LATE CABLE NEWS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 3949, 14 December 1880, Page 3

LATE CABLE NEWS.

[By Tblbgbaph.J (Per s.s. Ringarooma via the Bluff.) [Age Special.] London, Dec. 1. Much uneasiness prevails in the southern district of Ireland, and it is feared that an organised outbreak may at any moment occur. The authorities have been informed that an enormous quantity of arms has been recently purchased. Active measures of precaution have been taken, and the local garrisons have been considerably augmented in order to be propared for any emergency. The greatest excitement prevails in the City of Waterford and throughout the country. A most bitterly hostile feeling is manifested against the landlords, and the police and military are subjected to insult by the people. Disturbances of a serious character have occurred, and it is feared that severe measures of repression will be necessary. The Cape Government are making strenuous efforts to supresa the outbreak of natives in Basntoland. Much indignation has been excited in the Colony at the unsympathetic tone of tho English Press, who declare the war to have been unprovoked, and who regards an appeal to Great Britain for aid as inevitable. The colonists, however, are confident of their ability, out of their own resources, to quell the insurrection. The troops in Baeutoland have- been strongly reinforced, and large rumber3 of colonists have volunteered for service. A convoy, cenveying ammunition and stores to the troops in the field, was attacked near Mafeting by a strong body of nativos, who attempted to carry off a number of the waggons. The military guard succeeded in beating off the assailants, who were repulsed with considerable los3. Dec. 2. Another outrage is reported from Ireland. A disturbance arose at Ballically, a town on the river Bride, fivo miles west of Cork. The dragoons stationed there to protect the artillery barracks and gunpowder mills, were called ont, and in attempting to supress the outbreak, one of the dragoons was shot. It is understood that the Government have decided to withdraw tho British troops, at present stationed at Candahar, under General Hume. The complete evacuation of the country will be gradual ; but immediate steps will be taken to give effect to the proposal of the Cabinet. Communications have been exchanged between the Great Powers, respecting the desirability or otherwise of continuing the arrangement of maintaining the combined fleet, until Turkey has fully acquiesced in the demands made under the stipulations of the Treaty of Berlin. A decision is reported to have been arrived at td withdraw the fleet and abandon any further attempt at coercing the Sultan by means of a naval demonstration. The Russian Government repudiates any ulterior designs in connection with Turkey, and is anxious to assist in bringing about a satisfactory settlement of the unfulfilled conditionß of the Berlin Treaty. The Czar, who, since his marriage with the Princess Dolgorouki had been residing at Livadia, in the Crimea, has returned to St. Petersburg, and resumed the active duties of the Emperor.

Dec. 4,

The anti-rent agitation is extending in Ire-v land, and agrarian outrages continue, notwithstanding the augmentation made in the police and military forces in the country. Public meetings have been organised in London and elsewhere for the purpose of expressing sympathy with Mr Parnell and those associated with him.

The race which was ordered to be rowed over again, between Trickett and Boas, for £200 a-side, came off to-day over the Thames Championship course, and resulted in Ross beating Triokett by five lengths. An organisation has been started for the establishment of a shipping line to trade direct between Hamburg and Australia.

Mr Parnell paid a visit to Waterford, and received a most enthusiastic demonstration. The city was en fete in his honour. He addressed a large assemblage of people, referring to the criminal prosecution instituted against him by the Crown. There was a scene of great excitement after Boss' victory over Trickett on Saturday. Ross has issued a challenge to row Larcock, proposing that the match should be for the benefit of his defeated opponent Trickett. Laycock has not yet replied, but it is not considered likely that he will enter into any arrangement until after the contest with Hanlan.