CABLE NEWS. [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] THE LATEST.

Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1447, 11 October 1881, Page 3

CABLE NEWS. [REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] THE LATEST.

Mr Gladstone on Irish and Afghan Affairs. London, October 8. A grarid banquet in connection with the 'present Liberal gathering at Leeds took place last night. Mr Gladstone made an important speech, in which he dealt fully with the exiating state of affairs in Ireland. He stated that the question at issue in that country was one i of law or lawlessness, and proceeded to contrast the gospel of public plunder advocated by Mr Parnoll, and that gentleman's degrading and immoral doctrines, with the loyal utterances of O'Connell. Mr Gladstone added that the passing' of the Land Act imposed new and special ' duties on the Government, and they were determined to enforce the law and preserve the public peace. He concluded by appealing to all classes for support in what he characterised as a " great impending crisis." A meeting, which was attended by fully 25,000 persons, was held to-day at Leeds, when Mr Gladstone again made an important speech. Referring to the state of affairs in Afghanistan, he expressed a hope that by steadily abstaining from interferences in the country that the shameful memoirs of England's past iction might be effaced. In alluding to Egyptian affairs, 'he stated that Government would act strictly in accordance with France in dealing with Egypt. In regard to the action of the Transvaal Volksraad, Mr Gladstone stated that experience would possibly prove the necessity for an amendment of the settlements which had been arrived at, but he added that Government were determined to maintain the interests of the natives and uphold the dignity of England.

Sir A. Gordon. London, September 29. Sir Arthur Gordon will visit England next spring.

Threatened Crisis in France. Paris, October 3. The Red Republicans of Paris are exhibiting great hostility against Mr Perry's Ministry. A meeting of Communists, which was held last night, 20,000 persons attended. The Government were denounced in strongest terms, and it was resolved to impeach them so soon as the Legislature re-assembles.

The Wreck of the Teuton. Cape Town, Sept. 13. An official enquiry into the loss of the steamer Teuton is now proceeding, and the evidence tends to show that the course steered was far too much inshore. Nearly all the emigrants were friends of those already in the colony.

Peace with the Basutos. Cape Town", Sept. 13. Peace, according to latest official telegrams, is now restored in Basutoland. Massupha, who has long held out, having given in his submission and promised to obey the awards. Sir Evelyn Wood has been in Zululand, where matters are not in a happy state. Several chiefs have been quarrelling amongst themselves, but no breach of peace .is anticipated, though a large section of the people clamour for the return of Cetewayo.