EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.

Samoa Times and South Sea Gazette, Volume 3, Issue 135, 1 May 1880, Page 2

EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.

(From the latest Colonial Papers.) Lo.NDoX, March 10. News have been received from San i Francisco that the tire which broke out I aboard the steamship City of Sydney while lying in dock, was speedily sappressed and the vessel has sustained but little damage. March, 17. Diamonds to the value of £.j0,000 have been stolen from tho Capo mail bags. March 18. The Nihilist, TTartmann, who was deported by llie French Government to England, whence his extradition was demanded by Russia, has publicly confessed lie was the principal author "of the attempt made last year at Moscow on the life of tho Czar. Hartmaun is going shortly to America. March 19. Information lias been received of the seizure of two Italian vessels by an Austrian man-of-war. They were conveying arms and ammunition to the Albanians, and tho Austrian commander, upon receiving information of their mission, seized them. The House of Commons has adjourned until Wednesday next, when a dissolution will take place. March 20. The Persian Commissioner has arrived at Herat, with the view of laying the basis of the permanent occupation of that ■place by Persia. The Commissioner has been welcomed by the Heratees. March 22. The Morning Post in a leading article in to-day's issue, on ihc subject of the general elections and change of Ministrv in Victoria, congratulates the colony on the result of the former, and hails the advent of Mr. Service as a prelude to the return of prosperity in Victoria. March 23. In the House of Lords to-day, Viscount Cranbrook, Secretary of State for India, made a statement regarding the present position of affairs in Afghanistan. His Lordship said that General Stewart, with the force under his command, was returning to India via Ghuzneo, where a large body of the enemy is collected. At present it is uncertain whether an attackwould be made by General Stewart, in view of the recent offer of submission by the chiefs. March 21. The Times, in a leading article, expects that an equal balance of parties is likoly to take place in the next Parliament. On the occasion of tho Czar's birthday celebration, (he Emperor of Germany made a speech, in which he hoped that the present satisfactory relations between Germany and Russia might be maintained. March 25. Authentic intelligence has been received with reference to tho movements of the Affghan pretender, Abdurrahman, who recently crossed the river O.xus, from Russian territory, and was believed to be arming at Balkh and Camhihar. Abdurrahman has now gained th? Turcoman forces under Main -d Isa. near Akoeha,forty-four miles from Balkh,and presumably intends to descend upon Cabul should an opportunity offer. The strength of his force is not known. It is believed that General Roberts is watching bis progress", and it. is expected that the British troops will secure the town of Charikrr on the road to Balkh. in order to oppose Abdurrahman should ho ad-

I ho hmpross Ivignmo, together Willi suite sailed to-day fen- Cane Colony. Hit Majesty Queen Victoria litis left for tlio Continent to-day. March 20. The tri! :i] reserve in notes and hiillion in tin; Bank of England is £13.375,000. ' Tlio Duke of Hiehmoivl ami Gordon, | Lord President of fjie Privy C'onnoil, has resitmed that position in tli-_- Ministry. 'Phi'. Marquis of Rnrtjngton made a speech at tho Liberal meeting to-day, in which ho reiterated tho policy sot forth in j his recent manifesto. lie further said thai if returned he would endeavour to establish an European eonsunt, and would bo prepared to use coercive measure!) Inward Turkey, in order (hat she should introduce, internal reforms. Mr. Gladstone is severely indisposed. The illness is paused hy over-work and strain attending electioneering. March 27. It. is "announced that Prince Leopold will shortly leave England on a (our through Canada and the United States. March 28. Mr. flladstono has recovered from his recent illness. News have been received from South America of tho resumption of hostilities between the Chilians and Peruvians. A severe battle has been fought at Mosquegua, which resulted in the defeat of the Chilians, who suffered a loss of 1300 killed and wounded. March 31. Tlii' general elections for the new Parliament have commenced, • Up to the prCßont time ten Liberals and eight Conservative:; have boon elected unopposed. April I. The general elections continue, Ninety Liber.ils ami sixtv-nno Conservative! have been returned for tho now Parliament. The Liberals, so far, have gained twentylive seats which were hold in last Pnrliamnnt by Conservatives. Tlio latter have trained nine seats formerlv held by! Liberals, ' Tho election for Biluiinyliatu

