not given uniFebruary 4. Owing to internal dissension it appears pn.halil" thai the Hum,' Ual« agitation ia Irlaml will ciitirelv eolla]ise. The i.v.'iu. itvlf is coiisi.l,..i"'d to be morbund. lir. U'illinni Siiaw, Hie niemher for Cork eo'.mly. ivi'u.ses to accept the leadci-sliip of th.' party, on the ground that he eaunol giv.' in his adhesion I , the extreme coinsii ii'e iniiiieiid. d by Mr. Paniell, and whie'.i were generally supp irted by the league. The honorary treasui-er of the league lias also resigned. Owing to the ominous appearance of affairs on tii" I' u-.tim-nt, and the increase of armaments by (iernmny, llussia, and others of the great powers, Haron D'llaynierle, the head of tin Austrian tlovernmeiit, h.'.s arm iimced that it is iucuinbcnt upon the Austro-llungariau empire to adopt similar precautionary measures. With this object the army has been strengthened on the Russian and Italian frontiers, an ! additional fertilisations are to be proceeded with, February ■". Parliament was opened to-lay by 11-jr Majesty the <i'i"':i in pers m, i-i the presence of an attend in..'u unusually large. The speech delivered by her Majesty con-■ gi'.itulate.l Parliament, upon the friendly relations subsisting with the Governments of foreign countries, and stated that the prospect of artiiirs is generally pa-ili.-, although much remains to bo done in order to repair the disorder prevailing in the internal administration of Turkey.

En reference to Afghanistan, the speech stated that tlm imsuttlod condition of tlmt country rondel's tlio recall of tlio liriiisli troops impossible at tho present time, lint uliirmod that tho principles maintained by ISnglaiul h&vu undergone 110 change. I'lio (.lovurnmvnt is determined in Recitro a strung frontier for India, but desired to establish friondly relations with thu Afghan rulers and people. itoEorring to South African affairs, a, hopu wns oxprossod that confederation of tho oolonles is noar at hand. Tiiu spooch alluded to tho measures necessary lor relieving Hid oxistiug distress iii li'i'litml, among which was mentioned thu introduction of a l>ill providing for advances drawn from tho Irish (Jhurch surplus fund. A hop.- was expressed that tho i'ailiami'iit would consider and resume consideration of WIN relating to tho orimiunl code, amendmont of tho bankruptcy laws. and nU.i the laws'relating to the tenure

of landj in reference to which it is p,-,',. posed to enlarge the powers of landowners with the view of simplifying the convey. mice of landed property. A telegram has been received from General Roberts, stating, in reference to the executions at Cabul, that the extreme penalty was carried out only in the case I of those who were personally concerned in the attack on tho British Residency and guilty of murder. February (i. In the House of Commons last night notice was given of an amendment an the address in reply to tho Queen's speech on the ground of neglect by the Governof Irish Affairs. An amendment of n IL . land laws of Ireland is also demanded. Tho election for Liverpool in the room of Mr. John Ton-, deceased, has resulted in the return of Mr. Whitly, the Conservntivo candidate. The Conservative majority was over tho votes polled for I.onl Ramsay, the Liberal candidate although the latter, by agreeing to vote for tho appointment of a parliamentary commission on tho question of Homo Rule, received the Irish vote. February 7. One hundred and fifty colonists, and other gentlemen, lunched on board tlj. ; Strathloven yesterday, and were all n n . titled at the condition of the meat. '; .. Melbourne mutton and beef were sold i Smithfieki market to-day. ' The v.-eath.-; was muggy and tho market low. Tie first 00 sheep brought Gd. per pound,aii ■ the remainder aid. to (id. Tho bcei brought a fraction over 3d. per pound. Tho meat was prououucod more saleable than the American, and brought Id. per pound over the American this week.- The mnUon brought only Jd. less than the 1 est meat. The salesmen and leading i-c ••'leis -.re highly pleased at the meal, wa'ch 'bev say ecpials anything ti;oy Ini'.-ii f-n , in:] Mint if the beef had heeii •I.'ii'.'.i i -oi'ld have fetched the top I ■•;.- ... the market They suggested a somewhat different dressing. The mutton is of i "izo t'i suit the London market. Tiie oeef is rather heavy, and is fattened as i hough i'u Christmas. Carcases weighing ..">0 to SIX) pounds would lie prel'orr-el. The salesmen could take weekly 10,0011 sheep snch as those to hand, ]t is essential, however, that tie.: meat should be wrapped in cloth. lir the House of Common;, last night, the debate on the amendment moved o:i the addi-ess in reply lo the Queen's speech, was opened. Mr. W. A. Redmond, member for AVoxford, in moving the amendment, "oudeumed tho Government severely for their neglect in reference to <'. i di.-iress in hehuul, and also for declining i. assist the tenant fanners. Jle demanded that the Liovemmunt should state their intentions. Sir Stafford Northcote (Chancellor of the. Exchequer) re])lied in viufcncu af the Govorniucnt, and detailed the measures which the Government had taken. Th? debate was adjourned.

