TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2174, 12 March 1891, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISB AND FOREIGN. London. March 8. It has been decided that the Governor (if Gape Colony Bball continue to exercise th'i--du«ies of High Commissooer of So'u'h Africa, ' ; J John Walsh, Fenian, is dead. The Liberals.of the Forest of Dean h*ve resolved to place i absolute confiri"nce in the moral integrity of Sir C. I i ke. fhe citizens of London invite the Emperor of Germany to be their guest during his stay in London. Much 10 Trade returns show that the imports for tbe past month have increased £2,253.000, and experts diminished £614,000, as comparfldjjfi-h the corresponding peroid of 1890. Xhe enquiry into the death of R. L, Antrobus, junior partner in the firm of Coutts and Go, who was supposed to have commited suicide, resulted in a verdiot of accidental death. The Australian cruisers sail in April. The man who broke the bank at Monte Carlo aftsrwardß lost his winnings and £15,000 in addition. Lord Knutsford has declined to ratify the Newfoundland, Convention, ,and the Colonial Assembly has again urgad him to complete it. Betting on the University boat race is 2 to 20 against Oxford. The Manchester City Council recommend the advance of £2,500,000 to complete the ship c»na!, Paris, March 7. The French Customs Committee advisn free admission of wools, raw bides and flax. Mr»ch9.

Intelligence has received that the French expedition op to the Niger river carried a fortified position at Dieva, near the source, of the river, 600 natives were killed while the loss on the French side was only 21. In older to carry oat the determination of the Government to suspress all betting hundreds of police were present at the Antenimo raees, but no bookmakers attended and everything passed- off quietly. Berlin, March 7.

It is reported that a reconciliation has ( been brought abent between, Bismarck and Von Caprivi. Washington, March 6. The United States will fdmit partly prepared rabbit skins duty free. The Legislature of Ariz ma have introduced b Bill offering 200ilol for every Indian killed carrying firearms. March 8. The United States Government are increasing in stringency with/ regard to the influx of Chinese from Vancouver. March 9. Professor August has announced a new care for tuberculosis, based on capsicum. Madrid, Maroh 6. The Commission appointed by the Soanish Government are adverse- to Dr Koch's remedy r ßnd the ipjections have been suspended. Zanzibar, March 7. Major Wissuian'B troopshad a severe conflict with Arabs at Disholo. They killed and captured large quantities ot ivory and cattle, Ottawa. March 7. Sir J. Macdonald'fl organs claim a majority of forty, but the Liberal preßS asserts that it is no more than sixteen and that ihey have won a moral violory, Owing to Sir J. Macdonald's illhealth, it is considered likely that Mr C. Tupper will succeed bim as Premier. March 9. The Canadian Cabinet have appointed Messrs Trapper and Thompson delegates 10 visit Washington and discuss reciprocity Sir John Madonald has promised to co-operate in the formation of a trade league for the Umpire. Cairo, Maroh 9. Tho Khedive has proclaimed a general amnesty at Suakim. Bubkos Ayres, March 8.

There is great excitement in the Argentine over tun renewal of the financial crisis. It »8 hoped the Pro. viocial and National banks may be saved by a popular loan, otherwise; Government will be compelled to take measures to prevent wide-Bpread rain, A favourable solution is hoped for. March, 9. Confidence has been restored in the oily and business has been resumed. The Government will issue a Q per cent, national loon of a hundred million dollars, Tfce minimum will be fixed at 75. Valparaiso, March 9. The rebels have inflicted another defeat on the Government troops, and have captured the province of Tarapac*. Order has been restored at Iquiquo.