TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1424, 4 December 1886, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. [BBUTEE’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. ] AFFAIRS IN IRELAND. London, December 2 The Irish Executive has issued a proclamation prohibiting the summoning of meetings called with a view to intimidating tenants to refuse to pay rents. The Times in a leading article to-day on the state of Ireland, urges that by continued firmness the struggle how proceeding will be shortened, THE OCCUPATION OF EGYPT M. Waddington,- French dof, is urging ford Iddesteigh, Foreign Secretary, to give a definite pledge as to the evacuation of Egypt by the British forces, and agree to the conrol of the Suez Canal being of an international character. M. Waddington’s communication to the Foreign Secretary is couched in amicable terms.

I FIGHTING IN BURMA H. Rangoon, December 2 Military operations in Upper Burmah are being actively pursued by the troops under the comand of General Sir F. Roberts. The British columns in various districts are defeating and pursuing Dacoits at all points. (Received D cerobei 4th, at 12 60 p.m ) BIG FIRE IN LONDON. London, A serious fire broke out in Knight River street in the city last night. It completely destroyed a block of warehouses as well as the interior of St. Mary Magdalen’s church. The loss caused by the conflagration is estimated at POLITICAL. Mr John Morley, in addressing a Liberal meeting at Edinburgh last night states he was in favor of the principle of self Government being extended to Scotland, but declared that the establishment of an independent Parliament in that country was impossible. JUBILEE REVIEW. A grand review will be held at Aldershot in June next, to celebrate the jubilee year of her Majesty’s reign. IMPERIAL INSTITUTE. The Agents-General conjointly telegraphed to their respective Governments with reference to the Imperial Institute scheme, slating that they are completely satisfied with the assurances of the committee, and complete arrangements are being arrived at.

AUSTRALIAN. [reuter’s telko rams— cofyb XG HT. ] BEaCH IN SYDNEY. Sydney. December 3 Beach, the champion oarsman, who arrived in Sydney to-day, met with a most enthusiastic reception. Immense crowds assembled in the streets and round the harbor to welcome him. TRIAL OF A BANK CLERK. Melbourne. December 3. The trial of Stoddart Campbell, the defaulting teller of the bank of Australasia, was concluded to-day, and resulted in Campbell being acquitted. TEETULPA. Melbourne, December 3 It is stated that rooo men ate waiting at Adelaide, owing to the short supply of water at Teetulpa. ADELAIDE EXHIBITION. The Legislative Council last night passed a bill providing for the preliminary expenses of the Exhibition, of :888, which - is to be in celebration of the Australian centenary. The proposal meets the approval of the general public, but the decision of the Chambers of Commerce is awaited.

(Received December 4'h, at 12.5 C pm) TEETULPA DIGGINGS. Melbourne. December 4. Many diggers are returning here from Teetulpa, owing to the shortness of water on the field.