TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1408, 22 October 1885, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FORKIGN. London. Oct. 17. Prime New Zealand frozen mutton lemiiins at per "lb, Sir Henry Drummoud Wo ff leave on M niiliiy, the 19th, for Egypt. Oct. IS. Arrived Orient Company's R.M.S. Oii* nt, from Melbourne (left, Septembi r 4tb). Obituary—Baron Strathnaini (Hueo Henry Kosr), aged 82. Eari Granville ptesided f\S. a b.v.iquet given by Karl Cairington at the Holoi <ie Metropoles. In connection with the recall id Sir Charles Warren from B chu&naNn-:, efforts are aiso beinjj mode at Cap down to have Sir H.rcules Robinson, Governor of !'ape Colony, also recalled, Oct. 2'>. Sir Richard Cross, Home Secretary, addressed a meeting of the constituents of South-west Lancashire at Manchester last night. IJe stated that the Conservative party would take measures for the protection of tlie colonies, oonnideiing them as equal in importance with the remain ler of tho Empire. The latest information regarding the strength of the parties in France g<ves the Republicans tlireo hundred and ninety-one, and the Tories two bundled and fire members. In the final ballot for the Senate, the Due de Broglie and the But: de Carges were defeated. A Fivyeirel-Floquet Cabinet is considered probabie, and the re-election of M. Gtevy President of the Republic is considered certain. The'limes this morning states that Mr Bernard has demanded a reply to his ultimatum from King Thcebaw within four days' time. .—< AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Sydney, Oct. 19. Mr Wright has ret-igned his portfolio as Minister of Mines. It is understood ho will retire from political life. Sir Henry Parkes, in addressing a public meeting on Saturday evening, stated that the land legislation which had been enacted by the Stuart Government would have to be undone by the incoming Parliament. A case of smallpox has been reported to the sanitary authorities from Alexandria, and strenuous efforts are being imde to isolate the case. Oct. 20. Mr Abbott has been elected for Gunnedah, but Mr Badgery has been defeated. Mr Dibbs, who was defeated by Sir Henry Parkes at St. Leonards, announces his intention of contesting the Murrumbidgce electorate. The Executive Council held a meeting to-day, when the temporary contract for the San Francisco mail service was confirmed, subject to the approval by Parliament. Albany, Oct. 20. The P. and 0. Company's s.s. Ballarat arrived this morning, with the London mulls to September 18th. Melbourne, Oct. 19. The recent fine weather has had a beneficial ebect upon the prospects of the wheat crop, and a favorable yield is hoped for. Oct. 20. Sailed, this morning—Waiiarapa, s.s., tor the Bluff.