TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 317, 13 November 1880, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN.

London, Nov. 10. At a banquet at the Guildhall last evening, Alderman Mc Arthur, the new Lord Mayor, in the course of a speech referred to the Prince of Wales inability to visit Australia, and said if His Royal Highness had made the journey, he would have been astonished at the progress of the colonies. Mr Gladstone in replying to the toast of Her Majesty's Ministers, dwelt on the difficulties of the present Government, which, he said, were chiefly in regard to Ireland. Government would deal with the grievances of the Irish people, but it was their first duty to maintain order, and additional powers for this purpose would possibly be asked of Parliament. Referring to Foreign affairs, Mr Gladstone in the course of his remarks said that European concert which existed had proved useful in maintaining peace. I and in bringing about" a partial settlement ol the difficulties which have existed . Adelaide and New Zealand remain at last quotations; Australian tallow, best beef, is quoted at 35s 6d ; best mutton, 86s 6d. The Merchant Shipping and Underwriters' Association reports the arrival of the Van Dieman from. Port Chalmers left Aug. 4th ; and the Chinsura, from Lytelton, left Aug. 14th. Paris, Nov. 9. . An adverse vote having been passed against Government in the Chamber ol Deputies in regard to the execution of the March decrees against the Jesuit 3 and other clerical Orders, M. Jules Ferry, the President of the Council and his colleagues, have ten-Jered their resignation to President Grevy, who has accepted the same. Constantinople, Nov . 9. The Porte is sending further reinforcements of troops to Dervish Pasha who, together with Riza Pasha, has now left the neighbourhood of Dulcigno. The Sultan has telegraphed to the , Great Powers informing them that the surrender of Dulcigno to Montenegro is expected immediately. Vienna, Nov. 9. A very heavy earthquake has occurred in the south-east part of Austria, causing fearful havoc at a town called Wagram. St, Petersburg, Nov. 9. Owing to the famine, which it is feared is impending in Russia, the prices of food generally but especia ly of wheat, are rapidly increasing. Much alarm exists, and the Government threatens to transport some of the leady ing grain met chants for the manner itt which they have raised the prices.