ADDITIONAL TELEGRAMS.

Wellington Independent, Volume XXVI, Issue 3205, 22 May 1871, Page 3

ADDITIONAL TELEGRAMS.

London, March 24. The Australian February mail, via Brindisi, was delivered on the 18th. The Tichborne baronetcy proceedings were postponed till June 12. Disraeli is confident that he is able to produce the terms of the secret treaty between Russia and Prussia. The Glatton, a coast defence turret ship, carryingtwo six hundred pounders, was successfully launched at Chatham. A grand review of the whole navy is to take place in the summer. Prince Meisena, and eleven Japanese nobles, aie visiting England on a mission of observation. Emperor Napoleon arrived at Dover on the 20th ; and was met by the Empress and his friends. He was cheered on landing. The Prince Imperial's birthday was celebrated on the 15th at Chizlehurst. Edward Wilson is endeavoring to promote a Colonial reunion. N. Chevalier is preparing pictures of the scenes of the Duke of Edinburgh's tour. Anthony Trollope visits Australia shortly. The Marquis of Normandy presided at a meeting of the Colonial Imtitute on the 20th, and read a paper on Australian food exportation. The London School Board decided to allow scriptural instruction, but refused to sanction the use of the Douay version. The Cuke of Devonshire's seat at Holder Hall was very nearly destroyed by fire. More agrarian murders are reported in Ireland. Extensive strikes have taken place amongst the colliers. Tho Mansion House relief fund now amounts to £123,000. The distress is still great. The Budget is expected to show a deficit of three millions. The Marquis of Salisbury made an important speech on England's Continental policy, and argued that she should either withdraw altogether from Continental interference or augment her Ciilitary power and regain her prestige. Correspondence has been published showing that Granville interposed to reduce German demands for the war indemnity. Myall's disestablishment motion comes on after Easter. The Lectionary Bill has passed the House of Lords. The Anathema Creed is retained, notwithstanding strong condemnation.

The Ecclesiastical Titles Bill is referred to a select committee. The Trades Union Bill was read a second time, despite unionist protests against the penal clauses.