TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2160, 7 February 1891, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISB AND FOREIGN. London, Feb, 3. Mr Gladstone's Religious Disability Bill is causing m»ny Nonconformist members to degert. There are indicationa of in Opposition cave being formed it the reported agreement with Mr Pflrnell is confirmed, Lord Sa'isbury his refused to permit Arabi Pasna, now in exile in Ceylon, to return to Egypt. A. Baron was detected cheating at » game of cards while in compaay with the Prince of Wiles, and he has flail the country. The funeral of the late Mr 0. Bradlaugh was attended by labour delegates from the principal towns, Mr Mor'ey was also present, besides many other members of the House of Commons. In the House of Commons to-day the Right Hon. Mr Lowther gave notice to move—" That it is essential that immediate steps be takpn to effect prompt preferential fiscal relations with the colonies."

A calico syndicate, with a capital of £5,000,000 is being es'ablished. Mr McCarthy, speaking at Liverpool, said it was necessary that the House of Parliament shou'd have the control of the land aid police. The Irish party was united on this question, and would soon present an unbroken front. February 4.

Tenders for the South Australian 3£ per cent, loan of £1,200,000 ware opened to-day. On'y £434,000 was offered. The syndicates abstained from tendering. The balance remains open at the minimum, but if a. liberal discount is offered the syndicates will probably take it. Opinions are generally expressed in the City that it is madness for the other oolonies to think of borrowing at present unloss they are prepared to place their loans at a lower minimum than 98. The Dub'in 'Joiversity has conferred the honorary of Doctorship of Laws on Mr Balfenr, A contraot has been let for lighting the city with electricity. Two-thirds of Barings' acceptances have now been retired. At a meeting of shareholders of the Bank of New Zealand to-day the altpra>ions in the deed of settlement were confirmed. Mr Bradlaugh was buried in silenc.?, No speeches were made and no service was read. There was a Urge attendance at the funeral.

Tippoo Tib intends to pay a visit to England DfKt summer. Mr Parneil has paid another visit to Mr O'Brien. There is some hitch in the negotiations with the Liberals, who refuse to give any assurances as to their future policy with respect to Ireland. Paris, Feb. 4. The sentence of death passed on Eyraud for the murder of a processserver named Gouffa was not commuted, and Eyruad was executed to-day. Berlin, February 3. Dr Migeul succeeds General Caprivi aa President of the Prussian Cabinet, the latter still retaining the Chancellorship of the Empire. February 4. General Waldersee, who has resigned his position as Chief Aid-de-C»mp to (he Emperor, takes command of an array corps, Vienna, Feb, 3. Professor Mostig, of this city, alleges bat he has discovered • enre for cancer, Lisbon. Feb 3. The Portuguese fiuanoes are in a precarious condiiion. Washington, Feb. 4.

Congress has bsen asked to vote £IOO,OOO, for the establishment of a coaling station at Hawaii. The United States will coalesce with the Powers in petitioning the Czar to moderate the trpa'm-nt of Kussi'bi; Jews.

Feb, 4. Canada proposes a Joint Commission lo petlle all disputes with the United fttates. New York, February 3. Information is to hand that Valparaiso has bsen taken by the President's troops, who defeated the insurgents. The country is now reported to be quiet. Arrived—Barque Carrie L. l'yler from Auckland (October 34th). The barque Mikado, from New York to Port Chalra-r.J, put in at Poranhyba, in Brazil, with her rudder head sprung, Ottawa, Feb 3. The Canadian Government intend to appeal to the country on their trade policy, and after the elections are over Rend a delegation to Washington. Capetown February 4. Seven thousand claims bate been slaked off in Mashonaland,

Manawattj Gorge Hailway. The Manawatu Gorge line will probib'y not be opened till February 16'h. The railway authorities wish to make sure that the rtcent slip is secure, and are unwilling lo risk premature opening merely lo cloae the line again, with tbe attendant incor.veuieoce to travellers.