LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Times, Volume V, Issue 112, 29 January 1881, Page 3

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

(MEUTEB'S TAELAEQRAUS.)

TRIAL OF THE LAND LEAGUERS

THE JURY DISCHARGED-TJNABLE TO AGREE.

STRONG OBSTRtJCtIOF TO THB IRISH COERCIVE BILL.

RUMORED RIOTING IK LANCASHIRE.

SERIOUS RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT BELFAST.

LONDON, Janitabt 25. . The Bill for tha adoption of coercive measures m Ireland was introduced by the Irish Secretary m the House of Commons to-day. the powers which it proposes to give the Viwoy-— to issue warrants for the arrest aud detention of suspected parsons, and persons guilty, of treasonable conduct — will hold good until October, 1882. Dr Lyons, member for Dublin, has given notice of an amendments on the measure, requiring the Government to carry out reforms m Ireland before pursuing a policy ef coercion. In the course of a speech made m the House to-day, Sir Stafford Northcote, referring to remarks made by the Secretary for Ireland m introducing his Bill, said that. Mr Forster's facts were sadly convincing of the necessity for immediate stringent measuaes m regard-to Ireland. The trial ef the Leaguers at Dublin still proceeds. Judge Fitzgerald, Inished his sutnmmg-up to-day. The whole tenor of his address is generally admitted to have been strongly hpstile. to the accused Leaguers. .-■.*.•. CAPETOWN Tt/hbdat. News comes to hand from Natal that the Governor, Sir George Oolley, has organised a force 1000 strong to operate against the Boers, and has commenced his advance from Newcastle into the Transvaal, j LONDON Wednesday. The trial of the Land Leaguers was concluded to-day. After 'the Judges" charges to the Jury the latter retired but after eight hours' deliberation they were unable to agree, and were then discharged. Mr Parnell subsequently delivered an oration to a large assemblage of people m Dublin- • Ia the House of Commons last evening Mr Gladstone moved that the consideration of the Irish Coercion Bill should take precedence of all other business. The Home Rule members thereupon proceeded to obstruct the passage of the motion, ; and stormy scenes occurred, Mr Biggsr, who proved one of the most violent obstructors, W»» repeadly called to 'order by the! Speaker, and as. he continued his disorderly conduct, he was " suspended *" for the remainder of the sitting. The debate has ' .now lasted, many hours, but the Ghverment are determined to pass the motion, and will make the sitting a continuous one, declining fcj. adjourn until they gain their point. "Renewed rioting has_ocourre'd m Lanea- ' shire owing. tp the strike^ and several serious collisions have takeu place between the locked out miners and. the notice. The fentfer b*on^H to the refriffrating

ropm of the stenmship Protos, with tbe fresh meat, from Melbourne, ha 3 arrived m excellent condition, and the doubts which at first existed as to its freshness have, therefore, been dispelled. After a 22 hours' sitting of the House of Commons, Mr. Gladstone's motion, that the consideration of the Coercion for Ireland Bill should take precedence of all other business, was finally adopted by the House. Great alarm ex'sts throughout England at renewed rumors of intended Fenian attacks, and the authorities continue to take precautionary measures. Portions of the Tower of London, which have hitherto been open to the public, are now entirely closed, and strong guards are daily told off at the various barracks m England m case of attack. News has been received from Central Asia that the Russians have at last been completely successful over the Tekke-Turcomans at Geok Tepe, aud have captured that town. Desperate fighting again took place between the two forces before the capture was made by the Russians, and the Tekkes are now m full retreat from the place. MELBOURNE, WBDKBSDAT. It has been decided that the Exhibition shall remain open to the 30th April next. A company is being formed here to purchase Mango Island m the Fiji group. The capital will be £100,000. Wbdnebday Evebino. A serious railway accident occurred today on the line near Ballarat, by which seven persons have been badly injured.