CABLEGRAMS

Inangahua Times, Volume II, Issue II, 2 March 1881, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS

REUTER'S CABLEGRAMS. [PBOM OTTB OWN COBBESPONDENT.] Lbjraeir, February 28, Great sensation was caused by the discovery of a train of powder leading to "Windsor Castle. Additional precaution is been taken. Suspicions of a contemplated rising in Ireland prevail, and extensive pre» cautions are being taken by military and police authorities to prevent any outbreak, The Irish Land League proceedings in Paris are discountenanced by the French Government. Tha* Pope condemned Parnefl for conferring with Rochfort. Parnell issued a manifesto addressed to the Irish Land League. He says it is the intention to remain in Lon<don, and further the support to be expected from the United States, which depends on the stand on which would be made in Ireland. He announces that he will continue his resistance to the Coercion Bill, and recommends the junction of English democratic with Irish nationals. The Envoys of Irish tenants continue to exercise passive resistance against payment of rent, by which means they will secure peace and prosperity. The Marquis of Hartington stated that if it can be proved that tht union of Candahar would add to the stability of the Indian Empire, the British would reconsider their proposed evacuation. CapeTown, February 28 Farther telegrams from. Natal con« firmed previous announcement of the disaster to British troops in Transvaal. The fighting at Spitksof (not Opiskok, as stated in first telegram) was of a desperate character, and lasted seven hours. The British resisted attempts of Boers until ammunition was exhausted, and the small force left was then compelled to retreat. The enemy followed pursuing some distance but were checked by the guns from the

camp at Mount Prospect, where the defeated forces arrived safely. Stdney, February 28. The trial cf the case of Robertson , v. The Bulletin, was concluded to* dav, and resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff for £1000 damages, and costs.