CABLEGRAMS.

Auckland Star, Volume XI, Issue 3124, 19 July 1880, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN. [REUTERS SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.] Compensation for Irisn Tenants. LONDON. July 17. Tlie House of Commons has addrttcd an amendment on the bill introduced by Mr Gladstone for granting compensation to Irish tenants, which will have tho effect of not relieviug landlords from making compensation if they refuse the terms asked by tenants without they (the landlords) offer some reasonable alternative. The Statue to tne Prince Imperial. LONDON. July 17. The Houso of Commons have agreed to a motion against the proposed statue to the lato Priuce Imperial in Westminster Abbey. Mr Gladstone opposed it. Afghanistan. CALCUTTA. July IS. News comes to hand from Afghanistan that the Native Infantry under Shore Ali, ruler of Kandahar, recently deserted near Girishk, where they had been despatched to oppose the advanco of Ayoub Khan. A forco of British troops, operating with Shore Ali, pursued and routed them, aud recovered tho guns they had taken. It is understood that tho position of affairs reudcra it necessary for tho British troops to remain in Kandahar till Shore Ali's position is secure. Turkey and Austria Preparing for "War. LONDON. July 7. Turkey is mobilising au army corps at Adriauoplo, nnd fortifying tho Hellespont. Troops aro also being massed st Salonicu, a largo seaport city in Turkey in Europe. Anstria is also mobilising her reserves nnd the granting of leavo has been suspended in the.Austrian army now in occupation of Bosnia. Turkoy is making great efforts to resist intervention on the part of tho Great Powers which desire to forco the cession of territory to Greece. In order to increase her available forces the Ministers have ordered tho relcaso of all prisoners under confinement on condition of their accepting sernco iv the army which is to be stationed at Epirus and Thessaly. The Greek ministers aro rapidly mobilising nn army and arc concentrating a strong forco on the frontier. England And. TurkeyJuly 8. In the House of Commons to-day a question was addressed to tho Premier asking tho measures which tho Goveruincut proposed to take to cuforco the provisions of the Berlin Treaty, if any, and whether England was acting in concert with other powers. Mr GludHtouo refused to state tho naturo of the coercive measures which Government might consider if necessary to apply to Turkoy, on tho ground that the conclusion arrived at by tho contcreuco of the representative powers recently held at Berlin had not yet been ioriuorly presontcd to tho forte, and he said England was endeavouring to act in unity with tho other signatories of tho Treaty of Berlin, and prossing on the porto compliance with its provisions. Tho Russo-C-iinQBO War. General Skobclloff hus reached Artchimiii (?) and established magazines baun (?) preparatory to commencing a comjmigti southwards in autumn. The Hussion forces are small, aud there has been no lighting yet between Russia nnd China, The Chincso have arrested a Bussiau traveller iv Pregeolaky, who was proceeding upon an expedition against Chiua. Much excitement has been caused in turf circles in consequence of the statement that tho Duke ot Westminster's colt, Bend Or, which won tho Derby this year, was changed as a yearling with Muucastcr, belonging to the same owner. It seems that the stud book has been badly kept. The Jo -key Club dccliues to decide the question o he Derby Stakes, which havo been claim- I by Mr Brewer, owner of Bobcit the evil, which ran second. It is expected that Tattersalls will decide that bets on tho Derby are not affected by this dispute. London Papers on me Victorian Crisis. LONDON. July 9. The "Pall Mall Gazette" expresses an opinion that it is almost impossible that reform can be effected in Victoria without serious complications, which may possibly involvo the interference ot England. LONDON. July 10.

