CABLEGRAMS

Inangahua Times, Volume II, Issue II, 23 May 1881, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS

v- ■■■-■- t — REUTER'S CABLEGRAMS. [fbom oub own cobbespondent.] London, May 20. In the House of Commons yesterday, the Irish Lanjd Bill was read a second time on a division by a majority of 76 ; Pa-nell, and members of the extreme Irish party, abstained from voting. At the banquet in the Cjty yesterday evening, the Marquis of Salisbury made a speech, in the course of which he referred to the Irish Land Bill in disparaging terms, severely denouncing the Irish policy of Government. Paris, May 20. Ihe motion of Bardoux for abolition" of Scrutin de Arroundissement andthe substitution of Serutin de Lto»e in its place was after much discusion, adopted by tl»e Chamber of Deputies yesterday.

Telegrams have been received by the Government from tbe headquarters of the French army in Tarn's, to the effect that advance of troops has been rigorously opposed by native Arab tribes, and that severe fighting has taken place. Rome, May 20. Garibaldi, the Italian patriot, has written to press with reference to Treaty recently signed by the Bey of Tunis, and Commander of French forces in that country, in which he declares that the annexation of Tunis by France would be insult to Italy and that the French policy in that respect is threatening to Italian interests. Melbottbne, May 20. Victorian statistics prepared from cen* sus returns, show that tbe area of land devoted to wheat crops has increased 220,000 acres since last census. The yield, however, decreased during the same period by 265,000 bushels. The detached squadron arrived off Cape Otway to-day. May 22. In tbe Legislative Assembly yesterday, tbe de' ate on the Reform Bill was re* Burned, but was substquently adjourned without any decision having been _ ajr^ riVe~d~at7 Sydney. May 22. The steamer Fotosi after leaving her anchorage for England, grounded at Shark Island. After remaining for 11 hours, she was got off by tug boats, and returned to her moorings. The diver is to examine her to«day. and report whether she is seaworthy or no*. Enthusiastic preliminary meetings were held last night at the "Theatre Royal and at Burwood, with reference to ibe verdict recently delivered in the Bulletin libel case. Resolutions were passed at both meet'ngs that subscription lists should be opened to indemnify projrie* tors of tbe paper, for costs of trial, which are estimated at £1200 ; £100 was promised at the Theatre Royal meeting, and over £200 at Burwood. Large meet* ings are being organised to carry out tbe resolutions passed.