ADDITIONAL SUEZ MAIL NEWS VIA THE BLUFF.

Kumara Times, Issue 588, 15 August 1878, Page 2

ADDITIONAL SUEZ MAIL NEWS VIA THE BLUFF.

[press agency.] m, „ . London, July 6. The National Fete at Paris passed ott Wlth immense eclat. There were visitors from all parts of the world, ihe population of the city is estimated to have been from two to three millions. Hous-s are everywhere decorated ; piocessious paraded the streets with bands of music, and the city was illuminated.

King Alfonso has decided to erect a church near the royal palace, containing a splendid mausoleum, in memory otthe late Queen, cstiunted to cost live millions posika. A Loin m priest, wh > w-m 2.78 ),Odd lire in the state lofterv, oi b-i-m betrayed by (l oonuaUum, lus been compelled to escape to Swbz.-n Imd 'l'he Prosecutor General of N.plet ha; sequestered 750.0 JO lire dim rated m the Bank bv Dematti.

Ijxst Friday evening a disordevlv manifestation was made by soma vdung persons in Venice against the Austrian Consul of that city, in consequence of a report that 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 c< l 'i p ste 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. Prince Frederick Charles and the Princess Lionise left Windsor yesterday for the continent.

In consequence of the factious opposition of the Jesuits, the Pope has threatened, through the general of the order, the expulsion of certain Jesuits from Itnlv.

Leo XIII is endeavoring to turn ont the nest of parasites establised 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 abstention of Catholics at elections.

Steps are being taken, through Cardinal Cullen, towards establishing relations between the Vatican and the English Government. Ihe celebrated Antonelli case will come before the Court again early in July. The Municipal Conference of Berlin has voted 6000 marks for a painting by Her Von Weiner, of a picture “ Commemorative of the Congress ” The King of Dahomey having refused to pay the balance of a fine of 200 puncheons of palm oil, has been informed that the.bombardment of Whydah will be renewed; it is expected, however, that the .fine will be paid by French traders.

Sir Wilfted Lawson’s Permissive Bill has again been debated and lost bv a majority of 194 votes.

Ihe 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 the evenings entertairnent. with a performance of choice music. Action is being taken in London to press upon home government the necessity at once of annexation to New Guinea.

The retire.! Bishops have not been invited t>> take part in che Pan AnHican Conference. Dr. Jeunor, late Bishop Dunedin, strongly protested against this in a letter to the Times. Eighty bishops are attending the Pan Angel loan Synod and they were entertained by the Lord Mayor at the Mansion House.

Twelve thousand pounds is already paid in as result of the last Sunday Hospital Fund from Metropolitan churches.

The funeral of Charles Matthews on Saturday, at Kensal Green, caused a large gathering, including manv of the oldest members of the theatrical profession, some of whom had travelled a long distance to be present. At the Royal Counties Agricultural Show at Southampton, the Queen took first prize in the Hereford class.

At the sale of Cobliam yearlings, 61 lots were offered, realising 22,015 guineas ; a colt by Carnival from Curacoa realised 2500 guineas. The German ironclad Kong Wilhelm having completed repairs, has returned to Wilhelmhaven; there is little chance of the Grosser Kunfurst ever being raised ; the bodies are gradually being washed asho«-e. Three new vessels, the B.dleisle, Cordmoranb, and Emerald Isle, have been commissioned, but owing to the changed aspect of affairs in the East, orders have been received at Portsmouth to reduce hands and curtail expenditure.

One hundred and seventy-three holies have been recovered from the Wood Pit Colliery, The subscriptions are £14,000, and a further sum of £12,000 is still wanted.