TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1584, 19 May 1887, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, May 15. The ship Darling Downs sank in fare fathoms of water. She will probably be buried in the sand. Efforts are being made io save the cargo, The interior of the People Palace presented a most imposing spectacle, Madame Alhani s*ng “ Home Sweet Home,” The Queen eulogised the generous efforts to meet the needs and add to the pleasures of the busy workers of the metropolis. Walter Besant, who foreshadowed such a scheme in bis novel, *• All Sorts and Conditions of Men,” specially presented the foundation stone tor the School of Technical Handicraft as an adjunct to the Palace, The stone was laid by the Queen, The populace behaved remarkably well. In the statement made in the House of Commons regarding New Guinea, Sir Henry Holland further announced that while (he official appointed to administer the government would be guided by the Governor of Queensland, the latter would be directed to consult bis responsible advisers as to (be conduct of affairs, The opinions of the Ministry would not, however, be absolutely binding on the Governor. The existence of an enormous wheat corner in Chicago is reported. It controls the chief American centres, and owns half the wheat shipped to Liverpool, Arrived—Barque Helen Denny, from Pictpn (Jan. 20thj. May 16. The Committee of the Board of Trade recommend that boats on emigrant ships be increased 100 per cent., besides carrying sufficient life-saving gear. M. Goblet’s defeat is regarded as certain if bis successor retains General Boulanger as Minister of War. It is reported that China has occupied Port Hamilton. / A Bill has been submitted tn the Reichstag having for its object the increase pf the sugar bounties. The Kaikoura arrived at Plymouth yesterday afternoon. Her cargo of frozen mutton is in.good condition. The P. and 0. Company have declared a dividend at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. May 17. Mr William O’Brien has been elected for North-east Cork, unoppose3, The Berlin Press a?e urging the necessity of mobilising the German army corps during the autumn. It is considered probab’e that Parliament will meet again in the autumn. Constantinople, May 15. H.M.S. Dreadnought arrived at Besika Bay, and will remain there until Sir Drummond Wolff, the British Commissioner, who is negotiating with the Turkish Government for the settlement ,of the Egyptian difficulty, is ready to leave this city. Bt, Petersburg, May 16. The Czar and Czarina, accomp nied by the Czarewitch, left to-day on a visit to the Don Cossack Country, in Southern Russia. Brussels, May 16. ■Serious strikes have occurred at the principal collieries throughout the country, Troops are being held in readiness to quell any disturbance, but hitherto no rioting has taken place. Capetown, May 16. The Coptic left, yesterday evening for New Zealand. Ottawa, May ; l4 O’Brien, the Irish Nationalist leader, arrived at Toronto yesterday. In spite of his mission having been condemned by the Roman Catholic clergy, he addressed aJarge, meeting in that city last night. The meeting, however, passed a resolution condemning the views of O’Brien, and expressing confidence in the Marquis of Lanadpwne, the Governor-General of Canada, whom O’Brien violently denounced. New York, May 16. It is reported in this city that the Hawaiian Government will shortly despactb a man : pf-war to Samoa. From thence the vessel will proceed to Tonga for the purpose of annexing that island to the Hawaiian Kingdom, or concluding a treaty similar to that which has recently been arranged with Samoa, AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Melbourne, May 16. Mr Gillies, the Premier, has received a telegram from the New Zealand Government announcing that they have decided to contribute £IOOO per annum for ten years to the Imperial Institute. Already a large number of claims for compensation for injuries sustained in the railway accident have been served on the Government. Sydney, May 16. The latest news from Tonga states that affairs there are now quiet. The Wesleyaos have resumed their services. Mr Shirley Baker remains Premier, Mr Sheridan, the tragedian, is dangerously ilk

It is rumored that the Navigator Islands are about to be annexed by the Hawaiian Government, May 17. The Court Martial appointed in con* BPCfion with the collision between H.M. ships lyne and Myrmidon adjudged Commander noskyn, of the Myrmidon, guilty of having placed the ship in a hazardous position. The Court] deprived him of one year’s seniority, and severely reprimanded him. The Australian Mutual Provident Society passed a bv-hiw against the payment of pensions to retiring officers. Government have intimated that they are not in a position to do anything at present towards the fuuds of the Imperial Institute. Albany, May 17. The s.s. Bengal, with the; outward mails dated April 15tb, arrived last night, Captain and Mrs Russell are the only New Zealand passengers.