BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XIV, Issue 732, 30 April 1881, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

(Reuters Special.) London, April 25tb. Both Houses of Parliament reassembled today af ler the Easter reccs?. In the House of Commons the Right. Hon. W. E. Gladstone made a speech, in which he referred in terms of deep regret to the death of tho late Earl of Heaconsfield, and gave notice of motion, to come on in a fortnight's time, in favour of funds being voted for the erection of a monument to the late Earl in Westminster Abbey. In the House of Lords several peers took occasion to refer to the death of the Earl of Beaeonsfiold, all expressing great regret at tho sad event. In the House of Commons this evening, the Irish Land Bill came up for discussion on the motion for its second reading. In the course of lhe debate tho Eight Hon. Edward Gibson, Q.C., who was Attorney-general for Ireland under the last Administration, mide a speech iv which he denounced in strong terms the provisions of tho mensure before the House. Both Houses of Parliament adjourned this evening until 9 p.m. to-morrow (Tuesday), as a tiibute of respect to the memory of the late Earl of Beaconsfield.

April 25th. lhe state of Ireland is causing renewed uneasiness, there having lately been a marked increase of agrarian crime. Keports are now coming to baud daily of outrages committed in various parts of the country,

April 26th. The funeral of the late Earl of Beacons* field took place at Hughenden to-day. The wish expressed in his will that the ceremony should be of a simple character was respected as far as possible. Nevertheless, a vast number of people assembled from all parts of the kingdom to do honor to his remains. Among those present were their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Connaught, and Prince Leopold ; and his former colleague the Marquis of Salisbury, and other leaders of the Tory party. Among the members of the present Government were the Marquis of Hartington and the Hon. Sir W. Vernon Harcourt. Many other distinguished persons also witnessed the interment.

April 27th. Mr Dillon, M. P., has publicly stated that in future evictions in Ireland will meet with wholesale armed resistance on the part of the tenants and their stmpathisers. On the House of Commons meeting to-day, Mr BradLiugh again appeared at the table, to demand his right to take the oath. A motion wiis thereupon introduced that he should withdraw, and another and animated debate look place on tho question. Mr Bradlaugb, however, finally retired on Mr Labouchere's announcing that he would introduce a Bill to permit him to take the oath. The arrival of wool to date for next auctions, amount to 360,000 bales. The total probable quantity to be offered, including that held over from last sales, is 360,000 bales. It has been announced that the Government will facilitate the passage of Mr Labouchere's Bill, to permit Mr Brsdlaugh to take the oath.

Pabis, April 25th. Telegrams have been received from Algiers reporting that the Arabs there are greatly excited over the state of the relations between France and Tunis, and are showing a strong warlike feeling. The French Government have giveu orders for the immediate despatch of 40,000 troops to Algeria in preparation for any emergency.

April 26th. The discordant relations which have existed for some time past between the French and Tunisian Governments have now resulted in open hostilities. Telegrams from Algeria report that a French man-of-war opened a heavy bombardment upon the island of Tobacca, situated near the coast of the western extremity of the Tunisian territory, completely destroying the town, and subsequently landed a body of troops.

April 27th. Further telegrams have been received from Algeria reporting that the French troops are rapidly advancing in Tania. A severe fight has occurred with the Tunisians at Kromiss. The latest news fiom Tunis is that the French troops are continuing their advance, and have now occupied the town of Alkeff without opposition.