ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL, VIA SUEZ.

Westport Times, Volume VI, Issue 992, 2 August 1872, Page 2

ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL, VIA SUEZ.

(per greyille's telegram company,) AUCKLAND. August 1. The Wonga Wonga has just arrived froiu Sydney, and brings Suez telegrams. LONDON. June. 15 to 28. The Alabama arbitrators arrived at Geneva, and on the same day Lord Tenderden demanded an adjournment until the indirect claims were settled. The American representatives replied that they had received no instructions. On the 18th the Washington Cabuet decided to acquiesce in the adjournment rather than take the responsibility of failure of Washington Treaty, by a refusal. On the 27th, Earl Granville in the House of Lords, aud Mr Gladstone in the House of announced thitthe arbitrators had decided that the indirect claims, as ground for compensation were incompatible with International Law, and that they had therefore, been excluded from the further consideration of tribunal. June 27. The arbitrators of tribunal met to-day as on former occasions. Recently great eecrecy has been observed. It is stated that the questions to be discussed and method of proceeding will be decided to-morrow, and that regular sittings will commence immediately after. The Ballot Bill has passed the House of Lords. The Scotch Education Bill passed the committee of Commons. At the conservative banquet n n the 25th at the Crystal Palace, Disraeli made a speech in which he stated that tha principles of the Tories were to defend the constitution, and maintain the power and greatness pf England, also that the third object of the conservatives was the improvement of the condition of the people. In his speech he severely criticised the policy of the Liberals. A lock-out of London builders com-

prises thirty firms, and ten thousand workmen are out of employment. The Queen is at Windsor. The Eev. Dr. Norman M'Leod is dead The Park Lane murderer, Margaret Dix Bland, has obtained a reprieve. Viscount Milton (?) has resigned hia seat on account of ill health. June 28. Tn the House of Lords, Earl Granville stated that America concurring in exclusion of indirect claims, Lord Tenterden had withdrawn his demand for a prolonged adjournmentof the Geneva Arbitration Court. Mr Gladstone, in the House of Commons, intimated that he would rather the ballot bill was sacrificed, than that the amendment introduced by the Lords should be adopted. The Democratic State Convention have recommended the nomination of Horace Greely for the Presidentship. The Lords adopted by 42, against 39, Lord Abinger's motion to appoint a Royal Commission of enquiry into the justice of proposed supercession of captains by purchase, by first captains of scientific scholarship; but the Queen's reply refused such commission. The Burmese Embassy visited the Qusen on the 24th. The Spanish Government has released Dr Howard, the American prisoner at Cuba. General Grant entirely approve * of the conduct of Secretary Fish, in the Alabama case. Thiers threatens to resent the tax on raw materials, if the Assembly rejects his present projects. The Geneva Arbitration Court has definitely rejected the indirect claims, and refused Lord Teittvrden's request for an adjournment. The next meeting of the tribunal is fixed for 15th July. The House of Lords, after considering the Lords' amendments on the ballot bill, adopted, on the motion of Government, the principle of scrutiny in a modified form, but rejected the proposal for optional scutiny. After, wards they rejected the words of the amendment generally, and approved an amendment in couformity with the recommendation of the Government. July 3. Ou the night of the 2nd, Mr Miall's motion for an inquiry as to the property and revenues of the Church of England was rejected by 295 to 94. The French Government Commission have proposed in the Assembly a tax of three per cent, on all Government securities except Rentes. A treaty between France and Germany, for the immediate evacuation of the provinces has been signed by Remusat and Arnrim. The treaty was presented to the Assembly, and it was stated that the Government hoped to pay the third milliard of the indemnity by the commencement of 1874, thus obtaining total liberation for French territory. In the meantime a German corps of occupation remains till the indemnity is paid. Liberty depends on the success of the next loan, which is assured by the present vitality of credit in France, and in the return of prosperity ; so also the confidence of Europe is reposed in the Government of the Republic.

On the discussion of the third reading of the treaty, Thiers said that a tax on raw materials would now furnish 42 milliards, and 18 milliards more on the expiration of present commercial treaties with England and Belgium. Trochu has resigned his seat as deputy.

LONDON. July 1. Baron Lesseps has contradicted a statement that the Porte, supported by England, opposed his application for a new tariff for the Suez canal from the Ist July. The Baron upholds the l-ight of the Company to increase their tolls. Yiscount Enfield, in reply to Lord Cochrane said, that the Government had suggested, but unsuccessfully, a temporary postponement of increased tolls on the canal. The Spanish Cortes dissolved on July 2. Oriental Bank shares 43 j. Reserve of notes in Bank of England 13f millions, Bullion, 24 j millions; £146,000 were withdrawn on July 2nd for Germany. July 3. The lockout is increasing, 13,00 D builders refuse to renew work. The failure of the Government to arrange negotiations with America under the Washington Treaty, produced impatience in both Houses. Torrens threatened a motion of want of confidence in the House of Commons. Obituabt. General Carey, Col Sykes, M.P. Princess Augusta Schleswi-r Holstein, Duke of Bedford, Lord Eoltham, General Graves, Honorables Bouverie, Scott, Gilford; Lord Carisford, Rev. John B. Owen of Chelsea, and Sir Minton Farquhar.

