have decided to establish a board of jurors and compete- among themselves. Diplomas based upon these awards will be issued. News from Central America states that the President of Nicaragua has resigned in favor of the rebel leader.
AUSTRIA.
Vienna, May 28. The Emperor of Austria, in opening the Hungarian Delegations, alluded to the peaceful prospects in Europe, but at the same time be said it would be necessary to Increase the defences of the Empire, The Budget increases the military ■ expenditure by £400,000, to provide guns . for the forts on the frontier.
RUSSIA,

St. Petehsbubci, May 26.
The Turlce&tan Gazette alleges that for ten years Russia has ignored British aggression in the Gilglt, Chitral, and Kaojnt districts, and that it is time the British respected her calm attitnde.
A hundred Nihilists have been arrested at Warsaw for plotting against the Czar's life.
(Keoolved May 30, 1 a.m.)

May 29. A Nihilists' Club has been unearthed In this city.
INDIA,

Received May 30, 1 n.m.
Calcutta, May 29.
A gold field covering 900 square miles Is reported to have been discovered in Barraah.
EGYPT.
(Received May 80, 1 a.m.)

Cairo, May 29,

The hostility of the native Egyptian Frees to the British, which so far has been unchecked, is causing some anxiety, as It is feared that) the natives will believe that the Khedive approves of the senti ments expressed.
NEW SOUTH WALES.
Sydney, Monday.
The New Zealand Insurance Company lias a risk of £2886 on the Sydney Soap And Candle Works.
