TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1719, 3 April 1888, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, March 28.

The holders of the new 8 per cents who are net inclined to agree to con* version will be paid off on April sth.

Sezzid Khalif succeeds to the throne of Zanzibar, The Standard states that P is nonsense the way investors have rushed for New Zealand, South Australian, and Queensland stocks. March 29.

The leading French lapidaries pronounce that the rubies brought home by Mr Richard Fearon, from South Australia are of excellent quality. The freedom of the City of Birmingham has been presented to Mr Cbambertajn in recognition of his valuable services in connection with the Canadian fisheries disputes. The election for the House of Commons to fill the vacancy caused 1 by the death of Mr Frank Aah Yeo, M.P. for Gower, Glamorganshire, resulted in Mr Randall, Home Ruler, being returned. Mr Ranlall polled 3964 votes against 8360 by bis opponent,! Mr Llewellyn. H.M.S. Orlando will enter on Tier commission for Australian waters on April 25th. H.M.S. Nelson will be presented to the Australian Governments.

The Right Hon. John Bright, speaking at Birmingham, declared ;that federation was a dream of absurdity, and contended that the colonies would never become responsible for the jwarlike policy of Great Britain, and the divergent tariffs weuld also prove and continue to be an obstacle, March 80.

The freedom of the City of London will he presented to Lord Bartinglon on the Btb April. Sir Graham Berry has applied to Lord Knutsford, Secretary of State for the colonies, for adrice on the question of excluding foreign cruisers from colonial harbors. Lord Knutsford replied that the Imperial Government would consider the matter. Severe storms with high tides have been experienced along the west' and southern coasts. Her Majesty the Queen is making purchases of Australian wines. The private deposits in the banks amount to nearly £26,000,000 (?) March 31. The Bank of Australasia has declared a dividend of 12 per cent, and carry for* ward to the reserve fund £120,000. The Economist, referring to the mining excitement in Australia, considers that the silver boom is certain to end in disaster. The high tide experienced on Thursday has caused great damage at Guernsey. The volunteers, including the cycling corps, will manoeuvre at Osborne on Monday. The weather has been inclement during the holidays. Ihe Press generally consider that the Australian Eleven which play next season is leas formidable than their predecpasori. Ddbliv, March 29. It is stated that the police authorities have discovered a plot for the murder of Mr J. A, Balfour, Irish Secretary, March 81. A mot of 2000 attacked the Blarney police station in Cork. The constables' fired on the crowd, who soon dispersed. Berliit, March 28. The Emperor Frederick is suffering from sleeplessness, and is much troubled with coughing. March 30. The Emperor Frederick to-day drove through Berlin, and was received with great enthusiasm by tbe populace. Massowam, March■ 28. Sharp outpost fighting has taken place at Saati, and it has been the means of checking the advance.of the rebels. March 29. The attack on the rebels on tbe outposts was commenced on Thursday last at daylight. The Negus of Abyssinia, fearing a famine, considers that an attack on tbe Italian troops would be hopeless, and he sues for peace, The Italian officers are favorable to the reqnest being granted, providing that the positions held at present by tbe Negus are ceded to them. March 31. The Negus is retreating and the Italian troops have occupied tbe camp recently evacuated by him. Ihe Italians will probably hold the town of Tarket. New York, March 80. The Red River railway difficulty has been amicably settled, A colliery explosion is reported from Missouri. Forty bodies have been recovered and 100 more are still misping.