The European Mail via Suez.

Marlborough Express, Volume VI, Issue 294, 27 May 1871, Page 7

The European Mail via Suez.

The following was received by telegraph, and published in the Express Telegram on Saturday evening : One day later news. Hokitika, May 20th.

The Bangitoto left Hobson’s Bay at 2.30 p.m. on the 13th, and arrived at Hokitika at 8 p.m. on May 18th, but the sea prevented her being tendered till this morning. Passenger list: Saloon, Mr and Mrs John Cargill and infant and servant, Miss Cargill, Miss Eliza Cargill, Miss Eleanor Cargill, Miss Isabella Cargill, McElla, W. Jones, Kilgour, Mrs Johnstone, Mrs Osgood, Miss Evans, Mr and Mrs W. M. Forsyth, Mrs Le France, Mr G. S. Bryant, Miss Gibson, Mrs Sommerset. London, March 24.

Consols, 3 per cent discount. Money 92 to 925-. The next se/ies of wool sales commence on the 13th April. Total arrived to date 127,430 bales, including 4891 from New Zealand.

Business brisk between England and Germany, but prices show no tendency to improve in consequence of the French political difficulties. In Parliament hard fighting is expected in Committee on the army scheme, and it is doubtful if the Ministry will there be victorious.

A fierce debate is expected on the Black Sea Conference, and the results of conference over, Russia having gained all she wanted. If England is declared to be humiliated as a result of debate as expected, Gladstone will retire from office.

After the departure of the Germans, some National Guards from Belleville and the lowest quarters of Paris, dragged the cannons belonging to their corps up to Montmartre, refusing to surrender them to the authorities.

The Thiers Government delayed taking severe measures to secure the guns, and the revolt became a great fact. Attempts are being made to put it down. The Nationals and regulars deserted, and fraternised with the insurgents.

Generals Lecompte and Thomas were captured by the insurgents, and after little or no trouble were murdered, one with his last breath'denouncing his murderers as cowards.

The insurgents seized the-Hotel ; de Villa and erected barricades *in 'all directions. The Thiers Government and the Assembly were sitting at Versailles, afraid to enter Paris. A mob of Nationals demand ea? tablishmcnt.

The Commune had ordered communal elections for Sunday, hut a proclamation yesterday postponed these until energetic measures had been taken for crushing all resistance.

All respectable Paris journals are against the Commune.

The Nationals, including a number of the better class, made an unarmed demonstration against them, and were fired upon, 30 persons being killed and wounded. The Germans in the forts around Paris have announced that if events in Paris tend to hostilities with the German armies, the latter will treat Paris as an enemy, also, if the enciente be armed, the forts will open fire on Paris. Vogel, the Postmaster-General of New Zealand arrived on the 18th, after concluding arrangements for the establishment of steamers between San Francisco and New Zealand.

Shipment to all the Colonies is low. The wheat trade firm, with an upward tendency owing to a steady demand for France and Belgian goods. Adelaide, 59 / to 60/; fine samples, 60/ to 61/6. The New Zealand Flax trade is dull, and in favor of buyers. 4,000 bales sold, fine at £ls to £36 ; good medium, £22 to £26. Arrived from New Zealand—Aboukir ; Aleyne. New Zealand five per cents, 99£ ; sixes, 108.

London, April 11

The Central Insurgents’ Paris Committee have ordered hostile journals to be arrested. The Revolution is spreading to provincial towns.

The Insurgents have taken possession of the Palace of Louvre.

Revolutionary proclamations have been issued justifying the Insurgents. The Insurgents have elected Menotti Garibaldi their commander. Blanqui Flowers and Felix Pyat are elected members of the Commune.

The Elections passed quietly. The Republicans had a majority, but the Versailles Assembly refused to pass an urgent motion for annulling the Communal elections. Thiers denied any intention to upset the Republic. The Bank of France advanced 500,000 francs to the Insurgents. The Central Committee have condemned Fiouvielle to death.

The Versailles Government prohibited the entry of horses and provisions into Paris, Continued fighting has taken place since the Ist April. Macro ahon is appointed Commander-in-Chief of the army of Yersailes. There were several sharp engagements on the 2nd near Courberoi, between the insurgents and the troops. The latter consisting of eight divisions of infantry and three cavalry. The former were shelled out of the village from Fort Yalerien. All insurgent prisoners are shot as rebels. 100 guns under Durgerett and Flowrens were marched to Versailles on the 3rd. Severe engagements ensued. Fort Yalerien openeJ a cannonade, cutting off the insurgents, who afterwards effected a disorderly retreat towards Chantillon. Floweres and General Duval were killed.

Four redoubts were captured at Chantillon, with 2000 prisoners, including the insurgent General Henry. Heavy fighting and cannonading continues in the front of Vanvres.

On the 14th and 15th the insurgents were everywhere repulsed. Fighting continued round Valerian on the Bth. The Versailles army are bombarding the forts of Maillot and. Neuilly. The troops are gaining ground near Decetre.

The levy at Paris is extended to married men.

A Communal decree is issued ordering the arrfest "of persons accused of complicity with the Versailles Government. Those found guilty will be kept as hostages, and for every execution at Versailles three hostages will be executed.

The German batteries have arrived again before Paris. Their troops are being consentrated. Sir Charles Dilke attacked Mr Gladstone for agreeing to the Black Sea Conference. The propositions censuring Government are withdrawn.

