TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1906, 20 June 1889, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. Londoit, June 37. The Tulcan, screw torpedo boat'of 1 eight gnns, and 6620 tonsj'was 1 successfully launched at Portsmouth. In consequence- of the refusal of the Provost of Edinburgh to attend the ceremony of conferring the freedom of the city on Mr Parnell, the senior magistrate will perform the ceremony. Letters from Ujiji, on Lake Tan. ganyiki, dated March, state that Stanley met Tippoo Tib, the Arab, returning to the East Coast of Africa with Emin Bey and bis followers. Tippoo is expected at Zanzibar in October. The Bishop of Limerick has closed the Church at Knockea in consequence of the parishioners boycotting a fdrnier who was accused of “ grabbing.” The letter received from ■ Ujiji States that Stanley and Emin BSy will fcllbw Tippoo Tib to Zanzibar. Information has\ reached here ! that Stanley and Emin Bey are forcing jtheir ! way in the direction of MombasSa, on the eastern coast through 'MSSsailaDd.' Before the Jockey Club to-day, Lord Misrcas Beresford, who was examined on behalf of Lord Durham, confirmed the statement that Wood was guilty of foul riding. He also characterised the jockey as a scoundrel. Lord Marcus acquitted Sir George Chetwyod of guilty knowledge in connection with Wood’s riding. The Times says thit if an English regiment were sent to Victoria it would be welcomed with enthusiasm all- over the colony, and that such a step would have the effect of firmly cementing the loyalty of the colonists. The Government hope to complete the Irish Drainage and Railways, Sbotch Local Government, and Scotch I University Bills, and to prorogue by the middle of August. Calcutta, June 17. The Indian Government have received a request from Ayoub Khan for permission to visit Cashmere. The reason alleged is for the purpose of sport. New York, June 16. The Convention of the Clan-na-G«el Society has been postponed. The ground alleged for the alteration is the fear that exposures might be made injurious to Mr Parnell. Sullivan and Kilram fight on July Bth for the championship of the World and 2000 dollars. Chicago, June 17. It is thought unlikely that Alexander Sullivan will be convicted of Ihb'mjurder of Dr Cronin in the absence of* legal, proof. AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Melbourne, Juno 17. The premises of Schreiber and Schafer, German importers, were destroyed by fire last night. The damage is estimated at £30,000. The insurances amount to £21,000. June 18, The recent exhibition cost the colony £260,000. Sydney, June 17. The cable steamer Sberrard Osborne, when half way to New Zealand, on her jonrney to repair the cable, mat with a terrific gale, and shipped a huge sea, which damaged the deck house,* and wrecked the electricians’ room. The repairs to the latter necessitated a rbturn to Sydney, and it will be three weeks before the damage can be made good. June 18. The Maori football team played Itbeir second match in Sydney to-day against the Uniyersity team. The weathet was fine, and there was a good attendance. The visitors won by 1 goal and 4 tries,17 points, to 7 points, after a good: game in which some very fast play was shown. Arrived last night—Tarawera ifrom Russell. The German warship Olga has’been, ordered Home.