GREAT BRITAIN.

Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 185, 24 August 1871, Page 3

GREAT BRITAIN.

/ London, June 23rd. A. Berlin correspondent states that serious complications have taken place between Germany and England. Prince Biamarck proposed to enter into a treaty for the purchase of Heligoland, but the British G-overnment declined to sell it. Prince Bismarck replied that the acquisition of Heligoland was neces&ary for the protection of the German coast, and that he looked upon its possession by a foreign power as a standing menace to G-ermany. Earl Granville replied that England would study her own interest, and that the wish of G-ermany to possess the island did not constitute a right. The island had never been under German rule. The Treaty of Washington was ratified after an animated debate. July 10th. The Canadian ports will soon cease to be honoured by the presence of a British flepi, the Commodore's vessel alone remaining. It is reported that Lord Bloomfield is about to retire from the Austrian Mission, and that he will be succeeded by Sir Alexander Buchanan, the present Ambassador at St. Petersburg. The latter will be succeeded by Lord Loftus, who will in turn be succeeded at Berlin by Mr. Odo Russell.

The Prince of AVales and the Princesses Christian (Helena) and Louise will be present, at the Waverley celebration, and will dance in the characters of Lord of the Isles, Di Vernon, "Waverley, Flora M'lvor, Madge Wildfire, Amy Robsart, &c.

The Princess Louise will distribute the prizes at Wimbledon.