TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1615, 6 August 1887, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Aug, 2. The election of a member of Parliament for the Bridgeton division of Glasgow, vacant by the resignation of Mr E. R. Russell, Home Ruler, took place to-day, and resulted in the return of Sir George TrevelyaD, Gladstonian. who polled 4654 votes against his opponent's, the Hon. Evelyn ABhley, Conservative, 3253. The report of the Afghan Commission is freely discussed. A difference of opinion exists as to which country has been treated best. The report that the delimitation is unequal as regards Afghanistan is denied, and it it stated that Afghanistan ha? obtaiaed an advantage. The Emperors of Germany and Austria met at Gastein on Saturday. Sir Clement Smith, Lieut.-Govemor of Ceylon, bag been appointed Governor of the Straits Settlements. Obituary—Colonel Smith, New Zealand warrior. The Californian wheat ring is still buying hea\ily. The Czar has asked the Ameer of Bokhara whether his subjects are willing to assist Russia in the event of military operations. The chiefs have refused to aid Russia in consequence of being Moslems, and have threatened to raise a revolution if the Ameer accedes to the Czar's request. Aug. 2. A company to work the Bingera diamond fields, New South Wales, is announced, with a capital of £20,000. In the House of Lords to-dny, Lord Salisbury announced that Germany, Spain, and Belgium had, subject to certain conditions, assented to the British Government's proposal that a conference be held to discuss the Sugar Bounties question. France, however, replied to the proposal in an uncertain manner.

Naval evolutions on an extensive scale are now proceeding off the English coast and the chief ports. The several squadrons having been formed for the purpose. The one commanded by RearAiimiral Frcemantle attacked and captured Falmouth, and sailed in the direction of Dover, which was defended by a squadron under Vice-Admiral Sir W. Hewetr. Another squadron proceeded to the Mftrsey for the purpose of attacking Liverpool. The Irish Land Bill has been finally passed through Committee in the House of Commons.

Sir C. B. Mitchell's report on the Tongan disorders is published. He states that he requested the King to grant an amnesty to the people imprisoned for non-compliance with religious laws, to which the King assented, promising freedom of worship to all his subjects. Mr Baker's deposition from the Premiership was at one time threatened.

Bubear and Gaudaur return to England to row for the championship on the Thames, their intended visit to Australia being abandoned. The Treasury will propose » vote of £SOOO for the representation of Clreat Britain at the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition,

The fleet assembled at Spithead in commemoration of the Queen's Jubilee has been engaged for some days in manoeuvres showing how tbe coast should be protected from attack. At Falmouth a spuadron under Admiral Freemantie attacked the forts, which were vigorously defended, but the engagement ended in their capture. The Centennial Exhibition Commission has been issued. The Prince of Wales is President, and Lord Bosebery Vice-President and Chairman. Aug. 4.

The naval evolutions now proceeding off the English coast were continued today, when a portion ot the force defending Liverpool captured five ironclads, comprising part of the squadron which had been menacing the port of Holyhead, after a sham fight lasting 21 hours. Arrived —Thomas Bell, from LyMelton ; Lady Jocelyn, from Napier; Aikshaw, from Gisborne. The House of Commons has rejected the Channel Tunnel Bill. Russia has proposed that Prince Imeritinski should be appointed sole Regent of Bulgaria. In the cricket match Surrey v. Notts the former wen by four wickets, and it is probable that that County will be entropion. Mr Mackenzie, of New York, is the winner of the Frankfort tournament. Blackburn and Weiss, of Vienna, tied | for second place. Paris, Aug. 2. GnnTal Boulnnser's and M. Ferry's seconds liavn withdrawn from the duel. The former's seconds insistel upon severe conditions, while M. Ferry's would consent to only one shot being fired at twenty-five paoes, Calcutta, Aug. 3. News has been received from Af„uanJ!nUti tlia, t» 'be BOCcess of the rebfll tribes, the Aawei'n troops have

been compelled to retire upon Khelat and Ghilzai on the Oabul and Candahar road.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Melbourne, Aug. 3. Sailed, this afternoon —Rotomahana, for the Bluff. Aug. 4. The Railway Commissioners have decided to dismiss Lodge the Prahran staiionmaster, guard Laing, and driver Keats, owing to their conduct in connection with the Windsor Railway accident. Arrived, this evening—Waihora,s.s., from the Bluff. Sydney, Aug, 5. Sailed—Steamship Mararoa, for Auckland, The local Press publish some extraordinary evidence taken before a Select Committee of the Legislative Council appointed to enquire into the question of unregistered medical specialist practitioners, of whom it is said there are a considerable number in Sydney making large incomes. Adelaide, Aug. 3. Arrived—Orient, s.s,, from Loudon. She briogs the following passengers for New Zealand :—Messrs Berends, Bellerby, Miss Mongston, the Rev. Mr Scott, and Mr Ivess and wife.