ARRIVAL OF THE SUEZ MAIL.

Waikato Times, Volume I, Issue 55, 5 September 1872, Page 2

ARRIVAL OF THE SUEZ MAIL.

[FKOM TnE DAILY SOUTHEKS CROSS-] j Ttte ' Albion,' from Melbourne, anchored off the ; Heads at 9 p.m. She k-ft Melbourne on August 28. ] She brings the Suez English mail and telegrams. , j The ' Tanjm-e' arrived at King Gteorge's Sound j with mails and latest news to August 2nd. The branch, steamer was telegraphed on Thursday night laitT London, July 28. 1 The Arbitration tribunal at Geneva has been lengthily d scus.sing the principles of England's responsibility in the ' Alabama' ease. Lord Tenterden denies England's responsibility. It is believed the Pension will continue two months. The Lords have accepted the Ballot Bill up to 1880. The Royal absent has been given to the Bill, j Parliament has been prorogued to the 10th August. The London carpenters have resolved to continue the strike. Ten thousand colliers struck work in Belgium on July 27. A letter from Dr. Livingstone to James Gordon Bennett has been published, describing his interview with Stanley and his sufferings. He states that prior to meeting Stanley he was ignorant of European events subsequent to 1868. July 29. The Anglo-American Commission resume sittings on the 11th September at New York. Geneva, July 27An interruption of the sittings of the Arbitration Commission has arisen, necessitating the reconsideration of Egglish laws. It is certain that England did her best to prevent the armament of privateers. Of four cases, England denies three ; regarding the fourth,, she says that proper instructions were given at the time, but the- orders were not executed immediately. The ' Alabama' consequently escaped out of English waters* London, July 30. The railway porters on several lines have struck work. The press is discussing the probability of a future coal famhre. Stanley, with Dr.- Livingstone's son, has arrived in London. The Prince Imperial of France has entered the Woolwich Military Academy. The Government has decided to prosecuie Bishop Clonfert, Captain. Nolan, his Brother, and 29 priests, mentioned in Judge Keogh's judgment. The arbitration at Geneva 'will not finish their investigation before November, an unforscen difficulty having arisen' in consequence of England refusing to admit the responsibility of neutrals, and affirming that she maintained nuutral laws. The Hon. Mr. Gladstone stated at a . Ministerial dinner that the American- difficulty was practically settled. Madrid, July 19. As King: Amadeus and the Queen were returning to the palace at Madrid, five men suddenly shot at the Royal carriage. Their Majesties were not struck. The would-be assassins -were killedParis, July 29. Groubard announced" in the French Assembly that the result of the subscription to the new loan is milliards of francs. The loanis-quoted at 4 per cent, premium-. St. Petersburgh, July 31. The Czar intends to visit Berlin in September. New York, July 31. The Washington Government has received satisfactory information relative to the American claims. The" petroleum depot at Hunter's Point has been destroyed. The damage $l,000;000. London, August 1. Dr. Livingstone's.diary has beon forwarded to Miss Livingstone, with directions prohibiting its publication unless the doctor's death has been positively ascertained. Consols,, for account, on Ju"ly 31, 92£. The Americans, in Paris, have given a magnificent banquet to Stanley. The Japanese Embassy have left America for Europe. The ship ' Verdure ' has sailed, for Wellington with emigrants. Rear-Admiral Hallyer succeeds to the command of the Pacific statior, GENERAL SUMMARY.London, July 12. The Spectator treats the Colonial Tariff question as subordinate to that of federation. The debate on Polynesian kidnapping was initiated by Earl Kimberley, who declared the determination of the Government to suppress all illegal practices. Six war-ships have been appointed to the Australian station, besides vessels-for the New Zealand coast. Similar precautionary measures are to be taken with Fiji. Inquiries are to be made as to the truth of the report that the American Government has accepted | the Protectorate of the Samoan group. Mr. Charles .Mathews and Herr Bandmann have returned to England.The President of the ¥nited States has accepted the decision of the arbitrators xrpou the removal of the indirect claims as a determination of an important principle of public law. The Queen is at Osborne. The Prince and Princess of Wales have held two State balls. Aberdeen and Bedfordshire have returned Liberals. Experiments have been , made off Portsmouth to test the power of ships to resist heavy shots.. Two 600-pounders were fired at the £ Glatton' at a distance of 100 yards, and the result was favourable to turret-ships. The violent attack's on Judge Keogh are arousing indignation in England. j Several accidents and conflagrations are reported, France. A treaty for the evacuation of occupied districts passed the' Assembly without discussion, and provides that the departments of Aubc, Seine, and Martie shall be evactuated in two months if is paid. In the mean-while, the occupying force of 50,000 is- to be maintained at the cost of France. I The Budget debates in the French Assembly were marked by scandalous scenes of violence. M. Thiers has broken with the Right, and patronises the Dei puties of the Left. ! ITALY AND GERMANY. The Pope threatens agitation and mischief if his temporal power is not restored. Orders have gone forth to Roman Catholic priest to take part in elections. FFesh etfbrts have been made to induce the Pope to leave Rome. A strike of 20,000 coal-miners has taken place in 1 Westphalia. It is attributed to the intrigues with J the International Society. 1 The result of the Belgium elections is favourable to the Liberal party. A new Dutch. Cabinet has been formed. INDIA AND THE EAST. A hurricane in the Bay of Bengal has caused loss j to shipping. The ianr-ie in Persia has subsided, but great poverty still exists. I Cholera is appearing in different parts ©f India.

LATEST I KhEUKAAIrf. London. August 2, afternoon. To-irens has been created a K.CM.G. j A great agitation h taking place throughout the j north of England in , consequence of the high price of j meat. At an indignation meeting held a resolution j was passedjiledging to abstain from purchasing from j any but the butchers joining the movement. Some j have commenced the sale of Australian meats. The Rev. Mr Wiseman is the new Wcsleynn President. COMMERCIAL. The wool sales closed firm. The prices latterly were equal to the highest rates ; 300,000 bales were (tatalogutfd. New Zealand Six Per Cent. Debentures Consolidated, 112. Consolidated Fives, Jauuary, April, July, ami October, £101; Sixes, £112* ; ditto, June and" December, £111. New Zealand Trust and Loan Company have declared a dividend of 10 per cent. Adelaide wheat easier. The- stock in the market being out, rates are iirm. The French loan is a stupendous success. Exports.—The exports to New Zealand show a decrease of £59,000. '' I j J