The English mail of January 10th arrived at noon to-day.
A homeward mail leaves to-morrow by the P. & O. str. Sunda, 'Telegraphic communication' with Hongkong was restored on Saturday, after six weeks interruption. We have received the following Reuter's telegrams.
Lord Enfield, in replying to Mr. Akroyd in the House of Commons, said, that the English Consular Reports confirmed the existence of numerous coal fields in China, and that Sir Rutherford Alcock tried ineffectually to induce the Chinese to allow English capitalists to work them, but trasted, however, that China would ultimately consent.
The China Submarine Telegraph Com-Bompany have agreed toa uniform tariff riy and the Great Northern Telegraph of six pounds for 20 words to London.
Yesterday, a debate took place in the House of Commons on Retrenchment. Mr. Gladstone agreed to an enquiry into the Civil Service Estimates.
Tt is stated that the magnitude of the Khiva expedition is exaggerated. It will probably be composed of 7,000 men.
Congress has rejected 2 resolution of congratulation to the Spanish Republic.
Spain is proceeding tranguilly in the consolidation of the Republic. Credit is asked for arming the people to replace regular troops. The formation of a homo-generous Republican Ministry at Madrid is expected.
The Committee of Thirty has adopted Dnfaure's proposal that the Assembly, before dissolution, should legislate for the Transmission of the Executive Power, and fon the creation of a Second Chamber. Complete understanding thereby effected between M. Thiers and the Commission, Rumours—fusion—Orleanists—Legit alas Nepal less. Dupsalongadvined Ohara bord to compromise with Orleanists, Cham-bord refused.
No European Power has recognized the Spanish Republic. It is stated that the Governments are arranging joint action, The Times says that Federalist views pro~ dominate in Spain.
Marquis Avila has declared in the Cortes that measures are necessary to preserve independent institutions in Portugal.
A Revolution in Portugal is apprehended. The English Fleet is ordered to the Tagus.
A meeting of the Race Club was held on Tuesday, It was resolved to pay off Tls. 1,000 in reduction of the loan on the Club property, Sir E, Hornby and Messrs, Coutis, Hitch, Ringer, Grant, Gottburg and Dallas were elected Stewards for the ensuing year; and Mr, Dallas as Secretary.' The improvement of the inner course was thought desirable, but the question was left in the hands of the Stewards, It was agreed to raise the weights for the Derby and Leger from 10st. to 10st. ibs, And various minor matters were discussed, which will be found noted in our report.
The 8. S, N. Ca. launced a new steamer yesterday afternoon, from their yard in Hongkew. The weather was fine and there was a large concourse of spectators on board the Company's steamer Chusan, which had been courteously placed at the disposal of the public for the occasion, The new steamer was christened the Nanking—by Miss Isabella Forbes, the daughter of the President of the Company.
The inquest into the painful results of the fire at the Kiangnan Arsenal was. concluded on Friday; when the certificate was read of the medical officer who examined\the remains; and the evidence was taken of several Foreigners and Chinese who had been present at the fire, The medical evidence showed that the remains were actually of three persons, The evidence elicited threw no further light on the circumstances of the fire, except to fix the hour of the outbreak at about 2a.m. The Jury returned verdict of accidental death, expressing an opinion that the deceased had been asphyxiated before the flumes reached them; and that when these were discovered it was too late to afford them help.
The body of Kite, who lost his life a few days ago by drowning, from on board the 8.8. Craigforth, was found on Thursday afternoon; and an inquest was held on the following day. The jury returned a verdict of manslaughter against Wilson, who has been committed for trial. The body was found by dragging, within 100 yards from where the ship was lying.
The men-of-war and other vessels in port were gorgeously decked out with bunting on Saturday, and salute was fired at noon from the U.S. 8. Iroquois, in honor of Washington's birthday. The Commanders of the U.S. 8. Iroquois and Saco did additional honour to the occasion by in-yiting a large company io an afternoon fete and dance on board the former vessel, to which the guests were conveyed from the Custom House Wharf, in steam launches aid gigs very courteously provided for the purpose.
The men-of-war in harbour were dressed out with flags on Sunday, and flew the Chi_
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