TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

Samoa Times and South Sea Gazette, Volume 3, Issue 143, 3 July 1880, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

(From the latest Colonial Papers.) Beiim.v, May 20. Yesterday, in the Prussian Diet, a bill was introduced by the Government for the revision of the May laws now in force, whereby the Catholic clergy were placed under stringent regulations. The object of the Government is to relax these laws, and grant large concessions to the Catholic clergy, in view of the understanding recently arrived at between the Vatican and Germany. London*, May '■>■>. The Saturday Review states that the Sydney Ministry are wrong in provoking the. Legislative Council in a matter in which the. Council are clearly right, and that the attempt of the Ministry to amend the Constitution deserves the fate which attended Mr. Kerry.

As announced in the Queen's speech, the Gladstone Cabinet lire determined to bring' the Afglfcm "V'tir to a speedy close, and'hi purstlAlTeO"'of'this resolve the Marquis'of Ttipoh, tho nowly appointed Viceroy of India, is the bearer of special instructions that the campaign be closed at the earliest possible moment. Doubts are entertained, however, of the possibility of giving immediate oH'oct to the instructions of the Government, inasmuch as tho Alfghnu tribes OOtltillllO tosIlOW cousidoluble hostility to the Dritish. and, olthoilgh no serious engagements have occurred, desultory fighting is still Inking place in curious, parts of tho country, It is officially notified (hut Sir Unrtlo Froro has consented to romaiu Governor and High Commissioner of Cape Colony and Adjacent provinces., It is understood that Sir IhirtlcrYero's (otvica . aro specialty retained, in oi'tier thai ha inny assist in promoting the confodomtlon of the South African colonies, which it is desired to bring about.

May 23. • In reference to the recent coinmuuications that that havo taken place between the Great Powers »s to tha tulornal affairs of Turkey unil tlw nbn-fuliilment of certain portions of the Berlin Treaty, it is now understood that thu Powers have come to a mutual understanding as to the course to be followed. In pursuance of this understanding a communication has been addressed to the Turkish Government calling attention to the nonfulfilment of their obligations under the Treaty, especially pointing out that the question of the rectification of tho frontier lino botweeu Greece and Turkey was still unsettled; and further, that the "appointed cession of territory to Montenegro had not yet been made, and that serious disturbances had taken place in consequence in that country. The communication proceeds to say that unless the matter of the Greek frontier above mentioned, and the difficulties with Montenegro are settled without further delay, another conference of the Great Powers will he held at Berlin in July, when tho points in question will be taken into consideration, together with tho best means of bringing to an end the present unsatisfactory state of affairs in reference thereto. "

May 24. The mission of the Bight Hon. G. J. Goschcn (who is appointed special Ambassador at Constantinople, during the absence on leave -of Sir Austin Henry Layard) to Paris and Vienna is satisfactory, more especially at Vienna. The pressure which the Gladstone Administration is bringing to bear upon Turkey results from Russia assuming the attitude of Turkey's friend. Mr. Parnell, it is understood, has resolved to raise in tho House of Commons tho question of Home Bulo to Ireland, aud with this object in view has intimated his intention of introducing a formal motion to that effect. May -2,->. Sir William Vernon Haroouft, Secretary of State for tho Home Department, who failed to obtain re-election for the City of Oxford, has been to-day elected for Derby, in lieu of Mr. Samuel"Plimsoil, who resigned his seat in his favour. Vikxna, May 25. Tho question of the cession of territory to Montenegro under tho Treaty of Berlin, is not yet settled, and the Albanians show no sign of ceasing their opposition to the intended transfer. A proposal has now been put forwaql by the Austrian Government, which, it is' expected will he the means of bringing about the fulfilment of that part of the Berlin Treaty bearing on the subject. The proposal is that the town of Scutari, on the southern extremity of the bake of Scutari, should be blockaded, and the Albanians provented from receiving any reinforcements from that point. London, May 2(i. The Radicals are greatly displeased at the letention of Sir Bartle Frero as Governorand High Commissioner of the Capo Colony and adjacent colonies, and have issued a round-robin expressing their annoyance. This has induced Air. Gladstone to limit Sir Bartle Frero's term of ofliee. Regarding the negotiations between England and France, with reference to a reduction in the French wine duties, it, is stated that no alteration is possible for a year or two. May L>r. In accordance with li. notification contained in the Queen's speech of the intention of the Government to introduce a bill dealing with public burying ground.-, a measure was brongkt forward on the subject in Parliament this evening. The ; bill, which was introduced in the House of Lords by Lord Selborne (Lord High Chancellor), proposes to permit the burial of Dissenters in church-yard cemeteries without the Church of England service being road on the occasion, as has heretofore been necessary. May

