TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1724, 14 April 1888, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. % Lohdon, April 10. A Companf' with a capital of £400.000 is being floated for the purpose of working Pearson’* ruby mines in South Australia. Mr Walter Haslack, an expert in the working of precious stones, proceeds to Australia ie direct operations. A representative from the Pall Mall Gazette has interviewed Lord Wolseley on the subject of his visiting the colonies. Lord Wolseley stated that he was quite willing, and would be glad to have the opportunity of inspecting the defences of Australia, but at present he was unable to definitely conclude any arrangement. April 11, The charge against Major Templar of having divulged the military balloon designs has been dismissed. The appeal of Mr P. O’Brien, M.P, for Monaghan North, who was sentenced to a term of imprisonment for inciting the people, has been dismissed, The Powers having agreed to the suppression of the sugar bounties, the conference now sitting is devising a practical measure to give effect to the general agreement. Pahis, April 9.

Genera) Boulanger, addressing the electors of Dordogne, proved the impotence of the Chamber of Deputies and the necessity of its being dissolved. April 11. General Boulanger’s election for Dordogne was mainly duo to the efforts of the Bonapartists. Bbrliit, April 9. The Empress paid a visit to Posen, where she was received with great enthusiasm. The Emperor has been decorated with a crown. In his address be highly eulogised the professional skill of Sir Morrell Mackenzie. April 11. The Emperor is much troubled with fits of coughing, and the swellings in the throat are again increasing, The. Emperor had a two hours’ interview with Prince Bismarck to-day, but the nature of the interview has not been disclosed. Petitions are being drawn up, and public meetings are being held, in favor of urging the Emperor to retain Prince Bismarck as Chancellor of the Empire, Naples, April 11, Several transport steamers have left here for Massowab, where the troops returning from the Abyssinian campaign will embark.