TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1364, 11 July 1885, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, July 8

Later intelligence from Anam states that General Gourcy, who is in command of the French troops, has arrested the Regent of Anam. The French Government have ratified the Egyptian Convention. Votes o( thanks will shortly be passed by Parliament to New South Wales, ami to the oilier colonies for their offers bf men for the Soudan, and suitable rewards will be made to the members of the contingent for their services. Thirty thousand pounds has been voted to the Princess Beatrice by Parliament.

Mr Gladstone has endorsed the Afghan policy laid down by the Mirqu'S of Salisbury.

A no-confidence motion has been tabled by Sir Wilfred Lawson against the hew Ministry, ami has failed completely. The New Zealand Shipping Com pany’s Kaikoura left Plymouth last night for Auckland, calling at Teneriffe and Capetown eh route. The official entry of the newlyappointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Earl Carnarvon) into Dublin took place yesterday. His Excellency met with a most enthusiastic reception.

In the House of Commons yesterday, in reply to a question, Sir Michael Hiclcs-Beach, Chancellor of the Ex chequer, slated that the Government knew no reason why vSir Henry Drummond Wolff should not piueeed to Egypt upon a special mission as arranged. He denied dial the presence of Sir Hemy would be distasteful to the Khedive.

The National Bank of New Zealand published its hall-yearly returns yesterday. The Directors report that tiny are not in « position to declare a diviclenl. The surplus for the transactions of the period, is to he carried forward and placed to' the reserve. In the House of Commons last night Sir Michael Hicks-Beach announced to the House the programme of legislation to be brought down by Government, which includes among other things a measure for facilitating the federation of the various parts of the Empire. Mr Gladstone spoke, and announced that the Opposition acquiesced in the proposals of the Government. An early close of the session is looked forward to, Frozen meat is selling at per lh. The new steam dredger “ Melbourne,” built for the Melbourne Harbor Trust, has sailed for her destination. July 9. A Royal Commission has been ap pointed to examine and enquire into the cause of the present depression of trade in England. Four thousand French troops are to he sent to Madagascar, hi compliance with Micht’s request for further reinforcements. .The Marquis of Salisbury’s policy has been favorably commented on by the St. Petersburg and Continental Pr ss, Cairo, July 8. ■ B.r Evelyn Baring, British Minister here, left to-day for London. The Merchant Shipping and Underwriters’ Association report the arrival of the Qamaru from Wellington (>h April Bth), and the WMtangi from Napier [left March 29th). AUSTRALIAN CABLE. ■'Sydney, July 9. Arrived—The Union Company’s s;«. Taupe. Sailed, to-night—the same Company’s s.s. Te Anau, for Auckland. The official enquiry into the wreck of the A.S.N. Company’s s.s. Cahors is proceeding slowly, Hit evidence adduced being of a very conflicting character. Melbourne,' July 9. The Union Company’s s.s. Tararwera arrived here to-day from the Bluff. Brisbane, Ju'y 8, Parliament was opened yesterday by his Excellency the Governor, Sir Anthony Musgrave, The Speech refers 'o the promised Bills for defraying the expenses of members of the Legislature; for introducing, the principle of local option in licensing matters ; shortening tho duration of Parliament j for amend-

ing the Act refirring (o the island labor trafFc ; for the conservation of wafer, ami other important measures.