TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 224, 17 January 1880, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AXE FOREIGN. London, Jan. 13. Three per cent Consols 97|The Empress Eugenio embarks in the Union Company’s ship German on March 26th. The Bagot trial commences in the Easter term. Jan. 14r It is officially known that Bismarck Pas warned Russia to keep the peace, and that he will not tolerate a France-Russian alliance, of which there are increasing indications. The general election will take place about Easter. Jan. 15. Five per cent New Zealand 10-5 lorn 101. The trial of those who have been arrested in connection with the disturbances in Ireland, will commence on Fridaynext. Basis, Jan. 14. M. Gambotta has been re-elected President of the French Chamber of Deputies by a small majority. Constantinople, Jan. 14. The Sultan has conferred the order of the Mediidie upon tiie Turkish Minister (if Police, who whs accused of having ordered the arrest of the Mollah (priest) who translated the English Bible into the Turkish language. Tiie accualion against the Minister is, however, denied. Bombay, Jan. 14. The KohistanL, whom General Baker recently dispersed, are concentrating forces at Lmndi, Coda!, and Dakka, in the vicinity of the Khyber Pa-s. Oiher Afghan tribes, however, me reported to ba (pact. Berlin, Jan. 14. A German Consul-General is to be uppoi.hfM for Australia. His probable resideive will be Melbourne. . AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Melbourne. Jan. 14. Affairs 1 ave been adjusted between the Australian and European and the Commercial Banks. The shareholders of the former r ceives 325, equivalent to a loss of 38s per share.

Wheat is easier. Sailed—Tararna, s a., for New Zealand, Jan. 15.

The Government lias forbidden the production, at the Academy of Music, of a political burlesque caricaturing Ministers. The Bank of Lew South Wales gave notice of withdrawal from the agreement with other Banks respecting the rate of interest. The Chief Secretary has prohibited the production of the burlesque “ Happy Land,” wherein it was intended to represent Messrs Berry, Longmore, and Smith The other characters were Gladstone and Lowe.

Largo subscriptions are coming in towards the Irish Relief Fund. Adelaide, Jan. 14. The P. and 0. Company’s steamer Indus with the inward Suez mail, has passed Cape Borda. Brisbane, Jan. 14. A girl bathing on the coast, near Rockhampton was carried out to sea by a wave. She was, however, rescued by another girl, who swam out to her assistance. Sydney, Jan. 14. Nows lias been received that the steamer Strathleven has arrived at Suez. Her cargo of meat is in good condi Jon. Both Houses of Parliament resumed sitting after the Christmas recess. A deputation to-day waited upon His Excellency the Governor to urge commutation of the death sentenced in the case of the bushranger Hogan. His Excellency promis 'd to submit the matter to the Executive, but held out no hope of commutation being granted. Jan. 15.

A quantity of wool has been damaged in the Scot ish Knight. The vessel will probably be float 'd, and come on to Sydn y for repairs. Sailed—Albion.