ROME.—ITALY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume VIII, Issue 2376, 6 September 1871, Page 6

ROME.—ITALY.

The Pope's jubilee and the occupation of the capital are the two great events at Rome. Despite priestly provocations the populace kept the peace. The Pope received deputations from ; various countries. I

To eight hundred ladies the Pope mentioned Queen Victoria's telegram, and the ladies telegraphed back their profound gratitude. Eugenie sent her congratulations, and offered 100,000 francs. Lord Gainsborough and his son created a disturbance by removing the tricolor flag from a hotel window, and shouting " Viva Pio Nono." The crowd were exasperated, and the offenders were obliged to quit the hotel. Victor Emanuel entered Rome on the 2nd of July amidst indescribable enthusiasm. European representatives waited to receive him. The whole city was en fete, and the Quirinal deputations presented themselves from all parts of the country. There was a banquet in the evening at tlic Palace, and the King met with a splendid reception there. The Pope remains at the Vatican. The statements respecting the difficulty of working Mont Ccnis Tunnel owing to defective ventilation are unfounded. The rails are not permanently laid. I Serious rioting at. N ice was reported on the 13th July. There were cries of " Death to Frenchmen."

SPAIN. The anticipated Ministerial crisis has been tided over by Vim, or else by the good sense of the King. The coalition Cabinet is torn by dissensions. The King refused to accept their resignations, and is supported by the Cortes. Moret, the Finance Minister, has been succeeded by Sagarata. The Duke de Montpensier was apprehended in the Cortes with his followers for creating alarm ; but he has since left the country. BELGIUM. The law affecting the expulsion of foreigners has been confirmed. 165 Belgians compromised in the Paris insurrection have been arrested with the consent of the Government. At the Spa, gambling tables have been suppressed. The Swiss Federal Council demands a further credit of nearly five million francs to complete the armament of the troops. Greece is in a quandary because Turkey refuses to receive her Ministers on the ground that they were connected with the Cretan insurrection. The Turkish Government permitted the passage of the Russian squadron through the Dardanelles. An influential deputation of English and American Protestants are - gone to St Petersburg to plead the cause of religious freedom with the Czar, especially on behalf of the Lutherans. The Czar intends visiting the Baltic. Tho Emperor and Empress of Russia and five daughters arrived at Frederickhofen, July 12th. j