TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2161, 10 February 1891, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, February 5. A shipment of mica from Adelaide h«s been declared of excellent quality. Large plates are valued at from Ids to 16s per pound and the smallest at 6s, The Ruapehu arrived at Plymouth yesterday. Passengers all well, and meal in good condition. The s.B. Duke of Westminster proceeeds to Melbourne and Sydney on the 17th inst. The Duke of Buckingham is loading for Otago and Canterbury, whither she proceeds via Australian ports on the 26tb inst. The Victorian loan probably be placed on the market early in April. It is considered certain io political circles that the Religious Disabilities Removal Bill will be passed later on. Sir F. Abel, Secretary of the Imperial Institute, has been made a K.C.M.G. The syndicate who are carrying on Barings’ business have decided to taka over the assets at the official estimate. February 7.

A report—which, however, lacks confirmation-—is in circulation to the • ffect that France has agreed to bay Portugal’s rights in South Africa, and to abandon her claims on Newfoundland fisheries on condition that England admits French sovereign rights in Portuguese Africa, Mr J. Morley has given notice to move next Thursday, that the action of the Executive in arresting members at Tipperary violated the rights of Irish citizens.

Mr Pranell claims the right to the nomination of a majority of candidates in Ireland at the general election. More than fifty of the followers of Mr Gladstone, who are dissatisfied with Mr Parnell, fear that the latter’s retire, ment is a subterfuge, and will be only temporary. The balance of the South Australian loan is being taken up freely. The Statist advocates that colonial loans should be underwritten and partially subscribed in the colonies, otherwise it slates that it will not be surprised to bear of their failing to float in London. Lord Sheffield is arranging for an English cricket team to visit Australia in (he autumn. James Learoyd and Son, woollen manufacturers, of Huddersfield, have suspended payment. The liabilities of the firm are .stated to be £70,000. , Two other firms are mentioned in financial difficulties. Freights by steam cargo boats to New Zealand average 7s Sd per ton above those by sailing vessels, and the rate is meeting with a good deal of objection at the bands of shippers. Paris, Feb. 7. The French Tariff Committee have decided] to admit all grain into France free of taxation, The Budget Committee, which last month proposed a surtax of 7 francs on colonial sugars, have now reduced it to 3 francs.

Berlin, February 5. The Reichstag has voted £IO,OOO for exploring Africa, Prince Bismarck, replying to a deputation, said , that attempts were being made to disrnpt the edifice of the Empire.. February 7. By an avalanche in the canton of Olaruis, twenty-two persons- were killed. Belgrade, February 7. A serious Arnaut rising has taken place in Old Servia, and troops haye been despatched to quell it. Pekin, February 7. Terrible floods have been experienced in China, and thousands of people have been drowned. China is about to issue a £7,000,000 41- per cent, loan with a minimum of 95 Capetown February 6. Mr Cecil Rhodes, the Premier, repudiates the statement that a concession has been made to Portugal in Manicaland, and he refuses to grant the Portuguese Government a strip of territory across the continent. Washington, Feb, 7. Congress has vo'ed £1,000,0000 towards the Chicago World’s Fair. In the Senate a resolution attacking the Free Coinage Supply Bill was carried only by a narrow majority and the general impression is that free coinage will be smothered. The Foreign Affairs Committee in the House has passed a strong resolution of sympathy with the Jews in Russia, on »ccount of the harsh treatment they are subjected to. New York, February 5. The back advices from Central America report that war between Guatemala and Honduras is imminent, Ottawa, Peb. 5. The Canadian Government are inclined to favour reciprocity with the 'lnited States, but will not agree to o tariff which would prohibit trade with England or the world generally. The Can»dian election will b’ fought entirely on a trade issue. The Government favour reciprocity with the United

States for natural prppncts only, while, on the other hand, the Opposition advooate unrestricted reciprocity. Valparaiso, February 7. Street fighting has taken place at Castro, a town in the south of Chili, numbers on both sides being killed. The insurgents are losing ground everywhere, The port of Iqniqne has been blockaded by the insurgents, and the lown will probably be bombarded.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Sydney, Feb. 6. The Darling River is rising and the water at Bourke is within 12ft ©f the height attained at the late heavy flood. There is a large quanity of water still to come down the river, and some anxiety is felt for the town. February 8. The Postal Conference meets on February 26tb. The order of business has not yet beep arranged, but the two principal items will be discussion of the postal and of the cable rates. Arrived— B.M.S. Mariposa from San Francisco vtd Auckland. Arrived— Rotomabana from Auckland. Sailed— Tekapo for Wellington. Zabertoncbe, a clerk in the Pensions Department, has been suspended. His defalcations are believed to amount to between £7OOO and £IO,OOO. Sailed—Jubilee for Wellington. Melbourne, February 6. The Government have decided not to alter their plans respecting the loan. There is no immediate need of funds, and it does not matter whether the loan is floated for five months or not. February 8. A fearful accident happened in the harbour yesterday afternoon. Two of the crew of the steamer Elanyamite were in a boat alongside their vessel when a passing steamer jammed them against it. One unfortunate man was crushed into a shapeless mass, bis remains presenting a terrible sight. Bis companion, though hot killed, was seriously injured, Adelaide, Feb. 6.

The South Australian Register states the yield of wheat is far below expectations. The deficiency, which is largely dne to locnsts, represents three or four bushels per acre, and a total valne of nearly a million sterling. The total yield is estimated at 13,374,000, with an ayerage of a trifle over bushels to the acre, After making the usual allowances there will be available for export about 235,000 tons. Perth, W.A., Feb. 6. The colonial Treasurer’s budget estimates the revenue for the year at ;_£439,000 and the expenditure at £401,000, leaving a balance sufficient to meet Interest on the new loan at the end of 1891-1892. The public debt of the colony is £1,284,000. One of the principal backs in London has offered to advance the money required pending the raising of the loan, Hobart, February 8. A court-martial has ordered Lieutenant Moore, of H.M.S. Penguin, who was 'charged with writing letters making [frivolous and unfounded charges against ;a superior officer, to forfeit five mouths’ [seniority, and be dismissed from the Penignin.

The R.M.S. Arawa from London • arrived at 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon [and sailed at noon to-dny for New Zea. jland. Sne brought 33 passengers for Australian ports, and has 74. for New .Zealand,