TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1992, 9 January 1890, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Jnn. 6. Mr Gladstone declares Italy’s connection with the Triple Alliance is a grave menace to her financial prospects. The Emperor of Germany has presented Admiral Commerell with a sword of honor and an autograph letter as mementoes of the great Spithead review, at which the Emperor was present. The inquest on the fatal fire at Porestgate is proceeding. It appears that the dormitory of the school was locked from the outside, and. the unhappy victims were unable either to obtain the key or force their way oat. Lord Loftus, ex-Governor of New South Wal es, has written his memoirs. The Dvly Illustrated Graphic, preparations for publishing which have been going on for some time, is now issued. Mr Gladstone declines to assail Russia on account of Siberian atrocities until he is fully informed on the subject. Mr Bradlaugh has sailed for Bombay, The citation in the divorce suit has been served on Mr Parnell. It is expected that his action against the limes will be heard in January, and the divorce case in June, Sir.O, Russell will appear for Mr Parnell, and Sir E. Olarke for Captain O’Shea. Mr Parnell intends to indict the Government for conspiracy with Pigotfc at the opening of next session. It is reported that there are 50,000 cases of influenza in Birmingham. A few deaths are recorded in London from the epidemic, but in New York the death rale is the highest known. It is announced that Signor Zerbiui, the musician, has committed suicide. The Emperor of Germany has presented Sir Evelyn Wood with a sword, ns a souvenir of the review at Aldershot

last year, which the Emperor witnessed. The Rev. Mr bpurgeon is batter. Dr O’Cdlagban denounces the new secret revolutionary society in Cork, which claims the right to punish erring members with death. The Dublin Corporation have refused to invite Her Majegiy the Queen to open the museum there, fearing political discredit. The Pall Mall Gazette advises the seizure of the Delagoa Ray railway in South Western Africa, in which English and American capitalists are interested. Hyndmann, the well-known Socialist, and author of “ The Historical Basis of Socialism in England,” accuses Burns of treachery towards Socialism, and denounces the balance-sheet of the Dockers’ strike. Her Majesty the Queen is suffering from acute rheumatism, and it is feared that she will be unable to endure the fatigue and exposure of opening Parliament in person. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught will shortly pay a yisit to America, China, and Japan. Lisbon, J.ia. 4. The Empress of Brazil was buried at Oporto, but the remains are to bo removed to Lisbon. Berlin, Jan. 6. The Emperor of Germany, in a speech to the garrison of Berlin, reminded them that while striving for peace it was essential that every man in the army should be ready to hasten to the frontier, St. Petersburg, Jan, 5. Russia ignores the protectorate proclaimed over Abyssinia by Italy, It is reasserted that the Nihilists nearly poisoned the Czar. Calcutta, Jan, 4. Prince Albert "Victor received an ovation on his arrival. One hundred thousand natives assembled to welcome him, Durban, Jan. 5. Mr Johnston, the British Consul, has promised the British residents protection from the Portuguese. The situation of the Portuguese is considered precarious. Zanzibar, Jan. 6. At Katunga, a place within the sphere of British influence, the Portuguese searched the Makololos’ canoes, and compelled them to surrender flags given them by the English Consol. Mr Johnson has organised a force from among the warlike tribes of the district, and hostilities with the Portuguese are imminent,

An engagement has taken place at Se.adeni between the troops under Major Wissman and the Arabs. After iour hours’ fighting the latter retired de- 1 feated, \ San Francisco, Jan. 6. By an avalanche at SBrra City, Rocky Mountains, sevmr persons ware killed and it is feared that many others ere buried. AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Melbourne, Jan, 6. Rust is making great ravages among the Victorian wheat crops, and it is estimated to mean a loss of half a million of money. Two trains collided at Oakleigh yesterday ; one Chinaman was killed, and two other persons injured. The premises of Levy Bros, and Co., general importers, Little Collins Street

East, a five-storey building, have been destroyed bv fire. The damage is eslimated at £3O 000, ' Insurances in New Zealand offices': National, £1000; Colonial, £SOO ; IJnion, £IOOO, ' : Jan. 7. Buxton’s six-storey stationer’s repository was destroyed by fire. A fireman gallantly rescued the caretaker from the top storey,- The damage is estimated at £II,OOO. Arrived—Ashleigh Brook from London, Sydney, Jan, 6. Sailed Arawata and fI.M.S, Orlando, for New Zealand. L Jan. 7, Tho steamer Centennial will be upraised to satisfy the claims of the owners of the collier Kanabooka. Shares in the Block 10 Company, Broken Hill, are quoted at £l7 10s. Reports have just come to band from the chief wheat districts that the crops are suffering very materially from the ravages of rust. | The inquest on the bodies of those killed by the collapse of the Old Volunteer Artillery Hotel on Friday last, commenced to-day, The jury found that the City Corporation were guilty of great negligence. The coroner intimated to the jury that the verdict was tauta mount to one of manslaughter, but the jury declined to alter it. Adelaide, Jan. 7. The Earl of Kiutore and his two sons sail for New Zealand next week, Perth, J«n. 7. ! By a boat accident yesterday four men named Tuckey, Evans, (2), and Woodhouse lost their lives. Albany, Jan. 7. Arrived Ballarat from Plymouth. Passengers for New Zealand :—Messrs Bayliss, Corner, Sharp, and Collier, Misses Berry, White, and Piper.