TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2246, 27 August 1891, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN,

London, Aug. 24,

It is reported that King Humbert, of Italy, will visit England in the spring. The vessel in which he will make the voyage will be escorted by several Italian warships.

The Statist estimates that the demand for gold for the United States will absorb £25,000,000, and that , the Banks of England, France, and Imperial Germany, hold in reserve £118,000,00|). ... It is estimated that the carpenters have lost £500,000 in wages by strikes. Miss Clark read a paper on “ The Aborigines of Western Australia,” at a meeting of the British Association, in which she declared that the Roman Catholic mission authorities at New Noreia had failed to redeem their promise to refute the charge of cruelty brought against their officials, Mr Justice Hawkins is in a critical condition. Mr Cecil Raikes,Postmaster-General, aged 53, is dead. Mr Raikes’s death was the result of a slight stroke of lightning received while riding in Hyde Park last month, and, it is said, over-work. The Rev, Mr Spurgeon is worse. The county cricket match Notts v, Kent, ended in a draw. The former in their first innings scored 418, of which Shrewsbury was credited with 178. The Queen has cabled to President Carnot, warmly complimenting the French nation upon the appearance and condition of the fleet. The French officers have been shown over Portsmouth dockyards. The Duke of Connaught gave a banquet to the French officers last night, and the municipality entertained crews.

It is reported that the French President will pay a visit to England in the spring. Mr Parnell is arranging to bring out United Ireland as a daily paper. It is reported that watches worth £20,000 have been stolen from the South-Eastern Railway’s depot in London.

The conveyance of Pi’esident Balmaceda’s treasure to Monte Video by the captain of the Espiegle, is confirmed. News has been received of the massacre by Esquimaux of sixty sailors belonging to a whaling steamer laid up in winter quarters at the beginning of the year. Paris, Aug. 24.

The number of lives lost at Martinique has swollen to three hundred and fifty, besides sailors. The hurricane was followed by an earthquake. English bookmakers at Boulogne and Calais have been ordered to quit the country within a fortnight. This step is taken with a view of supporting the action of the Government to suppress betting. M. Ferry, in the course of a speech, said that fifty years’ protection for French farmers would justify the nation in indulging in the British luxury of freetrade. Lisbon, Aug 24. Severe earthquakes have been experienced at Lisbon and at Verona in Northern Italy, causing great alarm. No damage of any consequence is reported. Berlin, Aug. 23.

The Emperor was present at a review yesterday on horseback. He appeared to be in splendid health, and had a wonderful reception from the soldiers and populace. Brussels, Aug. 24.

„At the Socialist Congress a resolution was carried, demanding the extension of the franchise to women. It is intended to arrange meetings in favor of eight hours and the abolition of piece work. According to reports from Central Africa all the posts formerly held by Emin Pasha at the time of his rescue by Stanley, have been reoccupied by his forces. Bucharest, Aug. 24. A mob who resented interference by a Greek bishop with the Roumanian service at Pirvolt, made a savage attack on the reverend gentleman. They pulled out his beard, beat him senseless,and then dragged him by the heels through the streets. St. Petersburg, Aug 23.

Russia has again demanded au indemnity from Turkey for stopping vessels in the Dardenelles. Thfe Novoe Yremya states that the Council of the Empire is considering the propriety of putting restrictions upon the settlement of foreigners in Russia. Constantinople, Aug 22. The rebellion in Yemen, in Southern Arabia, is still raging. 3600 Turkish troops have been killed in battle or died of heat or disease. Osman Pasha, the hero of Plevna, has been appointed Minister of War.

August 24, The Porte having paid the ransom for the railway inspector captured near Salonica. and two Frenchmen seized at Dinourdza by brigands, the captives have been set at liberty. Cairo, Aug. 24, The Dervishes are collecting again at Dongola. Calcutta, Aug 24. The jury disagree in the Bungabasti trial. Rangoon, Aug. 24. An inquiry is pending here into the conduct of a lieutenant of a Madras regiment, who, it, is alleged, was guilty of cheating at cards. The officer in question is at present in England, but is under orders to return to meet the charges. Hong Kong, August 23. The Viceroy of China, Li Huug Chang, has returned an evasive answer to the demand of the Powers for satisfaction. Zanzibar, Aug. 24. Information has been received that after severe fighting with Dervishes Emin Pasha arrived at Wadelai, where he secured six thousand tusks. New Yore, Aug. 24, Advices from Central America report that the chief of police and six men were killed and fifty wounded in arresting the leaders of the revolt at Granada, in Nicaragua. The United States Treasury has demanded the payment of £7OOO duty on Vanderbilt’s yacht, which was purchased in England. The Government have returned to Europe one hundred and thirty pauper Jews from Russia.

Negotiations are proceeding between the United States and Russian Governments respecting the Jews.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE,

Sydney, Aug. 24. i At a meeting of the shareholders of the Australian Mercantile Loan and Guarantee Bank, the manager said that he believed that if the depositors would grant an extension of twelve months for payment, and eight shillings per share were called up, the Bank would be placed on a satisfactory footing. The meeting adjourned to await further particulars. Melbourne, Aug. 24. Colston, the Narbethong murderer, was hanged to-day. Some wreckage has been picked up at Back Beach, including a bottle containing a farewell message signed “ Harding and Cameron.” The missive is undated, and there is no clue as to what vessel the wreckage belonged,