TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 914, 7 February 1882, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Feb. 1. At a large and influential meeting held today at the Mansion House, to raise funds to assist the Russian Jews,, a powerful Committee was appointed and L15,P00 were subscribed in the room. Consols have advanced f to 995.. New Zealand securities :—5 per cent 10-40 loan is quoted at cent 1889 loan, 104 j 4£ per cent 1879--1904 loan, lOlf. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, is quoted at 56, and New Zealand wheat,, ex warehouse, 535, Adelaide fiour, ex warehouse, is wortb 425. Australian tallow, best beef 425, best ->* mutton, 485.. Feb. 3. It has transpired that Russia, Germany, Austria, and Italy have through their ambassadors informed the Porte that any alteration of the statu quo in any portion of the Sultan's dominions will require the assent ol the* Great Powers. Paris, Feb. 1. /: Boulox, manager of the Union . General Bank, which recently suspended payment, has been arrested in consequence of disclosures made in connection with 'he conduct of the affairs of the institution. Vienna, Feb- 1The Austro- Hungarian delegates at their sitting today voted a war credit of.

sight million florins (L8(;0,000), 1 meet tha expenses of the army de spatched to quell the rising in tl southern provinces. Feb. 2. Intelligence is to hand that desultoi fighting has taken place between tl Bosnians and the Austrian troop Numerous bands of insurgents are co ]ected in different parts of the provinc and frequent skirmishes are occurring. New York, Feb. 1. At a largely attended meeting hei today, resolutions of sympathy with th Jews in Russia were passed. Th Government was requested to interced with the Czar. Caibo, Feb. 2. A deputation of Notables waited to day upon Cherif Pasha and demands* that he should sign the Organic Laf which has been agreed to by tin Chamber of Notables. Cherif referre( the deputation to the Khedive. Later. Cherif Pasha has resigned the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Feb. 3. A Ministry composed of the members of what is known as the Egyptian National Party is now being formed tc succeed the Government of CheriJ Pasha. The various portfolios are not yet allotted, but it is known that Arabi Bey will hold the position of Minister for War. ,—*» AUSTRALIAN. Melbourne, Feb. 3. It is rumored that, another case of smallpox has occurred among the passengers in quarantine. Adelaide. Feb. 3. Since the fresh outbreak of smallpox among the Garonne's passengers, on Wednesday, no further case has been reported. The breadstuff's market is quiet. Adelaide wheat is quoted at 4s 6d ; town flour, per ton, Lll ]os; country brands, LlO 15s ; freights to the United Kingdom from Adelaide, are at 40s ; ditto from outports, 42s 6d. Sydney, Feb. 4. New Zealand wheat is quoted at 5s 6d, being an advance of 6d on la-t week. Maize is quot d at 5s 3d, an advance of 3d. * NEW ZEALAND. (Per Press Association ) Aucklanp, Feb. 3. At a meeting of the Amalgamated Kociety of Carpenters and Joiners, a ' resolution was passed expressing sympathy and promising support to the Union Sash and Door employees locked out The representatives of the Bricklayers' Society, and the representatives of the Auckland Timber Sawmill Company's men endorsed the resolution, and stated the men with whom they were associated, as well as those of the building trades, would assist them. The speakers expressed a belief that the new proposals were intended to break down the eight hours' system, established nearly 20 years ago in the province, in building and sister trades. Floyd has received a letter from Messenger, au Australian oarsman, notifying he is coming to New Zealand, and asking him to arrange a match with Hearn if possible. Feb. 4. The Hon, the Premier promised a deputation, comprising Sir George Grey, and Messrs Sheehan, Harns, and Cadman, today, to bring the leasing of the Otago runs before the Cabinet and obtain for it every consideration, but expressed it as his opinion that it was quite unnecessary. If the system had been found objectionable, ample time had been offered during the past four years to have it amended, and even now the Government had power of determining the leases on giving a year's notice. Joseph Merrick, charged with setting fire to the. dwelling house of C. N. Garner in Albert street, the wife and children of the latter being therein at the time, was remanded, bail being allowed himself in Ll5O and two sureties of • LSO each. Napier, Feb. 3. The general meeting of the Racing Club last night, unanimously endorsed the decision of the Stewards in disqualifying Murtagh. Murtagh accused Barrows (one of the Stewards), of bribing him to sell the hurdle race at last Racing Club meeting. He says the money was thrust into his pocket by Barrows. Barrows absolutely denies Murtagh's statement. Jones, the rider of Angler, owned by Hislop. one of the Stewards, states that Murtagh offered to lose if he would give L 5. Christchurch, Feb- 3. The President of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association sent Home a

> cheese, weighing 79lbs, in August, as ■ an experiment to see what careful J packing and choice of article would do. The cheese arrived in splendid condition, and was pronounced by the different * people who sampled it as equal to the best Cheddar. It was packed in . common calico, and placed in a deal box, with two inches of sawdust round it. No price was quoted, as the sample was so bin all ; but the result proves that cheese can be safely sent Home, and it is regarded with great satisfaction. Feb. 4. Messrs Joubert and Twopenny intend holding a grand competitive musical festival, lasting a week, during the Exhibition, Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be given for class singing, band contests, vocal and instrumental solos, and school children’s glees. The contest will be open to the whole colony. Punedin, Feb, S. Runciman, a miller at Grern Island, is sending 5000 bags of flour and wheat to Glasgow by a specially chartered vessel, and follows himself to try and establish a trade for grain produce. r Jhc Walton Park Coal Company have declared a dividend of 5 per cent. Feb. 5. Constable Young at Port Chalmers effected a clever capture of a burglar on Friday night. Heating footsteps in a jeweller’s shop he tried the door, when the burglar escaped by the back. The constable then gave chase and overtook the man, who struck him in the face. A struggle ensued, but the constable managed to lock up his prisoner. A brooch was found on him, and watches were found in the grass. A great deal of other property is missing, and it is surmised an accomplice is' still at large.