REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 2115, 9 June 1883, Page 2

REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

By Electric Telegraph—Copyright, BRITISH AND FOREIGN. MR ERRINGTON, M.P. ENTRUSTED WITH AN EXPLANATION TO THE POPE. STRANDING OP H.M.S. LIVELY. DISCOVERY OF A NIHILIST RENDEZVOUS. COMMERCIAL. CESSION OF MONTENEGRO. ALBANIANS OFFERING A DETERMINED RESISTANCE. THE INSTIGATION TO BURN ALEXANDRIA. DAOUB PASHA SENTENCED TO DEATH. THIRTY NIHILISTS SURPRISED. REDUCTION OF THE POLL-TAX IN RUSSIA. (Received June 9, 1.10 a.m.) London, June 8. In the House of Commons last night, the Premier was questioned regarding the negotiations which were alleged to have been entrusted to Mr Errington, M.P. for Longford, at the Papal Court. In reply, Mr Gladstone admitted that, in the interest of peace, Government had availed themselves of Mr Errington’s visit to Rome to lay before the Pope an explanation of the situation in Ireland. Telegrams are to hand reporting that H.M, coastguard ship Lively has been stranded at Stornoway, in tbe Hebrides, and suffered considerable damage. (Received June 8, 2.40 p.m.) Intelligence received from St. Petersburg announces the discovery of a

Nihilist rendezvous by the police. The conspirators, on being surprised, offered a stubborn resistance. In the struggle, two policemen and one gendarme were wounded. One of the conspirators committed suicide by stabbing himself. The remainder, eight in number, were all arrested. Four pounds of dynamite are stated to have been found on the premises. (Received June 8, 10 p.m.) The total reserve in the Bank of England in notes and bullion is £10,900,000, being £200,000 above the reserve last week. The proportion of reserve to liabilities has advanced to 36 per cent. The bank rate of discount is unchanged at 4 per cent., and the market rate at 3f. Consols remain remain at IOOf, and New Zealand securities at yesterday’s quotations. Adelaide wheat (ex store) is unchanged at 48s and New Zealand wheat at 44s to 47s off coast cargoes. New Zealand wheat is quoted at 435. Adelaide flour (ex store) 33s 6d. (Received June 9, 1.10 a.ni.) Constantinople, June 7. News has been received here reporting that the Albanians are offering a determined opposition to the cession to Montenegro, and several stubborn encounters have taken place with the Turkish troops who have been despatched against them. Cairo, June 7. The trial of Daoub Pasha, the instigator of the burning of Alexandria after the evacuation of Arabi’s troops, in July last, was concluded to-day. The prisoner was found guilty and sentenced to death. (Received June 9, 2.30 p.m.) St. Petersburg, June 6. A meeting of thirty Nihilists in this city was surprised by the police yesterday, bnt all escaped capture. The Czar has issued a manifesto abolishing the poll-tax in the case of the poorest Russians, and reducting the same as regards other classes. [special to press association.] London, June 5. Mr Gladstone has, in the House of Commons, refused to give any reason for the Government not appointing H.R.H. the Duke of Albany Viceroy in Canada. The Standard suggests that H.R.H. should be appointed Governor of New South Wales or Victoria. Li Chung Chang, the Chinese Commander on the Hanoi frontier, has declared that the Chinese rights in Anam will be upheld by military force. It is reported that Hanoi has been captured. Mr Errington, editor of the Tralee Sentinel, and brother to Mr Errington, M.P., has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for printing some notices for the Invincible Society. The Mayor of Moscow has been publicly disgraced for having advised the Czar to grant certain reforms. One hundred and fifty soldiers have been seriously poisoned through partaking accidentally of some poisoned food. June 6. It is reported that the Dublin police are conducting an inquiry into some case in which the Invincible Society have been endeavoring to poison persons obnoxious to them. Tynan, the alleged “Number One,” is said to be implicated in the attempts. A train conveying the Australian passengers from London per Potosi, left the rails, and all the passengers were badly shaken. [SPECIAL TO MELBOURNE AGE.] London, May 27. It is reported that the settlement between Chili and Peru, whereby the latter ceded the provinces of Arica and Tacna to the Chilian Government, has been confirmed. May 28. Active warfare is still going on in Madagascar, and the Malagasay Government have issued orders for the expulsion of exery French subject from the island. May 30. Government have granted the following rewards for information afforded in connection with the Phoenix Park murders, viz :—Thomas Farrell, LIOOO, and Michael Kavanagh L 250. Prince Bismarck threatens to abolish the German Reichstag unless they consent to his proposals tor the amelioration of the condition of the Socialists. The Pope has appealed to Ireland for the customary Peterspence, which contribution it was rumoured the Irish intended to discontinue in consequence of the action taken by his holiness in attempting to suppress outrages in Ireland. The proceedings at the Caucus meeting of the Liberals convened by Mr

Gladstone yesterday were of the most harmonious character. The directors of the Oriental Bank Corporation recommend a dividend of five per cent. + LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. THE MARKETS. SYDNEY HOME FOR BOYS.—A LIBEL ACTION. THE SHIP ASTEROPE ASHORE. (Received June 8, 10 p.m.) Adelaide, June 8. Wheat remains at 5s to 5s Id ; quotations are nominal. Town flour, per ton, Lll 10s to Lll 15s j Country brands, LlO 10s to Lll: market dull. Sydney, June 8. New Zealand wheat has advanced 2d during the week, and is quoted today at 4s 4d; New Zealand oats, 2s 4d; Maize 2s lOd; Sugar Company’s No 1 pieces per ton, L 35. (Received June 9, 1.10 a.m.) The libel case, Anderson versus proprietors of the Sydney Morning Herald, for articles reflecting upon the conduct of the Home for Boys at the North Shore, under the superintendence of plaintiff, is now proceeding. (Received June 9, 2.30 p.m.) Launceston, June 9. The ship Asterope, 602 tons, from London-to this port, is ashore at Low Head. The cargo is valued at L6OOO.