THE LATEST. Arrest of Parnell. London, October 13.

Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1449, 15 October 1881, Page 3

THE LATEST. Arrest of Parnell. London, October 13.

It is currently reported here this morning that the arrest of Parnell had been ordered by the Government, and that he is now in custody. The rumour, however, requires confirmation. At the Guildhall presentation to-day Mr Gladstone took occasion to confirm the leport current this morning that Paincll had been arrested, and spoke in justice to the nation of the action of Government in the matter. Presentation to Gladstone. Mr Gladstone was to-day presented, at Guildhall, with an address adopted last month by the Coiut of Common Council of the City of London, desiring him, in consideration of the estimation in which he is held, to permit his bust be placed in Guildhall. Mr Gladstone, in receiving the address, thanked the Council for the honor proposed, and expressed his willingness to sit for the preparation of the bust. Conservative Utterances. A large Conservative meeting was held to-night at Newcastle-on-Tyne, when addresses were delivered by the Marquis of Salisbury and Sir Stafford Northcote. The fotmer, in the course of his remarks, expressed himself as being satisfied with the policy being pursued by the Government in regard to Egypt. Sir Stafford stated his opinion was that colonial pressure both controlled and weakened the action of the pie&cnt administration, and both speakers urged that great vigour was necessary on the part of Government in dealing with Ireland. French Troops in Italy. Paris dates to 13th inst. have been received announcing intelligence fiom Tunis that the Italian Consul resident there has sent a protest in to the French President again&t the occupation of the city by French troops.