LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 364, 14 July 1869, Page 3

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

LOJTDON, JxrHE 11. — Q-ALLE, JUNE 16. Parliament re-assembled on May 29. The third reading of the Irish Disestablishment Bill took place on May 31. It was carried by a majority of 114 ; the ayes being 361, and the noes 247. The same night the first reading of the bill took place in the Lords, the second being fixed ior June 14. A numerously attended meeting was held on June 4, at the residence of the Puke of Marlborough, in reference to the passing of the Irish Church Bill through the Lords, when a large majority, including Barl Derby, Lord Cairns, Earl Harrowby, and the Duke of Marlborough advocated its rejection. Earl Devon declined to present a petition to the Lords against the Irish Church Bill, as he considered it would be a serious misfortune if it were reiected. Many influential Conservative Peers are in favour of the second readrn&ZZ'Z.ZAZ'ZZZ, xAA.Z-: 7" : . ■'.'■■ ' v ::*. Mr Cardwell intimated tharGbvefn- 1

ment did not intend to modify the arrangement entered into for reducing the military force, nor would he do so in consequence of Sumner's speech. An influential deputation waited on the Government, urging ifc to devise some comprehensive scheme of emigration. The Admiralty refuse to afford further facilities for this purpose. Consul Cameron has published a defence of his conduct in Abyssinia. discussion on the affairs of New Zealand followed the publication of Earl Granville's despatch declining to guarantee a New Zealand loan, and stating that it is the duty of the colonists to protect themselves. Mr Motley, American ambassador, in replying to an address from the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, said the earnest hope and wish of the President aud people of the States wa3 to cultivate friendly relations. His strenuous efforts would be devoted to the maintenance of kindly relations, founded upon principles of reason, justice, and honour, which were alike necessary for conducting the affairs of nations and individuals. Telegrams from New York intimate that President Grant disapproved of Sumner's recent speech on the Alabama question. Mr Motley is instructed in the event of the English Government re-opening the Alabama question, to insist upon its submitting to arbitration the moral responsibility of England, in promoting the civil war by its neutrality proclamation, Mr Motley not to take the initiative. Riots have taken place at Mold, Flintshire. The military were called out, four persons were shot dead, and many injured. A fearful colliery explosion occurred at Frondale, South Wales, on June 10, by which seventy lives were lost. The P. and O. Compauy have declared a dividend of 3 per cent. The Viceroy of Egypt contemplates visiting England, when better preparations will be made for his reception than on his former visit. Advices from Paris announce the termination of the French elections. Two hundred and ninety returns have been made. The Opposition has gained four seats, but fifty-nine still remain to be decided. Orleanists were generally beaten. Considerable disturbances occurred in various parts, especially at Amiens, Marseilles, Lisle and Toulouse. Baron Lesseps was beaten at Marseilles by Thiers, and Jules Favre was not returned Advices from Madrid state that the Spanish Cortes voted the Constitution by 214 votes against 55. The Republicans declared that though they voted against the Constitution they would respect it. Latest telegrams announce the formal prorogation of the Constitution. La Prance relates that Queen Isabella has declared she will not abdicate in favour of tho Prince of Asturias. Cortes will appoint a regency to discuss the candidature to the Throne, in October next. A rebellion has broken out in Khirgis, against Russian rule. Several thousands Cossacks have joined the insurgents. The garrison at Oranburg is marching against them. Another cyclone occurred in Calcutta on June 9 ,- it had been raging for 16 hours. Many native crafts were wrecked, and many houses were damaged. The wool sales were better last week ; 12,000 bales were withdrawn from sale, 7000 bales remaining. Wheat is firmer. Departures. — ■ Sailed from LiverSool on April 25 for Otago, Robert .eston, with four cabin passengers. From Gravesend — Ballarat, for Auckland on May 1 ; Annie Scott, for Canterbury, oa May 10 ; and the Danish Beauty, from Liverpool; Advance, from Liverpool, for Otago, May 15 ; Memento, April 3. Arrivals. — -Essex, Ruahine, Sobraon, and Champion of the Seas. April 27, Siam from Auckland. May 6, Beautiful Star, irom Otago, at Gravesend. May 6, Sampson, at Gravesend. May 8, Hydaspes from Canterbury, at Graveßend. May 8, William Davie. On May 19, the Agate, ship, was loading for Auckland at London, the Excelsior for Canterbury, the Hydaspes for Napier, Turnhull. For Nelson —- Abdiol, Medjid. For Otago — Asterope, England. \ Wheat, new* and old ft fortyitwo, to forfcy-eight. Barley, thirty to thirty-

five. Oats, superior, twenty-six to twenty-nine. The wool received from New Zealand for the second series of the May sales, amounted to 22,000 bales.