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Samoa Times and South Sea Gazette, Volume 3, Issue 165, 25 September 1880, Page 3

Paris, August 15. A letter written by M. Gamhetta, President of tho Chamber of Deputies, „n the subject of jioliticnl parties iu France, and the form of Government best suited to the country, was published to-day, and has caused some excitement iu political circles. In his letter Gambotta expresses an opinion that a democratic form of Government is the one host suited to the promotion of the interests of France, ami further declares that ilcmooracv will give permanent strength to the Country, and enable her eventually to recover her lost province! of Alsace ami Lorraine. August 1(1. Cainbetta's letter, the publication of which yesterday occasioned much excitement in political circles in consequence of the direct refcreuco made in it to the eventual recovery of tho lost provinces, Alsace ami Lorraine, proves to have been written some time ago, before Gamhetta occupied his present position of President of the Chamber of Deputies. August IT. From the reports received from the rural districts, it, is calculated that tho crop of wheat and other cereals in France will be fully up to tho average. August l.s. M. Ie Freyeinet, Prime Minister, delivered an important speeoh at' Monfouban, in the Department Tarn-et-Garonne. yesterday, in which he declared that the .constant, aim and desire of the French Republic was peace, lasting peace, bv which aleae. he said, the interests of Franc* would be secure. This address by M. do Freyeinet is considered to have reference In (he recent publication of the letter bv M. Gambotta. Xf.w Yohk, August I". A disastrous railway accident occurred to-day at Xew Jersey, resulting in a terrible loss of life. Two excursion trains, containing some hundreds of pa.ssengc.rs. came into collision while travelling at a rapid pace. Many carriages were completely wrecked by the shock, and it is estimated that no less than 47 persons were killed on the spot, or very seriously injured. August 17. The Agricultural Bureau has published its monthly report of the prospects of the coining cotton crop. It is estimated that the crop will be ten days earlier than in former years, and the condition of the staple good. The reports from the wheat districts are favourable and there is a prospect of a good crop. The Statistical litireau estimates that the comino wheat crop will reach 000,000.000 bushels. August II). In consequence of tho defects in the system at present prevailing of making known the sanitary condition of the great seaports of the United States and Europe, the question of devising means for interchange of communications between maritime countries on the subject has it ntlv received the (done attention of this Government. After taking the opinions of medical and other authorities, the Government, through Mr. Hearts. Secretary of State, has issued invitations to all European Powers to send delegates to a conference which it is proposed' to hold in January, when (he whole question will be exhaustively considered. The deliberations of the conference will Indirected to adopting tho best moans for preventing the spread of inflictions diseases, and arriving at a definite understanding between the maritime Powers for notifying promptly by telegraph the outbreak of such diseases, and exchanging periodical advices on the sanitary condition of the varieus seaports. la ri:s /■ ix tf.i. i.u; i-.sce. Ai i Ki.AXi), August 20. The R.M.S. Australia arrived at Auckland from 'Frisco this morning. Dr. Tanner, who attempted the feat of fasting for 40 days nail nights, commenced vomiting on the ooth day, and was unable to dress himself. A party of Spaniards ruthlessly massacred a number of sick Cuban prisoners. The Chilians threaten a ruthless sacking of Callao and Limn. The foreign residents and women have left. Great atrocities were committed at the taking of Arica. The President of Pern is arranging a confederation with Polivia. and has summoned all the nudes in his presidency to arms. ]I« has refused American mediation, ami has declared a war of extermination. business in the United States is unusually active. San Francisco (lour is quoted at §4J wheat, >1 l">c ; oats, $1 gOc to *1 40c. I.ATJiST FROM THE C.I PR C.M'K Town, August I. The Assembly was piorngued on Friday, July HO. The session has bean a most Unproductive one. The steamer Protufl, for Melbourne, with exhibits, left the Capo on July 28. RIIKiiUKH in the colony is very dull. Mil all parts nrc suffering from a lengthy drought, The wheat crops will bo very small, intl unless rain ooines quickly large areas pf agricultural land will bo completely ,iairr*n.