j resulted in the return of Messrs, J. Bright ami Muntz, and Chamberlain —the I former the Liberal members for Hackney. : The lite Liberal members, Messrs. Holmes ! and Faueett, have also been re-elected ; for Westminster. The Right Hon. W. H. Smith, First Lord of the Admiralty, and Sir Charles Russell, Conservative members, have been again J returned. j Drni.ix, March 30. | Since the arrival of Mr. Parncll in '■ Ireland several speeches have been delivered to uproarious meetings. Last night, nt Wexford, he made a speech winch had a bad impression. When explaining his conduct, and the relief funds question, the platform was rushed, and ! Mr. Parnoll'was severely maltreated in the disturbance which took place. Bom hay, March 15. A report has been received from Afghanistan to tho effect that tho enemy have captured tho village of Chariker near the city of Cabul, and a now Affghan campaign is now considered inevitable. March 28. Intelligence has been received from Cabul of severe fighting between that city and Gundamak. Tho Kohistanis having effected a junction with the other hostile tribes, made a desperate attack on the British position between Cabul and Gundamak. Heavy fighting ensued, and the enemy were repulsed with great loss. The British loss is trifling. Calcutta, March 22. The latest news from Afghanistan stales that chiefs of Gliuznce have offered to submit to the British commander, and are willing to megotiate for peace. March 30. According to the Litest news from Cabul a general rising of the hostile tribes around Kyber Pass is most imminent. The passes are being held, and precautionary measures are being adopted by the British Government. March 31. According to the latest news from Cabul General Stewart's force has arrived at Ghuzneo without meeting with any open hostility on the part of the enemy. It lias not yet transpired what General Stewart's further movements will be. Sax Fkaxcisco, March 10. A man named Denis Kearney, the labour agitator, lias been arrested for using seditious language. He has been liberated on bail. March 17. Denis Kearney, labour agitator has been sentenced to six mouths' imprisonment, and fined 1000 dollars.

"WASmXGTOX, March 30. The Cnmniilte; which was appointed by Congress to enquire into the question of Chinese immigration has issued its report. Complete exclusion of the Chinese from the United States js strongly rcccomended by the Committee. P.Wifr. March 17. M. i-'reycinet. the French Premier, declares hi.' intention of enforcing the antiJesuit laws. March r:<>. The official decree for suppressing of the Society of Jesuits and expelling the fn-eign members from (he country has been issll d. Marsh :tl. it has been officially Mnti.nl (hat the French Government do not, intend that their de-re- dissolving the Rnciriv of Jesuits shall further have the ellbct of expelling the foreign members from France. St. l'i:n:K.siui!Os, March 15. A number of Socialists were holding a meeting to-day at Warsaw, when the police entered the houso in which they were assembled, and arrested sixteen of the number. CoXST.\NT!.VOPI.r., March 18. A popular rising of a somewhat serious character having taken place ill Smyrna, the various foreign consuls have summoned war vessels from their respective countries as a precautionary measure. March 22. Colonel l.ynge and bis wife, who were captured last month by Greek brigands, have now been released. News has been rcceivoj from Mecca, to the elfect that a religious fanatic has stabbed to death (he Grand Vizier of that city.

The. following additional tolograms which had not boon previously published, appeared in the New Zealand Herald of April '.'ml. London, March 18. Tho warning given by Gormany to Ttaly relative to the alleged intrigues of tho latter with Russia against Austria has led to diplomatic correspondence, the result of which is that tho Italian Government has givon a distinct denial to the charge, and expressed its desire to co-operate with tho Groat Powers in maintaining peace in Europe. The laws promulgated by tho German Parliament fortliosiippp'wion of Socialism havo been further extended foranoriod of seven yoarj. March lit. Tho politieal affairs of Orooce create anxiety. The Government has of Jate become unpopular and lost the confidence of (ho legislature, Their budget was received with much disfavour by the Chambers, and after an animated debute; was rejected by a large majority,

{ Tlio Fnriatipisni of the Turks in Smyrna, .an important sea town in Asia Minor, ' has of late given cause of much alarm to the more peaceful portion of the population. Great bitterness of religious feeling has been manifested, resulting in SOine instances in serious riots. As precautionary measures, the European consuls have appealed to their respective Governments to send war ships to the Gulf of Smyrna for the'protection of life and property. His Excellency, Mr. Weld, Governor of Tasmania, has been gazetted Governor the Straits settlement. The French Chambers hj ave voted 20,000 fr, for the purpose of enabling the manufactures and products of France to be suitably represented at the approaching Melbourne Exhibition. The health of the Czarina becomes daily more precarious, and, by the latest accounts, serious doubts aro entertained of her recovery. The P. and 0. Company's steamer Hydaspes, with the Indian and Australian mails from England put into Bombay disabled, the blades of her propeller having boon broken, during rough weather, after leaving Aden. Some few days delay will probably occur in the delivery of mails in Australia. Several trading vessels, carrying the Italian' Hag, have been seized by the Customs Olticers of Austria, having on board a huge quantity of arms, including breech-loaders Hid ammunition. They were believed to bu intended for Albanian insurgents who are known to the sympathy of the Italian Irridente party.