Tho Gazette to-ilay contains tho following among the list of appointments to the order of St. Michael mul St. George : —Major Strahan, Hie newly appointed Governor i>f Tiismnnia, an Knight Commander of the Older; (lie lion. Charles Domett, of Now Zealand, ius Companion ; and the Hon. John Dates Thurston. Colonial Secretary for Fiji, as Companion. May :->y. Tlie proposed European Conference will not tftko place in July, as previously announced, but will assemble at Berlin during the month of .Juno. The dole of meeting is not, 3'et definitely fixed. It is understood that the labours of i.ho Conference will at first bo confined to a settlement of the Greek frontier question. It is at present uncertain whether tho scope of tlio business'will be so extended as to include a discussion »u other qnestio'.lS.

May 31. Advices from the so.it of wur in South America state that lifter the dqfuat of the Chilian army in the vicinity of Moquogun, as announced by telegraph on the 20th March, the troops retired southwards in the direction of Arica. Having recruited, thuir forces, they advanced towards Taenia, thirty miles from Arica. Advices have now 1)001) rucoivud lliat after a sanguinary engagement tho Chilians sneeeuded in capturing the town. The Daily News states that the Grand Vizier and other Ministers of Turkey are preparing to resist the demands of the (.ireat European Powers in roforonco to Turkey's obligations under tho Berlin Treaty. Abdurrahman Khan has written to the Afghan chiefs, stating thai ho hopes for u settlement, shortly of tho present Mate of atl'airs, with the assistance ol British friendHhl>

I James Robinson Planche, Somerset | Hoi-aid, and a well-known dramatis I author, died at the age of 84. I r June 1. Thu Government betas resolved to continue tho policy initiated by the Beaconsfield Cabinet, of making advances from the Irish Church Surplus I Funds for relieving tho distress in Ireland by means of advances to tenant farmers, and by promoting works of public utility, has intimated its intention of making a further grant for the purpose. It is intended' to increase tho total amount to £1,0(10,000. The state of disaffection existing among a largo section of the people of Burinah, which has been displaying itself more or less openly for some time past, has now broken into on open rebellion, which threatens to become very serious. The movement is spreading on every side, and already extends to Mamlalay, where apprehensions of the most serious consequences are entertained. A Standard telegram states that the Arabs of Bagdad demand self-govern-ment, under tho protection of England. June 2. In the House of Bnmm.ns last night a question was put to the Government as to their intentions regarding tho fulfilment of the Convention of Cyprus, dated Juno 1878, whereby it was agreed that the Asiatic provinces of Turkey should be placed under British protection, and defended, if necessary, by force of arms: the Sultan on his part promising to introduce reforms, to he agreed upon between the Governments, In reply Mr. Gladstone stated that the Government could not treat the Convention in question as non-existent, but it was their intention to transfer the Island of Cyprus to the ('olftiiiul Office, by which, henceforth, it would bo administered. He added that the officers of that department would be charged with the introduction of reforms in Asia Minor in accordance with the rights conferred by the Convention.

