TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1141, 19 February 1884, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Feb. 14. The first portion of the Tongariro’s shipment of frozen mutton was placed on the market to-day, and realised 5d per lb. The lowness of the price is attributed to the smallness of the carcases . In the House of Commons last night, Mr Northey, M.P. for Sheffield, has given notice of his intention to question the Government regarding the alleged overcrowding of emigrants on board the Warwick Castle.

It is generady believed in official circles that Lord Derby is disappointed that the Australian Colonies have not stated the amounts which they are prepaied to contribute towards strengthening the British squadron, and extending the authority of the Crown in the Pacific.

A vote of ten' million francs has been placed upon the French estimates for giving effect to the provisions of the Recidiviste Bill.

It is considered unlikely that any of the present Australian Governors will be appointed to succeed the Marquis ot Normanby in Victoria, as it is desired to secure the services of a new and strong man as Governor of that colony. Lord Derby has expressed himself much gratified at the offer made by the Victorian Government of their gunboats for service in connection with Egyptian affairs. The matter has been referred to the Admiralty,

Feb. 15. Lord Carlingford, Lord President of the Council and Lord Privy Seal, has introduced in the House of Lords a Government Bill providing for the exclusion from the United Kingdom of cattle arriving from countries where disease is believed to be in existence. In the House of Commons the Chancellor of the Exchequer has given notice of motion for a credit of to be devoted to defences at Home and abroad.

The debate on the Address in Reply was continued in the House of Commons last evening, but was again further adjourned. A further portion of the Tongariro’s mutton was sold to day, and realised per lb. Most of the shipment is pronounced “ too small,” the carcases being too light. The local market is at present glutted by supplies of English and South American meat.

It has transpired that Government has informed the Egyptian. Government that they cannot allow Egyptian troops, now at Souakim, to co-operate with the British troops which are to be despatched to the relief of Tokar.

Telegraphic communication has been restored with Khartoum. The several tribes throughout the district which Colonel Gordon passed on his way to Berber, have received him with great cordiality.

In a speech in the House of Commons, Mr W. Forster expressed the opinion that the English Government were responsible for the Sinkat disaster. In reply to the question of Mr Stuart. Wortley, M.P., the Hon Mr Chamberlain, President of the Board of Trade, stated that no complaints had been received regarding the overcrowding of emigrants on board the Warwick Castle, as reported. Cairo, Feb. 14. Telegrams are to hand from Souakim stating that the rebels who have b‘ encamped in the neighborhood are now dispersing. Feb. 15. The embarkation of the troops to be despatched from this city to the Red Sea will commence to-day at Suez, whore the transports are now waiting. The ships will proceed without delay, and ifc is expected that the whole force will be landed at Souakim on Tuesday next, 19th inst. Calcutta, Feb. 15. The Exhibition will close on Saturday, Bth March. A public banquet to the foreign and colonial exhibitors will take place on Monday next, February 18th. The New Zealand Shipping Company have received a cablegram from London as follows : —“ Tongariro, s.s., sails from Gravesend 26th February, and Plymouth 28th February, Steamer

proceeds via Naples, Suez, Aden, and Hobart. Mr Coster probable passenger.”

AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Sydney, Feb. 16. The cricket match between the Australian team and a combined team was continued here to-day, when the latter commenced and conduced their first innings, which closed for a total of 222. The highest scorer was Jones, 88.