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(P ER GREYILLE's TELEGRAM COMPANY, renter's AGENTS.) The Ceylon's telegrams to April 26th are of little interest, London, April 22 The general election takes place in the autumn. The French Government on reopening the Assembly demanded the immediate discussion of proposed now taxes. Several deputies also demanded that the reorganisation of the army, should be considered. Thiers in replying, asked for an adjournment of the discussion for three weeks, in order to obtain explanations from the commission. In the House of Common?, Mr Cardwell announced that military manoeuvres will commence on the 31st August, on Salisbury plains. April 24. Mr Gladstone in replying to Mr Fawcett said he was not disposed to consider the resolution passed on the Dublin University Bill a vote of want of confidence; necessitating the suspension of business for its discussion, but its eventual adoption involved the resignation of the Ministry. April 26. In the House of Commons, last night, Mr Fawcett arraigned Mr Gladstone for refusing to fix the day for debate on the Dublin University Bill, a stormy discussion resulting. Mr Gladstone promised to fix a day, if possible, during the working portion of session. Mr Fawcett was dissatisfied, and threatens to appeal to the House. Mr Redmond, the home rule candidate, has been elected for "Wexford. Colonel Rose Campbell is dead. The insurrection in Spain is increasing. Marshal Serrano has taken the field against the rebels. An influential meeting was held at London to consider the erection of a memorial to Lord Mayo. The Duke of Edinburgh was present. .Disraeli, the Duke of Richmond, Lord Derby, and Lord Lyndhurst eulogised Lord Mayo. The Marquis of Landsdowne has been appointed Under Secretary of War. The eruptions of Vesuvius are decreasing. Several villages have been destroyed but the inhabitants were saved. Lord Northbrook, the new Governor General, has arrived at Bombay. New york, April 26. Strong efforts are being made to induce the abandonment of indirect claims against Britain. All the influential papers advocate the withdrawal.
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Westport Times, Volume VI, Issue 979, 14 June 1872, Page 2
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334LATEST ENGLISH NEWS. Westport Times, Volume VI, Issue 979, 14 June 1872, Page 2
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