TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

Samoa Times and South Sea Gazette, Volume 3, Issue 161, 28 August 1880, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

(From the latest Colonial Papers.)

Lonuox, July 29. In response to the ultimatum of the Great Powers, the Turkish Government has just made a proposal which it is hoped will bring about the settlement of the difficulty with Montenegro regarding the cession of territory under the Treaty of Berlin. Tho proposal of Turkey is that she should cede the seaport of Dulcingo, near Scutari, on the Adriatic, to Montenegro, and it is hoped that this step will avoid tho necessity for concerted European action to settle the dispute between the two countries. • ' July 31. Tho Turkish Government have been making further efforts to delny the settlement of the Greek frontier question, and the carrying out of the decisions of the recent Berlin Conference in reference thereto. A proposal has' been put forward that the question should be re-opened and discussed dc novo, with a viow to certain changes in the frontier as now settled. The Great Powers have declined the proposal. The Government bill providing for a grant of money from the Irish Church Fund for the relief of the distress in Ireland, and which passed its third reading in the House of Commons on the 20th instant, has now been passed by the House of l^ords.

Mr. Hodson, President of the Local Government Board, who was recently deprived of his scat for Chester because corrupt practices on the part of his agents were proved, lias'been returned for Searborough. To enable Mr. Dodson to obtain a seat, Sir H. Johnstone, the Liberal representative retired. . The Hares and Rabbils Bill introduced by the Government, and which purposes to convey to tenant fanners certain privileges in connection with ground game, passed its second reading in the Mouse of Commons last night. The Chinese Ambassador has arrived at St. Petersburg to re-open the Kuldia Treaty. August 2. Owing to Mr. Gladstone having taken a chill he is laid up with congestion of the lungs. Fever has supervened, and a physician is in constant attendance. Mr. Gladstone is suffering from illness, which is causing some concern to his friends. If is complaint is a slight attack of congestion of the lungs, accompanied by feverish symptoms, but not of a nature to cause serious alarm. The Great Powers are yet divided as to (he best means for ensuring the fulfilment of the terms determined on by the Berlin Conference for the settlement of the Greek frontier question. It is announced that Sir Baltic Frere is to recalled from South Africa. ]t is understood that the Government arrived at the decision to recall him since the negotiations for the federation of the South African colonies came to an end. Sir Bartle Frere's services in that connection being no longer required at the Cape. Mr. Gladstone's condition remains unaltered. He has passed a quiet day, and, on the whole, is doing as well as could bo expected. The feverish symptoms still continue.

Up to a laic hour to-night, Mr. Gladstone continued to progress favourably: The congestion of the lungs is not of a serious character, and no alarming symptoms have appeared.

August 3. The illness of Mr. Gladstone has occasioned very great excitement nnd concern, nut only throughout this country, hut on the continent of Europe also. A bulletin published this morning stated that the general condition of the Premier was more reassuring, as tkero was a continued absence of dangerous symptoms. It is expected, however, that the Premier will require complete rout for some time, and will consequently bo unable to attend the sittings of the llouso of Commons during the present session of Parliament. Mr. Glailsone is progressing favourably, and the fever is diminishing. The bill introduced by the Government for granting compensation, under certain conditions, to Irish tenants evicted from their farms, and which pass ;d the third reading in the House of Commons by u majority of Of! on the 26th ultimo, was brought up in the House of Lords this afternoon. A debate took place, in tho course of which strong opposition was shown towards the measure, which, on a division being taken, was rejected by a majority of USI, the numbers being —for the bill, 51 ; against, 282. August 4. The British troops at Cabul under tho command of Gcneial Roberts include the 00th, 92nd, and "2nd infantry regiments, ; and the Oth regiment of Lancers. The Select Committeo of the llouso of Commons, appointed to consider tho question of water supply, hare condemned the agreement made by the Right Hon. R. A. Cross (late Secretory of State for the Homo Department) with the Metropolitan Water Companies, and btlggest tho propriety of considering the best means of securing a supply from other Boinces. It is stated Hint Sir Hercules Robinson (Governor of New Zealand) or Sir Arthur K. Kennedy (Governor of Queensland) will succeed Sir Hurtle Kroro at the Ohm of Good Hope. The match between the Australian Kteven ami the first eleven of Gloucester was resumed today. Thorn was a Vrty largo gathering and the interest mani-' fostud was very great. When play cased I yesterday the Australians bad 'made a! total of :too in |heir two innings, It was therefore iicccsonty that the koine team

