ENGLISH NEWS.

Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 3900, 29 June 1881, Page 2

ENGLISH NEWS.

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London, June 13.

In response to the efforts made by the Governments of Russia and Germany to induce all countries in Europe to combine against Socialism, the Socialist leaders haTe endeavored to arrange that a common plan of operations should be deter* mined. It was intimated that the congress should meet at Lausanne Taud, in Switzerland. Acting on the earnest remonstrances of Russia and Germany, the Swiss Governments, however, have prohibited the Congress assembling in their territory. Terrible storm's have occurred in the United States, which have caused widespread devastation. The city of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, situated on the Ohio river, has suffered enormous damage, the destruction of property being unprecedented.

The Government are continuing to arrest persons who are concerned in stirring up disturbances in Ireland. Up to the present time the total number arrested is 1000.

Lokdon, June 15.

The announcement that the Emperor of Germany'B prize plate, to the value of nearly £1000, offered for the most valuable Australian product at the Melbourne Exhibition, had been awarded to Messrs Castella and Ho wan for their Victorian wine, has been the subject of very favorable comment. This public recognition is regarded as marking the importance of the industry, and testifying the high quality of the wine produced. A great future is predicted for the Australian wine trade.

The Times in a leading article dealing with the maintenance of the Land League agitation, says, that there is danger that the real grievance of the Irish tenants being lost sight of in view of the seditious character now imparted to the struggle. The authorities are in possession of authentic information which shows that the land agitation has been utilised by the Fenian Leaguers for their end, and that their ranks have been swelled by avowed Fenians from affiliated lodges established amoug the Irish iv the United States.