TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Volume 2, Issue 135, 9 April 1879, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, April 3. In consequence of the disputed possession of certain mines, the Chilian troops invaded the Republic of Boliva. The President of the latter State then concluded an offensive and defensive alliance with Peru, and declared war against Chili. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has made his budget statement. The revenue for the past financial year was £82,125,000, and the expenditure for the same period £83,375,000, including the expenses of the Zulu war. The estimated revenue for the ensuing financial year is, £83,000,000, while the expenditure is estimated at £81,000,000. The Chancellor hopes the surplus will suffice for the Zulu war, and enable the redemption of LOGO,OOO of the Treasury bonds. He said the balance of the £4,750,000 of the Treasury bonds would be prolonged for twelve months. The budget proposes an increase of twopence in the duty on cigars. In the House of Commons the Secretary for State for the Colonies, in reply to a question, said it was not yet intended to establish a British settlement in New Guinea ; but Sir Arthur Gordon was returning to Fiji, and he would report upon what steps were advisable. Tie minimum of the Western Australian loan is fixed at 90. Extensive resolutions have occurred in Burmah, and matters wear a very serious aspect. April 5. It is reported that the mooted New Guinea expedition is really meant to assist the revolution in Albania. Money is in moderate demand.

Wheat is inactive ; New Zealand, 48s Lo 495. April G. Cape Town news, dated March 18th, states that Ohani, Cetewayo’s brother, is supposed to be an aspirant for the throne. Three hundred Zulus surrendered unconditionally. No important movement has taken place. Colonel Daw is in command of the forces for the relief of Ekowe, the garrison of which is well, but short of provisions. The Fifty-seventh infantry regiment is marching on Tugela, while the Ninety-first and Sixteenth infantry regiments and a British battery of artillery have arrived at Natal. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Sydney, April 7. A team of cricketers representing New South Wales only intend visiting England shortly. Mr Driver, a member of the Assembly, will act as agent to them. News from Perth states that a clergyman asserts that he saw a sea serpent close to the beach, over 120 feet of its length being visible.