Telegraphic communication between London, Hong Hong, and Shanghai, is established via Galle.

London, April 17. Serious disturbances at Odessa, where the Christians attacked the Jews. 1000 of the former are arrested. German batteries are established at Saint Denis, pointing towards Paris. Obstinate fighting between the Versailles troops and the Insurgents continues. Both aides claim victory.

April 14. The Colonial wool market is animated Washed, unchanged; greasy, advanced £d

London, April 16. Copper, £74; flax, advancing; wheat, Is higher since last mail. Araivals—Punjaub, George Thompson, Wave Life, William Duthie, John Duthie, and Jason.

April 18th

A decree has been published by the Versailles Government fixing the municipal election for the 30th April. After the a briliant encounter on the 17th, the Versailles ti’oops occupied Chateau Decora, overlooking Asueres.

General Clusiret announces a severe battle fought at Neuilly on the night of 17th, when the Pontificate Zouaves were surrendered, and the flag of Commune hoisted on the Church. Dumbrouski on the other hand declared he occupied the whole of the new quarter of Neuilly, and had carried three barricades, made many prisoners, also the bridge at Neuilly was still being warmly contested. A rumor is about in England, that Italy and America are trying to bring about a truce.

Menotti Garibaldi has been elected member of Commune.

Elections generally failed owing to the few electors.

Additional Telegrams via Suez

The Tichborne baronetcy proceedings were postponed till June 12.

Disraeli is confident that he is able to produce the terms of the secret treaty between Russia and Prussia.

The Glatton, a coast defence turret ship, carrying two six hundred pounders, was successfully launched at Chatham. A grand review of the whole navy is to take place in the summer. Prince Meisena, and eleven Japanese nobles, are visiting England on a mission of observation.

The Prince Imperial’s birthday was celebrated on the 15th at Chislehurst.

Edwai’d Wilson is endeavoring to promote a colonial reunion.

FT. Chevalier is preparing pictures of the scenes of the Duke of Edinburgh’s tour. Anthony Trollope will visit Australia shortly.

The London School Board decided to allow scriptural instruction, but refused to sanction the use of the Douay version.

The Duke of Devonshire’s seat at Holder Hall was very nearly destroyed by fire. More agrarian murders are reported in Ireland.

Extensive strikes have taken place amongst the colliers.

The Mansion House Relief Fund now amounts to £122,000. The distress is still great. The Budget is expected to show a deficit of three millions.

The Marquis of Salisbury made an important speech on England’s Continental policy, and argued that she should either withdraw altogether from Continental interference or augment her military power and regain her prestige. Correspondence has been published showing that Granville interposed to reduce German demands for the war indemnity. Myall’s disestablishment motion comes on after Easter.

The Lectionary Bill has passed the House of Lords.

The Anathema Creed is retained, not withstanding strong condemnation.

The Ecclesiastical Titles Bill is referred to a Select Committee. The Trades Union Bill was read a second time, despite unionist protests against the penal clauses. Arrived—Halcione, from Wellington. Galle, April 6—Cholera rages in Persia France— General Venoy marched loyal troops out of the city. The members of the Government escaped to Versailles. The insurgents have occupied the whole city, and erected, barricades armed with mitrailleurs.

The hostile newspapers have been all suppressed. The Jowrnal Official has adopted an extreme republican tone. The insurgents occupied the Bank of France, and compelled the payment of a million francs on Treasury bills, and requisitioned Rothschilds for five millions. The Central Committee deny complicity in the murder of the Generals.

The Committee offered an amnesty to the insurgents on the following terms The election of the Commune of Paris by the . people ; the reorganisation of the National Guards on a popular basis ; the suppression of the Parisian army; the abolition of the Prefecture of Police, the Commune discharging its duties. These terms were refused. Assay, the promoter of the great strike at Oreuzto, presided at

the tribunal which condemned the Generals.

Thiers desires to subdue Paris, but is afraid to trust the troops. Canrobert and other loyal officers have offered their swords to re-establish order.

The first sitting of the National Assembly was held at Versailles on the 20th. The assassination of the Generals was severely reprobated. General Le Compte’s six children have been adopted by the State.

General Thomas’s death was declared a cause of public mourning at the second sitting.

Germany —Great preparations are proceeding for public rejoicings for victory and peace.

An enthusiastic reception was given to the Emperor, Imperial Princes, Von Moltke, and Bismarck on their return.

Switzerland —There have been serious disturbances between the French and German residents at Zurich on account of the coming peace celebration. The Federal troops restored order. Italy —The I'evenue of Italy shows a heavy deficit. The commercial treaty with America has been finally arranged. The Pope repudiates the Papal Guarantee Bill. Clerical agitation continues at Rome.

Attacks were made on English visitors, but the troops gave them protection. The Pope threatens to excommunicate Professor Dollinger unless he accepts the dogma of infallibility.

Spain—The election of the Cortes resulted in favor of the Ministerialists.

The Duke De Montpensier refuses the oath

The King is a prisoner at Gravoli. Turkey— It is reported that Turkey is about to constitute Sinope and Batoum first-class fortresses. America —Summer has been dismissed from the Chairmanship of the Foreign Committee. Cameron succeeds him. Summer insisted on obtaining Canada to satisfy the Alabama claims. Congress met on the 4th March. In the House of Representatives, which contains 131 representatives, there are 26 democrats.