EUROPEAN NEWS.

Wellington Independent, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3799, 8 May 1873, Page 3

EUROPEAN NEWS.

CABLEGRAMS TO THE 24th APRIL. I [reuter's special telegrams to the australian associated press.] London, April 24. In the Tichborne trial, Hawkins, Q.C., for the prosecution, elaborately sketched the history of Arthur Orton, with whom he sought to identify the claimant. An outbreak occurred at Madrid, where seven battalions of the old monarchical volunteers occupied the bull ring adjoining the Cortes. The rumored object was the overthrow of the Government, who disarmed the monarchical volunteers and artillery, with the aid of the republican volunteers, and decreed the dissolution of the permanent Cortes. The members at fii at refused to separate, but afterwards fled amongst the armed populace. Tranquility was subsequently restored. April 26. The prospects of the proposed AngloAustralian steam line, for service via the Cape, has been damaged by adverse correspondence in the "Times." A rule nisi has been granted on a criminal information against Pliimoll for libel, at the suit of Norwood, shipowners, Hull. The House of Commons voted the reduced duties upon sugar. A fresh inquiry into the loss of the Atlantic has been ordered at Liverpool, at the request of the owners. The Russian columns in Central Asia are rapidly advancing towards Aashisa (I) One column reached Hathalder, on the Northern frontier of Bokhara, on the sth of April, and an envoy was sent to salute the Russian General, Kaffmaun. The money market is easier. Discount 4 per cent. The condition of the Bank reserve inspires caution. At the opening of the wool sales there was strong competition well maintained ; washed descriptions slightly lower ; greasy sold at a lalf-penny better ; preserved mutton, finest qualities, fetched 42s to 44s ; medium qualities were quoted at 40s to 41s. Business in stocks is restricted ; Oriental Bank Corporation's dividend is 12 per cent ; leather and hides are unchanged ; sperm oil is held for £95 ; wheat is firmer. Madrid, April 26. The financial state of the country is deplorable. The treasury is empty. Washington, April 26. The Agricultural Bureau reports that the prospects of the winter wheat crops are favorable. Paris, April 28. The elections in Paris have taken place, and have passed off peaceably. Radicals have been elected for Marseilles and Bordeaux. Russia, April 28. The German Emperor was received with extraordinary honors on his visit to the Czar. Spain, April 28. Spanish advices presage a collapse of the Carlists. Alfonso and his staff reentered France. Holland, April 28. The Dutch are acting energetically to strengthen their naval and military forces at Java. The Government is despatching fourteen steamers and a great quantity of war material. London, April 29. The Australian Custom Duties Bill passed through committee in the House of Commons. Hawkins concluded his opening speech in tho Tichborne prosecution to-day. After taking evidence to support the case, the claimant's previous examination will be read, occupying three days. Several Australian witnesses have arrived. Wool competition continues vigorous. Prices remain without noticeable alterations. France, April 29. The result of the supplementary elections is that three radicals have been returned to four moderate republicans, and one Legitimist. Thiers expressed his firm resolution to establish the Republic, and maintaining in its integrity universal suffrage. It is feared, however, that the effects of the . elections for pairs on wavering members of the Assembly whose support is indispensable may prevent the President carrying out his views. Bismarck and Gortschakoff have had an interview. Shipping. — Arrivals — London, April 24, Peter Denny, from Port Chalmers ; E. P. Bouverie, front Port Chalmers ; April 26, Celestial Queen, from Lyttelton. New Zealand consolidated fives, 103j.