ENGLISH NEWS.

Wanganui Herald, Volume X, Issue 2705, 15 February 1876, Page 2

ENGLISH NEWS.

A special from Vienna says . that the Secretary of State for the \Jnited States transmitted to the European Governments a circular asking their views regarding American intervention in Cuba. All the Governments replied satisfac ; torily. England readily endorsed intervention. A conspiracy against the Christians in Turkey has been discovered, and and thirty- six Turks implicated in it have been arrested. Mount Vesuvius shows increased fire and smoke, and a long period of eruption has been predicted. The Prince of Montenegro wrote to Prince Gortschakoff— That by following the wishes of the Great Powers in maintaining neutrality, he directly imperilled his throne and life of the Prince. Prince Crortschakoff submitted a letter to the Emperor ol Russia, who directed Gortschakoff to reply to the Prince of Montenegro to face courageously his

present difficult position, and on no account to abandon his policy of neutrality, at the same time expressing- a hope that bis situation would improve. The Ptince answered that he would follow the Czar's injunctions. A despatch states 1-hat there is a Chinese riot at Malacca, and troops have been sent to restore order. There is little doubt but that Egypt contemplates the conquest and annexation of Abyssinia. J> terrible explosion occurred in a coal mine near Mons, Belgium. The full force of men was at work at the time, and the loss of life is appalling. It is reported that 110 minors were killed. Eleven were taken out injured. The accident was caused by fire damp. News has been received from Phillipine Island giving details of a dreadful hurricane on the 30th. The storm was particularly severe in the Provinces of Alban and Canaries. On the island of Hucan 250 lives were lost. 3,800 dwellings were .destroyed, many cattle perished, and the crops in all directions were ruined. A telegram from Peru shows that the British hold all important positions in that neighbourhood. Maharajah Selahis has taken refuge in the Siamese Territory. The British power is supreme. Only the murderers of Birch are in arms, Arrangements by the National Rifle Association and Amateur Rifle Club for Centennial International Rifle Match are progressing. Invitations to participate have been sent to Great Britain, Australia, Canada, France, India, Prince Edward Island, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Belgium, German Empire, Switzerland, Chile, Brazil, Peru Eight men will constitute each team Ranges will be at 800, 900, and 1000 yards. The tournament will last 4 days. Each man will have 90 shots with the possible score of 450.