TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1146, 8 September 1883, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Sept. 4. It is announced that the British torce now in the occupation of Egypt will be shortly reduced to 3000 men. The withdrawals will be made during October and November. Telegrams are to hand from China reporting that 15,000 Chinese troops crossed the frontier into Tonquin, and that an outbreak of hostilities with th e French forces may be expected shortly. The intelligence has not yet been confirmed. Sept. 5. The death it announced of Mr Charles Morgan Norwood, who has represented the Hall constituency in the House of Commons since 18G5, aged 58. Prince Albert Victor, the eldest son of the Prince of Wales, was invested yesterday with the Order of the Garter. Telegrams have been received here reporting that two French war vessels have left Noumea for the New Hebrides Group, with instructions to protect the interests of French companies trading in those Islands.

Much excitement prevails in England in consequence of the threatened rupture between France and China.

A succession of gales of extraordinary violence has been experienced during the last two days. The Lady Jocelyn, outward bound, put into Spithead for repairs. The City of Tanjore jettisoned ninety tons of cargo, and put back. The Sydenham, Aldborough, Legards, and Cairnbulg have put into various port s for repairs. Later. The Chinese Ambassador at Paris has been requested by the French Government to explain the entry of the Chinese troops into Tonquin. In the event of the answer proving nnsatisfactory, they will be expelled. China will ask England to mediate in the matter. Sir Henry Bartle Frere, in an article in the National Review, advocates that pending the attainment of colonial representation in the Imperial Parliament, the Agents-Genera) of the various colonies should form a colonial Council of Advice to the Imperial Cabinet. He also speaks highly of the Agents' Pacific despatch. The Pall Mall Gazette says that if France seizes the New Hebrides, Mr Gladstone will find it difficult to resist the pressure of the Australasian colonies for a far wider annexation than any yet contemplated. Sept. 6. Severe storms have been experienced at Newfoundland, and it is feared that a large number of lives and considerable property have been lost, as thirtj vessels are reported as missing. The Viceroy of Southern China has positively asserted that Chin* will not give her sanction to the treaty entered into with France by Heiphina, the pretender, after the flight of the King of Anam from here, and he further considers that if France fails to satisfactorily arrange matters with the Chinese Ambassador war must ensue. A large quantity of bullion and other munitions necessary for the purpose of carrying on war are being sent to Cauton. The Chinese Pres 6 show a warlike attitude, and urge that the operations and advances of the French must bn checked, Chinese seamen on board French vessels are deserting in large numbers, Parii, Sept. 4. In consequence of the latest news re-

ceived regarding the movements of the Chinese troop*, the French Government have decided that large reinforcements 6hall be despatched without delay to

Tonquin, Constantinople. Sept. 5. Prince Alexander of Bulgaria ha 6 announced his intention of abandoning the despotic form of Government, and

has appointed a Commission to draw up a charter of liberty for the people. Cairo, Sept. 5. Quarantine has been abolished at Port Said, the rapid suppression of the cholera epidemic in Egypt having ren-

dered its continuance unnecessary. Capetown, Sept. 5. Intelligence is to hand from Zululand that Cetowayo, with a strong; forcj, is still in tlie reserved territory, He has summoned Usutus to his aid, and is

adopting a (U'fiant .• ttitude towards British resilients in Zululand.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE

Melbourne:, S*?pt 5. The Rev McEachem has given no ioe of motion charging the Rev Charles Strong with the promulgation and publishing of heretical and unsound doctrines. The Presbytery will meet on the 11th inst. and consider the motion. Hobart, hept. 5. An official statement has been pubWished stating that altogether fifty shocks of earthquake were felt in Tasmania duiing the month of August.