TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 286, 4 September 1880, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN;

London, Aug. 30

The homeward;mails via San Francisco which left Auckland on July 20tb, were delivered to-day. In the House olConymons to-day the adjourned debate in Committee on tho Irish Constabulary vote was resumed. A further discussion took place, but the

Irish members abandoned the obstruction policy which they had pursued on Friday - night, • Mr Parnell made a speech, in the course of which he promised to use hi? influence to prevent outrages in Ireland, and to insure order in that country, The vote for the constabulary was then passed, and the Cbmaiittoe pfoeeeded with the, other Ir* the Efouae of Lords to—d.iy, Far! Granville, Secretary of State!>r Foreign Affairs, presented papers relating to. a Bill which has beep introduced ip the French Chambers, providing for the payipent oi h ea Ty bounties to French shippers. His Lordship, in laying the papers on the table of the House, id that the proposed bounties were contrary to the spirit of the existing AngloFrench commercial treaty, and operate injuriously on English trade.

Aug. 31

The match which has been arranged between the Australian ci’icketers and the All England Eleven, will commence on Monday, September 6th. The English team will be composed of Lori Harris, Hon. A Lyttelton, Messrs W. G. Grace, G. F. Grace. E, M.

Grace, A. P, Lucas, F, Penn, Steele, J. D. VYalker, pud Barness, Morley and Shaw,

A Treasury minute has been issued, prescribing rules for the renewal of the charters of Colonial Banks. The minute sets forth that such renewal will only be conceded on the ba&is of the charter modelled by the Government. At the wool sale to-day 9200 bales were offered, making a total of 113,30,0 bales catalogu'd since the opening. The tone of the sale showed ap improving tendency.

The match Australians v Eighteen of Hastings, at Hastings, was resumed to-lay. Tthe Australians went in for their first inn ngs, and were all disposed of tor 186 runs. Murdoch was run out afti-r putting together 86 runs Macdonnell was bowled for 42. September 1.

In the House of Commons a debate took place relating to Africa. The British Government have deemed it undesirable to press confederation on that country against strong local opposition.

St. Petersburg, Sept. 1

Negotiations have been opened between Ilussii and China for the purpose of signing a treaty of peace.

Paris, Aug. 30

All the Jesuits’ schools and their other establishments in France have now been closed, in accordance with the decrees of the French Chambers. The schools had been evacuated by the inmates prior fo their being visited by the police for their formal closing.

Aug. Si

Reports coming to hand from the French wine districts are satisfactory, and give promise of a good vintage.

Calcutta, Sept, i

Intelligence has been received here that General Roberts with his relieving force arrived at Candahar yesterday jvhere he has joined the troops under General Buirows and Primrose. Ayoub Khan remains with his army at Argandah, to the north of Candahar a: d lias sent messengers to the British Camp t > endeavour to negotiate terms of p ace with the British.

Later

Intelligence has just been received from Candahar that a difficulty has arisen, and that the negotiations for peace have been broken off. General Roberts has decided to attack Ayoub Khan at Argandah to-day.

S*pt. 1

The leaders of the Jesuits have offered, to. secular'se their colleges and other establishments., and declare that they will ebstain from mixing in politics. Their proposals have been accepted by the French Government.