TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2046, 15 May 1890, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, May 12. Strenuous efforts are being made to settle the case in which Captain O'Sbea petitions for divorcb from his wife on the grounds of her adultery with Mr Parnell, In order to avoid the publication of : scandalous evidence it is asserted that the petitioner has been offered a sum of £6OOO to withdraw the case, but the latter's friends, while willing to settle the matter, consider his personal honor demands a greater solatium. The Marquis of Salisbury demands, previous to discussing the evacuation of Egypt, that England shall possess the right to re-enter that country in the event of any internal disorder ; also that Turkey shall shall not disturb the existing condition. Mr Dillon h»s virtually snpersaded Mr Parnell in the leadership of the Irish party. Messrs Dillon and Deasy, and Sir T. Esmondp, are to be entertained at a banquet in Dublin ou May 28th. The Statist asserts that Victoria is borrowiog to pay interest on her loans, and that the process is likely to last for ever. Gisborne Harbor Board debentures have fallen 2£ per cent, Wanganui have risen ■£ per cent.

The supporters of the movement to legalise eight hourß B 3 a day's work, ape forming a permanent committee for the furtherance of the object. Arminius Vambery, in a letter to The rimes, advises England to abandon the principles of faith and confidence when dealing with Russia. The following are the results of the race for the Jubilee Stakes, 3000 aovs : The Imp, 1 ; Theophilus, 2 ; Vasestus, 3. The Melbourne correspondent of the Economist says that the sooner the companies that were formed in the height of the land mania two years ago ore placed in liquidation, the better it will be for all concerned, It is seated that the trance-like disease, kuown as La iNona, has been ascertained to be a form of neuros, In the cricket match against Warwickshire at Birmingham to-day the Australians went in, and were all disposed of for 89. Murdock was bowled after scoring 4. Lisbon, May 12.

The Portuguese Minister for the colonies conirms the report that Chilomana, in the Shire district, whither a large volunteer expedition was despatched some weeks ago, has been annexed. This action will seriously affect the negotiations for a settlement of the difficulty between England and Portugal. The Minister also announces that Swaziland, inUnd from Delagoa Bay, will shortly be annexed, and he further claims that Portugal has a batter right to the Matabele country tb»n England has. Berlin, May 11. Government are permitting gradually the re-entry of Socialists into Germany in order, to avoid a rush at the expiration of the term of exile. May 12. It is rumored that General Von Caprivi, the Chancellor, intends to resign, the reaoon being that the tortuous mazes of diplomacy are foreign to his character. St. Petersbuß6, May 11. The influenza has reappeared in some parts of Russia. Rio de Janeiro, May 11. The United States' fleet remains in Brazilian waters for the purpose of preventing improper meddljng with the coming elections. New May 11. Fifteen patieuts were burned in Chenaugo Asylum, New York. May 18. Cyclones passed .over Ohio .and : pther parts of Armrica. Immense damage was done to property, but the loss of life was email. Montreal, May 11. The fire at Tongue Point is still burning.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Sydney, May 12. At the Wesleyan Conference to-day tho debate on the powers of the general conference was resumed. The Kev. Mr Fitchett, of Victoria, thought a cornpromise possible and submitted a scheme delegating to the annual conference discretionary power to deal with their own requirements and euoh matters specifically remitted them. The Re?, Mr Lewie, of New Zealand, pointed out that the scheme at present would not suit New Zealand. The question wbb referred to a committee, May 13. Arrived Waibora from Auckland,' Tekapo from Wellington, and Mararoa from the Bluff, ; Sailed—B.S.Hauroto, for Wellington. Melbourne, May 13. A criminal information has been , sworn against the directors of the Premier Permanent Building Association, which closed its doors in February last | charging them with eonppiring \o de«

The directors include Messrs U?w, Minister of Agriculture, and J. Nimmo, late Commissioner ; of Public Works, but the former has ; ,written to the Press disclaiming all knoWledgo of fraudulent intent.