TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1214, 7 August 1884, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, August 3. Mr Sexton, M.P., has abandoned bis visit to Australia.

A great meeting has been held at the Guildhall to celebrate the jubilee of the abolition of slavery. The Prince of Wales presided. Earl Granville expressed regret at,the kidnapping which was carried on in the Pacific.

A great majority of the inhabitants of Stellaland have accepted British protection.,/ '

.... An-ExhibitTon. for . American inventions and goods will be in London in May, 1886. Two large passenger steamers are being built on the Tyne for Messrs Hudart and Parker’s line of Victorian steamers.

Lord Northbrook said that in refusing, to allow the Victorian men-of-war to carry the white ensign, it was not intended as a slur. The proper flag for a colonial man-of-war was the blue ensign. August 4. A wholesale expulsion of Russian subjects from Berlin has been effected by the German Government, ami 2000 persons have been compelled to leave the city. It is, however, understood that their expulsion has been requested by the Russian Government. Arrangements have been made by the Australian cricketers for a third match with the Players of England, and the game will take place at Portsmouth on September 12tb. A collission occurred to-day in tie Thames, near Gravesend, between two steamships—-Dione and Camden, The former suffered such injury that she sank in a few minutes. Seventeen persons on board were drowned. The statement made by Mr Gladstone in the House of Commons yesterday has given rise to considerable speculation on the part of the public and the daily Press as to the precise nature of the important step which the wovernment proposes to take, in consequence of the want of success which has attended the deliberations of the International Conference on Egyptian affairs. •In its issue this morning the Daily News affirms that the Premier’s statement indicates a departure for Egypt at an early date of one of the leading Liberal statesmen, and probably a member of the Cabinet, who will be entrusted with extended power to act on behalf of the British Government. The Daily News also states that the Government has decided to ask Parliament for credit to the amount of £3,000,000 to cover the expenses of a military expedition for the rescue of General Gordon and 1 the relief'of Khartoum if it should be necessary. .

It has transpired that the Conservative party has decided not to assent to the passing of the proposed Australasian Federation, Enabling Bill during the present session.

In 'the House of, Commons to-day Mr Gladstone, in reply to a question, stated that if an] Australasian Federation Enabling Bill was likely, to pass without opposition, the Government was ( prepared to introduce such a measure during the present session. The Premier, in reply to a further question, announced that the .Government intend to ask the House, to-morrow for a crpdii to cover the expenses of an to Khartoum if steps for,., the relief of General Gordon are shown to he nf-ces- ( sary. Mr Gladstone added _ that the Government purposes taking an important step in regard to Egypt, he hoped to be able to announce the nature of the proposed action to-mqrrow.

- The rcport of the Congress of the French Chambers, held at Versaillesyesteiday, alleges the Australian perity is the remit ot cqnvictism, and advises that exile should not be’perpetual if the condupt is good„and further that the Government would sssi»t those of the convicts who were willing to work and deal rigorously 'with' those who were not. Marriage between the convicts would be allowed. It Was indicated that Cayenne would be'the most suitable place for the majority of recidivistes, but those belonging to the artisan class would bo welcomed'in" New Caledonia.

The English Press are delighted at the failure of the Egyptian Confer.mre, as freeing England from her promises regarding Egypt. The French Government have refused the indemnity of half a million taels offered by the Chinese in satisfaction for the Langson affair, and in consequence parleying has beep terminated. Admiral Courbet, in command of the French fleet, is reported to be “ trimming,” with a view to provoke an attack. Paris, August 4. The Congress to discuss the question of the proposed reform of ..■■tbs French Constitution mot to-day at Versailles. The proceedings were marked with, considerable disorder, and several scenes of tumult arose. The sitting of the Congress had finally to be suspended. ItoMB, August 8. Coses of cholera have occurred in several parts of the country, and despite the precautions which have been laken to prevent the spread of the infection, the epidemic is increasing daily. Constantinople, August 8. The outbreak of fanaticism in the province of Yemen is rapidly increasing, and the revolt is assuming alarming proportmns. All the available troops have been despatched to Arabia with the view of subduing the rebels. Hong. Kono, August 8. Id the event of the rejection by China of France’s ultimatum, Admiral Courbet will immediately order the command*rs of the P’rench war-vessels now at Foo Chow and Kelung, a seaport in tie north of the island Formosa, to occupy those places as a guarantee for the indemnity which has been demanded as a reparation for the Langson affair. August 4. News is to hand that the younger brother of the late King Thudac has been crowned King of Anam. Negotiations which have been proceeding at Shanghai for the settlement of the Langson affair have broken off, the French and Chinese authorities having failed to arrive at any agreement regarding the payment of the war indemnity, Cairo, August 3. Despatches have been received from Major Kitchener announcing bis arrival at Dongoia, and stating that he had beep well received by the inhabitants of the town. Australian cable. Melbourne, August 4, Arrived, yesterday—P. and 0, steamship Ballarat with the English mails dated London, June 27tb. August 5. - Sailed, this -afternoon—Steamship Te Anau, for the Bluff. • A prisoner, confined at Pentridge made an unsuccessful attempt at escape to-day and lost his, life. He t was observed by the warders, who fired upon him and k|lled s him.