TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1169, 24 April 1884, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, April 21. Arrived—Steamship British Queen, from Wellington (left March Bth) ; steamship Lusitania, from Melbourne (left March Bth). The meat cargoes of both vessels are believed to be in good condition. Ganymede, from (left 23rd December). Mr Douglas, who has for some time been third officer of Captain Shaw’s London Fire Brigade, has been appointed to the command of the Sydney Fire Brigade. April 22. In the House of Commons last night, Lord C. Fitzmaurice stated, in reply to a question, that no note had yet been received from the French Government regarding the i.ecidiviste Bill. The Daily Telegraph recommends that the Government should organise a cordon around Naw Caledonia for the protection of the Australian colonies and the Pacific Islands, if France persists in deporting criminals thither. Sir Henry Parkes’ Australian Investment Company has been foimed in Edinburgh, with a capital of one million sterling. A large number of shares have already been taken up, and it is stated that one-fourth of the required sum has been subscribed. Sir Henry Parkes leaves for Australia towards the end of May, Alexander, Boyle, Widwinter and Murdoch, members of the Australian cricket team, have arrived in London, Murdoch is suffering from a cold. The French fleet have taken their departure from Amoy, and intend cruising in the waters at Foo Chow and Shanghai. Darmstadt, April 20. Her Majesty the Queen is recovering from her recent indisposition, and attended church to-day. AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Sydney, April 21. The steamship Liguria arrived yesterday from Melbourne, the Marquis and Marchioness nf Normanby and suite being among the passengers. The Marchioness’ health is now much improved. The vice-regal party will proceed by the steamship Australia for San Francisco on Thursday.