TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1644, 8 October 1887, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Oct. 4. The anli-bountioß demonstration paraded the slreets, headed by bands »nd with banners flying;. One resolution, which was carried enthusiastically, waa to the effect “That the meeting regarded with indignation the fiscal system which permitted foreign labor and

foreign goods to destroy the Home industries, and to pauperise the industrial classes of the country.” It was also resolved to request Lord Salisbury and Mr Goscben to receive a deputation appointed by the meeting. There is an impression that the Sultan of Morocco is dead. k ». Spain is sending a corps to Morcetu, on the frontier of France. It is supposed that gome disputes are ex-' pected, The Crown Ptinca of Germany is «Efering from a severe cold, and will proceed to Italy for the winter. The German and Austrian Press are delighted at Italy’s entering the triple, alliance. The Kussophiles are irritated. The Bishop of Durham, preaching at the Church Congress at Woverhampton, orged the expansion of Anglicanism a« a spiritualistic counterpart to the growth Imperialism. The Cologne Gazette states that the indemnity paid to the widow of the man shot on the Franco-Germaa frontier will be 50,000 francs. Rochefort protests against the acceptance of alms from German assassins. Mr Sweet, (he owner of the cutter I Clara, competes for the next American Cup. The triennial election of the Servian, National Assembly lias resulted in the return of members antagonistic to Austria, and has thus had the effect of inducing the Austrian Government to taka measures for the fortification of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Times advocates an Imperial and colonial subsidy of £69,000 for the purpose of establishing a monthly steam service between China and the Australian colonies, via Vancouver. Advices from Madagaicar report that owing to the strained relations existing between the Malagasy Government and Franco the French Resident on that island, Lator, has lowered his flag and left Antananarivo. Later. The cause of the rupture in Madagascar is connected with the granting o» an exequatur to the American and British Consuls. A renewal of the war with France is imminent, r Oct. 5. The Times urges the leading scientific societies to agitate for an antarctic expo dition, and states that if England is unable to contribute money for the object she is able otherwise to materially assiat the colonies.

Sir Henry Holland, Secretory of State for the Colonies, who presided over the recent Imperial Conference, has been the recipient of an illuminated address from the representatives present thereat. In acknowledging the address Sir Henry Holland expressed cordial thanks to the delegates for the same,

The Standard states that the Admiralty intend to replace H.M.S. Nelson by the Orlando, a steam cruiser of 5000 tons, which is approaching completion. The frozen mutton ex Ormuz, from Australia, is realising per lb. New Zealand mutton is quoted at £d higher. The papers are fillel with comments on. the interview between Signor Criepi and Prince Bismarck. It is stated that one of the results of the admission of Italy into the Anstro-German alliance i* ah agreement between the three Powers to oppose French aggression. Oct, 6. Mr John Finch, bead of the Good Templar Order, has died in America. The Daily Telegraph warmly urges England to co-operate in the obj ct of an antarctic expedition. There is «n intense jubilation at the alliance between Germany and Italy, but France is bitterly chagrined. Fordham, the well-known jockey is seriously i'l, and his condition is considered critical. Relations between France and Italy B re strained, owing to the difficulty in arranging an agreement as to the basis of a renewal of the commercial treaty. Advices from Madagascar state that the French Regent, there has resumed relations with the Malagasy Government. . Constantinople, Unt. 4. Ifyis announced that the Porte has signified its acceptance of the Russian proposal that General Ernroth should proceed to Bulgaria for the purpose of effecting a settlement of affairs in that country. Russia has agreed that an Ottoman Commissioner should accompany General Ernroth, but m a subordinate position, and proposes that the Commissioner’s stay in Bal-

garia should extend over at least four months,. Berlin, Oct. 4. Signor Crispi, the Italian Premier, in an interview with a newspaper reporter at Erankfort, declared that the desire o£ his Government was to maintain peace, and the European equilibrium, and Italy had therefore joined the Austro-German alliance. He expressed his fear that Russia would advance upon Stamboul, and declared that Italy could not permit the Levant to be a Russian lake. Paris, Oct, 6. M. Fleurens, Minister for Foreign Affairs, has received a communication from the Premier of Madagascar, in which the latter urgently desires the French Government to arrange the difficulty between the Malagasy Government and the French Resident.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE,

Melbourne, Oct. 5. Arrived, this morning—Te Anau, from the Bluff. Oct. 6, At a meeting of the Board of Health to-day it was decided that vessels coming from Tasmanian ports other than Launceston be granted pratique after undergoing thorough inspection. Consequent upon this decision the Union Company’s s.s. Mararoa, which has been in quarantine since September 30th, will be released tonight. Sydney, Get. 5. The RM.S. Zealandia sailed to-day for Auckland with the Homeward San Francisco mails. A scene occurred in the Legislative Assembly this evening when the Insolvency Bill came up for the second reading. In the course of the debate Mr Melville referred to the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates as an “ old woman,” and said that there was no greater sympathiser with insolvent scoundrels than the officer. Mr Toohey, member for Sydney, objected to the language used, on which the Speaker ruled Mr Melville out of order. The latter openly defied the ruling of the Speaker, and was supported by the Premier, who condemned the ruling. A division was called for, but the Speaker withdrawing his ruling the motion was not pressed. The second reading of the Bill was agreed to. Oct. 6. Arrived —Wakatipu, from Wellington. Hobart, Oct. 5. The Rimutaka arrived from Plymouth this morning, and sailed again this afternoon for Wellington. Since th® outbreak of smallpox in this colony 22 cases have been reported. Four proved fatal.