LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. London, July 27th.
Lord Stanley has announced that the effort to relieve the Abyssinian captives has failed. July 30th. The Amendment of the Reform Bill for extending re-distribution of seats has beeH rejected. The lodger francliise has been increased to Llo. The Duke of Cambridge censured the Commander-in-Chief in India (Sir William Mansfield), and also Captain Jarvis, at the 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 loan to Government has been adopted by the Italian Government, Warlike rumours are afloat in Europe and America. August 2nd. There has been a warm debate in the House of Commons on the inexpediency of encouraging foreign lines of steamers to carry the Indian Mails. The Govern ment replied that the change was for economical purposes. The Reform Bill has passed through Committee in the House of Lords, with an amendment to introduce the use of voting papers. Latest cable telegrams announce that Congress has requested President Johnson to issue a proclamation against filibustering expeditions to Mexico. Napoleon is about to visit the Emperor of Austria. The Italian Government is taking energetic measures to prevent violation of the Papal territory. August 7th. The House of Lords passed the Reform Bill, restoring LlO lodger franchise, August Bth. It is officially stated that France and Italy will respect the September Convention. August 9th. The House of Commons has adopted an amendment of Lord Cairns in the Reform Bill for the representation of minorities, but rejected voting papers, and other amendments introduced in the House of Lords. Consols, 94. Bank rate of discount, 2 per cent. Money plentiful. Wheat has risen considerably., The Queen's Life of the late Prince Albert has been well received. The Lord Mayor of London, and the Sherifla, have been knighted. _ Jfc _^ J .
King Otho of Greece is dead. The Bank of England's returns show an increase of L 157,000 in reserve of notes. August 10th. Mr Stanton has refused to tender his resignation, as requested by President Johnson. Rumours of difficulties between France and Prussia have entirely ceased.
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Otago Witness, Issue 825, 20 September 1867, Page 7
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