LONDON.

Auckland Star, Volume VII, Issue 1973, 6 June 1876, Page 2

LONDON.

Great political excitement; is reported at the Cape of Good Hope, and violent language i has been used by some papors against Lord Carnarvon's advice. The Queen's title has been proclaimed. Reviewing the proclamation, the Liberal papors severely criticise the absence of words limiting her Majesty's title to Empress of India only. An amendment was promised by Mr Disraeli. Empress Augusta, of Germany, has arrived at Windsor Castle, on a visit to her Majesty. The Prince of Wales has returned to England, and was heartily received. The two thousand guinea stakes were won by Petrarch ; Julius Crosar, 2 ; Kaleidescope, 3. The nation has been horrified by a detestable crime committed at Blackburn three weeks ago. Emily Holland, seven years of age, was outraged, murdered, and mutilated. Limba wore found secreted in different spots miles apart. Nearly 200 policemen are engaged in the search for the miscreant. ; A tramp having been suspected, several were arrested, examined, and discharged. One in custody was believed to be the murderer until Sunday last, when the house of a barber named I'ish was searched with the aid of bloodhounds. This led to the discovery of the child's head up the chimney. Fish was arrested, and confessed the crime.

Some sensation has been created in London by the sudden death of a lady residing at Chelsea, who was poisoned and suffocated by two lodgers, and plundered of jewellery and other valuables.

At Manchester, Weston walked 111 miles in 24 hours, and at Birmingham 119 miles in 28 hours.