TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1190, 12 June 1884, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, June 9

In the House of Lords to-day Earl Granville, the Foreign Secretary, in reply to an enquiry, stated that parley ing with France in connection with the projected European Conference on Egyptian affairs is proceeding in a very satisfactory manner. His Lordship added he hoped to be able to make a statement on the subject next week. The Pall Mall Gazette to-dav publishes a paragraph asserting that England and France havß arrived at an agreement regarding Egypt, and that by it England will lend that country eight millions ; that the British Government consents to the principle of multiple control of Egyptian finances ; that a British force will remain in Egypt for at least three years and a half, and that Turkey will occupy the Red Sea ports and send a force of 15,000 men to pacify the Soudan. Twelve officers have been arrested at Odessa, charged with being concerned in a Nihilist conspiracy. The Orangemen abstained from holding their meeting simultaneously with that of the National party, After their meeting the Nationalists stoned the Orange Lodge, which resulted in shots being exchanged, and serious rioting has taken place. The Queen expresses herself deeply grateful for the sympathy expressed to her by Victoria in regard to the death of the Duke of Albany. Mr Murray Smith is urging Lord Derby to pass the Australasian Federation Bill at once, so as to enable the colonies to take action if necessary. A large proportion of the Florida's frozen meat cargo from Wellington has arrived in bad condition, and part of it is condemned.

The Smithfield Freezing Companj has been floated, and will commence operations iu September.

Juno 10

la the disturbance between the Orangemen and National party at Ne'wry the former were the aggressors,

The Government has decided not to pledge England with respect to Egypt before consulting Parliament. At Kieff, a Russian town on the river Dnieper, forty officers have been arrested on suspicion of being connected with Nihilist plots. New York, June 8.

The Chicago Convention have decided to nominate Mr James G. Blaine, exSecretary of State, as the Democratic candidate for the Presidency of the United States.

The Republican party is strongly objecting to the nomination of exSenator Blaine as a candidate for the Presidency, and sre refusing to agree with the decision of the Chicago Con vention.

Capetown, June 8

Latest nens from Zululand states that the Usutus recently made a fresh attack upon the royal tribes in the reserve territory. Heavy fighting took place, resulting in the defeat of the aggressors. A large body of Boers have now joined the Usutus, and together they have invaded the country occupied by Usibepu and his followers, Cairo, June 8.

Intelligence is to band from Massowa that Admiral Hewitt, who is now on a special mission to Abyssinia, has been well received by King John, and there is every prospect of his mission being successful.

In consequence of the presence of a large body of Ar»b rebel? unler Osman Digna, in the neighborhood of S<uakim, further reinforcements, comprising all the British marines available at Port Said, and another battalion of Egyptian regulars, are under ordeis to proceed there without delav.

Intelligence has been received that Berber, an important town on the Nile north of Khartoum, has fallen into the hands of the rebels after a brief struggle, and they are in full occupation. A portion of the Egyptian garrison surrendered their arms and went oyer to their assailants, and the remainder, who declined to yield, were killed to a man. Later. Id consequence of the present serious aspect of affairs in So"«kiai, Admiral

Lord John Hay, commanding the Mediterranean Squadron, has proceeded thither. Intelligence of the fall of Berber is generally beheTed to be incredible, and it is expected that contradictory news will shortly be received. A recent report brought in by natives shows that the news of the projected expedition for tho relief of Khartoam had a good effect on the rebels, who are said to be retreating on Kordofan, fearing the arrival of the British troops.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE

Melbourne, June 10

The Victorian Parliament was opened to-day by His Excellency Sir William Stawell.

Sydney, June 9

It has been finally decided that a match between Hanlan and Beach shall take place on August 16th, on the Parramatta river.

Brisbane, June 10

The Secretary for La> ds has introduced in the Legislative Assembly a Bill providing for the leasing of Crown lands, and the s abolition of the present practice.

Hobart, June 9

The New Zealand Shipping Company's chaitered steamship Doric arrived here on Saturday from Plymouth (left April 26th) en route f»r Auckland. There are several csmes of measles , and chickenpox on board, and one death from smallpox occurred shortly after leaving Plymouth. The passengers for this port were landed and placed in quarantine, and the vessel proceeded on her voyage to Auckland.