LATE CABLE NEWS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 3896, 12 October 1880, Page 3

LATE CABLE NEWS.

[By Teiegbaph.}

(Per s.s. Te Anau via the Bluff.)

[Age Special.]

London, Sept. 27,

A loan for £50,000 afc 5 per cent, on bohalf of fche Thames Harbour Trust, New Zealand, was floated to-day. Tho average price obtained was £93 2a 6d.

Sept. 30. The enquiry held by General Phayre at Candahar, into the causes of the disaster to tho Brigade under General Burrows at Kush-ki-Nakud has terminated, and the report has been forwarded to the Viceroy. In an official intimation tho Viceroy declares that an investigation of tho circumstances discloses serious incapacity on the part of Generals Primrose and Burrows, both of whom are denounced as answerable for the disaster.

General Primrose is blamed for haviDg despatched a Brigade of insufficient strength to meet an enemy who waß known to bo advancing in force. The movements of General Burrows, while in independent command, are strongly censured. Ho is held to havo exhibited a want of military judgment. Oct. 1. Tho Powers are Eot united on the policy to be puraued with regard to Turkey in order to enforce the cession of Dulcigno to Montenegro. The Austrian Government have expressed a disinclination to any extreme course, and hesitate to adopt the coercive measures which the British Gtovernn? ent have recommended should bo resorted to if Turkey continues to refuse compliance. The British Cabinet is hopaf ul of a peaceful settlement of tho difficulty in tho East if the Powers will undertake to withdraw tho naval demonstration, which the Sultan regards as an infringement of his dignity as a sovereign. Tho Porte is willing to agree to press upon the Albanians to surrender Dulcigno to Montenegro. It is considered probable that come compromise on the point may be agreed to. The united naval squadron has been withdrawn irom before Dulcigno, and has proceeded to Cattaro, a sheltered roadstead to fche north. The assigned object of this change is that the bois'erous state of the weather has necessitated fche fleets seeking a loss exposed position. A difference of opinion exists between the Indian and Home Governments concerning tho advisability of the continued occupation of Candahar. A decision, however, has been come to that the British troops shall remain at Candahar during the winter, aftor which the final settlement of tho question will be dealt with. Oct. 2. Communications havo passed between Mr Gladstone and tho French Government iv relation to tho action of tho latter in hesitating to co-operate with the combined fleets against Dulcigno. M. Jules Ferry, whilo anxious to avoid extreme measures which would precipitate a general European war, has intimated his willingness to assist England in bringing pressure to bear upon the Porte in order to enforce tho cession of territory to Montenegro, in accordance with the termß of tho Berlin Treaty. Owing to the more peaceful prospects for settlement of the difficulty betweon Turkey and the Powers, the money market has revived. Tho alarm upon tho Bourses on tho Continent hus subsided, and slocks have regained their tone. At tho special Cabinet meeting held to consider the state of Ireland, it was determined to offer a roward of £1000 for the apprehension of tho assassin of Viscount Mountmorris.

Tho condition of Ireland causes much anxiety. Agrarian outrages are numerous, and sovoral murders, marked by unusual daring and atrocity, havo been perpetrated. Tho lute arrests havo failed to throw any light on tho many crimes committed. Tho asaaseins of Lord Mountmorris aro still at large. Tho agitation on behalf of tho Tichbomo cluiiuant has been revived. Meetings have been held, in which the conduct of the Judges, in refusing to allow the appeal made by the prisoner, has been severely criticised. It ia proposed to bring tho mutter before tho Privy Council, and steps aro boing taken to raiso funds for the purpose. The attitude assumed by Genoral Garibaldi

in relation to the affairs of Italy is creating a feeling of uneasiness. He has exhibited a spirit of antagonism to King Humbert and the Government, thereby encouraging tho movements of the Badicals. Disaffection has been manifested in tho ranks of tho army, owing to the action of tho revolutionary agitators. The authorities have warned Garibaldi against pursuing a course inimical to tho interests of tho country, at tho same timo threatening to take moro activo measures unless tho attempts mado to foment political excitement are relinquished. A great demonstration was given to Mr Parnell, tho leader of the Homo Rulo party, on his visiting Cork, which city ho represents in Parliament. Ho was entertained at a banquet. Much comment has been excited by the fact that tbo toast of Her Majesty and tho othor loyal toasts wero designedly omitted. The speeches mado wero of a seditious and inflammatory character.

