CABLEGRAMS

Inangahua Times, Volume VIII, Issue 1240, 2 March 1883, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS

(per reuteb's agency. ) London, 24. In the House of Commons, Mr Parnell, replying to Lord Hartington, said that personally he hod nothing to accuse or defend. He did not express any regret at the outrages which had been committed, and the House appeared quite disgusted with liia conduct. •'■..> ' ■'■ Feb. 25. : Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Forstcr brought a most crushing indictment against the . Irish Land League, He distinctly accused Mr Parnell at cither conniving at the outrages and murders which had been committed, or of calmly ignoring facts, and willingly profiting by the acts of the labor terrorists. He also charged the League with accepting money from the Americans, declared enemies 'of England. He had, however, now some hopes for the future of Ireland, since the wickedness and cruelty of Mr Parn ell's agitation had been unveiled. Mr Forster denied that the Cabinet had agreed to the Crimes Bill before he retired from iti. The House was deeply moved by Mr Forster's speech. There were loud cries for Mr Parnell, but he took no notice of tliem and remained silent. His followers, however, accused Mr Fovs'tor of lying, and Mr James OKelly, member for County EO3--coinmoii, became so violent that the Hpcakor suspended him for a week. Lord Hartington, in a temperate speech, said that the Irish Land Leaguers were bound to reply to the accusations which had been made, and to afford the country the necessary materials for judging of their innocence. It is understood that, in response to Lord Hartington's challenge, Mr Parnell will to-day address the House. The foreign policy of the new French Ministry under M. Ferry will be peaceful but not inactive. The Bourse is firmer, and the Bank of France has reduced its discount rate to 3 per cent. At the coursing meeting for the Waterloo Cup, Mr Alexander's Wild ■Mint beat Mr Deighton's Snowdrop. Feb. 25. The American Fenians have threatened to destroy London and Liverpool by fire. Mr W. S. Crawford, the well-known sportsman and racehorse owner, is dead. He owned the property -known as Bedford Lodge. Received, March 1, 1.25 a.m. Parw,'Fol». 27.. A man named Byrne, lias been arrested here, the British Government

having demanded his extradition. He is charged with complicity in the recently disclosed Irish conspiracies. Gladstone arrived here to-day from Cannes. He will have interviews with several leading French statesmen during his stay, and a banquet will be given in his 'honor at. the British Embassy. ; London, Feb. 27. The Hon.. Carrington, Liberal, M.P. , for High Wy.co.be has resigned his seat in the House of-Commons. ; .'r , Rome, Feb,27. Petards have been thrown by supposed Socialists at three different points in the city, no , damage was, however, done, : and several arrests have been made by the police. [Melbourne, Feb. 23. It has transpired' that at a caucus of Constitutionalisms held to-day, the proposed coalition^. with the Liberal party was definitely 'agreed to. ' : . The hope Tte&^xpressed -: that the Government wittld^' tr%n'6e'^tgliV but, if otherwise decided, that a direct vote of want of confidence should be proposed in the House at the earliest date. Eeceived, March 1, 1.30 p.m. Melbourne, March 1. The customary speech will be de livcred to Parliament to-day by the Governor. Messrs Service and Berry had another interview yesterday, when an amalgamation of their parties was agreed upon, but the details were not fully arranged. . The Argus comments strongly today on the unreadiness of the Victorians to play in the final match between the combined Australian and English Eleven. The following is the latest betting ou the /\ ustralian Cup : — Navigator, 3 to 2; Willeroo, First Water and Guesswork, 10 to 1.