TELEGRAMS.
ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London. March 24,
The race between Oxford and Cambridge whs regarded ns a foregone conclusion, but still large crowds assembled to witness if. Cambridge had it all their own way from the start and won without a struggle. It was the tamest race on record. Cambridge also won the deciding event at the University sports.
The Agents-General who attended the sitting of the Tariff Conference at Brnsaeilshe.vo returned to Loudon. They express themselves much gratified at the flittering reception accorded to the colonies at the conference, and are confident ilia; much benefit will accrue to trade and commerce from the labors of the con fere-nce. Sir Franeis Dillon Be'l, Agent-General for New Zealand, conducted the debates on behalf of the colonies.
March 26.
Sir Graham Berry has reminded Lord Knutsford, Secretary of State for the Colonies, that the French Government have not replied to the request that the deportation of recidivistes to New Cale donia should be stopped, and he urges that the Imperial Government should make further efforts in that direction. Paris, March 24.
General Boulanger has been summoned to appear before a Court of Inquiry to explain the reason of his recent breach of discipline. His admirers gaye him a moat enthusiastic demonstration on his leaving Clermont Ferrand, and also on his arrival in Paris. Tbo Marseilles election resulted in the return of M. F, Pyat, who polled upwards of 40,000 votes. General Boulanger did not succeed in obtaining 10,000 voles.
March 26,
General Boulanger beads the poll for the election at Aiane with 45,000 votes. A second ballot will, however, be necessary.
The appeal Court has decided that the charges brought against M. Wilson are not of a criminal nature.
Washington, March 24,
At n council of women, comprising 200 delegates from all parts of the world, a resolution was passed in favor of female suffrage, and that steps should be taken to improve their social and poTtical status.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1717, 29 March 1888, Page 1
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