TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1261, 4 November 1884, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Oct. 31

The Bank of England have to-day raised the rate of discount to 4 per cept. William Howard Smith and Sons have purchased the shipbuilding yards and engineering works of Messrs Kay and Sons, at Kirkcaldy and Kingbam, on the Firth of Forth,

The Times warmly praises Mr Jordan’s process of treating pyrites. Professor Crookes also supports Mr Jordan’s system.

Vessels leading Marseilles are now granted clean bills of health. The Chinese have made repeated attacks on the Fiench position at Quyenquyen, but were repulsed on each occasion.

Sir Moses Montefiore whose centenarhas just been celebrated, is at presen* suffering from a bronchial affection, which is causing bis friends souk anxiety.

The debate on the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne was continued in the House of Commons last night, when Lord Randolph Churchill moved an amendment censuring Mr Chamberlain for his action in connection with the riots that had occurred iu Birmingham on the 14th inst. A long and animated debate ensued, and resulted in the rejection of the amendment by a majority of 36 votes.

Nov. 1. The shipment of frozen beef ex Tongairiro is selling at 7£d per lb. Professor Nordeaskjold is at present endeavoring to interest the Russian Government in an Antarctic exploring expedition. The towns of Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings, in Sussex, have been lighted with the electric light, the current being transmitted from central stations.

Parleying in connection with Pacific affairs is delayed awaiting replies from Sydney on the subject. Nov. 2.

Intelligence is to hand of the arrival at Meshed, in Northern Persia, of Major-General Sir Peter Lurasden and the members of the Afghan Frontier Commission.

The rumors which have been in circulation regarding Earl liranville’s attempt to mediate between France and China are daily gaining ground, but have not yet received any official confirmation. Paris, Nov, 1.

Earl Northbrook who arrived here en route to London, baa bad an interview with M. Ferry.

A serious outbrook of cholera has occurred at Nantes, and fifteen fatal cases are reported.

Hong Kong, Oct. 81.

The Chinese are massing large bodies of troops at Shanghai and Pekin, with a view of prosecuting active hostilities against the French.

Cairo, Oct. 30.

The Ist Battalion Royal Irish Regiment, Ist Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment, and Ist Battalion ot Gordon Highlanders will ascend the Nile next week for Khartoum.

Intelligence has been received here from Dal announcing the arrival ot Luro Wolseley and staff.

Oct. 31.

Intelligence is to hand from Wady Haifa that the Canadians have arriv'd there, and are now passing fifty boats daily over the second cataract, and tintroops are proceeding up the Nile with

the utmost despatch.’

Nov. 1.

A telegram has Been received from Sir E. W. Wilson, bead of the Intelligence Department attached to Lord Wolseley’s staff, stating that he has received a report, which he believes to bo true, to the effect that the Mahdi’s forces attacked General Gordon opposite Khartoum, and were repulsed with heavy loss,

AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Sydney, Oct. 31.

Iu the Legislative Assembly last night the Convention resolutions were brought up for discussion. Sir John Robertson moved the previous question, which was carried by 22 votes to 21 after a lengthy debate which lasted until midnight. The due proportion of the

cost of establishing a protectorate oftt New Guinea will, however, be paid by this colony. . t ■ , The Bank of New South Wale# bit declared c dividend for the first .half year at the rate of 15 per cent, per annum with a bona# of per cenfi» and carries £IO,OOO to the reserre fum 5 .

Nov. 1.

The New South Wale# Parliament,

which baa been in session for over twelve mouths, was,prorogued by Hi# Excellency the Governor to-day. In his speech on the occasion Lord Augustas. Lhftus made special reference to. the railway system of the colony, and mentioned that more than 1600 miles had already been opened for traffic,. In addition to this 400 miles were in coarse of construction and 127& miles jbad been authorised. Hi* Excellencyi .also referred to the Bnaiural position rfylhe eolony! lie sl».led that the revenueyra# in a fl urishing condition and w»l largely exceeding the original estimate of the Colonial Treasurer.

Adelaide, Oct. 31.

ihe English cricketers c. mmenoed a match to-day against 15 of Adelaide, the local team went in first, and at tha close of the (lay’s play bad lost 10 wickets for 164 runs.

Nov. 1.

The cricket match between the English team and 15 of Adelaide wa* resumed here to-dar. he borne team with 10 wickets down tor 16* runs continued their first innings, which closed folia total 0f217. The Englishmen then went in for the first time, and at the close of the day’s play had lost one wicket for 162 run*.

Melbourne,'Nov. 1.

Hie repairs to the s.s. Ring iroouia’s machinery have be-’D com ; det«d, ->nd she sailed this morning for the B nff.