TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1594, 14 June 1887, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN,

London, June 9.

The appointment of a successor to Judge Sarzlakdo at Cairo, over which some difficulty had arisen with Franco, has been amicabij arranged. Colonel Stanhope, Secretary of War, i, .* Announced in the House of Commons to-day that the New South Wales Volunteers who took pan in the Soudan campaign will be allowed to wear the Khedive’s bronze star.

The Hon. F. C. Bridgman, member for Bolion, has given notice in the House of Commons of a question to ask ihe Government whether the members of the Soudan Contingent will receive the Khedive’s bronze star. The ceremony to be observed at the ! ayiag of the foundation stone of the Imperial Institute will exceed that disp'ayed at the laying of the Colonial (Lixhibilion. foundation stone, A pavilion wid bo erected fo accommodate 10,000 persons, half of whom will be the g tests. June 10. News is to hand from Russian Turkestan of a disastrous earthquake which occurred yesterday at Yeruoe, a town of 12,000 inhabitants situated on the northern slope of the Ala Tan Mountains. Most of the public holdings and houses totally destroyed. Fully one hundred and twenty persons perished in the ruins, while many others received serious injuries. June 11. The shipment of oranges by the Orizaba is a failure. Only from 9d to Is 9d per case was realised. Thle report that the British Resident at Lagos had hauled down the French flag at Pontr noo is not confirmed. The following New Zealand candidates have passed the matriculation examination at the London University with honors ; —George Spencer, Christchurch ; Charles Little, Lunedin.

President Grevy threatens to resign if M. Ronyier’s Cabinet is upset. Serious results are anticipated if M. Bouvier’s Ministry is defeated. Public feeling is very strong, and it is believed that a revolution is certain. The Bulgarian Regency are continuing their efforts to bring about an improved state of affairs. It is understood that Germany is willing 1 that a settlement should be effected without consulting Russia. Mr Stanhope has endorsed Lord Harris’ statements regarding King George’s Sound. He asserts that place is only of secondary importance, and, therefore, is not included in coaling stations, which are to be thoroughly well defended. Obituary—The Earl of Whinchelsea. Mr Finch-Hatton succeeds to the title. In consequence of Mr Finch-Hatton, M.P. for Spalding, succeeding to the title of Earl of Winchelsea Mr Harold Bolton will contest the vacant seat. Vigorous opposition is being raised to the system of sugar bounties. Arrangements are being made for holding a national conference in London. The date is not fixed. The shipment of meat by the s.s. Orizaba is selling at per lb. Berlin, Juno 12.

An official announcement has been made that the Emperor William has been almost wholly confined to bed during the last few days, snffering from abdominal cramp and irritation of the eyelids. The Government of Alsace-Lorraine have ordered the expulsion of Lallance, member of the Reichstag for Muhlhausen, owing to French proclivities. San Francisco, June 31. The Alameda arrived this morning at 8 a.m. AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Melbourne, June 10. The inquest in connection with the Windsor railway accident was resumed to day, when the jury, after deliberating six hours, returned a verdict to the effect that the immediate cause of the aceident was the gross neglect of the driver Keatb, of the ordinary train, in not bringing the train under cover at the home signal, and of Lang, the guard, in not taking measures to protect the train. The jury blamed Gedge, the stationmaster at Prahran, for pot supervising the boy Blackburn, who had charge of the signals, ppd expressed disapproval of lads being placed in such positions of importance. June 11. Arrived—Taruwera.

The details from Perth of the disaster to the pearling fleet show that 20 luggers were wrecked, and 12Q lives lost.

Private telegrams from Foo Gbow report ‘hat the quality of this season’s U-a is inferior to '.bat of last season. A moderate business is being dose with the Australian colonies.

Archbishop Carr arrived this afternoon, and was accorded an enthusiastic reception. A procession of the Roman Catholic clergy and Dymen escorted hiw to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where he was formally inpUlledi

Sydney, June 10. Sailed—Hauroto, for Wellington. June 11. A private letter from Samoa, dated May 25th, states that war is imminent, Tamosa having decided again to attempt the deposition of Malietoa, The letter further says that the Germans support the pretensions of Tamosa, June 13. A deputation of clergymen waited on Sir Henry Parkes yesterday and requested him to stop Sunday amusements, In consequence of orders given last night,' the theatres were closed to-night, great excitement being caused thereby. A largely attended open-air meeting was held to protest against the action of ibe authorities in closing the places of amusement. It is understood the Premier has taken this action under the Act for the Regulation of Places ot Amusement, which empowers him t® close such places. Adelaide, June 10.

Mr Plsyford has succeeded in forming a Cabinet, which is composed as follows :—Premier and Treasurer, Mr Playford ; Colonial Secretary, Hon. J. Y, Ramsay ; Commissioner of Public Works, Mr A. Catt ; Minister of Lands, Mr J, Coles ; Attorney-General, Mr Kingston ; Minister for Education, Mr Johnston,