THE SUEZ MAIL.

Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 229, 20 June 1872, Page 5

THE SUEZ MAIL.

London, April 24. The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived at Venice. Advices from Washington, dated the 20th, state that the Administration and Senate adhere to the indirect claims. On the 22nd the American contra case was presented to the Senate. It maintains that both parties invested the arbitrators with all the necessary functions to determine the issues. The Cabinet is united on the Alabama question, and say it has no power to change the American case ; but all the influential papers advocate the withdrawal of the indirect claims. April 25. Mr Gladstone's Cabinet has staked its existence upon the rejection of Mr Fawcett's Dublin University Bill. The Daily News's appeal rallied the Liberal party. The Washington Cabinet maintains its indirect claims. Mr Disraeli intends to call the attention of the House of Commons to the whole subject. The report of the cruise of the Rosario has been presented to Parliament. The appointments of German consuls in Australia are confirmed. Mr Thoneman is consul at Melbourne, Mr Krimmera at Sydney, Mr Buck at Hobart Town. The Tichborne claimant was bailed on the 26th, and his trial for perjury commences in November. Australian witnesses are required. U April 27. A long debate took place in the House of Commons on the Scotch Education Bill. Lord Gordon's amendment, declaring that Bible instruction was essential, was adopted against the Government by 216 to 209. The Carlistß, under Con Carlos, were completely defeated on the 4th at Pampeluna, losing 40 killed, and 730 wounded. Don Carlos escaped to France. It is expected that the new liberal convention at Cincinatti, will -nominate Mr Adams for the Presidency. Despatches from Spain state that General Serrano is advancing on Navarre, where the insurrection is principally seated. Bands of insurgent, wherever found, have been dispersed. Horace Greeley has been nominated for the presidency of the United States. England has guaranteed the Canadian railway loan of L 2,500,000. Count Arnim, the German Minister for France, was cordially received by M. Thiers. The Carlist rising in Spain is assuming formidable proportions. 15,000 insurgents are in arms. There has been a severe eruption of Mount Vesuvius, lasting ten days and spreading de vastation and death around. Several vilages were destroyed. The London International Exhibition has been opened. The Marquis of Lansdowne has been apointed under-secretary for war. The Ballot Bill has passed. Jacobs Bright'B Woman's Disabilities Bill was rejected. * , The Australian Steam Navigation Co. is projected for a service by the Cape route, with a capital of a million pounds. The marine department of the Southern Insurance Company has been transferred to the London and Provincial Company. The wool sales proceed heavily, excepting scoured. Prices, 2d to 3d (? lower.) Prince Charlie won the Newmarket 2,000 guineas; Cremorns, second; Queens Messenger, third. MayS. The defeat of the Carlists was not decisive. Don Carlo's has not been captured. The Carlists receive no support from Republicans. -' The eruption of Mount Vesuvius has terminated. •'' Count Arnheim has assured M. Toiers of the good intention of Germany towards France. Canada will abolish the duties on tea and coffee on the 31stof July. The exports of Great Britain to April show an increase of four and a quarter millions. May 9, evening. There is a hitch in the Alabama negotiation, and the prospects of a settlement «r© cloudy, . - • i t

