TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2048, 20 May 1890, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH, AND -FOREIGN. London, May 15. The Pall Mall Gazette' protests against the Marquip of Salisbury's intention to surrender to Germany Bemugawatoland (the size of Austria), surrounding Lake Ngami in Southern Africa, The stocks of the New Plymouth Harbor Board are recovering. The dpbfinturos are n«w selling at £65 to £75. During the debate on 'Sir C. Owen's paper- at the Colonial Institute, Sir G. Dilke said that Canada possessed the weakest defences. General McKenbury assertbd that it was time that Australia ceased to be the milch cow for gunmakers and inventors.

Stanley, speaking at the Guildhall, denounced the Quakerism and nambypamby journalism which was thwarting enterprise in Africa. He hoped that German rivalry would stimulate England to further exertion. At the banquet to the Marquis of Hartington, Mr Chamberlain presided. Replying to the toast of his health the Marquis of Uartington said that he had never repented leaving Mr Gladstone, and did not desire to r<join him whilst ho waß allied to the American extremists aud English socialists. At a meeting of the Congregational Union, the 'Aev. J. Jeffries, of New South Wales, declared that' Cnngrega. tioualism was not keeping pace with the increase of population in Australia. It was influential in the capitals, weak in the towns, and nowhere in the country districts. It is probable that the Rev. Dr Porker, the eminent Congregatiouaiist Minister, will pay a visit to Australia. The Novoe Vremya advocates an alliance with PrsncM on the basis of a common haired of England, but The Times asserts that the Czar would prefer a German alliance. The Queen has unveiled the statue of Prince Albert at Windsor, erected out of the fnnds supplied by the women's jubilee subscriptions. May 16. Mr Raikes, Postmßster-Generai, states that a universal penny post would entail a yearly loss of half a million, Mr W. S. Caine's amendment, op. posing compensation being granted to publicans, was rpjected by a minority of 73.

Mr J. F. Fox, member lor Tullaniore, moved the second reading of the Labor Bill for Ireland, The Government odposcd the measure, but ifc was carried ia a thin House by a majority of 26. May 17. The cricket match between the Australians and Mr Laverton's eleven resuited in the defeat of the former by 181 runs. May 18. In the Bouse of Lords, the Marquis of Salisbury, referring to the dispute with Portugal,' said that parleying had not yet finished, but Portugal must take the consequences if she refused to recognise the freedom of the Zambesi and Shire rivers. Mr Parnell has resumed attendance in the House of Commons. Much uneasiness is felt at the rumored assent of Lord Salisbury to the excessive extension of the German sphere in Africa. News is to hand that the French missions in Uganda have agreed to cooperate with Germany, It is reported that the divorce action O'Shea v. Parne:i is being settled. Mr Gladstone, in a letter to tho Press, expresses the opinion that the excessive massing of Chiuese is a social evil justifying repression. The Irish tenants' relief fund has been closed with a total subscription of £60,000. Mr Newlon, solicitor, has pleaded guilty to a charge of being concerned in a conspiracy to defeat the ends of justice by inducing witnesses against those connected with the West End scandal to quit Iho country. Sentence has been deferred. Berlin, May 15. Von Moltke predicts that Germany's next war will be of long duration, In the Reichstag the debate on thp proposed increase in the Military vote was resumed. Count Von Moltke said that at present affairs in Europe were of a pacific nature, yet an increuse in the military was necessary in case of any emergency,

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 17 . The Kurds and Turkish insurgents in Armenia hava murdered a number of Christians and burned the churches. Rome, May 15. The Pope is desirous of being restored to temporal power. The Jesuits end Bishops, with the exception of the Italian, are favorable to his aspirations, Turin, May 16. By en explosion of an ammunition factory at Avigliana, in Piedmont, fourteen persons were killed. Rio de Janeiro, May 17.

Several revolts have taken place in Brazil, and general uneasiness is felt. General Fonseca, the President, is becoming very unpopular,

New York, May 15. '■ In Florida a band of Mormons were robbed by the populace, and driven into a swamp, where they perished. Additional punishment in the shape of a sound flogging was dealt out to the female converts. \ 5 ■* May 16. ; Wm. Murphy has received the belt as 1 light-weight champion of the world. May 18, i The Behring Sea difficulty has been settled on the basis of a close season, and that an indemnity be paid by sealers captured during such season. One million American workmen have signed a petition to the Czar, requesting him to improve the administration of the penal establishments of Siberia, Jhe Government have discovered 21 Chinamen who entered the United. Stales through Mexico, and steps are being taken to send them back to China.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Sydney, May 18. ! Arrived—-S,S. Wairarapa from Auckland.

A cab containing Sir Henry and Lady Parkes bolted in the city this afternoon. Both occupants were thrown 1 out. Sir Henry had both the small bones of his legs broken, but Lady Parkes escaped with a severe shaking, Tho driver of the vehicle was seriously injured. The Premier is progressing favorably. It is reported that a French company have purchased the interests of a leading English trader in the New Hebrides. Albany, May 18.

Arrived—B.B, Oroya from Plymouth; Pnsseiigers for New Zealand, Messrs Roberts (2).