Tlio Radicals are signing another uininorial for the iumiediato recoil of Sir Bortlo Frcre from tho Governorship of the Cape. Mr. Gladstone evidently hopes that Sir Baltic Frero will resign and the Cabinet are divided on the tiucstion. Mr. Gladstone's statement that he adheres (•> the Asia Minor Convention, has increased the liadieal anger. Coxstantixohu;, May -S. _ The llight Hon. G. J. Goshen, the Special Ambassador to Turkey, who loft London on the 13th instant, arrived here to-day. May :JO. The excitement occasioned among the official classes of Turkey by the accession of Mr. Gladstone to power has been greatly increased by the steps recently takon to insist upon the full execution of the provisions of the Berlin Treaty regarding Greece and Montenegro. Fears of an outbreak of popular feeling are entertained. The Gleinas, or Chief IViosls and Duntnni of the Law, and numerous classes ot fanatical Turks, openly counsel forcible resistance to the demand made on the liovenmient by the Great European Powers. Bomiuv, May .",1. The reports which have been current for some time past regarding the hostile attitude of Avon 1 ! Kliati, Governor of Herat, are gaining consistency. It is Siibl that he is making warlike preparations at that place, and intends shortly to advance with a large force for the purpose of invading Cauda bar, where a separate Government lias been established under Where AH, the protege of the British. n<iMK, Mav ill. The pMWllil cloe'.i.e.s, (; .. ms ,,l l.v'lh, ,!,. I'eat of the Cairoli Government in the Illative Cllinubevs, are heiug laid tlirnugliuut the country. Uarihaldi bus written » letter t,, (]„.. ■ •lectors, in which he waken u violent attack upon the dynasty of Victor Enunannrl. which lie declares is rapidly bringing-Italy to ruin by the policy which it has adopt.il in regard to home and foreign affairs. London, Mav 27. The .London Press to-day puhlish a re. port that, in consequent f the friendly disposition recently shown by Abdurrahman Khan, the preteicii r to the Afghan throne, towards tlie- British, the Indian' Government have made, or are ahont to make him an offer of the Amoorsliip of ('alml. Thi» decision, if true, is helieved to be duo to a desire on the part of the Government to conciliate the Afghans and maintain in power .tlio.'/dniasty of Dost Mahomined, wboso /llwWjjjjJiinl .'.hdurrnhiniin k'lian is. :[ r < (.'ai.ctita, June 2. [ll cnnscoueiiee of the spread of the rehelliou in Bitrinali, orders have boon given for the immediate despatch of four com-' panics of British and Native (roups from Rangoon to the Burmese frontier; in order to protect British territory from tho inroads of united bands and fugitives. London, .Tune .'!. The match between tho Australian Klcve'i and Lightenn of Koighley District was cointinned to-day. whoa the former wero tint out for flB. The home team were speedily disposed »if in their second innings for ;">i, leaving the Australians 56 runs to get to win. Boyle howled well, and succeeded in taking I'J Kcighiey wickets. The Australians in their secoud innillgfl had scored !M with the loss of two wickets when time was callod, and the match was couscfjueiitly brought lo n close, 'l'bo inateh was tints drawn, lint decidedly in favour of the Klovuii, Owing to tlie recent wet weather, the wickets were not in (noil order, mid run-getting was very dillieult. ■Tiino !1. According to the latent intelligence from Montenegro, tho- Albanian* enntliuie linn ill Uielr determination to resist any ecwioii of territory, as agreed upon between the Tort" Uld Montenegro. The Montenegrins, IhtroforO, MO det'-rminisl to take up iinns iiud uttuclt the Alhenians at UlUMlnge uad

Plava with the viow of RnciiriiiK hv forco tho territory code! I > them. 'l'll., .\llauitttts «rk stvuiteuod by want of provisions, resulting frb:n tho blockade at Scutari, their principal seaport, from tliu steps taken by thu Turkish Government t.i surround tlu.-ir. districts. It is considered probable that these ireuniataiiees may help to brini; tlie dispute lo an early eloso. CoXSIAXTIXOPI.K. Jimo 2.

Sir Austnn Henry Luyard, British Ambassador lo (he l'orte, left hire, to-day, for England;