SUEZ MAIL NEWS TO JULY 6.

Grey River Argus, Volume 21, Issue 3120, 15 August 1878, Page 2

SUEZ MAIL NEWS TO JULY 6.

[PBESS AGENCY.] Melbourne, August 7. The National Fete in Paris passed oft with immense eclat, there being visitors from all parts of the world. The population of the City was estimated to have been from two to three millions. The houses everewhere were decorated, and processions paraded the streets with bands of music, and the city wa3 illuminated. Dancing and merry-making i was kept up beyond midnight, and the : Cafes kept open tili daylight. King Alfonso has decided to erect a church near the Royal Palace, containing a splendid mausoleum in memory of the late Queen. It is estimated to cost five millions pesika. Last Friday evening a disorderly manifestation was made by some young persons in Venice against the Austrian Consul of that city, in consequence of a report thai he prevented an excursion to Venice, organised by the young men of Trieste. They assembled before the windows of the Consulate and tore down the Austrian arms with cries of " Trieste for Italy," The Austrian Government lost no time in expressing its regret and indignation at the occurrence, and promised to adopt severe measures against the instigators of the outrage. A Roman priest who won 2,780,000 lire in a State lottery, on being betrayed by a confederate, has been compelled to escape to Switzerland. The Procurator General of Naples has sequestrated 750,000 lire, deposited in the bank by Dematti. In the Municipal and Provincial elections of Rome, the clericals have lost ground, but at Genoa they have gained. In consequence of the factions opposition of the Jesuits, the Pope has threatened, through the General of the order, the expulsion of certain Jesuits from Italy. Leo XIII is endeavoring to turn out the nest of parasites established at the Vatican, while they are plotting to oust father Pecci, the Pope's brother. The Pope has written a strong letter to Cardinal Monacola Valletti, censuring the suppression of religious instruction in schools, and the abstention of Catholics in the administration of elections. Steps are being taken through Cardinal Gullen towards establishing relations between the Vatican and the English Government. The celebrated Antonelli case will come before the Court again early in July. The Municipal Council of Berlin has voted 60,000 marks for the painting by Herr Von Werner, of a picture commemorative of the Congress. v The King of Dahomey having refused to pay the balance of 200 puncheons of palm oil, has been informed that the bombardment of Whydah will be renewed. It is expected, however, the fine will be paid by the French traders. Prince Frederick Charles and the Princess Louise left Windsor yesterday for the continent. In the House of Commons the principle measure of interest is the Contagious Diseases) in Animals Bill, which has given rise to a protracted struggle. An impression prevails that the provisions of the Bill are intended to favor the producer at the expense of the consumer ; and Mr Forster proposed an amendment limiting the slaughter of stock at the port of debarkation, but after several nights debate, he was defeated by a large majority, and the Bill passed into committee, where it will be much modified. Sir Wilfred Lawson's Bill has again been debated, and lost by a majority of 194 votes. The annual Conversazione of the Royal Colonial Institute was held at South Kensington Museum on the 27th. ult., and brilliantly attended. There were Indian princes, Colonial lawyers, merchants, and colonists at home, and among the foreigners were several members of the Chinese Embassy. There were many special exhibits provided for J the evenings entertainment, with a per- ' formance of choice music. Action is being taken io London to press ! upon the home Government tbe necessity of at once annexing New Guinea. In the correspondence laid before Parliament respecting the execution on board > the Beagle, the' Admiralty approve of ! Leiut. Coffins action in carrying out the i orders of the Commodore, but suggest •

that where possible, an offence should be left to be dealt with by the high Commission. Retired Bishops have not been invited to take part in the Pan- Anglican Conference. Dr Jenner, late Bishop of Dunedin, strongly protested againat this in a letter to the Times. Eighty bishops attending the PanAnglicau Synod ware entertained by tbe Lord Mayor at the Mansion House. Twelve thousand pounds have already been paid in as the result of last Sunday hospital fund, from Metropolitan churches. At the funeral of Charles Matthews on Saturday, at Kensal Green, there was a large gathering, including many of the oldest members of the theatrical profession, some of whom had travelled l»ng distances to be present. At the Royal Counties Agricultural Show, Southampton, the Queen took first prize in the Hereford class. At the sale of Cobham yearlings 61 lots offered, realized 22,015 guineas. A 1 colt by Carnival — Curacoa,|realized 2500 guineas. ; - :': \;j -.' ■;••"•. The German ironclad Konig Wilhelm, having completed repairs has returned to Wilhelm Haven. There is little chance of the Grossen Kurf urst ever being raised. The bodies are gradually being wfthed ashore. . ; ; ( Three new vessels, the Bellisle, Co# moran t, and Emerald Island, have been 'Commissioned, but owing to the changed aspect of affairs in the East orders have been read at Portsmouth to reduce tha hands and curtail the expenditure. One hundred and seventy- three bodies have been recovered from Wood Pit !Colliery. The subscriptions are L 14,000 and a sum of LI2OO is still wanted.