LATEST TELEGRAMS

Star (Christchurch), Issue 149, 3 November 1868, Page 3

LATEST TELEGRAMS

London, Sept. 29. A great revolution has broken out in Spain, headed by the Duke de La Torre aud General Prim, who was commander of the troops in Cadiz. The insurgents immediately became masters of Andalusia, Seville, Estrainadura, Corunna, Galicia, and Santander. A Provisional Government has been formed under the Presidency of Gen. Espartero. He published a manifesto in favour of the liberty of the press, education, religion, and commerce j also universal suffrage and the abolition of the Bourboa dynasty. The late Ministers and Queen have fled into France. A battle between the Queen's troops and the forces of the insurgents is hourly expected near Cordova. The iusurgeuts are masters of the whole fleet. General Prim, with three frigates, is anchored before Carthagena, which, toether with Grauada, subsequently joiued the revolutionists. Obstinate fightiug has occurred at Santauder, in which the insurgents were worsted. The reported demand by Italy for the evacuation of Rome by the French troops has been officially denied. The new American Minister Reverdy Johnson, has been instructed by the President to settle the Alabama question according to his own discretion. The Republicans have carried the elections in the State of Maine. The Oriental Bank has declared a dividend at the rate of 12 per cent. A panic occurred on the Paris Bourse on September 17, in consequence of the apprehensions of the outbreak of war being entertained. The King of Prussia made two pacific speeches. Serious disturbances have taken place in Georgia, in the United States of America ; thirty-five persons were killed. ,> It is stated that great reductions are contemplated in the British army, comprising, among others, a reduction in the strength of the forces in Australia. Madame Haehel has been convicted on her second trial for obtaining money under false pretences, and sentenced to five years penal servitude. Sir John Young, the late Governor of New South Wales, is appointed the Governor- General of Canada. Dean Milman is dead. The Messageries Imperiales is about to run steamers alternately with those of the P. and O. Company to China. London, Sept. 30. The latest telegrams from Spain announce that the insurrection everywhere is triumphant. The Hoy a I

troops have been defeated near Cordova The Madrid garrison has fraternised with the people, and the Revolutionary Council Government proclaimed the downfall of the Bourbon dynasty. It has decreed universal suffrage, constitutional courts, Ac. Late special telegrams of the wool sales which ended on 30bh September, slate that 23,000 bales were withdrawn. The prices obtained were 2d to 'Id below those of June- July sales. A uniform charge of oue rupee will be made from this date for all tele* graphic messages often words for any part of India or British Burmah. ! London, Oct. 1. The Rev. Mr Douglas has accepted the Bishopric of Bombay. Mr Reverdy Johnson has been instructed by the American Government to settle the Alabama claims according to his discretion. The Republicans have carried the Maine elections by a largely increased majority, aud the result is considered to have strengthened General Grant's chances for the Presidency. The French Atlantic Cable has been commenced. The revising; barristers have disallowed women's suffrage, but have permitted an appeal to the Courts of Law. Mandrake won the Doncaster cup. Colonel Wilson Patten succeeds the Earl of Mayo as Irish Secretary. The King of Prussia has made a speech which is thought to be menacing in tone. It caused a panic in Paris, where a strong warlike feeling is prevalent. His speech afterwards received a pacific interpretation from the official press. The attempt to assassinate the Viceroy of Egypt was made by dropping a ball on his carriage. The perpetrator is unknown. Mr Disraeli has issued an address to his constituents. He reviewa the Conservative Administration, aud also declares the army and navy to be effective. He re-affirms his uncompromising hostility to Mr Gladstone's Irish Church policy, and affirms it to be dangerous, consummating the ends of Romish supremacy. London, Oct. 3. The inhabitants of Madrid have elected a Council Government under Sumpta by universal suffrage. The whole of Spain has joined in the revolution against Queen Isabella. Bunk discount, 2 per cent ; Consols, 93, 94. At the wool sales an increased heaviness was experienced. The prices receded from 2d to 3d below June aud July sale rates. Hopes are now entertained of a speedy settlement of the Americao. claims on account of the Alabama.