ENGLISH NEWS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 206, 4 December 1879, Page 3

ENGLISH NEWS.

Bluff, Dec, .3

. The Orient Line steamer Aconcagua brought the following English s news :upto Oct. 9th to Melbourne * : : ; “ r

Sir Julius Vogel’s prospects? for; the Falmouth seat are - stated to . be, very good. He comes forward as a Conservative,.but supports Home Rule, Sir Julius considers if self Government is

granted to the colonies, Ireland has an equal; claim, if such Government is desired by a majority of her population. Captain Jackson Barry is lecturing ' about London on emigration. He advocates New Zealand, where he resided for many years.

A consignment of oranges and lemons packed in sawdust reached London from Adelaide in perfect condition. The venture yeilds a fair return to the growers.

The Russian squadron in the Pacific will be again augumented by ano; her ironclad now on its way out. Three corvettes leave Gronstadt during the first week ii October.

LATEST CATE NEWS The Prince Imperial’s uniform was found in a Kaffir kraal. Its front was pierced, showing that he died bravely. Ohango the Zulu who killed the Prince, was killed at Ulundi, The Prince’s party had been followed before they reached tlic kraal, and had not the Zulus been seen by the Lasuto, every man would'have been killed. ■

It is reported from Zulnland that one or more chiefs desire to place themseves and their territory under the direction of John Dunn. It is feared if this idea extends, and as some chiefs desire .0 shuffle .off their responsibility on others, difficulties may arise, as Dunn would be a more cruel man than . Cetewayo. His people dislike him on that (account. "He is said to have commenced his reign by ordering the execution of two men who had spoken ill of him. The Zulus generally are said to be dissatisfied with the arrangements- made for the future government of the country and have expressed their preference fer ■white men as rulers. , John Dunn has announced that traders entering his territory mus pay a license fee of 1.25.

Messrs Bagot and Beaver have left Cape Town with two well stocked' wagons, on a journey -through Africa; their destination is Suez, and it is estimated the trip will occupy about four years.