TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1140, 16 February 1884, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. j London, Feb. 12. Copious extracts from the Queen's new book are published in all the newspapers. MrMclntyre, Q.C., M.P., has condemned the omiseion in the Queen's speech of any reference to the Australasian Conference, In the House of Lords this afternoon a discussion took place upon the situation of affairs in Egypt, and regarding the rebellion in tho Soudan. During the course of the debate Lord Granville announced that Admiral Hewitt had been ordered to relieve the besieged Egyptian garrison at Tokar, if it could be possibly done. With reference to the Egyptian policy of the Government, the Foreign Secretary stated there was no intention of annexing Egypt, and that the Government only proposed to continue the occupation of British troops, and to retain command of the country as at present, until its pacification has been completed »nd stability restored. In view, however, of the present serious aspect of affairs in Egypt, the Government have now appointed a diplomatic agent of the first rank as British representative at the Egyptian Court, and intend to recommend efficient officers to the Egyptian Government for appointment to the leading civil and military positions in Egypt and its dependencies. Charles Bradlaugh, the junior member ior Northampton, has resigned his seat in the House of Commons, and announced his intention of presenting himself for re-election. Feb. 13. In the House of Lords last night, the motion of the Marquis of Salisbury condemning the Egyptian policy of th« Government was adopted by a majority of 100 votes. In ths House of Commons the motion of Sir Stafford Northcote, that the recent disasters to Egyptian arms in Soudan are the results of the wavering policy of the Government in connection with Egypt, cvne up for discussion. The Premier's statement was similar to that delivered during the afternoon by Lord Granville in the House of Lords, but Mr Gladstone announced, in addition, that Lord Wolseley has instructed General Stevenson by telegraph to send Colonel Graham with a portion of the British garrison at Cairo to relieve Tokar. Mr Gladstone also stated that a telegram had been received from Gordon Pasha reporting that he had been welcomed on all sides during his journey through the Soudan by the inhabitants. Further information from Egypt states that only four men and thirty women escaped the massacre at Sinkat. The garrison at Sinkat had for a con siderable time repelled nil efforts of the rebels to break their ranks, but at last, weakened by privations, they had to give in. The cargo of frozen mutton aboard the steamship Tongariro, from New Zealand, comprising 12.50 U caicases, has been examined, and found to be in excellent condition. It haß transpired that, nnder instructions "from his Government, Mr Murray Smith Agent General for Victoria, has offered to place at the disposal of the Imperial authorities for service in the Red Sea in the present crisis the Victorian gunboats Victoria, Albert, and Childers, now bound for Melbourne. Lnter. The frozen meat, ex the steamer Tongariro, is selling at 6d per lb. Feb. 14. The French Government loan of fourteen million pounds, which was announced on the Ist February, has been covered fourfold. In an article this morning, the Times comments on the good feeling of loyalty and attachment which is shown by Victoria. C. K. Stuart Wortley, M.P. for Sheffield in the House of Commons, questions the propriety of the Government in overcrowding emigrants by the ship Warwick Castle. Hong K>no, Feb. 12. The statements that anti-Christian riots occurred in Chinese territory as reported yesterday are incorrect. The massacre -of Christians and ths destruc-

tion of a mission station took place within the borders of Touquin. Feb. 13. Anti-Christian riots have been contiaued in Tonquin, and fifty moro Christians have been massacred near Hue. Capetown, Feb. 12. It is reported that Cetewayo died from the effects of poison, and a post mortem examination has been ordered. Cairo, Feb. 12. Telegrams are to hand this r.ftprnoon from Soui.kim announcing that Sinkat, the town which lias been besieged by the rebels fi.r several weeks past, has fallen. Tewfik Bey ordered all the forts to be exploded and the guns spiked, aud when tin's work had been completed, yesterday, he made a bally from the place witli his garrison, numbering 600 men, They were met outside the town by an overwhelming force of rebels, who showed no mercy, and massacred the whole of their victims. The latter were reduced to starvation before they sallied from Sinkat. Feb. 13. The Ist battalion of the Royal Highland (42nd foot) ; the lnt battalion of the King's Royal Kifl«? Corps (60th foot.) ; the Ist battalion uf the Gordon Highlanders (75th foot), and the 19th Hussars, now stationed in this city, have been ordered to proceed forthwith to Souakim, and the British regiments now m Alexandria will come here to take the place of those corps. The troops from Alexandria will be replaced by strong detachments of sailors from vessels of the Mediterranean Squadron. News is to hand from Berber that Major-General Gordon was proceeding from that place on a journey to Khartoum. He is travelling slowly, and takes every opportunity of having interviews with the Arab chiefs, with the view of pacifying the various tribes wich whom he comes in contact. Telegrams have been received from Souakim stating that a message had been sent, from that town to the beleaguered garrison at Tokar, urging it to withstand the siege as long as possible, and promising speedy relief. Later. The despatch of a Brigade of (iigyptian troops which were under orders to proceed to Assousan with a view of checking any advance of the rebels into Eyypt proper, has been abandoned. The lateQt intelligence from -Souakim states that five of the garrison who lately evacuated Sinkat after the destruction of the forts by the command of Tewfik Bey, have arrived at Souakim, accompanied by several women. Their statement fully confirms the account of the fall of Sinkat previously reported. The Merchant bhipping and Underwi iters' Association, under date London, February 13th, report the arrival of the ships .Scottish Admiral from Lyttelton (lift October 2nd), and Durisdeer, from Lyttelton (left November 13th). # - -

AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Sydney, Feb. 14. A fatal fire occurred this morning at DeniliajJin, resulting in the loss of four lives. In the Legislative Assembly laßt night the motion of want of confidence in the Government, proposed by Sir Join Robertson, the leader of the Opposition, came on for discussion. The debate lasted till this morning, when the motion was i ejected without a division. It is expected that Government will shortly propose some modification of their taxation scheme.