TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Volume 2, Issue 150, 31 May 1879, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, May 25. The Chancellor of the Exchequer made a statement that, after full consideration of Cape affairs, the British Government had decided to appoint Sir Garnet Woolseloy to the supreme military and civil command at Natal, the Transvaal and adjoining districts, including the seat of war. Mat r 26. The Secretary of State for the Colonies, in reply to a question, said that Sir Garnet Woulscley is instructed to entertain any hona fide and honorable peace proposals. May 27. Last, week’s wool sales comprised 52,700 bales. Prices remain firm, excepting for inferior qualities, for which prices are irregular. Parliament has adjourned for the Whitsuntide recess. May 28. The latest news-received from the Cape the British advance being seriously hindered owing to the ditficul ty of procuring forage, the Zulus having fired the grass. Sir Garnet Woolsoley lias been appointed Governor of Natal, in the place of Sir Henry Bulwer, and also as Administrator of the Transvaal. Calcutta, May 27. The treaty of peace with Yakoob Khan has been signed. The conditions are believed to be Such as to prove a permanent benefit to both countries. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, May 28. Lady Normanby was taken dangerously ill on Tuesday night. Her condition is still critical.