Reuter's Special to Association.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3627, 11 August 1880, Page 2

Reuters S pecial to Association.

London, August 9.

Serious Outrage in Ireland. Several masked* men shot Mr Boyd, Crown Solicitor, and his two sons yesterday at Kilkenny. The former is dying. One of the sons is in a precarious state; the other is slightly wounded. . .

, .August 10. Mr Boyd's son has died from the effects of the wounds received in the attack made by masked men at Kilkenny. Sereral arrests hare taken place in the neighbourhood inconsequence of the murders.

The Bight Hon. Mr Gladstone has gone to Windsor Castle as guest of the Dean.

The National Bank of New Zealand pays 3 per cent, dividend for the half yeßr.

The Board of Trade returns of imports for the past month amount to £33,375,000, showing an increase of £3,000,000 compared with last year. The exports for the same period amount to £20,250,000, showing an increase of £3,500,000 compared with the same period.

Athens, August 9.

Extensive war preparations are being carried on by Greece, and the European Powers hare signified their acquiescence in the mobilisation of the army.

Constantinople, August 9.

In consequence of the refusal on the part of the Albanians to cede Dulcigno, Hussem Pasha, with 2000 Turkish troops has been ordered to proceed thither for the purpose of enforcing their surrender.

August 10.

The Turkish Government has resolved upon negotiating direct with the Great Powers with regard to a rectification of the Greek frontier.