TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2240, 13 August 1891, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Aug. 9. Higgins made a descent at Leeds, yesterday,.but in coming down fouled some telegraph wires. The unfortunate man, who was in a risky position on his cross T bar,, jfell thirty-five feet and was killed, his back being broken. ■ , August 10. The Qiieeu*gß{Jnch refused to commit Mr F. Wootton, Isaacs, M.P. for Stepheny, for contempt, in refusing to answer questions in a bankruptcy case, on the ground of privilege. Lord Rosebejry returns to political life shortly." " v r The officers of the French fleet have declined the banquet proffered by the Lord Mayor of London. Dalziel's Agency states that the Queen of Roumania (Carmen Sylva) refuses to return to her husband unless Miss Varesco is reinstated as maid of honour. ~, 1 The Daily News says that the American surplus is even now saving Europe from a bread famine. It is reported that Messrs Dillon and O'Brien have persuaded four Irish members to secede from Mr Parnell. Sir J. Gorst considers that the success of the Labor party in New Zealand and-New South Whales will encouarge" the mbyement in England and force candidates at the general election to give distinct pledges, and that the next Parliament will, be unable to avoid legislation on the labor questions. A conference is to be held at Edinburgh, at which 84,000 unionists will be represented, to advocate the direct representation of the laboring classes, payment of members, and legislstion on the eight hours question. Messrs Dillon and O'Brien in addressing a meeting at Mallow, County Cork,, charged Mr Parnell with attempting to destroy Mr Gladstone's party, and they appealed to the Parnellite party to coalesce with that under the leadership of Mr Justin McCarthy and accept the promises offered by the Liberals. A thief rifled a passenger's luggage on board the Tainui in the Thames,: and escaped with several hundred pounds in his possession. August 11. Major LeCaron, who gave important testimony before the Parnell Commission, is dying of cancer in the stomach. Various European countries have in all bought 40,000,000 bushels of American- wheat for delivery in August and September. The court has refused to permit the Marquis of Aylesbury to disentail : Savernakeforest for £750,000. During the case it was elicted that the Marquis owes Sam Lewis £200,000. Bank of New Zealand i shares have) experienced a rise of 10s owing to the payment of a dividend, and the favorable character of the balance-sheet and report. The Standard estimates that the minimum wheat crop of the United States will be 600,000,000 bushels, of which one-third will be available for export. The Ameer of Afghanistan prohibits the export of wheat from Candahar, on account of the serious damage iniflicted on the crops by locusts. Brussels, Aug. 10.

It is now explained that the . exEmpress Charlotte,' who has been placed under restraint, during a fit of frenzy attached the Queen of the and the fright caused the serious illness of the latter.

Berlin, Aug. 10,

The McKihley Tariff adopted by the United States has had a serious effect on German trade. The returns show jthat the exports have decreased by £10,000,000. Six hundred thousand pilgrims are proceeding to Treves to pay honour to the "Holv Coat."

Rome, Aug 8,

The famous gambling casino of Monte Carlo, in Monaco, is to be closed next year. The owners of the tables have offered Prince Lichenstein ten million francs (£400,000) for permission to let them be set up at Vaduz. . ] . St. Petersburg, Aug. 10.

Two persons were killed and 48 injured by a railway collision at Davinstadt in Finland. An electric disturbance in the atmosphere prevented the departure of the trains being wired. Vienna, Aug. 10. A man and his wife named Schonieder have been arrested here on a charge of kidnapping and murdering a number of servant girls. Constantinople, July 10.

Turkish brigands have kidnapped two Frenchmen at Omourdja, and released one with a letter to Count Montebello, the French Ambassador, demanding a ransom of £4OOO,

Calcutta, Aug 10

The Viceroy of India has confirmed the sentence of death on Senapulty and

■Tongal, and commuted the sentences on the Regent and Angas Sena to transportation for life. The printer, owner, manager, and editor of the Bungabasti, a native paper, have been arrested and bail has been refused, on accouut of articles on " British rule by brute force." Zanzibar, Aug. 10.

