TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1793, 22 September 1888, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN.

London, September 18.

In an article on the condition of affairs in Samoa, the Times accuses Germany of treating ex-King Malietoa shabbily, and asserts that the policy pursued by Prince Bismarck in respect to Samoa is only calculated to beep the natives in a continual state of ferment, whilst not only is his policy prejudicial to the trade and developement of the country, but it is also a violation of international rights and existing treaties. The article further expresses the opinion that Prince Bismarck has allowed himself to become a tool of a few German planters resident in Samoa.

September 19

Owing to an inadequate harvest it is considered probable that Prance will suspend the operation of import duties on cereals.

September 20.

A riot look place among the Irieb laborers at Glasgow docks, and brutal and ferocious fighting occurred. The police, who attempted to quell the disturbance, were completely overpowered. The fighting continued till the rioters were thoroughly exhausted. A large number of arrests have since been made, and filly-two of the ringleaders have been sentenced to various terms of imprisonment.

Berlin, September 17,

Prince Bismarck is reported to be desirous of resigning. It is thought that be will not give up all bis offices at once, but will retire from public life gradually.

Vienna, September 19.

Germany and Austria are both endeavoring to induce King Milan of Servia to become reconciled to Queen Nathalie, from whom he is endeavoring to obtain a divorce.

Sofia, September 17

An attempt was made to-day to shoot M. Natchevitch, Bu'garian Minister of Finance, at Guirgevoe on the Danube. The would-be assassin, however, failed and the minister escaped unharmed, Suakim. September 19.

Rebels in large numbers are massed at Bandoub, and last night they made a determined attempt to obtain possession of the causew&y connecting this place with the mainland. A detachment of Egyptian soldiers and friendlies, who W ent out to oppose the invading force, W ere overpowered by the rebels and driven back to town, The rebels might have followed up this advantage and thus placed the safety of the town in jeopardy, but for the timely assistance of a British gunboat in the harbor, which shelled the rebel position, and forced them to beat a hasty retreat, The rebels suffered heavy loss in the skirmish and from the shells of the steamer. The gunboat subsequently landed a force of marines to assist in defending the town.

Washington, September 17.

The Senate have rejected Senator Blair’s motion to annul the Chinese Exclusion Bill if the treaty were ratified,

Senator Sherman’s proposition to promote an amicable settlement of existing difficulties between the United States and Canada has been brought forward with a view to smoothing the way to the ultimate absorption of Canada by the United States, Ottawa, September 19. A Russian man-of-war seized a Canadian sealing vessel in Behring Strait and fired several shots at another.

The province of Quebec threatens to secede from the Dominion of Canada and join the United States, if the Federal Government insists on its veto of the Magistrates Bill.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Melbourne, September 19.

Detective Stoke, who was proceeding lo arrest a larrikin, was fired at and badly wounded. He now lies in a critical condition, Mr Gillies announced in the House yesterday that the Government would abandon their Budget proposals, pass the Electoral Bill, and appeal to the country. Sydney, September 20. Arrived—Alameda, from Auckland. Adelaide, Seplmber 19.

The Assembly has fixed the limit of Chinese immigration at one Chinaman for every 250 tons of shipping. September 20. The Governor has given his assent to a Bill legalising the totalisator. Hobart, September 20.

The Government have remodelled their Budget, and reduced the-expendi-ture by £12,900 a year.