LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
London, July 29th. Lord Stanley has announced thut the effort to relieve Abbyssinian captives has failed. Great uneasiness exists concerning political affairs. July 30th. Amendment of Reform Bill for extending re-distribution of seats has been rejected. Lodger Franchise has been increased £15. Duke of Cambridge censured Commauder-in-Chief in India (Sir Wm. Mapsfield), aud also Captain Jarvis on tbe close of the late investigation of the case of the latter. The Church-rate Abolition Bill has been passed by the House of Commons. The Church property Bill to secure a loan to the Government has beeu adopted by the Italian Government. Warlike rumors are afloat in Europe and America. August 2. I There has been a warm debate in the House of Commons on the expediency of encouraging foreign lines of steamers to carry the Indian Mail. The Government replied that the change was for economical purposes. August 3rd. The Reform Bill has passed through Committee in the House of Lords, with amendment to introduce use of voting papers. Latest cable telegrams announce that Congress has requested Pt esident Johnston to issue proclamation against filibustering expeditions to Mexico. Napoleon is about to visit the Emperor cf Austria, The Italian Government is taking energetic measures to prevent violation of Papal territory. August 7th. The House of Lords passed the Reform Bill restoring £10 lodger franchise. August Bth. ;: It is officially stated that France and " Italy will respect September conventii)_t.v^ "•- ■'•? August 9th. The House of Commons has adopted amendment of Lord Cairns in Reform Bill fzf&c representation of minorities, but rejected/Noting papers and other amendments intiwuced into the House of Lords. Consuls 94 — Bank rate of discount 2 pet cent. — money plentiful. Wheat has risen considerably. Queen's Life of the late Prince Albert as been well received.
The Lord Mayor of London has been created a baronet, aud the Sheriffs have been knighted. Ex-King Olho of Greece is dead. Bank of England returns show an increase of £157,000 iv reserve of notes. August 10. Mr Stanton has refused to tender his resignation, as requested by President Johuston. Disquieting rumors of difficulties betweeu France aud Russia have entirely ceased.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume II, Issue 220, 19 September 1867, Page 2
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