TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1405, 15 October 1885, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Oct. 9. Prime New Zealand frozen mutton averages per lb. Get. 11. liuelligence from the Continent in regard to the cholera epidemic stales the disease is decreasing in the vicinity of Palermo, and that in Spain it is dwindling in intensity, though somewhat (J 1 fully. Oct, 12. Lord Randolph Churchill has issued a manifesto to the Birmingham Federation League, in which he urges practical federation by commencing a united scheme of defence. Sir Henry Drummond Wolff, who is on a special mission to Turkey, has now arranged the basis of an agreement for the settlement of Egyptian affairs. A letter written by the Hon. Mr Griffiths, Premier of Queensland, to the Governor, Sir Anthony Musgrave, on the subject of the proposed separation of Queensland was published in the Times this morning. Referring to it, that journal says :—“ It proves difficulties of such a nature that the Crown could not at the present time face them by granting separation.” The Times considers the separation of Queensland premature until the territory to be divided will undertake to maintain an undeviaiing policy in regard to the growth of produce by free instead of compulsory labor. An Australian ring have succeeded in reducing the outward insuiauce rates on Bailing vessels to seven and sixpence per cent. The turnip crop is a failure. English mutton will flood the market until Christmas, The various Agents-Geueral have held conferences with the Cable Companies regarding the proposed reductions, and they are now confident that a reduction of two shillings per word on public messages will be obtained from July next. It is expected that Press rates will come into force in January, but these will be liable to delay in favor of commercial work. Such delay will probably be only nominal. Oct. 13. Sir F. A. Weld, Governor of the Straits Settlements, has sailed for Singapore, Mr Paterson Ward has been elected Chairman of the English, Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank. M. de Freycinet, French Minister of Foreign Affairs, has recognised the right of England to exclusive control over Burraab. Constantinople, Oct. 12. It is announced that Sir Henry Drummond Wolff, Envoy Extraordinary to the Sublime Porte has come to an arrangement with the Grand Yizier on the Egyptian question. The basis of the agreement is—first, that the Turkish Commission shall accompany Sir 11. Drummond Wolff to Egypt to assist in the task of reorganisation. Secondly, that the English troops evacuate Egypt whenever such a step becomes possible. AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Melbourne, Oct, 13. A meeting of meichants and others interested in the export of wool was field here to-day, and was largely attended A resolution was passed affirming the desirability of faking immediate action with a view to providing new markets for wool. Sydney, Oct. 18. An affray took place last night near Newcastle between a body of navvies and the police. The situation eventually became so serious that the police were compelled to fire upon their assailants, wounding several seriously. The Hon. G. R. Dibbs, Colonial Treasurer, while aldressing a public meeting last night, stated that although the Estimates of the Government as regards revenue had not been realised, still it would not be necessary to impose fresh taxation.

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