LATER CONTINENTAL.

FRANCE. M. Goulard presented Lis financial statement, and said 200 millions francs were necessary to balance the Budget. The Government wished to tax raw material to the extent of 93,000,000 francs, but had discovered that only 33 millions were actually obtainable from this source, in accordance with existing treaties of commerce, it was therefore proposed to levya tax of one-tenth franc on salt (?) fivecentf ms on direct contributions ! Thus it was presumed eight million francs would be derived. Theirs insisted on immediate discussion of the Budget. Dealey, Minuter of Public Works has resigue J.

A. conclusion of arrangements botween France and Germany fop evacuation of French teritory, haa been nearly arranged. Droxea baa agreed to the evacuation of occupied provinces, on condition that the portion of the indemnity still due, be paid, and that a guarantee be furnished for payment of the remainder. The President and National Assembly have effected a compromise on the Army bill, securing 1,000,000, thereby establishing a universal compulsory service between the ages of 20 and 40; either in active service or in reserve. The Due D'Auinale made a great aud successful speech decrying improvised armies, and commissions on contracts. He denounced the Imperial Government for precipitating the last war without preparation. An attempted defence was a crushing failure. Napoleon, in a letter to the generals, has accepted the responsibility of the surrender of Sedan, by reason of cruel and inexorable necessity. At Versailles, the riding school is being prepared for the trial of Baizaine, who demands his trial. The Hotel De Ville is to be rebuilt. Lensier Condonbour, communist, was executed at Satorue on May 25. Grailler aud Bmsac have been sentenced to penal servitude for life. Chatau and Solbine are sentenced to death,

SPAIN, The Spanish Ministry has resigned. Scorilla has formed a new Ministry. He states that conscription in the army will shortly be abolished; that trial by jury will be instituted, and liberty of conscience allowed ; improvements will be effected in financial administration of the Government, and the rights of the State creditors respected. Several bands of Carlists have been defeated, commanded by Don Alphonso. A letter from the Duke de Montpensier declares that he <vill support the throne. The Cortes supported Serrano's policy of showing clemency to the Carlists. A proposal for the re-establishment of religious orders was rejected. GERMANY. The German parliament, after voting the bill for expelling Jesuits from the country, closed its sittings. Bishop Eremeland declines to obey the Prussian Government, and states that he cannot withdraw the sentence of excommunication. He goes to Ems on the 22nd. The Crown Prince is at Potsdam. His visit is regarded as an evidence of the intimate alliance between the two governments against the Pope. The Austrian emperor will visit Berlin in the autumn. The struggle between Bismarck and the Pope waxes fierce. The former will recognise no ecclesiastical jurisdiction, as being antagonistic to civil authority. The new telegraphic line from Berlin to London is opened. The introduction of the Imperial Constitution into Alsace and Lorraine is postponed till 1874. AUSTRIA. The Bulgarian branch has formally seceded from the Greek Church. A conference will shortly take place between Austrian and German authorities on international matters. A great inundation has occurred in Bohemia, and in several Swiss Cantons. Earl Granville, in concert with the Italian Cabinet, proposes a European conference for the protection of the persecuted Jews in Roumanw. Russia and Prussia have refused, fearing the reopening of the Eastern question. ITALY. Universal suffrage has been proposed in the Chamber of Deputies, but resisted by the Ministry. Multitudes of people are rendered destitute through devastating floods, and are fed by the authorities. ROME. A letter from the Pope states that any consolidation between the Papal and Italian Governments is impossible, and protests against continued usurpation by the latter against Pontifical authority.

GALLE. July 6. Fuller details are on record 'respecting Dr Livingstone. They are as follows: —Mr Stanley spent four months with him, and obtained his journals for the 'New York Herald.' The Doctor will remain two years more, to prosecute his explorations. The search expedition has been broken up, and the members have gone home. Serious charges are brought against Dr Kirk, the British consul at Zanzibar, for obstructing Livingstone, Major Beldorne the conservator of f in Southern India, visits the Colonies, The elephant krahl in Honga, of the Governor of Ce/lon, comes off in August. An attac't by pirates on the British India Mail steamers in the Persian Gulf, has been made, .£4OOO in treasure carried off, after one fireman was killed and several others wounded. The robbers are likely to be captured. A great exhibition is proposed to be held for Las j Calcutta in 1874, to include the East and Australasia if agreeable. COMMEECIAL. The Bank rate has been reduced to 3£, Discount business is moderate. Large arrivals of gold. After a period of animation, the stock markets became depressed. Consols 92£. Turkish loan of 11 millions in> pendi if. Two millions has been submitted of Paraguan loan for public works. Shoals of new companies continue to be announced, but most of them will fall through. The Colonial and Foreign Fibre Company, and Midmona Copper Mining Company will affect New Zealand. Australian debentures are active. New Zealand five? consolidated, 102£; ditto sixes, 1891, March-September, 112J; ditto JunoDecember, 115 j Otago and Southland Investment, 10s; Australian Agricultural 15s. per share. The Chairman and Secretary of the Smyrna and Aden railway have been committed on a charge of fraudulently speculating. High insurance premiums have been paid on Glen in ark, homeward bound from New Zealand. Cotton manufacture is unremunuerative, owing to high price of raw material. Woel arrivals were 200,000 bales. Market quiet. A further decline at forthcoming Bales is anticipated, but as stocks both at home and