Great preparations are being made in Ireland for the reception of their Royal Highness the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, who are about to visit the country. Amongst other features of the intended ovation will be the lighting of bonfires on the hill tops announcing their arrival. At a meeting of the Royal Commission in London, appointed to net. in connection with the Melbourne exhibition, it was resolved that, inasmuch as the Lords of the Treasury refused to grant additional funds, all business matters be referred t'o the Exhibition Commissioners in Melbourne. March 20. General Molikoff and the Czarwiteh are co-operating in putting down the Nihilist conspiracy in St. Petersburg. Many prisoners have been released. The Nihilists disclaim the attempt on the life of General Melikoil', but are watching bis actions. The Czar is yielding under the gnise of firmness. The Orient steamer Aconcagua takes seventy-four Sisters of Mercy for Brisbane and Sydney. March 21. Persia professes to decline to occupy Herat. Sko.bolofV, (lie. Russian Commander-in-Chief of the expedition against the Lekt Turkomans, will avoid Mei-v. as it is believed its occupation would provoke the British to advance on Herat. It is expected thai Abdurrahman Khan has designs on Herat. March 22. Prince Orb!!', the Russian Ambassador ;it. Paris, we." recalled on Saturday, in consequence of the French (iovernment refusing to expel the self-confessed Nihilist Mailman. Mr. I'arncll has returned from his tour in America, and was accorded a most enthusiastic reception at Cork, where he landed. The people turned out in thousands to welcome him. The city was illuminated in the evening. Mr. Paruell, at the banquet given in his honour at which many prominent M.P.'s and leading citizens were present, in response to the toast of his health detailed the result, of his recent appeal on ilchalf of the people of " Ouhl Erin Co Rragh." j

No submission to tho British on the pail ef tho Ohnzncc chiefs has yet taken place. An offer has simply been made to open negotiations for a settlement of the present difficulties. General Stewart's force has started for Glmznoo. The friendly llnzarns captured four forts on the 10th,aiid the Ghuznces have gone to oppose a further advance. The Governor of Turkestan is advancing towards ICohistan, but bis attitude is uncertain. Tho new positions inl f'abul are being rapidly fortified. Gene ml Robert? has now 11,000 men under bis command. The Russian irritation with France is simulated in order to improve the relations botwucn Russia and Germany. March 2.1. Yesterday being the anniversary (Sllrd) of tho birth of "William, Emporor of Germany, the occasion was honoured throughout the German Empiro with great demonstrations of rejoicing. In llcrlin the enthusiasm was unbounded. The Czar of "Russia manifested his friendship for the German Sovereign by giving a grand dinner in his Winter Palace. Tn proposing the health of William, the Czar spoke in congratulatory terms of tho cordial relationship subsisting between Russia and Germany, and the warm personal friendship of the two sovereigns. He csprossed the hope that the Emperor William woidd live to witness the celebration of many inoro of his birthday anniversaries, The company comprised tho leading nobles of llussia, and the toast was warmly received. The Czar sent a congratulatory menage to the Emperor William. Tho Pope ii chagrined at tho roplv of I the Czar of llussia to hie TTutiness's eonprutnlaiions upon the anniversary of his (tho Emperor'.,) accui-ion to thu Russian l thrunc.

March 24. The Times expects that the T.,,v uajoritv will bo decrease*!, ami ninv, perhaps, bo extinguished by the general election. The excitement regarding the coining contest ia increasing. Sir Arthur Blyth, K.C.M.G., Agent. General of South Auslrolia, rend a paper before iho Colonial Institute in reference tQ that colony. There was a crowded meeting, and during the discussion Sir James Ferguson paid a '.high tribute to Australian progress. More contests will take place over the approaching elections that at previous elections. The publicans and English Catholics from Norfolk downwards, sup. port tho Tories. Tippcrary and New lloss have offered to return .Sir Charles (iavnn Duffy to Parliament.