TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1219, 19 August 1884, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, August 14

The North German Gazette in an article states that Australia arrogantly denies that any other nation has equal rights in the Pacific. Parliament was formally prorogued today by Commission. The Queen’s speech was read by the Lord Chancellor. It expresses regret that .several important measures which have been introduced, had failed- to beconpiftiife. I 1 states that the friendliest intercourse continues to be maintained with the various Powers, and alludes to the resumption of diplomatic relations with the Mexican Republic. It laments the failure of the Conference re Egyptian affairs, and adds that Government will continue with fidelity the duties arising out of the presence of the British troops in the Nile Valley. The special mission of Earl Northbrook to Egypt will it is believe materially aid ,Her Majesty’s counsels on the Egyptian question, and the future steps to be taken iu that country. Regret is expressed that Zululand outside the Reserve territory is now in a disturbed stale. Allusion is made to the improvement which is manifest in Ireland, and to the prospects of an abundant harvest, throughout the Kingdom. The Speech announces that Parliament will he called together in autumn, and concludes by saying that the prevailing loyalty to the throne and respect shown to law inspire the belief that the national aim is . to pursue a course of order and, moderation, and that there is every appearance of a settlement which will prove conducive to the happiness and liberties of ? t,he people and the strength of the empire. August 15. Tawhiao and party will sail for Australia by the steamship Potosi, leaving on 22nd inst. It is officially announced that Admiral George Tyron, C. 8., at present permanent Secretary in the Admiralty Office, has been appointed to succeed Commodore Erskine in command of the Australian Station. August 16. The Times in its issue this morning announces that China has declared war against Prance, and is making active preparations to prosecute hostilities, A force of six thousand Chinese has been landed at Haihow, and heavy masses of troops are being stationed along Kivangsi, on the frontier of Tonquin. Paris, August 16, In the Chamber of Deputies to-day a vote of credit of 76,000 000 francs for defraying the expenses in connection with the settlement of Tonquin, was passed by a substantial majority. In his speech on the occasion, M. Ferry remarked that the vote of the Chamber would materially strengthen the hands of the French Government in dealing with China. New York, August 15. At the Convention of the Irish National Legaue, which has been held at Boston, 410 delegates were present, and resolutions passed in favor of full support being accorded to the principles of Parnell and his party. AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Melbourne, August 15. W. Poppen, the absconding hotelkeeper of Wellington, was brought, up at the Police Court to-day, and remanded until Thursday next, bail being allowed in £2OO. Three more cases of suspected smallpox were yesterday reported to the health officers. Adelaide, August 16. The sculling race between Edward Hanlan, of Toronto, Canada, and William Beach, of Sydney, for £SOO a side and the championship' ie world, took place to-day over the regular course on the Parramatta river. The weather was magnificent, but the water was slightly rough. A splendid start was effected, and a dead level was maintained for the first quarter of a mile. flanlan then forged ahead, and when a mile and a-half had been covered, was about a length in advance. Beach, however, responded, and rowed right down on Hanlan. The latter allowed hds boat to cross, and a foul took place. Hanlan 1

put up his hands and claimed a foul. Beach, however, kept pulling away, and Hanlan followed, but Beach came to the post an easy winner by * five or six lengths. Time—2o minutes 29 seconds. The umpire disallowed the.lfoul claimed by llanlan. -.i