IRISH MEWS. [PRESS ASSOCIATION.] London, January 3.

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IRISH MEWS. [PRESS ASSOCIATION.] London, January 3.

It is expected that Mr Balfour, Chief Secretary for Ireland, will make sweeping changes in the Lord Lieutenant's department in Ireland, and especially in the matter of legal advisers. The appeal of Mr Wilfred Blunt against the sentence of two months imposed on him for taking part in a Nationalist meeting, was heard at Portumna, County Ualway, and adjourned. A great crowd was present in the town, and much excitement prevailed during the hearing. A force of military surrounded the Court. At the Killarney criminal sessionsthere were no cases set down for heai'ing.

Rome, January 3. The Duke of Norfolk is the bearer of an important letter from the Pope toHer Majesty the Queen. London, January 3. Sir J. F. Garrick, Agent - General for Queensland, states that the Charitable Society are trying to foist vagabonds as farm labourers for emigrants. Philadelphia, January 3. A general colliery strike has occurred in Pennsylvania, and work is at a standstill London, January 3. It is reported that the Gladstonianswill iind a seat for Sir Ohas. Dilke. St. I^ktersbitkg, January 3. At a soiree held at the Gatschina. Palace Lord Randolph < Churchill was specially invited to the Imperial table. St. Petersburg, January 3. The Journal de St. Petersbourg semiofficially opines that the publication of the " despatches " removes the mistrustwhich existed, aud practically closesthe incident. Vienna, January 3. Tho Arch-Duchess Stephanie, wife of the Arch-Duke Rudolph of Austria, had an eye seriously burned through her hair catching fire while it wasbeing dressed. There, is a hope that the sight may not be impaired. London, January 3. A proposal has been made by colonists in London to make a presentation, to the Prince of "Wales in honour of his silver wedding, which will be celebrated on March 10. London, January 3. A case of moonlighting has occurred near Stornaway, a seaport on the east side of Lowes, one of the Hebrides, Scotland. One of the gang has been captured. London, January 4. It is stated that as Lord Wolscley'sduties prevent him, Sir Evelyn Wood, Colonel Brackenbury, and other leading officers will shortly inspect Australian fbices. Sydney, January 4. Heavy thunderstorms t have been experienced in the inland districts, and a man has been killed by lightning. Sydney, January 4. A match' has been arranged between Hanlan and Nelson for £260' over the Graf ton,, course, Hanlan giving. Nelson three and a-half lengths start. Adelaide, January 4! A MAN.namod Simpson, a disappointed, lover, fired five shots at himself in ona of the main thoroughfares of 'the city, but only wounded himself in the arm slightly. Brisbane, January 4. Mr RuttKr 1 ,' 1 Mayor of Rockhampton, has been arrbsted ior extensive for- 1 geries. He. attempted to commit suicide with a; bodkin, -and succeeded in inflicting severe injuries'. • ' The amount 'm'vplvod'is £12,000 /