should score 169 runs in their socond innings to win the game. They only succeeded, however, in putting together a total of 97. The Australian eleven thus won by 71 runs. The fielding of the Australians was superb, and was greatly admired, and evoked repeated cheering. Dr. E. M. Grace was the highest scorer on the Gloucester side with 40. The bowling was principally done by Spofforth aud Palmer, both of whom were terribly destructive. Another bulletin was issued this afternoon, which states that .Mr. Gladstone continues to progress favourably. Tbo fever has entirely gono, and the congestion of the lungs has been relieved, so that all immediate danger is over. The general condition of the Premier is, however, weak, aud some timo must elapse before he can undertake any of his accustomed duties. The result of yesterday's division in the House of Lords on the Irish Land Tenancy Bill is exciting considerable discussion in Press and political circles, tbo large majority by which the bill was rejected bavin;; taken most people by surprise. From an analysis of the division list, it appears that b':> Peers belonging to the Liberal party voted with the majority. 'August 5. Complaints have been raado of General Burrows' want of strategy in the recent engagement with Ayoub Khan's forces, and the cowardice of the native troops.

The Standard states that the evacuation of Cabul must follow General Roberts' advanco on Cnndahar. A second interview has taken placo between General Griffin and Abdul Rahman, in the course of which the latter promised to abide by the advice of tliu British. The Great Powers are in harmony in bringing pressure to bear upon Turkey to prevout the evasion of the terms settled by the Berlin Conference ; France, especially, denouncing the action of the Forte. Excitement exists throughout the country in reference to the rejection of the Irish Tenancy Bill by thu House of Lords. The Irish members have started an agitation, which the Radicals outside Parliament are aiding, advocating the abolition of an hereditary House of Lords, but nut objecting to a second Chamber. Sir E. Bulwer (Lieutenant-Governor of Natal) and Sir A. 11. Gordon (Governor of the Fiji Islands) are also named in connection witli the question of the probable successor to Sir Bartlu Frere, as Governor of the (.'ape colony.

General Roberts is inarching on Oandahar, and will co-operate with General Phayre in the operations against Ayoub Khan. Geiiorsl Roberts is understood to have 10,000 men at his command. The Porte hai been notified that 21 days will bo allowed for the consideration of the collective noto sent by the Powers. Failing satisfactory arrangements by that time.it is understood that a naval demonstration will be made by the fleets of England and France, and a'portion of Turkish territory occupied. It is thought the Porte will give way at the last. Notwithstanding that, warlike preparations are going on.

Mr. Gladstone continues to improve in health, ami has made much progress towards recovery. Great interest in his state of health is manifested ill Great Britain and on (ho Continent.

Turkey has given way considerably under the pressure brought to bear on the Porte. She now agrees to guarantee to satisfy the claims of Montenegro as speedily as possible. Russia has commenced the building of ten additional vessels of war of p iwurful armament.

Tho Right Hon. Sir Aloxander James E. Cockburn, Bart., Lord Chief Justice of England, is soriously indisposed. In consequence of the threatening aspoct of affairs at Samoa,and tho outrages committed hy the natives upon the white settlers, the British man-of-war Danco proceeded to the island and shelled some of the nativo villages. The British commander sent a warning to the natives that any further disturbances or outrages would be metby promptand ample punishment. The action of the Dame had the effect of restoring quiet. For the sake of greater security, the Damn will remain for some time in the vicinity of the island. [The above paragraph relating to Samoa is, as our readers will he aware, a positive mistatenient.— 80. S.T.J The Solcct Committee of the Houso of Comment) appointed to inquire into and report upon the operation of tho French sugarbountiesasafFecting British interests, have submitted thcirreport. They find that the bounties given to the manufacturers of sugar in France have seriously affected the sugar manufacturing and sugar refining interest of Groat Britain, and they recommend the imposition of duties on French sugar that will counteract tho serious competitive effects of the pnmpored fercign article. There aro indications of an indisposition on the part of the Great Powers toprocood to extremities against Turkey. Thore is considerable uneasiness and "uncertainty as to the course, that will bo pnisued. August (i. The announcement of the intended eradiation of Cabul is officially confirmed. General Robert*, with 10,0(K) troops, inarches to-morrow for Candnhar, and the remaining llritish regiments will withdraw without delay to Gandamak. Mr. Gladstone is making salihfnutnry progress towards recovery. He goes to his country residence at llawnrdon in a fwW i\jyt. It is thought, pioj.shlo thai he will be able to nppo.ir again in Parliament before (lie [uurogalioii, <

