TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 282, 17 August 1880, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Aug. 12. An uneasy feeling exists in Ireland owing to six boats] containing Fenians boarding a vessel at Cork. They overcame the captain and crew, stole three cases of rifles, which have not yet been recovered, and the culprits still remain at large. In the House of Commons Sir Charles Dilke, Under-secretary to the Foreign Department, stated that the various Great Powers had suggested the advisability ot guaranteeing the Sultan the remainder of his territory, provided he consented to the conditions of the late Conference. In the House of Commons the Burials Bill has been read a second time. Mr Gladstone will attend a Cabinet Council to-morrow.

The prorogation of Parliament will take place in a few days. Aug. 13.

The sculling match which has been arranged between Laycock (of Sydney) and Blackmail for LIOO a side will be rowed on the Thames on October sth.

The proposal which has been made to the various Powers that the Sultan of Turkey should be guaranteed the remainder of his territory provided he consents to the conditions of the Berlin Conference, has, it is now announced, emanated from Germany and Austria, and is believed to be the outcome of the recent interview between the Emperors "William and Francis Joseph. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,820,000 quarters. Adelaide wheat, per 49 6 fibs, ex warehouse, 48s 6d ; Adelaide flour, per 280ibs, ex warehouse, 86s ; New Zea-

land «heat, ex ship, 47s : best Sydney copra, LI 9. The match between the Australians and Eighteen of Sunlerland, at Sunderland, was commenced to-day. The Home team went in first, and were al out for 79 runs. The Australians went in*for their first innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had lost five -wickets for 91 runs. j-. Aug. 18. The cricket match Australians verms Eighteen of Sunderland was resumed today. The Australians continued their first innings, and put together 171 run s before the last wicket fell. Bonner made the top score, 52, and was caught out. The Home te a m then went in for second innings, but only succeeded in scoring 54, and the Australians thus won the match in one innings with runs to spare. Aug. 14. It is currently reported at St. Petersburg that Ayoub Khan and Abdul Rahman are acting in collusion. Washington, Aug. 14. A railway collusion has taken place at New Jersey, where two excursion trains collided, resulted in 47 being killed I and wounded. Berlin, August 12th. A meeting has taken place at Isehl between the Emperors of Germany and Austria, when their Majesties discussed the present aspect of affairs in Eastern Europe. It is understood that their interview gives hope of a peaceful settlement of the question now requiring, adjustment. Calcutta, Aug. 12. i According- to the latest news from Afghanistan General Sir Donald Stewart arrived at Sherpur, near Cabul, yesterday, and arranged to have an inierview with the new Ameer, Abdur Rahman ■■- at an early date. After the interview has been held General Stewart, with the British troops remaining in the neighbourhood of Cabul,. will retire to Gundamult. News cornea to hand from Candahar which showß that §the British garrisoa in the citadel is not altogether inactive General Primrose lately sent out several parties of skirmishers, who have made successful attacks on, the villages oj§ hostile tribes in the district';, around Candahar,. Cabul has been evacuated'. Everthingwas quiet on the departure of the troops.. The Relieving force is now advancing towards Candahar unopposed ► The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is L 16,250,000. Aug. 14 The latest intelligence from Candahar is disquieting, owing to various tribes flocking to join Ayoub Khan's forces.. The hostile attitude continues to increase and active warlike preparations are being made by Ayoub Khan, for the purposeof making an assault on Candahar,