The Sun.
London, England, 1861-07-16 00:00:00

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PARIS, Ras 16.

The A' oniteur of to-day contains an Imperial de-
cree, modifying the import duties on foreign sugar,
either refined or unrefined.

The duties on sugar imported iu French bottoms
are reduced to 30f. per 100 kilogrammes ; when
imported from countries out of Europe, or else-
where, to 32f.; if imported by foreign vessels, or
if coming from the West Indies, to 33f. ; and if
from other parts to 32f. per 100 kilogrammes.

The same decree also modifies the duties on the
importation of coffee as follows :—The duty on
coffee coming from the French colonies, from
French establishments on the Western Coast of
Africa, and in French vessels, is now 36f. per 100
kilogrammes ; if from other countries out of Europe,
50f. 40c. ; if in foreign vessels, 55f. 40c. per 100
kilogrammes.
Modifications are also made in the import duties
on crude Swedish iron in bars or masses ;if im-
ported in French bottoms the duty will be 7f. per
100 kilogrammes ; if in foreign vessels, 7f. 70c.
The same decree orders that foreign sugars, un-
refined and imported from countries out of Europe
by foreign vessels, are to be admitted into France
with the benefit of drawback if re-exported.
The premiums on the exportation of soaps are
suppressed.

VIENNA, JULY 16;

Up to the present moment all that is known re-
specting the Conference bet ween4he Government
and the Hungarian Deputation is,44tat the former
demands that the Pragmatic Sanction should farm
the basis of the relations between Austria and
Hungary ; that the Constitution contained in the
Imperial decrees of February should be considered
as unalterable ; and that Hungary should be
urgently requested to send her representatives to
the Council of the Empire as soon as possible.
It is asserted that the Hungarians, on their
side, have positively given up all idea of a mere
personal union between Hungary and Austria.

FRANKFORT, JULY 15.

Adviccs received here from Baden-Baden explain
the motives which instigated Becker to attempt the
assassination of the King of Prussia. He esteems
the King of Prussia personally, but does not con-
sider him competent to deal w ith the German ques-
tion. A letter to this effect was found on Becker
when he was arrested. He declares that he has no
accomplices.

TOULON, JULY 15.

The naval division under Admiral La Capelle
will sail shortly. It will visit the ports of the
Channel and the ocean for instruction in naval
evolutions.

The Siamese Ambassadors will make an excur-
sion to London.

TURIN, JULY 15.

The Opinione of to-day announces that the resig-
nation of Count San Martino has been accepted,
and that General Cialdini has been appointed in
his place, with the title of Lieutenant-General of
Naples.
It is said that Count Cantelli will assist General
Cialdini in the government of Naples.

NAPLES, JULY 14.

Several conflicts have taken place between the
Royal troops and the brigands, in which the latter
have suffered great losses.

The Nazionale of to-day publishes a letter
threatening the life of General Cialdini.

INDIA.

(BY TELEGRAPH TO POINT DE GALLE via
TRIESTE.)
CALCUTTA, JUNE 15.
Mr. Laing's return to Europe on account of ill-
health is now fully expected.
Heavy rains have fallen in Bengal. The young
indigo plants are suffering in consequence.