TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, 26 February 1880, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Fob, 22. The Canadian Parliament has voted 100,000 dollars (about L 21.000) towards the Irish relief Fund. The Russians are sending torpedo boats and war material to Olga Lay, abandoning Yladivistock. It is rumored that Russia is arranging with Japan for a large shipyard at Nagasaki. The dispute between China and Japan is still unsettled, as China talks of refusing to ratify the Knldja treaty, Japan may except the proposal of Russia. The Irish public works debate in the House of Commons derived Us chief importance through the Irish members prolonging the discussion so as to shelve Mr Newdegade’s motion. To prevent obstruction the Government is thus induced to replace Mr Newdegate’s with a resolution of their own. It is believed that they are desirous of appealing to the country on an “ anti-obstruction ” cry. Feb. 21. Waterloo Cup, Cirruthers’ Honey wood, runner up ; Plunger Purse, Shepherdess ; Plate, Debonnaife. Wool is firm, and opening rates have advanced, fl -ece. greasy, Lgd, and scoured and crossbred 2d. Heelin', Feb. 21. The German Government are taking active interest in tli ■ prepara ion of exhibits for the Melbourne Exhibition, and have determined logic- a liberal subsidy Galle, F> b. 21. Hie P. and O. Company's steamship Bangalore left hero to-day with inward Suez mails. C( STA smo PLE, Feb. 21. Colonel Syrige and his wife, engaged in relieving the refugees of Ronmciia, have been captured by Greek brigands, and threatened with death failing an adequate ransom. Calcutta, I?eh. 23. Advices have, been received from Cahul stating that General Roberts had offered to hold a conference with Mahomed Jan and other insurgents for (lie purpose of discussing the position of affairs in Afghanistan and the question of the future ru'ership of that country. St. Petkksbxjeo, Feb. 22. The Academy of Forest Cultime at Moscow was totally destroyed hy tire to-day. One of the students of the Academy who is believed to be implicated has been arrested for incendiarism.