SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

Wellington Independent, Volume XXVI, Issue 3299, 11 September 1871, Page 3

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

London, August 7, 11.00 a.m. Galle, August 7, 11.30 a.m.— Royalty has left Ireland. The loss of the Megtera will be discussed to night in both Houses of Parliament. Provisions are to be sent to the crew ; the vessel leaked during the voyage. The Communists' trial has commenced London, July 20. — The inaugural address at the Colonial Conference was delivered by Mr" Edward" Jexikins, who insisted upon the policy of upholding the colonial portion of the empire, also a national system of emigration. The Duke of Manchester presided. The Army Bill has been rejected in the House of Lords, by a majority of 25. Great public indignation is felt on the subject. The free emigration demonstration meeting called to meet in Hyde Park on Sunday last was stopped. The Pope is indisposed. Bavarian troops made a triumphal entry into Munich ; and there are great rejoicings in the Imperial province. Ensign Humphrey, of Cambridge, won the Queen's prize at Wimbleton. London, August 1. — Mr Gladstone haa abolished the purchase system by Pioyal warrant on the Ist of November. — The Duke of Richmond, yesterday, carried a vote of censure on the Government for exercising the prerogative. — There was a majority of eighty for the 6econd reading of the Army Bill ; and it afterwards passed through its remaining stages. — Prince Arthur's annuity of 15,000/ passed both Houses. Mr Taylor opposed the motion. The minority only numbered eleven. Hepworth Dixon's amendment, substituting 10,000^, was voted for by fifty-one. A great demonstration in Trafalgar square, 20,000 persons present, who protested against granting the annuity. The meeting passed off quietly on the police being withdrawn. — The Government was defeated in the House of Commons on clause 18 of the Ballot Bill, making local rates chargeable with election expenses. This was rejected by a majority of ninety-six. — An American speculator has invited the French Government to transpoit the Communist prisoners to Arizona. — The Colonial Conference is well attended. The discussion on leading colonial questions shows very diverse opinions. The press reports are meagro and disparaging. — The wool sales closed with great firmness ; 213,000 bales sold in thirty days. Two thirds were taken for export. The future prospects are good for growers. — The Sydney mails per Wonga Wonga arrived yesterday. Additional postage was charged on arrival. .London, August 5. — A Royal visit to Ireland has taken place. The party consisted of the Princess of "Wales, Prince Arthur, the Marquis and Marchioness of Lorn. They were enthusiastically received, and grand festivities were held in Dublin. — Dr. Jones has been elected President of the Wesleyan Conference — The Meg sera was inn ashore in a sinking condition at St. Paul's. All hands saved. The men have been forwarded to Sydney. — Wheat market quiet ; Adelaide selling at 58s. — English and Freuch harvests are indifferent. — The ballot bill has passed through Committee in the House of Commons. Mr Gladstone was silent respecting the vote of censure.