TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1076, 27 February 1883, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Feb. 21. At the wool sales to-day 1100 bales were offered. A firm and active demand was experienced. Feb. 22. The death is announced of Lord Egerton, of Tatton, aged 77.

Ten thousand seven hundred bales were offered at to-day's wool auction. A firm and active demand was again experienced. Lambs wools are to Id higher than at last sales. The cargo of frozen meat, ex Europa, is in splendid condition and was well frozen. A first portion of the mutton has been sold at 7d to per lb.

Feb. 28

Sir Arthur Gordon lias been offered, and has accepted, the GoTornorship of Ceylon. Sir Anthony Musgvave, Governor of Jamaica, has been offered the Governorship of Qaeensland. The foreign policy of the new French Mi lis try under M, Ferry trill be peaceful but not inactive. The Bourse is firmer, and the Bank of Franco has reduced its discount rate to 3 per cent. At the cour?ing meeting for the Waterloo Cup, Mr Alexander's Wild Mint beat MrDeighton's iSnowflight. In the Uouse of Commons last night the debate on the reply to the (Speech from the Throne was continued. In the course of the Speech Mr Forster declared that Mr Parnell was responsible for the outrages in Ireland, and that his friends had unmasked his true character. Mr Parnell tvill speak in reply to the charges when the House meets to-morrow. During the debate, Sir Stafford Northcote, leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons, announced that he would shortly challenge the Government's policy.

Later

Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Forster brought a most crushing indictment against the Irish Land League. He distinctly accused Mr Parnell of either conniving at the outrages and murders which had been committed, or of calmly ignoring facts, and willingly profiting by the acts of labor terrorists. He also charged the League with accepting money from the Americans, declared enemies of England. He had, however, now some hopes lor the future of Ireland, sinee the wickedness and cruelty of Mr Parnell's agitation had been unveiled. Mr Forster denied that the Government had agreed to the Crime Bill before he, retired from it. The House was deeply moved by Mr Forster's speech. There were loud cries for Mr Parnell, but he took no notice of them, and remained silent. His followers, however, accused Mr Forster of lying, and Mr James O'Kelly, member for County Roscommon, became so violent that the Speaker suspended him for a week. Lord Hartington, in a temperate speech, said that the Irish Land Leaguers were bound to reply to the accusations which had been made, ind to afford the country the necessary materials of judging their innocence. It is understood that, in response to Lord Hartington's challenge, Mr Parnell will to-day address the House. Sir Stafford Northcote has given notice of motion condemning the Kihnainham treaty, Mr Gladstone will return to London on March Ist.

Feb. u

Sheridan, the alleged negotiator of a "' treaty" which led lo the release of Parnell, 'Dillon and O'Kelly from Kiluniinhani, is now in New York, and lias publicly disavowed all complicity with the Phoenix Park assassins. He declares he is a perfect stranger to the informer Carey, who recently gave evidence implicating him in ths operations of the Assassins Con>uiitfeo.

In the House of Commons to-day, the Marquis of HAi'tington stated lie hoped Mr Gladstone would bu able to return lo his duties in the House in a week's time.

Sir Stafford Northcote has given notice of motion demanding the appointment of a Committee to enquire into the circumstances connected with the alleged Kilmainham " compact," which to the release of Mr Parnell.

The debate on tho Address in Reply was resumed in the House of Commons

to-day by Mr Parnell, who defended himself aga'Hst the attack of Mr Forster. He declared that he only care;! for the opinion of Ireland, and that the aspersions of Mr Forster were altogether unjust. Mr Parnell added that the evidence of Carey, the informer, was merely heresay, and not wholly credible.

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In the House of Commons, Mr Parhell, replying to Lord Hartington,. said that personally be had nothing to excuse or defend. Ue did not express any regret at the outrages which had been committed, and the House appeared quite disgusted with his conduct. Paws, Feb. 22.

Jules Ferry has succeeded in forming a Cabinet. The various portfolios have been allotted as follows . —M. Ferrv, Premier and Minister for Education ; General Tibaudit, Minister for War ; M. Rouseau, Minister for the Interior ; M. Chaltemel Laceur, Minister for Foreign Affairs ; M. Tirard, Miniftpr for Finance ; M. Zrun (? Brun), Minister for the Colonies ; M. Herrisson, Minister for Commerce. M. Ferry, it has transpired, asks President Grevy to issue a decree placing the Dynastic Princes, who hold appointments in the army, upon the retired list.

Later

M. Jules Ferry, the new Premier, in the course ol his speech in the Chamber of Deputies to-day, urged the necessity of bringing the Pretender incident to a close, and thereby solidifying the Republic and avoid irritation and fruitless debate.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE

Sydney, Feb. 23.

Mr Redmond, M-.l\ for New Ross, Ireland, is now visiting this city, and addressed a large audience last evening. His lecture was received in an orderly manner.

No further cases of smallpox have occurred here.

The returns are now to hand regarding the elections of members to 84. seats in the Assembly, Some, however, are yet incomplete. The Argus in its issue this raoruing, gives the following classification of the elected members : Ministerialists, 7 ; Constitutionalists, 37 ; Liberals. 32 ; Independent, 8. The Age classes them as follows : Constitutionalists, 33 ; Liberals, 35 ; Ministerialists, 16. The general results, however, indicate the balance of power between the Constitutional and Liberal parties, and confirms the probability of the formation of a coalition Ministry.

Feb. 24

The final election returns show that very few Roman Catholics have been elected to the new Parliament. r J he (louses will assemble on Tuesday next for the purpose of electing Speakers. It is doubtful whether the proposed final Anglo-Australian cricket match will come off, as Morley is unwell, and would be unable to play.