Sir Hercules Robinson will, it is stated,, succeed Sir Bartle' Frere as Governor of the Cape colony. August 7. U is announced that Sir Arthur Gordon, Governor of Fiji, has been appointed Governor of New Zealand; and that Major George Cumiuo Stralian t Governor of Tasmania will act as deputy at the Cape until the arrival of Sir Hercules Robinson from New Zealand. Dr. Tanner has finished Ills forty days' fast at Now York, hut is now in a very emaciated and exhausted condition. August 0. Several masked mon shot Mr. Boyd, Crown Solicitor, and his two sons yesterday at Kilkenny. The former is dying. One of his sons is in a precarious state. The other is slightly wounded. Mr. Lloyd's son died from effects of the wounds received in the attack made by the masked men nt Kilkenny. Several arrests liavo taken place in the neighbourhood in consequence of the murders. Dr. Tanner, who fasted forty days, and which left him in a veryemaoiated condition, is now rapidly recovering. Mr. Gladstone has gone to Windsor Castle as the guest of the Queen at her request. August 10. Sir . Hercules Robinson returns to England before proceeding to the Cape as Governor. WtI.USC.TOS, August 8. Sir .Hercules Robinson has received intimation of his appointment to the Governorship of the Cape. He will leave almost immediately via Australia and England. Lady Robinson goes to Australia this week tc see her daughter there. Master Robinson goes home in H.M.S. Raleigh. Sir Arthur Gordon succeeds as Governor of Now Zealand, hut Sir Hercules will not await his arrival, which is not likely to take place for some time.—[We are informed that the telegram with regard to the Governorship of New Zoalaud will not affect the tenure of the Governorship of Fiji bv his Excellency.—Eli. F.T.]

Oooktowx. August 1. The Chinese preparations for war with Russia continue unabated. Prince Kung and the Viceroy of Kansu still maintain tlnir ascendancy, and there is reason to believe the; wai like feeling is undiminished at Pekin. Six thousand French troops will occupy Tonqnin in Cochin China in September.' Piracy is rife at the present time in the Chinese waters. CONKTASTIXOPJ.K, .July 'X. According to information received here to-day, Servia hits for some time past been making active military preparations.with a view to any emergency which may arise from the present complicated position of the Eastern question, and orders have just been given by the Soman Government for an extensive mobilization of the arm v.

August 2. Ihe 1 nrk ish Government are making warlike preparations on an extensive scale, anil tliu concentration of troops is progressing with increase-*! activity. At present there are no less than 50.000 men at Thessalv and Epirus; and there is every indication that tie: Porto will eontinue to resist lII* cession of territory demanded hy the Great IWurs on belialf of I i recce.

August 1. Midhat Pttsba. who early in dune urgently relieved his application to the Sultan to he relieved of the Goventor(Jcneralshifi of Syria, on account, of the difficulties Ur- encountered in carrying utit the proposed reforms there, has n't length been relieved of his post. The Sultan in accepting Midhat Pasha's resignation requested hiia to undertake the Governorship of Smyrna, and Midhat Pasha accordingly accepted the appointment. Athk.sk, August 1. The proposal of the Greek (iovernmeur to employ a military ronimiHsion from France, to assist in the reform of the military system in Greece lias been ahandoned. This step is accepted as an indication that the dispute between the Turkish and Greek tSovernraeuts as to the new frontier between the two countries will probably be settled without recoil we to arms.