PER ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN PRESS TELEGRAPH AGENCY.

Thames Star, Volume IIII, Issue 1754, 17 August 1874, Page 2

PER ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN PRESS TELEGRAPH AGENCY.

Auckland, This day. The s.s. Hero arrived from Sydney at 7.30 a.m. this morning," having left on the 11th. /; The Jffero's passengers—Mrs. Neumegen, three children; Mrs. M. Turnbull ; Miss D. Rattray; Messrs. C. G. Quick, College,. Bartley, Prince; Mr. and Mrs; Boardman ; Mr. and Mrs. John Glasson, two children; Mr. and Mrs. John Hay ; Mr: and Mrs. Whyte; Mr. arid Mrs* 8. Moses, infant; Mrs. Owen Jones; Mrs. Bridgeland; Miss Lawry, Miss E. Taylor, Miss Adman, Miss Badcock; Rev. Thorpe ; Messrs. Mathews, J. B> Margerison, W. Vauneck and Gee. Thorne, jun.; and 20 in the steerage. London, August 7. Parliament is prorogued. ■;• l The Royal speech stated that the I foreign relations continued friendly. Her Majesty's government would use all their influence to maintain treaty obligations, and in promoting tho consolidation of peace. - A delegate has been sent to the Conference at Brussels, which had assembled at the suggestion of the Emperor of Russia, after assurances from the various Powers. represented that no proposals would be made to alter recognised rules of international law or for placing restrictions on naval operations. But in lending a delegate Her Majesty's Government had reserved full freedom to accept or reject the recommendations of the Conference. Negotiations have been commenced in reference to a reciprocity treaty between the United States and Canada. It is anticipated that the treaty will be revised at an early date. The continued disturbances in Spain are deeply regretted; but while Her Majesty earnestly dtsires the restoration of peace and civil order, it is believed that such a result will be more surely brought about by a rigid abstinence from any interference by European Powers. - The treaty ; with the Sultan of Zanzibar for the suppression of slavery, has been faithfully observed, and already much has been accomplished in. that direction. It is a subject for much gratification the famine in India has hitherto been attended with little mortality. Such thankful result is mainly attributable to the exertions of the Viceroy, Lord Northbrook and his subordinates. The. speech also refers to the steady progress of the measures taken for the pacification of the inhabitants of the Gold Coast and organisation of a Government in that dependency. ; Treaties of peace have been concluded with important tribes, and the King of Athantee has persevered in his efforts to discharge the obligations of his treaty with^ Great Britain. It'is hoped that the reduction of taxation will be possible when the Parliament is operating on the imports of the country. :■■■■■ ■> ■■ ■'■ :■::■■ "■■ '.. The revenue shows increased elasticity. It is announced that through the good offices of Germany, aided by other European powers, the French Government have taken measures to preserve the neutrality of the Pyrenees. This result, it is asserted, has been obtained without in any way wounding the dignity of France. The English harvest is proceeding satisfactorily. The corn market is drooping. Finer Adelaide wheat brings from 60s. to 625. per496lbs; Adelaide flour from 41s. to 455. per 2801b5., according to quality. , The Archbishop of Canterbury's Church Discipline Bill has passed, and Lord Penzance accepted the judgeship of the «wly constructed Ecclesiastical tribunal. During a discussion in the House of Commons Gladstone and Disraeli both said that although tranquility prevailed in Europe, influences exist indicating great troubles sooner or later, in which Spanish affairs would ,'play a prominent part. Mr. Bourke, Fnder-Secretary for; Foreign Affairs, in replying to a question from an hpn. member, said no power contemplated an armed intervention as regarded Spain. England discourages any such proposition. : ;; :; ,; In the House of Commons Mr. Macarthur moved a resolution approving the Government decision for annexing Fiji, which was discussed. Sir Charles Dilke moved an amend-, ment, urging caution. ', Both irere rejected. Mr. Gladstone spoke strongly against the Parliament relieving the Government j from entire responsibility. Mr. ? Lowther, Under Secretary for the colonies, declared the cession most mnoanditional; domestic slavery was not to be tolerated. -...., | In speaking in the House of Commons, both Gladstone and Disraeli said that although present European affairs were peaceful, there were not wanting signs that there would soon be a disturbance, and affairs in Spain would probably form the prominent cause. :