TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1235, 4 September 1884, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, August 31. Sir Richard Temple, Bart., 5.C.5.1., in an able paper read at a meeting of the British Association, now being held at Montreal, stated that 18 per cent, of the world’s commerce pertains to the British colonies and dependencies. He also stated that the average earnings of Australia were the highest in the world. American papers express intense surprise at the defeat of Hanlan by Beach. The Spectator states tbatthe proposed alterations by the French Senate in the Recidiviste Bill do not touch the real objections raised by the colonies. At Mr Gladstone’s meeting in Edinburgh, he confirmed his speech on the Franchise Bill in the House of Commons. Ho denied the right of the House of Lords to force an appeal to the country on the measure. Sept. 1. General Lord Wolseley and Earl Northbrook, the British Commissioner, have started for Egypt, and will arrive at Alaxandria on Saturday next. The Merchant Shipping and Underwriters’ Association report under date London, September Ist, the arrival of the ships Triton, from Lyttelton (left April 17th), and Ralph M, Haynnrd, from Lyttelton (left May 15). Arrived, at Plymouth—Steamship British Queen, from Lyttelton (left J uly 17 th). The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone delivered a second address at Edinburgh last night, In the course of his speech the Premier dealt with the foreign policy.

of the Government exhaustively, and defended it against the attacks which it provoked. Mr Gladstone also referred to the efforts which were being made by the German Government to found settlements in various parts of the world, and wished Germany God speed in her colonizing prospects. The death is announced of Sir Robert Richard Torrens, aged 70. A reports has been circulated to the effect that the sum of £BO,OOO has been embezzled by foreign officials in the Egyptian Financial Department. The report lacks confirmation. Cholera is still raging in Italy, and many deaths are occurring. Mr Murray Smith has accepted a renewal of his term of office as AgentGeneral for Victoria. The Postal Conference to be held at Lisben has been postponed until February. A letter has been received from General Gordon, in which be states he will defend Khartoum until October 13th. Four hundred and fifty thousand pounds of the capital in Messrs Money Wigram Steamship Company has been returned to the shareholders. Sept. 2. Mr Duryer, an American, has offered a sum of GOOOdol. to be rowed for next year by six scullers, including Beach. The cholera is on the increase in Naples. • Nbw York, Sept. 1. Serious mining riots have occurred at Backing Valley, in Ohio, and troops have been despatched to the scene to quell the disturbance. The New Zealand Shipping Company, Limited, have received the following cablegram, dated London, Sept. Ist ; “ Loch Oree has sailed for Auckland, and Piako for Wellington. ” AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Sydney, Sept. 1. Arrived, this morning-—Steamship Manapouri. Smallpox is increasing in Sydney and the suburbs. Fresh cases have occurred at Kent street, in the city, and the Globe. The patients have been placed under quarantine. Melbourne, Sept, 1. The statement that Jessie was among the horses burned to death in the Plemington stables, was incorrect. None of the animals destroyed were prominent ones. Mr Service, Premier and Colonial Treasurer, has agreed to Mr Griffith ■ proposal for a uniform import duty ol par gallon on colonial wine.

Sept." 2. . The spread of smallpox appears to be. lessening in this city, only two fresh ■ cases haring occurred during the past fortnight. Adelaide, Sept, 2. ... Arrived, last evening—The Orient" ; steamship Liguria, from Plymouth. Cardinal Moran, the Archbishop elect of Sydney,- was'a passenger-by her. '. 'e