The "Times" in a leading article to-day expressed an opinion that Sir James Service's reform scheme would have obviated the past dead-locks, and that the bill meets the objections to the existing constitution. It also says that although Sir John O'Shannassy and some corner members of the Assembly combined to reject tho bill they would equally oppose any scheme brought forward by the Opposition. The duty of the electors is to choose between Service's reasonable aod well • considered measure and Berry's extravagant scheme. The "Times" hints that the Crown might object to sanction the introduction of the plebiscite. Commenting further upon the political situation in Victoria, the "Times" strongly condemns the paralysing influence exerted by a small self-seeking faction. The Two Emporora. Arrangements have been made for a meeting between the Emperor William of Germauy and tho Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria. The date of the meeting has not been fixed, but it is underseood that it will take place shortly. Albania and MontenegroTho Albanians havo exhibited a determination to repel any attempt to take possession of any portion of their territory, and it is believed that hostilities are imminent. The Montenegrin army, under sanction of tho European powers has been ordered to advance and take forcibic possession of the ceded territory. By latest accounts the troops were rapidly approaching Tusi, were Hadsbers is iv command of the Albanian army. LONDON. July 9. Hopes are entertained of a pacific settlement of the Montenegrin difficulty. The Porto has exhibited signs of yielding to the pressure of the Powers upoh this point. England and Her Colonies. LONDON. July 15. Sir Daniel Cooper presided at the adjourned meeting of the gentlemen called together for the purpose of promoting a closer union of tho Empiro as regards England and her colonies. A long discussion took place, but the subject was virtually postponed until winter. A committee was however appointed to consider the present indefinite relations on many important points. Possible Solution of tne Greet Difficulty. It is reported that Turkey is williug to cede the Island of Crete to Greece instead of the territory on the mainland appointed by the Berlin Conference. Proposed Annexation of Cabul. There is a prospect of the Afghan difficulty proving insoluble. Several London papers advocate the annexation by England of Cabul. Launch of the Imperial Yacht Livadia. Tho Royal steam yacht Livadsa, constructed by Messrs John Elder and Company, for the Emperor of Russia, was today launched from the dock yard on the Clyde, in the presence of the Graud Duke Alexis, third son of tho Emperor, and Admiral Popoff. of the Russian Navy. Revival of TradeTrade is rallying, and especially in the heavy branches, such as iron. Panama Canal LONDON. July 13. The necessary capital for the construction of a ship canal tin-ouch the Isthmus Panama according to the schemes of Lesseps has been subscribed in France. The principal portion of the capital has also been subscribed. M do Lesseps estimates that the canal will be completed in 6 years. The census will be taken in Great Britain on the night of the 3rd of April, 1881. There will be no "Religious columns" iv the forms supplied for the purpose. The Eussian Harvest. The " Daily News" states that owing to the probably defectivo harvest, Russia is considsting the advisability of prohibiting the export of wheat.

LONDON. July 12tb. In the House of Commons this evening, Mr Gladstone stated it was the intention of the Government to abandon for this session the proposal to introduce a bill to assimilate the franchise of Ireland with that of England. Sir Stafford Northcotc, leader of the Opposition, expressed his concurrence in the arrangement. LONDON. July 9th. The press commenting upon the evasive answer given by Glaldstone in the Houso of Commons with reference to tho outcome of the Berlin Conference, express an opinion that England, by the coercive action, adopted. „ , , , The tribes to the north of Cabul have been very troublesome of late. They have attacked small parties of convoys, and though beaten in every encounter have rendered the roads dangerous. Encouraged by the expected approach of Abdul Kbamnn Khan, their dissatisfaction has increased, and to latest intelligence they had been concentrating their forces Chanker. Information received respecting tho attitude of the warlike tribe of the Ghilzais is unsatisfactory. Although several chiefs have acknowledged allegiance to the British, the great majority of tribes remain hostile. In the West of Ireland the combinod effects of distress and political agitation have produced a widespread spirit of dissatisfaction. The police authorities recently received information that a large quantity of arms and amuuition had been secreted in a houso at Soughrca, a town near Galivay. They proceeded thither and succeeded in discovering a large number of rifles and arms of various discriptions which they seized. [LONDON. July 12th. Representations havo been made by the Ambassadors of the Great Powers to the Ministry at Athens advising them to refrain from any overt act of hostility towards Turkey, or any attempts to assume possession of territory. The claims of Greece are recognized by tho Powers, and it is recommended that Greece should maintain an attitude of expectancy waiting the development of events. In the East, in order to bring about an amicable settlement ol the difficulty with Montenegro, a proposition was made that a pecutiiary idemnity should be paid in lieu of the extension of territory awarded by the Treaty of Berlin. Tho proposal upon being submitted to Prince Picha was! indignantly refused. ATHENS. Julc 17. The Greek Government have sent to the Great Powers n reply to their collective notes embodying the decisions of the Berlin Conference in regard to tho Turko-Gr.ek dispute. The reply intimates tho acceptance by'thc Greek Governmentof thedecision of Confoiencefas to tho territory to bo ceded to Greece for the rectification of hor frontier. CONSTANTINOPLE. July 17. Sevnrnl Germans havo recently been appointed by tho Porte to high posts in the Turkish Foreign Finance and War Department.