TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1357, 25 June 1885, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN.

London, June 19. New Zealand frozen muiton is selling at to sfd per lb. June 20.

In the House of Commons yesterday, Mr Gladstone moved that the House be further adjourned until Tuesday next, which was approved by the House. In the House of Lords, Lord Salisbury also moved a similar adjournment, as he was not yet able to make his promised state ment to the House. Referring to the Redistribution of Seats Bill, Lord Salisbury stated, that Government obj cted to its being proceeded with, because its passing would prevent a dissolution before November. the motion to postpone consideration of the measure was subsequently earned by a large majority. The New Zealand Shipping Co.’s R.M.S. Kaikoura arrived at Plymouth this morning from Lyttelton (May 13ih). Her cargo of frozen meat is in good condition. The Shaw-Savill and Albion Co.’s Tamar left Plymouth this afternoon for New Zealand ports. Mr Gladstone hesitates accepting a policy of neutrality.

Mr Arthur Balfour will take the office of President of the local Government Board.

The Colonial Office promises to release the colonies from the offers made by them of men for service in the Soudan.

Lord D< i rby, in responding to a farewell address presented to him by the several Agenls-General, slated that Australia had during his tenure of office acquired 60,000 miles of territory in New Guinea. He admitted, it> spite of international differences, the advantage of consulting the Agents on matters regarding the colonies.

June 21.

The political dead-lock still continues, Lord Salisbury demanding to monopolise the House until the prorogation of Parliament, and also insisting that the Liberal party shall forbear from attacking the Budget proposals. The Russian newspaper Novosto •tales that in consequence of the Ameer of Afghanistan massing his forces at Araudaria (sic), the Russian troops will be compelled to advance on them, The British territory in New Guinea does not include Rook, Long or any islands to the northward of the eighth parallel, Lord Lyons, British Ambassador at Paris, has refused to accept the assurance given by the French Government that the Recidiviste Bill would not be enforced. Lord Lyons believes that the measure was an electioneering manoeuvre. King Alfonso, of Spain, is insisting on visiting Murcia, where the cholera is now raging. The Ministry have now vacated their seats on the Treasury Benches, June 22. It is believed that Mr Gladstone will resign his seat in the House of Commons. King Alfonso, of Spain, has abandoned his visit to Murcia, where the cholera is raging. His Ministry threatened to resign if be did.

The difficulties which have occurred in the formation of an Administration by Lord Salisbury have not yet been surmounted, and it is considered pro bable that the Liberal party will again return to power. In that case Mr Childers would not resume the portfolio of Chancellor of the Exchequer.

The English Government have approved of the joint report prepared by Mr Thurston and Dr Kranel on the Anglo-German Commission on Western Pacific affairs. The German Government are now considering it. Later. It is understood a re-arrangement of Ministerial portfolios has taken place, as follows Lord President of the Privy Couccil, Viscount Cranbrooke ; Lord Privy Seal, Earl of Hanowbj ; President of the Board of Trade, Duke of Richmond ; President of the Local Government Board, Mr Balfour ; VicePresident of the Committee on Education, Hon. E. Stanhope. Paris, June 22. The Madagascar question has Again

occupied the attention of the French Ministry, and the Committee of the Chamber of Deputies have given notice of an intention to ask for a credit of 12,000,000 francs, for thh purpose of despatching 3COO troops to reinforce the French force under the command of Admiral Milot in Malagasy waters. - Madrid, June 30.

Cholera continues to increase rapidly in the south-east of the country. Daring the past few days no less than 2000 cases, 800 of which ended fatally, were reported from the provinces of Valencia, Castellon, De La Plana and Murcia. A few deaths have occurred in this city, and a very general feeling of alarm prevails.

A riot, of a serious character occurred here yesterday, ihe tradesmen resented the proclamation declaring the presence of cholera within the city, and the mob declining to disperse when summoned to do so by the authorities were fired on by the military. The riot was not repressed until many persons were severely injured. Cairo, Juno 21. Advices from Port Said report that the work of removing the obstruction in the Suez Canal has been carried on with great celerity, with the result that the channel has been opened for the passage of vessels and traffic has been resumed.

The Merchant Shipping and Underwriters’ Association report, under date dune 20, the arrival of the Wave Queen from Lyttelton (Peb. 22ad),and Loch Eyrie from Wellington (March 13th). AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Sydney, June 22. Heavy rains are still falling, and the scarcity of water is now removed. Sailed, yesterday morning—Tekapo, s.s., for Wellington, Arrived, last night fiotomahana, s.s., from Auckland, Melbourne, June 22. Telegrams to hand from Poo Chow, advising the opening of the tea season, report prices generally one tael below last year’s quotations. Congous are about of average quality, but the crop as a whole is not considered to be quite so good as last season. Freights average 80s per ton. Arrived, this morning—P. and 0. Co.’s s.s. Rome (left London May oth), June 23, The prisoners charged with complicity in the Bank robbery were brought up at the Police Court to-day. One of the number, named Yates, turned' Queen’s evidence, and was accordingly discharged. Mr Chomey, the Crown Prosecutor, informed the Court in his opening address that t ates had made a full confession, and had testified that the robbery had been planned months before it was committed.