abroad are very light, tho depreciation cannot go far. In copper great activity prevails, with continuous advances. The latest transactions notes L 122 for cash, and L 125 for three months The New Zealand hemp business is slack, owing to high rates. Stock on hand 272 tons. J The increase of exports to New Zealand during last month was L 11,000. SHIPPING. Departures for New Zealand.—Ballarat, J. N. Fleming, Eleccra. Loading for New Zealand, 14. AMERICA. Horace Groely retires from the editorship of the ' Tribune' during the election. The Canadian parliament has accepted the Fishery clauses in the Treaty of Washington. LATEST TELEGRAMS. LONDON. July 6. The Belfast lock-out terminated by the workmen accepting the two shillings rate as offered by employers. The weather changed from tropical heat to terrific tempests, in the Midland and Northern districts. Professor Airey has been knighted. Arrived.—The Malay and Queen. The Australian Telegraph Company have announced L 320.000 of preferential stock, issued to lay cable to Normanton. The Construction Company guarantee six per cent, interest. The proposed Australian steam service via the Cape is a failure. Lord Kitnberley in replying to Earl Belmore' 9 inquiry, stated that of the six war ships on the Australian station, four are to be entirely employed in suppressing the kidnapping; sailing vessels are also to be used as tenders. He explained that these measures are contemplated to give effect to the Polynesian Bill. Macarthur's motion for a protectorate over, or for annexation of Fiji was lost by 51 votes. The Government acquiesces in the union of Fiji with the Australasian colonies, but declines to annex to Empire without the expressed wish of the people. It has established friendly relations with Thakombau's Government.

The Imperial authorities prefer annexation to protectorate. The ' Times ' says, the debate marked an epoch in Colonial policy. At a meeting of the Colonial Institute, on June 26th, the report was eminently satisfactory. The Government promised a searching enquiry, into the cause of the failure of the European and Albert Insurance Company. Fijis annexation and the Imperial Unity, has been warmly discussed, and advocates of disintegration of the Empire everywhere discredited. The Directors of the Australian Telegraph has been authorised to raise capital for Normanton line. The nature of the injury to the Java cable is unknown. Its reparation will be at the expense of the Construction Company. The Abbey Holme put into Portsmouth, damaged by collision.. The D. H. Ollerah, from Adelaide, was burned in the Pacific; all hands saved. The Tichbourne claimant has been encouraged by his reception in Hampshire, and has held crowded meetings at Bristol and Southampton. He is chaperoned by Guildford and Onslow, to excite sympathy and collect funds. It is said the House objects to the enormous expense of the proposed trial. Ministers refuse to answer qnestions respecting the claimant in parliament. Of Chevanne's fine pictures at the Eoyal Academy, of the palace of Oheez, in India, three are said to be the production of Mrs Butler, formerly of New Zealand. Frederick Morri3, connected with a business firm in Melbourne, is bankrupt. Liabilities upwards of L 900 0; assets, L 733. Sir Winsfleld calls attention next week to the proceedings of H.M.S. Kosario in the Polynesia. Princess Alice of Hesse was confined of a daughter. The Prince and Princess of Wales spent above a week in Paris, and before returning were warmly received, and honored by visits of distinguished personages. The Prince narrowly escaped an accident from the horses of the carriage starting off nt the ho! el door just as he was about to enter the carriage, which was shattered before it could be stopped. Th<* Duke of Edinburgh is making a royal progress through Ireland, and is received with warmest demonstration of loyalty. The London press eight-oared race was rowed on May 25th, by ' Times,' ' Standard/ ' Daily News,' and ' Telegraph* crews. The latter won by one and a half lengths. Margaret Dix Blane convicted of murder, has been recommended to mercy. Justice Keogh, in his judgment, denounces the priesthood for conspiracy and-tyranny, and challenged Nolan, who was unseated. Keogh has been burnt in effigy throughout Ireland, and indignation meetings held. A cotton mill in Preston has been burnt at a loss of L 20.000. Great devastation has been caused by tha bursting of a canal near Birmingham. The steamers Baltimore and Tripoli have been burnt, and America wrecked; all hands saved. There is great agitation in different trade circles. Liverpool sailors, Belfast flax spinners, "Woolwieh workmen, Plymouth police, London coach builders, Dundee female servants, Leamington and Teignmouth washerwomen, and London builders of all classes are on strike, or locked out. Lord Belmore gave the result of his Australian experiences.