TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1592, 9 June 1887, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, June 5.

The operations' of: the Continental rugar bounty system are proving disastrous to the : sugar industry in England. It in rumored that Schwartz’s Sugar Refinery at Whitechapel is to be dosed immediately, in consequence of these bounties.

The Colonial Union Shipping Company have decided to despatch a monthly steamer to Sydney and New Zealand in opposition to the shipping ring. June 6.

In the United States Senate, Mr Bayard declared that tbe parleying over the fisheries is progressing favorably, and be admits the moderation and fairness of the action of the Marquis of Salisbury. M. Feron has offared General Boulanger the command of the French army, but he declined, as he requires a few monthi’ repose, An uneasy impression is felt that dynamite outrages will be committed during the jubilee, and great precautions are being taken by tbe authorities.

The Kai’koura left Plymouth on the afternoon of the 4th, for Wellington, via the Cape and Hobart. The Agents-General of the Australasian colonies have jointly agreed to contribute £350 for the purpose of illuminating the offices of Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-General for New South Wales, on the occasion of tbe celebration of the Queen’s Jubilee. Richard Young, the actor, is dead.

Sir Henry Holland will probably reinstate Sir John Pope Hennessy, as Governor of Mauritius.

New Zealand motion is quoted at 4d to 4£d per lb. The Italian Government are prepared to reduce tbe transit rates on letters from Australia, provided the colonial Governments agree to make a reciprocal reduction.

Tbe Imperial Government propose to prohibit armed parties landing on British territory from foreign men-of-war vessels, and also to restrict tbe number of warships entering fortified harbors ; and stringent steps are to be taken to preserve secrecy as to tbe strength and armament of tbe various forts. L'be colonies are to be advised to act similarly, Clasper, tbe well-known boatbuilder, has shipped two boats consigned to Tricbett, of Sydney,

June 7.

In the House of Coanxioos last night, the Fostmaater-General stated, in reply to a question, that an estimated saving of £20,000 per annum could be effected by tbe new contract for tbe carriage of mails between Great Britain and Australia. Tbe contract, be stated, has not yet been completed. Tbe ship Orari, loading for Port Chalmers, took fire to-day, and both vessel and cargo were slightly injured. Berlin, June 6.

The Emperor William is suffering from a severe cold, which confines him to his room.

Constantinople, June 6.

Tbe French and Russian Ambassadors at this city, acting under instructions from their Governments, addressed to tbe Porte strong objections to the Egyptian convention recently concluded between Turkey and Great Britain. The objections raised especially regard the clause providing that should internal troubles arise after the British evacuation has been completed at the end of three years, Egypt may be re-, occupied by the British or Turkish troops, conjointly or separately, as may be agreed, for the restoration of order.

New York, June 4,

Hanlan and Gaudaur row another match for the championship of America over the Pullman coarse on the 23rd July. Hanlan starts for Australis during September. San Franoisoo, Jane 6.

The municipal authorities bare sent a formal notice to tbe French Consul that convicts from New Caledonia will not be permitted to land here. Ottawa, Jane 6.

In the Canadian House of Commons to-dav, during the adoption of the Jubilee Address to the Queen members joined in singing the National Anthem.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Melbourne, June 6. A heavy fall of snow took place throughout Victoria last night. Tbe Coroner’s inquiry into the Windsor railway disaster is still proceeding. Mr Speight, the Railway Commissioner, is under examination today. It is possible the verdict will be delivered to-morrow.

The yacht Sunbeam, with Lord and Lady Brassey on board, arrived ia Hobson’s Bay to-day. June 7. Tbe Victorian Parliament was opened to-day by Sir Henry Loch. The Governor's Speech w«p aoimportsnti

Four German war vssels passed Wilson’s Promontory this afternoon, bound for Sydney.

Sydney. June 6.

Arrived—Rotomabaua last night. Lord Carrington will visit Adelaide during the Jubilee Exhibition in July. Perth (W.A.) «iune 6.

The West Australia ' Government have received a telegram from the Warden at Kimberley Goldfields that a 30oz nugget has been found, and that Pantou, a resident at Ton Derby, telegraphs a report from the fi dd that is most encouraging.

Adelaide, June 7.

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr Playford mov-d a vote 1 of want of confidence in tbe Government, The debate is still proceeding, and members.of tbe Opposition are confident of success.