11l tilt: course of the debate on tlia am v.idinont mi the address in reply. lln> Hm. 1). Plmiket, number for Dublin University, denov.ueud Mr. Pnrne'l, whuso :io;i: :>6 iuni specclies, lie said, -only served '.u I ij'.ir: Ms country. A lehgram From C.i'.ul states tli.it Islam Ivhau "'us Hurini|i>ly wounded in an cngigemsnt arising from a tribal quarrel', iiud (1 Oil Lo U.mdahar. February N. luformati >n hns been received from Valparaiso >tnt : mr iliat it is intended to suspend nimratious in tli • war between Chili and IVru till tuitiiiini February !). It was the Irisli pavtv onlv that moved the amendment on lliu Address. The (lovernmenl stated tint they propose to pant loans to landlords at one per cent. interest, but the Irish party demand that the same privilege shall lie extended to the tenants, and that there shall ho a general improvement in the Irish land laws. A quest ton as to the admission of women to Congress has lately been discussed warmly in the States. A definite proposal has now been made, emulating from lowa, that women are eligible for elo.aiun as members of Congress. A certain number of members of the Oh'ireh of Kngland, practising high ritual on an extensive scale, have lately formed n union, and made certain proposals to the authorities of the Ohiireh of Rome. The Vatican is now unguged discussing these proposals. in tlie House of Commons, the debate I'ti the amendment moved by Irisli members on the Address in reply tothoQliecn's Speech has been proceeding, but was toUtiy again adjourned, in consequence of ohstruotii nby 1 [ouio Rulers. The leading members of the Liberal party option the amendment. The Marquis of Hartington and Mr. Foster have spoken against it.

I Diplomatic correspondence liasvcccntl.V been exchanged botweon tlio Courts of liOiiilmi iiiul Tohoran, with tlio result thai i In; linglish (lorormnpnt has released IVisiit from the obligation imposed by « clause in tlio existing treaty which binds the hitter not to take possession of Herat. Dining tho progress of it fete held in the soldiers' bamioks here, tho building collapsed, in which aOO were killed, am' a great number injured. The Theatre Ltoyal, Dublin, was, last night, destroyed by fire. Six poisons to*' their lives, ami several others sustained injuries. February 10, I he Hankow was in great peril "ll' Plymouth Breakwater. A. week hack while oti'Oporto she lost hor scrow, and continued hor voyage under sail, reaching thu Lixard yesterday, when two small tugs endeavoured to tow hor to Plymouth, but lost all control over the Vessel at <•- ■

entrance to the harbour, and the Hankow drifted helplessly towards the breakwater ■outside. At the last moment three anchors were let go, which brought th" vessel up between two shoals, ami I lie water being shallow she bumped ou the bottom with every wave. .Signal guns ■were lired for assistance, and four powerful tugs tried fruitlessly for several hj iurs *.) assist tiie Hankow, the hawsers snapping like threads. Finally th-> vessel was !.,..; :;!.' within the breakwater safely. The gulo was so furious and the waves s.> hiffh thai, had the Hankow's cables parted, .( i:, probable that all ou board the vessel .voiiid have perished. A sculling match between Boyd and Elliott took place vestorday, on thoTyne, for £-209 a side, lioyd won easily. i'he Chiuiuorasn, which left Plymouth „:■•„ .Sunday, encountered a terrific gala (!0 miles south-west of l.'shant yesterday. The sea swept the decks, and carried away the rails, deckhouse, hatches, an i six boats. A saloon passonger, uamo I ]Joyer, and two of the crew were washed overboard, and l(i others were injur.id. A passenger named Jehus subsequently died from injuries received. The upper works of thi! vessel wciv greatly damns'.! !, hut the engines and hull are all lijit. The passengers and cargo wiil '. I■patched by another steamer as .-■;. ■■ lily as possible. The Chimboraj: > H-- r - turned to Plymouth. Fed niwy 11. Fresh details of th? disaster' lo thi Ohitnboroa) show that rhr f t'.. ■ci -v were dr.iwno 1 in addition to ei- .-!- ready reported. (' -.i-.,;. :.• • ii, • * was done to the vessel qioft, ' :i! :.; • Ir.iii and engines are unii pood. ;■ .. expected that the CiiiiulJiit;'.-.. :.. :. :. ,y for sea in a few days. The debate en the am -mini -n' 'in th." Address in reply, was cemjiid.-d his! night. The Journal do St. Pet°rshur_', to-day, ■publishes an article having reference (~ ihe nudei'standine said t > have been . :■■■<■■ (•• between England and Persia, that fie- latter Power is to take possession ii t. : ;:; i iiiruii: 1i i| i.. -tin ill flares thai .1 will heat tile peril of Persia : ■'•jcit. the friends] i t .if Russia I irtliat o: England. February 12. A Hritish Flvinp Squadron will leave England in April or May, and probably visit Australia. The squadron, whirl. will be under tbn eemr.and of Ibwr-A.'-miral Lord Uilf.r.l, is to int! tile th Bacchante, hut if is nie-er! tin wlie'.her Princes Albirt V'ieter tn 1 'h irge will accompany the vessei. Tin; Chimborazo will reach London to-inorriw, ami at once unload and repair. She will resume her voyage en Mo day. It is stated that the liussiali il --t in the Pacific is bring further increased. • With regard to the recent diplomatic !■' iTcspondcnen respecting the possession i Herat, Persia now forwards a proposal ■ .',:■ efleeL that a commission shall l>- ■■••■ infeil to deMne the north-east frontier i i:i in • meanti ; ut<"!«<l- tn •..•■•ru,,\ '.]<- Afghan province of Selslan, :n ■ -\ i : . illy take possession of Herat. it. is believed that England is opposed to In. .-e proposals.