TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1595, 16 June 1887, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN.

London, June 11.

In the Housp of Lords to-day Lord Salisbury made a statement regarding the Anglo-Turkieh convention. The reference to Egypt confirmed the details already made public. He further stated that the convention required the assent of other Powers, and the Turkish and British provision otherwise would be invalid, and England would remain in her former position. Negotiations between the French Ambassador and Lord Salisbury regarding the New Hebrides have been resumed,

Arrived—Ship Rakaia, from Auckland ; and Lurline, from Napier.

Juno 12.

Lord Salisbury announced to the House of Lords that the Suez Canal would be open to all parties at all times.

America refused to allow 64 Irish assisted emigrants to land, on the ground that they were paupers,

June 18

The Porte, instigated by Rnssia and France, hesitates to ratify the convention unless the right to re-enter Egypt is limited,

The French Chamber of Deputies, by an immense majority, have decided to proceed with the Army Bill.

Prince Alexander declines to return to Bulgaria, It is stated that the Bulgarian Government has nominated Duke Ferdinand of Coburg for the throne, and that the Sultan has approved of the nomination. The Sobranja is summoned to meet on June 3rd. Lieutenant-Colonel Brookfield has given notice in the House of Commons of a motion approving of Freetrade in the abstract, but declaring that the time had arrived when important fiscal reform should be made, Ihe Russians h ve been discovered surveying in Borneo, and sketching the defences of Singapore,

The tunnel tinder the river Severn between England and South Wales haß. been opened, The New Zealand Shipping Company's s,s. Tongariro arrived at Plymouth this morning, with her cargo of frozen mutton in good condition. The capital of the Company formed to take over the business of McEwan and Co., of Australia, in shares to the extent of £150,000, and debentures to a similar amount, has been subscribed fivefold.

The centenary cricket festival haß commenced. The first important matoh begins at Lords on Saturday. A Magdeburg syndicate have purChased all warehoused German beetroot sugar, and are raising the price to twelve shillings. Refiners are seeking for Java cargoes.

There is a stronger objection taken to the Egyptian convention in Turkey than was at first supposed. The Porte demands the right to alone restore order in Egypt. The whaler Westye will leave London shortly for a cruise in antarctic waters. The owner is urging this opportunity upon those interested in antarctic explorations, and requests a prompt decision as to whether they will charter the vessel to make the expedition. He wishes his brother to have command.

Admiral Tryon will contest the seat for Spalding. A meeting of Freemasons was held at the Albert Hall last night. Fully one thousand were present. The Prince of Wales, Prince Albert Victor, and the Duke of Connaught attended. A congratulatory address to the Queen was adopted in honor of her jubilee. Thirtyfive Indians and colonials were admitted to the past rank of grand officers. The following are the colonials admitted : New South Wales—Mr Cbas. Strong, deacon ; Mr Francis Wright, sword bearer; Mr Arthur Bray, standard bearer. Queensland —Mr Baron Barnett, deacon. Victoria—Dr Clark, junior warden ; Pr Wilmott, deacon ; Mr Thomas Lempriere, sword bearer. Tasmania—Mr George Smith, sword bearer. New Zealand—Dr Deamer (Uhristchurch), Sir Robert Stout, and Mr George hi. Cooper, assistant directors of ceremonies ; Mr James Kerr and Mr William Lodder, sword bearers.

June 14,

The Emperor of Germany has sufficiently recovered to get up, and the cramp from which he was suffering is abating, Berlin, June 11. Tbe operation performed on the Crown Crown Prince's throat has disclosed tbe fact that the growth therein is not of a malignant character. - AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Melbourne, June 14. Arrived—Manapouri. Sydney, June 13, Sir Henry Parkes' action in probibitI ing the use of the theatres on Sundays i bap caused considerable excitement here,

The Secularists declare the; will fight the matter to the end, Houart, June 14. Arrived, this -afternoon—Ruapehu.