LATE ENGLISH NEWS.

Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4501, 8 June 1883, Page 2

LATE ENGLISH NEWS.

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London, May 27.

The Government of the United hare entered a protest against the introduction by the Porte of a system of ad valorem duties on goods coming from all countries except A ustria, Italy, and France

The reported settlement between Chili and Peru, whereby the latter ceded the provinces of Arica add Tunea to the Chilian Government, has been confirmed. May 30. Sir John Lubbock has introduced in the House of Commons a Bill for the purpose of providing facilities for the registration of colonial companies.

Active warfare is going on in Madagasgar, and the Malagay Government have issued orders for the expulsion of every French subject from the island.

Government have granted the following rewards for information afforded in connection with the Phoßnix Park murders, viz.: Thos. Farrell £1000, and Michael Xavanagh £350.

Prince Bismarck threatens to abolish the German Reichstag unless they consent to his proposals for the amelioration of the condition of the Socialists.

The Pope has appealed to Ireland for the customary " Peter's pence " which contribution it was rumored the Irish intended to discontinue, in consequence of the action of His Holiness in attempting to suppress the outrages in Ireland.

The proceedings at a caucus meeting of Liberals convened by Mr Gladstone yesterday were of a most harmonious, character.

The Directors of the Oriental Bank Corporation recommend a dividend of 5 per cent.