TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1256, 23 October 1884, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Oct. 19. Admiral George Tryon, C. 8., sails for Australia on December 4th. The Chinese claim a great victory over the French forces at Tamsui on the 15th.

An exodus of the Chinese inhabitants of Shanghai is taking place. .Mr H. O. Forbes, the explorer, will probably sail for New Guinea shortly. Mr Blackburn, the celebrated English Chess Champion, will leave on a visit to Sydney on October 28th, for the benefit of his health.

Intelligence received says that the town of Panama is virtually in a state of seige.

The cargo of frozen meat per lonic is in excellent condition.

India will be represented at the Colonial Exhibition to be held in London in 1886.

The French Government denies that China gained a victory over their troops at Tamsui, and re-assert their claim to having gained the victory.

The right of succession to the Duchy of Brunswick will be decided by Germany. Oct. 20. It is currently stated here that the British expedition in the Soudan will advance against Khartoum early in November, by which time it is con sidered all preparations will have been made, and the Nile be in a favorable condition for the passage of the troops by boat.

The cholera epidemic has almost ceased in France, and reports from Italy show a great decrease in the daily number of deaths from the disease.

The Tichborne claimant, Arthur Orton, was released from prison to-day. Arrived Steamship lonic, from Wellington. The Merchant Shipping and Underwriters’ Association report the arrival of the ship Closeburn, from Lyttelton (left May 27th). The Finance Committee have reported, favorably on the cost of the Recidiviste Bill, which was referred to them by the Senate for consideration.

The Agents-General of the several colonies have as yet settled nothing amongst themselves as to the approaching interview with Lord Derby. They are now finally consulting their respective Governments.

Oct. 21. A Roman Catholic mission is proceeding to New Guinea. H.M.S. Lark, surveying vessel, has been re-commissioned for the Australian station.

General De Lisle, in command of the French forces in Tonquin, has made a demand for a further reinforcement of 10,000 men. .The blockade of the Island of Formosa has been notified.

St. Petersburg, Oct, 20

A most destructive fire occurred today in one ot the principal streets of Moscow, causing the total destruction of eighty shops. The damage is estimated at 3,000,000 roubles (£500,000 sterling). New York, Oct. 20.

Governor Cleveland, of New !i ork State, and a candidate for the Presidency, was Assaulted to-day at Albany, but escaped uninjured. His assailant was arrested.

Hong Kong, Oct. 20

Intelligence has been received from Tonquin that the Chinese recently attacked the French position at Tuyenguyen, but were repulsed with heavy loss. Cairo, Oct. 20.

It has been decided to limit the strength of the Egyptian army to 8000 men, but at the same time to materially increase the police force. Lord Northbrook will return to England at the close of the present week.

The New Zealand Shipping Company, Limited, have received the following cable message from their Loudon office, dated 20th Oct., 1884 lonic, arrived, all well, at Plymouth yesterday; refrigerator has worked well, and meat is in prime condition. Aorangi, s. c ., arrived, all well, at Rio yesterday ; meat in good condition. Ruapehu, g.s., sailed from Capo of Good Hope yesterday*

Kaikoura, s.s., arrived at Gravesend yesterday from the Clyde.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE

Melbourne, Oct. 20,

An explosion has occurred at the Lithofracleur Company’s works near Footscray. The building was completely wrecked, and two workmen severely injured.

It has transpired that Mr Stout, Premier of New Zealand, telegraphed to Mr Service requesting to be supplied with further information regarding the proposed protest to the Imperial Government against the conclusion of a convention with Germany with regard to Pacific annexation.

Oct. 21. Sailed, this afternoon—Union steamshin Tarawera for the Bluff.

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