EUROPEAN CABLEGRAMS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XIII, Issue 4460, 29 February 1876, Page 3

EUROPEAN CABLEGRAMS.

[per the 'otaco.'] LONDON", February 7. Cardinal Manni.no has publicly disavowed that there is any scheme proceeding from the Vatican for a union between the extreme Ritualistic party of the Church of England and the Papacy,

February S. . The Queen has opened -parliament. The Koyal speech states that the relations of England with foreign Powers are cordial; but it is considered that it is not the duty of the country to stand aloof from theefforts which al r f being made to pacify the insurgents of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Therefore, while respecting the independence of the Porte, the Government had joined with other Powers in urging the adoption of reforms in favour of the Christians. The Governmsnt have agreed to the purchase of the Khedive's shares in the Suez Canal, as public interests are deeply involved, and rely on Parliament for the ratification of the course they had taken. The representations made to China concerning the Burmese Expedition of 1575 have been received iu a friendly spirit, and her Majesty is convinced that the present inquiry will lead to the punishment of the offenders. Her Majesty is deeply thankful for the constant health "of her dear sou," the Prince of Wales, in India; the warmth of his reception assures her Majesty that happiness exists under British rule in India, with loyalty to the throne, although, when the Government of India was transEerred direct to the Crown, no formal addition was made to the style or title of Sovereign. The ipeech also announces the appointment of a Koyal Commission of Inquiry respecting the suppression of the Slave Trade. Her Majesty trusts in the ability and energy of the troops opposed to the Malays to restore order and authority at Perak. Bills will be introduced to establish an ultimate tribunal of appeal, for the amendment of the shipping laws, and for legislation as regards Universities and ■ primary education. His Royal Highness the Dukeof Edinburgh ~ has been appointed to the command of the iron-clad steamship Sultan, which will leave : the Channel shortly on a special cruise. , His wife, the Princess Marie, will go to Russia during his absence. The Alphonsists have gained ground in the Basque Provinces, being now masters of Biscay and A lava. Both Houses of Parliament have voted ad- ■ dresses in reply to the Royal Speech. Earl Derby, in answer to remarks from Lord Granville, said that the support given by the British Government to Count Andrassy's note was not a violation of the Treaty of Paris; the purchase o£ the Khedive's shares in the Suez? Canal was defended by the Foreign Secretary on grounds of national policy. In the House of Commons the Marquis of Hartington condemned the Slave Circular of the Government and the purchase of the Suez Canal shares, as dangerous and profitless. Mr. Disraeli, in a lengthy speech, justified the acquisition by England of the control of the Suez Canal, and pointed out that a chain of fortresses could be made between England and India; although the British Government had given its support to Count Andrassy's note for reforms in Turkey, it did not compromise the independence of : the country, which was as free as ever. Mr. . Gladstone approved of the support given by the Government to Count Andrassy's scheme. Mr. Layai'd, of Fiji, has been gazetted ! British Consul tor New Caledonia. The Government introduced the Merchant ; Shipping Bill into the House of Commons, where it was read a first time. It defines the ■ responsibility of shipowners, seamen are to have a civil remedy, Government surveys of : ships proceeding to sea will be continued, , deck cargoes are to pay tonnage dues up to •the load line ; there is also a clause to make : the temporary Act permanent. Mr. Plimsoll partly dissented from the : bill, but regarded it as a good framework for a more complete measure. The new Government Bill retains the appellate jurisdiction of the House of Lords. Two Judges are appointed for life, and acting ..assessors. Obituary.—Revcrdy, Johnson. Wheat is firmer, but prices are unchanged. The copper market is weak ; Australian is quoted at £SS to £89. Tin is lower; Australian £77 to £78.

SINGAPORE, February 12. An imperial edict, issued to Pekin, degrades Luzeetai, connected .with the Yunnan outrage, and ho is to be sent for trial.