TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1743, 29 May 1888, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, May 24.

Arrived —8.8. Selembria.

A general amnesty to political offenders granted by the Emperor of Germany, excludes Techow,. director of thi Melbourne) National Gymnasium, who fled to Australia many years ago, for political offenbas. Techow lately visited Germany. Dean Hayne, Archdeacon O'Dowd, and Monsiguors Brophy and Charles Coglan, have been created Knights of the Order of Gregory, The eleven chosen to represent the Gentlemen of England against the Australians in their match which commences on Monday is as follows : Messrs W. G. Grace, Grattmaon, Bpqkland, Key, Shutler, Read, Roller, Smith, Radoliffe, Newham and Bowden. May 25.

Mr D, Evans, a supporter of Mr Gladstone, has bean elected for Sonlhhsmpton in place of Admiral , Sir John Connell who had resigned. Mr Evans polled 5140 rotes, Mr Quest, the Con-, servative candidate, 4266, ; Admiral Commerili, ex-member for Southampton, has been appointed Com-mander-m-Ohief at Portsmouth, The Government have received a letter from Burmese priests stating that they are making strenuous efforts to pacify the country.

May 27.

A severe gale has been experienced on the south coast of Ireland, and four French vessels, which were engaged in the fishing trade, were wrecked, and upwards of 100 lives lost.

The sculling race between Bnbear and Carr was won by the former by four lengths.

Paris, May 25

At a meeting of the Radical sections of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies, it was resolved to resolutely resist Boulanger's schemes, and to uphold the integrity of the Republic.

May 27.

A cartridge factory in the vicinity of the city exploded to-day. Although there were several injured, there were not any fatalities.

Berlin, May 24

Prince Henry of Prussia was married to-day to the Princess Irene of Hesse. The Emperor Frederick was present at the wedding.

Calcutta.,, May, 23. , British troops are pursuing the Thibetans across the frontier.

AUSTRALIAN GABLE.

Melbourne, May 25,

Arrived—Waihora, from the Blnff,

The harbor trust has decided to float a loan of a quarter af a million ip London, for harbor works:

May 26, The Government have deoidsd to arm the forces with a new magazine rifle. Arrived—Tarawara, from the Blnff. SrwrßT, May 25.

Two bushrangers stuck up an hotel near Walzett to-day, and = carried away £BO in cash. The matter was reported to the police who have gone in pursuit. The first span of the ITawkesbury bridge of 416 feet in length was successfully floated into position to-day. Sailed—Te Anau, for Auckland.

The decline in the silver slocks during the past week represents over a million and a half.

Holt, the ex-manager of the Bank of New Zealand here, has applied for an injunction to restrain the trustees of bis interest in the Bosehill estate from transferring bis interest to the bank. Holt, in the capacity of manager of the bank, had advanced £IO,OOO to the estate, being himself connected as k partner. Iho Court refused to grant the application, holding that, notwithstanding the articles of corporation precluded the bank from dealing with land, the bank under the circumstances was entitled to the whole of Hell’s interest in the estate.

May 26.

A valuable discovery of gold has been made 28 miles from Broken Hill, The stone is said to be very rich, and only second to that found at Broken bill. A rush baa set in. Bbisbakk, May 26.

There are no signs of rain at present, and the country is parched. Horses are dying rapidly in the Deawantina district from a disease supposed to be caused by lack of water and grass.

May 27. The Government have decided to re strict immigration to single girls. Perth (W.A.), May 25.

A goldfield has been discovered forty miles south of Gordon Yalley, where tno reals are showing. Good gold has been struck.