BRITISH AND FOREIGN NEWS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3535, 9 September 1880, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN NEWS.

[by cable.] London, September 1. The Powers refuse any concession in regard to the second Greek note, and are now organising a naval demonstration before Duleigne and in the JE^ean Sea. The Anglo- Russian proposal to make a demonstration before Constantinople, forcing the Hellespont, is pro. tested against by Germany on the grounds that such a step would give Russia a chance of stirring in the Balkans, and divert the Porte's attention from Constantinople.

The House of Commons held a sit. ting of over twenty-one hours, chiefly occupied by members moving motions and adjournments, and- that tho Chairman leave the chair with the divisions on each motion. The proceedings were conducted in p. good-natured spirit, and were principally intended

for the edification of tho leaden, of the Land Leagues who were present as strangers in the arallery. The Land Leagues possess £120,000, and work with the police in Ireland, who have fristrated an intended attack on the Balliucolhig powder mill. In consequence of the threatening complications in European Turkey, the Czar has ordered the despatch of the Russian Naval Squadron to tho Mediterranean. Ragusa, an Austrian seaport in the Adriatic, from Cattaro, has been fixetf on as the rendezvous.

The Government are pressing forward their estimates in order to bring the session to a close at an early period. Great obstruction is evinced by the Home flulers who are making determined efforts to" resist the passing of votes arising from the policy in Ireland. Every item is discussed at inordinate length. Tho action of the Irish members is severely criticised by the London Press.

Anothor change in the Tnrkish Ministry is imminent. The Sultan has determined on re-calling Mahomed Pasha, who, some months ago, was dismissed at the instigation of the British Ambassador, Sir Flenry Layard. Mahomed Pasha has been summoned to the palace, and will be reinstated as the Sultan's chief adviser. This step is looked on as an indication on the part of the Sultan to obstinately refuse the demands of tho Powers.

The physicians attending Sir Charles Dilke report that he is suffering from an abscess, and that his gout has not improved.

A cable from Constantinople states that serious rioting has taken place by Bulgarians, in the vicinity of Rustchuk, on the Danube. The riots were quelled by tho Roumanian soldiery, but not without terrible slaughter.

Serious disturbances have arisen between Bulgaria and Roumania concerning the possession of Arab Tabia in the delineation of tho boundary between Bulgaria and Rjumania rendered necessary by the cession of Dobrudscba to Roumauia. The International Commission awarded Arab Tabia to Roumania. This decision was resisted at the time by Russia on behalf of Bulgaria, but the difficulty was supposed to have been overcome recently. However, grave complications have arisen, the Bulgarian inhabitants of the territory arising in open rebellion against the Roumanian authorities. Riots have occurred, and great excesses committed. Roumania is pouring troops into the territory, and is punishing with great severity all attempts at insurrection. There has been much bloodshed, and many Bulgarians have been killed.

At a banquet at Copenhagen to Sarah Bernhardt, the well-known actress, the German Minister proposed the toast of Prance. Sarah, in replying, said she hoped the toast included Alsace and Lorraine. Great confusion ensued, the Danes cheering the sentiment. M. Theimter, of the French Legation, then descanted on the former intimate relations between France and Denmark. Renewed confusion thereupon ensued, and the chairman lefc the chair. The German Government have requested their Minister to take leave of absence.

Since the failure of the insurrection in Burmah by Nyoungah Prince, fearful atrocities have been committed by Thobaw. General dissatisfaction has been felt throughout the country, and has culminated in an attempt to assassinate the King. A native sought admission to his presence, and, evading the Royal guards, made a desperate attempt to poniard Thebaw. He failed, however, to accomplish bis purpose, and was at once seized by the bystanders and condemned to instaut execution.

The Russian squadron has been ordered to proceed to Ragasa, in Sicily. General Donald Stewart is evidently retiring with his army to Lundi Kotal, and oven Khyber will, perhaps, be abandoned.

An agitation has been commenced in England in favor of the retention of Candahar by the British. Permission has been granted f.o the Tichborne claimant to appeal to the House of Lords against the recent decision of the Court on the writ of error. Nobody credits Luie's statement that since his release ho has been able to produce evidence that the claimant landed at Melbourne from the Osprey.

The Government have determined to abandon the prosecution of Davitt, who, at the close of last year, was arrested, with Messrs. Killend, Daly, and Bronan for sedition. Davitt, who was a Member of the Irish Bar, was one of the most prominent movers in the agrarian agitation, and delivered sovoral highly inflammable harangues. The trial waa originally fixed for the lb'th July, but was postponed from time to time, Davitt being 1 released on bail. The Government do not thiuk Davitt

of Hnfficient importance to render a prosecution necessary, and have formally notified thai the charge has been, abandoned.

The Government intend to close the session immediately that the business at present before Parliament is disposed of. The prorogation is expected to take place next week. The whitebait dinner will be held on Wednesday, the Ist September.