On Earl Granville's urgent appeal, Earl Russell for the third time postponed, hia motion, the Government promising to produce the papers in connection with the Alabama question before Whitsuntide. ■ _ Philadelphia telegrams state that Lord Granville agrees with the principle laid down to the extent of the responsibility of neutrals, but he insists ou tbe withdrawal of indirect claims from the American case. Secretary Fish considers the proposition unacceptable. The general opinion is that members of the Senate and the House of Representatives are backing up Mr Fish. Earl Granville, in appealing to Lord Russell to postpone his motion on the question, said the Government would adhere to its declaration to reject the indirect claims. Lord Russell adjourned the motion to tbe 13th. The second reserve of notes in the Bank of England is L 10 ,060,000; bills discounted, L 23,750,000. 22ud to 27th May. Jacob Bright's Women's Franchise Bill was defeated by 222 to 147. A telegram from Aden report that Dr Livingston is safs with the New York \ Herald's special Commissioner, who reports a great hurricane at Zanzibar on the 15th April, when 15G vessels and two millions worth of property were lost, and the town nearly destroyed. The ballot bill passed through committee, The Licenseiug bill jhas been read a second time in the House of lords. April 27 to 30. Lord Nivies, Dr Attwood, and Messrs Guildford, Custow, and James Lament | stood bail for the Tichborne. claimant. The ' Times states that General Schenck has been instructed that, if England decides before, and against the indirect claims, America will agree that the principle shall not be discussed by the Geneva 1' oard. The American case will therefore be superseded. It is understood England accepts the American offer. The reply of secretary Fish to Earl Granville is lengthy, but its tone is amicable. President Grant is favorable to the withdrawal of the indirect claims. , French Government laid a Bill before the Assembly, authorising the establishment of a conuncil of war to try Marshall Uazaine. The Washington Cabinet does not withdraw the indirect claims, but agrees not, to demand pecuniary compensation if England will undertake io relieve America of similar liabilities in future. A settlement of the dispute on this basis is probable. The American Press oppose it. The Pacific Islanders Bill has passed. The King of the Belgians presided at the dinner of the Royal Literary Fund yesterday. There was a large and distinguished company. Prince Bismarck is unwell. Prince Hohenlohe, Germany's representative at the Vatican, has been rejected by the Pope. Brigham Young has been released. The New Zealand Kapanga Gold Mining Company, has been announced with a capital of LIOO.OOO. New York, May 7. The tone of the American democratic press indicates that the democrats will nominate their own candidate for the Presidency. Paris, May 2. The Government have resolved to arraign Marshal Bazaine before a court martial. An analogous decision is imminent with reference to General Wimpfen. May 10. The American journals announce that the Government fully determined to ask no further compromise regarding the indirect claims. The Congressional Committee therefore expects England will withdraw from the Geneva Arbitration. Obituary. — Professor Mauritine, General Wingfield, Sir Algernon Peyton, MajorGeneral Gambier, Colonel Biddulph, Professor Roberts; Dr Ferrol, Bishop of Edinburgh, aged eighty-one ; Dr Hood, Dean of Argyle; Mr Palmer, Recorder of Yarmouth; Alfred Shoolbred, senior partner in the great drapery firm; Admiral Slaughter, Major Hamilton, General Order; Marquis of Graham, son of the Duke of Montrose ; Sir Henry Wilmot, Dr Norris, Dr Short ; Edward Mitchell, the sculptor (who committed suicide). WrsTPORT, June 14. The sea is still encroaching on the town. The surf is washing away the ground at the rear of the remaining houses in Gladstone street, and the occupants of them are removing. At Reefton, Mace's crushing of 600 tons of stone produced 841bs avoirdupois of amalgam, or about 1075 ozs troy. The gold will be sent to Greymouth. Chbistchtjbch, June 14. Mr J. E. Brown has obtained leave to introduce a Bill into the Provincial Council, making the Superintendent the Chief of the Executive, the office to be governable by the majority of the Executive for the time being. Hokitika, June 15th. Mr Barbor, late Postmaster and Receiver of Revenue here, is charged with embezzling two sums of money received by him from the County Government. He is at present under remand. , ■ Auckland, June 15. Alexandra letters state that the King delays coming to Alexandra to meet M'Lean because the latter refuses to go to Kuiti, the King's residence. The Governor will probably abandon his intention of visiting the King. A large number of natives have tendered their allegiance, and speak of Tc Kooti with the greatest contempt. The Nebraska sailed with 200 passengers 'and a large cargo. The Freemasons here have sent a congratulatory address to the Prince of Wales on his recovery. -Canterbury flour, Ll2 to Ll4 per ton ; wh^at, 5s 6d. The Kenilworth has'arrived from Fiji. She reports that a shocking scene took place at the execution .of Francis. He hung for two minutes, then called out for some one to shoot him or cut him down. He was then cut down and reprieved. The King, in opening Parliament, said he had received a dispatch from Earl Kimberly, who wrote that England recognised Fiji as de facto Government. Underwood's murderer has been convicted of manslaughter, and was sentenced {to eighteen months' imprisonment. The notorious Capt. Eay has' been arrested by Commander Meade, of the U. S. Nagarrasett, and taken to 'Frißco for trial.

Waitaki Bridge. — The first portion of the girders for this bridge arrived off the mouth of the Waitaki by the brig pur Hope on Friday. The first girder was landed from the brig.the day following, amidshe cheers of the, workmen. , , j Supreme Court.— The next sitting of the Supreme Court in Dunedin for the despatch of criminal and civil business is fixed for Monday, the Ist July, at ten o'clock a.m. It is announced that civil oases will not be called on before Tuesday, the ninth ©f July.