TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1255, 21 October 1884, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Oct. 16

Colonel Warren, with a detachment of infantry, has been ordered to proceed to the Cape for the purpose of restoring British authority in Bechuanaland. A Hungarian has been arrested in Liverpool, while landing from a vessel called the Lord Clive, with 30 packages of dynamite in bis possession.

At present the protectorate established over New Guinea will extend along the adjacent country from the 141st meridian to the East Cape, and also to the islands in Goschen Straits, including Kosman Island. Commodore Erskino will hoist the English flag at all points where it may be considered desirable,

The last portion of the New South W ales loan has been allotted at £93 10s.

An impression prevails that England is arranging with Germany and Trance for a division of the Pacific Islands.

Lord Derby will shortly grant the interview requested by the various Agents-General. Instructions have been given for two men-of-war to cruise on the New Guinea coast for the remainder of this year. Oct, 17.

It is reported that the Hungarian who was arrested at Liverpool with dynamite in his possession is innocent, and that be has been released from custody.

An attempt was made yesterday to blow up the Grand Stand on the Houghton racecourse. A tin containing dynamite was found on the spot with a burnt fuse attached, but it had failed to ignite the explosive, and the attempt therefore failed.

Six million 3 per cent, consols have been converted into 2-| per cents., and four millions into 2| per cents. Obituary—Mr Timothy D. Sullivan, the well-known Home Rule representative for Westmeath. The House of Commons, in conformity with the advice of the Militaiy Committee, have ordered a sum of L 890,000 to be assigned out of the Imperial Exchequer for defence works to be undertaken. They are not, however, yet known. The Times states that another engagement has taken place at Tamsui between the French and Chinese forces. The latter lost 3000, while the French loss was trifling. Germany has annexed Porto bpuro. It is considered improbable that the Federation Enabling Bill will be introduced during tbe autumn session as expected, the English Government having been informed that the New South Wales Parliament desire to discuss the measuie prior to its introduction.

Oct. 18.

It is announced that lI.M. ships Nelson and Diamond are to be recommissioned and remain on the Australian station.

In an article on Colonial defences the Times says that England ought to take the initiative respecting the defence of the Australian ports, and with a little assistance the colonial navy could be converted into a powerful auxiliary. The retail butchers in London are paying a higher price for New Zealand mutton than for English mutton. The quotations for Australian wheat cargoes are unchanged. St Petersburg, Oct, 18. Six offcers and two women who were sentenced to death for complicity in the Nihilist conspiracies, were executed today, Berlin, Oct. 18. The death is announced of William .Duke of Brunswick, aged 75. Cairo, Oct. 17. Intelligence has been received from the Soudan that many tribes are deserting the Mahdi, but that at the same time others, hitherto loyal, are joining his ranks. General Gordon is sending a considerable force to occupy Berber, which was recently retaken from the rebels.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE. * Melbourne, Oct. 17. • Arrived, this morning—Tarawera, from the Bluff. The Tasmanian Otovernment have{

agreed to Mr Service’s proposal to protest against the conclusion of the Anglo-German Convention regarding Pacific Annexation. The New South Wales Government has refused, and so also has the South Australian Government, pending the receipt of further information as to the alleged Convention. The New Zealand Government has not yet replied to Mr Service.

Oct, 18.

Another case of smallpox has occurred

in this city

Sydney, Oct. 17.

Sailed, this afternoon—S.S. Waira, rapa, for Auckland. Tawhiao and the other Maori chiefs are passengers for New Zealand.

Unusually hot weather is being experienced here.

Arrived, this morning from Wellington. Her Majesty’s ships Nelson, Diamond and Espiegle leave here to-morrow for New Guinea, where Commodore Erskine will formally declare a British protectorate. The German warship Elizabeth left for Jackson yesterday, and it is believed she is also bound for New Guinea.