EUROPEAN CABLEGRAMS. [PER S S. ROTORUA, AT RUSSEL.]

Waikato Times, Volume XVI, Issue 1385, 19 May 1881, Page 2

EUROPEAN CABLEGRAMS. [PER S S. ROTORUA, AT RUSSEL.]

London, May 2. Irblaxd is in a very disturbed state. The number of agrarian outrages is increasing at an alarming 1 rate. In consequence of the state of feeling in Dublin, and the violence of tho Land League agitators, the city was proclaimed under the provisions of the Coercion Act. There is intense excitement throughout the city, and also in the country as well. There is a feeling of grave anxiety. It is expected that a number of prominent leaguers will be arrested immediately. Among others mentioned as hkely to be seized is Dillon member for Tipperary. It is also rumoured that the Government intend to attack the League un-paringly, and have everyouo arrested known to be connected with it. The Tune declares the stdte of Ireland more serious now than it was before Parliament met.

London, May 3. In the House of Commons, Mr. parnell referring to the arrest of Mr Dill'w, expressed his regret that the Government, hhould have deprived hi« friend of his rights as a citizen and as a meu ber of the House. The Home Rule members were greatly irritated at Mr Dillons arrest, and obstructed the business of the House. Further ai rests of Land Leaguers will be made immediately. A Nihilist manifesto has been placarded in different parts of St. Petersburg, lauding the assassination of the late Czar, and threatening the life of the present Emperor. Sixty thousand emigrants left British ports for America during the month of April.

Loxdo.v, May 6. Considerable alarm was created by the explosion of a box of powder outside the Chester barracks. The explosion was the work of a miscreant not, however, yet discovered. A deputation from the British and Intercolonial Trade Tariff Union, consisting of the Lord Mayor of London (the Eight Hon. William McArthur), Mr Weatg.nth, and Mr Sargood, waited on Earl Kimberley, Secietary of Stite for the Colonies, to-day, and laid before him a number of important suggestions affecting the joint interests of the Mother Country and the colonies. The deputation suggested the enlargement of the constitution and the scope of the Royal Commission appointed to inquire into and report upon the defence of the Bntish posessions. It suggested that the Commission should also inquire into the question of the British colonial commerce, taking evidence at all the important centres of population throughout the British dominions upon the operations of the various tariffs in force, further, the deputation represented it dcsuablc that the Imperial Government should learn the views of the inhabitants of the colonies beforehand in all cases where treaties weie about to be enteied into with foreign countries — the case of the treaty with China being especially refeired to as the one upon which the colonies should have been heard, inasmuch as the treaty was found to be a formidable obstacle in Australia, as the colonies had to legislate for the restriction of Chinese immigiation. The question of establishing a Customs union for the colonies and the Mother Country was also represented as one winch a Commission should inquire into and report upon. Earl Kimberley, in reply, said he was pleased to leceive so impoit.mt a deputation, <uid assured the gentlemen composiug it that the Imperial fiovernment would always be glad to listen to any suggestions affeoting the interests «md welfare of the colonies from gentlemen acqu linted with c oloni.il affair-, and mdentified with colonial inteiests. He promised the di-putihon that then "-uirgotions should h.ive the mo^t careful eoufidoialioii of himself and colleagues. Hfjjtraveraod the subjects iutriduccd by the deputation <it considerable length. His speech, howpver, was mainly a recommend.ition for the free tr.ide piiumple, under which he observes that Australia was last progressing.

London", AI iy S. Owinar to the serious distuibinccs ami violent demonstration of the li.md Lea«rners in the cities of Coik, Kilkenny, anrl Kiusnlp, tho*>e cities have been proclaimed under the Coercion Act, and a number of arrests wi'l shortly be made. Air. John Bright, in a Jotter on Irish aff.iirs, argues t]i.it the Iribh labourers are better off at the present tune than the labourers in Eugland, and that the only hope for the latter was the development of industries The Archduke Rudolf, the heir apparent to tha Crown of Austr a, was yp'bterday married to Princess Stephanie, of Belgium. Mr BradlaiiLch, member for Northampton, has issued a manifesto to his constituents, in which he protests, on behalf of himself and the constituency he represents, against the treatment he received in the House of Commons. He announces his intention of continuing his demands for admission untii his right to sit is recognized. The wheat prospects in the Southern provinces of Russia are reported to be splendid.

lovdox, May 9. The festivites at Vienna, in connection with the marriage of the Archduke Rudolf and the Princess Stephanie, were of a most sumptuous and costly character. It is estimated that they cost about half-a-million marks, something: like £22,000. It is announced that the Boers are making preparations for war. Some uneasiness is felt at the announcement. It is uncertain whether the Boers contemplate further hostilities with the British, or whether merely preparing for the contingencies arising from the disaffection of native tribes. Daly, who was arrested some time ago and imprisoned, has been released. It is understood that the Marquis of Lome intends to resign the GovernorGeneralship of Canada, in consequence of the climate of Canada being unfavourable to the health of the Marchioness. The French Government communicated with the Porte on the subject of the difficulty in Tunis, and warned the Porte that should Turkey send troops to Tunis, the action will be regarded as a cams belli by France.

London, May 10. Mr. Gladstone's speech in moving the adoption of the address to the Queen in favour of Earl Beaconsfield's memorial was highly praised by the London press. This morning Mr. Bright delivered a grand speech on the Irish Land Bill. He claims that it would do justice to Ireland, and expressed his belief that the Bill would be hereafter regarded as a blessins? to the country. The Irish members have resolved to obstruct the Bill affecting the parliamentary oath of allegiance introduced in view of the difficulty concerning the admission of the junior member of Northampton. Mr Bra.dlaugh intends to appear at the House to-day, to repeat his demand for admission. A scene is expected. The fanatical Arabs have risen against the Turkish rule in Mecca, and pillaged the city, as well a.s two other holy cities. ATr. Parnell intimates his intention of continuingthe polioy of opposition to the . Irish LandßUl.