TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1197, 28 June 1884, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN

London, June 23. The trial of the equity suit Bell v. Clarke has bem again adjourned, A despatch from Earl Derby, which has been presented to Parliament, expresses regret at the delay in carrying out the resolutions of the Sydney Conference, and states it is feared it will be impossible to introduce into the Imperial Parliament during the present session the Bills necessary to give effect to the resolutions.

June 24

In the House of Commons last night, Mr GHadstone made a statement regarding the Convention which has been concluded between England and France in regard to Egyptian affairs. The Premier announced that it was optional with England to withdraw her troops from Egypt before 1888 ; that France had repudiated the idea that she desired a renewal of the dual control or AngloFrench occupation after the British evacuation. The Premier further stated that the Conference of European delegates will meet on Sunday (sic) to decide upon Egyptian financial questions, and that their decision thereon will be submitted to Parliament, and failing its approml of the same, GoTernment would resign.

The House of Lords appears likely to insist on the unlimited liability of shareholders, as by the new Act, tor the renewal of the charter of the South Australian Bank.

In the French Chambers during a discussion on the Egyptian question, M. Ferry spoke in praise of England's lofty and disinterested policy, but tht; Chamber dissented from hia statements. The Standard doubts whether the agree meat between England and France will escape shipwreck. The Times complains that England concedes too much, and receives nothing in return. The Press generally complains of the want of knowledge shown in the financial proposals. It is probable that the Opposition in Parliament will bring down a vote of censuro on the Government after the conclusion of the Conference.

Leogoss been ceded to Abyssinia

The Uerman Reichstag in unlikely to passs the proposed subsidy for a German mail service to Australia. Prince Bismarck states that the grasping policy of the English colonists in the Pacific is offensive and irritating to Germany,

Earl Granville says that the English Government have no claims on Angra Poquena. June 25.

In the House of Commons last night Mr Gladstone was pressed, but refused, to make a statement regarding the proposals of the GoTernment in relation to the Egyptian finances, but in view of the Premier's assurances the Tory party postponed taking any further action.

In th« House of Commons to-day Sir Stafford Northcote gave notice of motion declaring that the Anglo-French agreement regarding Egyptian affairs mil neither lead to peace in that country nor will It justify an English loau, It has transpired that the Porte has accepted the invitation of the British Government to take part in the approaching International Conference on Egyptian affairs, but reserves the question of guzerainty. The French Press generally expresses itself opposed to the agreement on Egyptian affairs arrived at by the Government with England. Prince Bismarck's statement that Germany protests against the subjects of any European power attempting to acquire lands in unsettled and ownerless countries is exciting a good deal of comment all over Europe. The Khedive has ordered the imm« diate evacuation of Dongoia. An attack on Korosko is imminent.

Colonial mails will, it is notified by the Postmaster-General, he in future forwarded weekly by the first opportunity. Earl Kimberley will preside at the banquet to be given to the Marquis of Normanby. Messrs Shaw, Savill and Co.'s steamer Arawa, intended for the New Zealand direct service has been launched on the Clyde,

Pakis, June 23

Cholera of «i sporadic character has broken out at Toulon, a French naval seaport in the Mediterranean. Numerous deaths have already occurred, and a panic has arisen, with the result that an exodus of residents is proceeding.

June 24,

General precautions against the spread of cholera have been taken on the Continent. The mortality at Toulon from the disease is decreasing.

Cairo, June 25

A sub-rider (?) of Dongola has arrived at Wady Hilfa. He discredits the reported fall of Berber.