The stato of Ireland causeßthe most serious anxiety. Notwithstanding tho precautions taken by tho police the importation of arms into Ireland from the United States and the Continent is enormous. -Some of tho London journals declare that the Government is incurring gravo responsibility by its unwillingness to re-enforce tho Peace Preservation Act.

The Ulemas in Turkey aro bringing great pressure to bear upon the Sultan, in order to induce him to maintain hia attitude of, defiance to tho Powers. They declare that it is a religious duty to resist the cession of territory demanded. Much perplexity exisst. The presentation to the Australian cricketers, organised by a number of returned Australian colonists resident in England, was made to-day. The affair was a greafc success. Mr F. T. Sargood presided, and presented to each member of tho team a silver cup. To Murdoch, as captain, and in special recognition of tho magnificent innings played by him in tho re; resentative matsh, a masßivo silver tankard weighing GOozs was presented. Mr Sargood and other speakers highly congratulated tho team upon tho victorious result of their tour through England. The Australian cricketers will leave England to-morrow on their return to Australia, and maybe oxpected to arrive in Melbourne about the middle of November, unless arrangements aro made for a series of matches in India.

Baron De Leßseps has succeeded in floating his scheme for the construction of a canal through the Isthmus of Panama. A syndicate, composed of the leading European and American capitalists has beon formed, which has contracted to construct the canal. Arrangements havo been made by wliich a large interest in the undertaking will be secured to the United States.

Tho foreign policy pursued by the Gladstone Government is exciting much comment, and has aroused a sfcrODg feeling of opposition in several largo towns. In London public meetings, attended by great numbera, have been held, at which the couree adopted by Mr Gladstone was denounced. At Newcastle similar demonstrations have taken placo.

Further communications havo taken place between Prince Nikita, of Montenegro, and Sir Frederick Seymour, Admiral in command of the combined fleet. The Prince urgently requests tho Powers to continuo their pressure upon the Porte in order to bring about a speedy settlement of the question by the cession of Dulcigno, and calls upon thorn to take action to enforce the fulfilment of tho Sultan's treaty obligation.

London, Oct. 6,

The public meeting held in opposition to tho Foreign policy of the Gladstone Government proved a miserable failure.

Franco adheres to tho European coercion regarding the Eastern question.

It is stated that the Czar has been married to or has contracted a morganatic alliance with the Princess Dalgoroumi. The race between Laycock and Blackman took place over the usual course from Putney to Mortlake. Laycock was the favourite in fcho betting before starting. Blackman gofc away with the lead, but after the men had been rowing for threo minutes, Laycock drew level ; Blackman spurted fiuely, but the Australian forged ahead by superior stamina, and distanced his opponent, who wa3 dead beat in twelve minutes ; Laycock finishing the remainder of the course alone. Time — 26min.

The Australian Eleven left England yesterday for Australia. In spite of the early hour at which the departure took place, hundreds were presont at the railway station to wish the team good-bye.

A fire has occurred in the Prefecture of the Beine, in a wing of the Tuileries, and destroyed property to the value of £40,000.

The Times and Standard havo warmly complimented the Australian cricketers. The Times says that " the constant exchanges of such visits does moro to knit Australia and Britain together than years of beneficial legislation." Referring to the question of payment, tho Times says that " there is no just cause of complaint if cricketers, who aro not professionals, receivo a substantial compensation for these international trips," and thinks "many will consider that moro generous feeling might have been displayed towards tho team in tho earlier part of their visit, although at the conclusion of their trip, a thorough good- will is being shewn to them."