The entire region above Stanley falls has revolted against Tippoo's band and massacred fonr hundred and fifty Arabs. Cannibal orgies have been enacted, and it is feared that the Congo Free State will be compelled to appeal to the European Powers for assistance.

Washington, Aug. 7.

The American authorisies consider it possible that the harvest estimates will have to be modified. The maximum supply for export will not be more than 50,000,000 quarters, whilst the minimun required is 48,000,000.

The United States will send reinforcements to the fleet, and co-operate with the European Powers in coercing the Chinese Government to protect foreigners in its dominion. Ottawa, August 9.

The crops of Manitoba and Ontario are excellent and the yiel'd is believed to be unequalled,

AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Brisbane, August 11

A parachutist named Fernandez ascended to a considerable. height at Harrishill, when the balloon caught fire. He was unable to release the parachute, which caught in a tree. He was severely burned, and had a wonderful escape from losing his life. Adelaide, July 11.

The Earl of Kintore, Governor of South Australia, has written to the Government,, explaining that , his omission to, consult them , before publishing his report on his expedition to the Northern Territory, was pure inadvertence. He agreed with the spirit of Mr Grainger's motion relating to his action. The motion was formally carried. Mr Grainger stated that he merely desired to uphold constitutional principle. HOBABT, Aug. 10. s , An investigation of the affairs of the Bank of Van Diemen's Land strengthens the conviction expressed by the shareholders that there was no actual necessity to close the doors of the bank. Parliament will discuss the offer of the Government to guarantee their notes and .otherwise assist the bank to-morrow. The result of the suspension is already being felt, as many firms are reducing their staffs. ~.. , ..

Salvation Colony.—Very little is heard of General Booth or his colonising projects (writes the London correspondent of. the Auckland Herald); since the £IIO,OOO required for the experiment was provided by a trustful public. About 1000 acres of land, having a frontage to the Thames, have been secured for £15,200, a very fair price since the land is: not in -a high state of cultivation. The ruined castle of Hadleigh has been thrown in, and is to be preserved as a " resort for visitors." " Shelters" are already erected to accommodate 200 men, and it is hoped by the beginning of winter 500 will be on the ground and ultimately 5000. Vegetables and fruit are to be grown at first; next wheat is to be cultivated on new, and it is to be hoped, on improved lines; a dairy farm will then be attempted. The colony, is to be made to pay, and perhaps it will, as no agriculturists in the world were ever paid such wages the General thinks his East Enders will take. There are three grades of colonists —those who get merely their food and clothes, those who get Is 6d per week besides, whilst the highest class (the orderlies) will perhaps get 3s 6d a week. When they have climbed up " the, ladder of social regeneration" sufficiently to be ranked as " orderlies," then they will be able to go abroad to the foreign colony, to become officers in the Home colony 0r... to settle upon small crofts which will be provided for them. The colonists will not be permitted to leave the farm, but all sorts of " healthy recreation " will be provided for them. An industrial village is to be formed, audit is destined to become "the busy hive of the settlement." Several London vestries have agreed to pay a small sum for the removal of rubbish —hot human —to the colony, and this it is hopefully believed will be advantageously utilised, the rags for paper-mak-ing, and. the bones for manure. At present there are no women on the farm, as the " General" foresees thai " the relation of sexes in such a settlement is a matter demanding time and a considerable deal of attention." The best medicine known is Sander and Sons' Eucalypti Bxtbact. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza; the relief is instantaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scalding, burises, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling —no inflammation. Like surprising effects in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of lungs, swelling, &c, diarrhoea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys, and urinary organs, In use at hospital and medical clinics all over- the globe; patronised by. IJis' Majesty the King of- Italy j crowned . with medal and diploma at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approval article, and reject all others.