TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2273, 29 October 1891, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Oct. 24. The Naval Exhibition at Chelsea, which has just been closed has been visited by 2,300,000 people. Oct. 25. Rumours, which had not the slightest foundations, were afloat yesterday that i the Queen was dying, and it was also reported that she was dead. Her Majesty is at present in excellent health. Sir Charles Russell, in addressing his constitutents, said that the payment of members was a question to be decided before Home Rule. ] The Economist says that the Oamaru ' Harbor for the j loan with their eyes wiSy open, and at a high rate of interest to cjompensate them for the risk they ran. / Sir Saul Samuel, spealpng at the Australian Students' Club dinner last night, denounced the vile abuse which globetrotters heaped on the ccjlonies. He declared that the colonies would never repudiate, and would always regard their obligations as sacred. ,' The Great Northern Railway Company have abolished second-class carriages on . their lines. Oct. 26. On the Stock Exchange the feeling today is incredulous of the possibility of the issue of another Victorian loan. In the present temper of financiers there is butlittle chance of it being successfully floated, except at a low minimum. It is reported that the leading banks decline to issue any early colonial loans. Mr Rowan, of Melbourne, who has .been investigating the manner in which 'colonial meat is sold in London, considers ( it inadvisable to send any one from Australia to manage the London sales of j frozen meat, as there is no suspicion of any unfair dealings, and he declares that the existing system at Smithfield is excellent. The Commercial Steam Shipping Company's steamer Boston collided with and sank the iron barque Charlwood in the i English Channel to-day. The captain and fifteen of the crew of the latter vessel went down with her. The former Oamarn loans have fallen i 3 per cent. Canon Padget, of Oxford, succeeds the Very Rev. H. G. Liddell, Dean of Christ I Church, Oxford, who resigns at Christmas. The Australian Trading World urges the exchange of Oamaru Harbor Board bonds for Government stocks, on the ground that the railways have destroyed the revenue of the board. The gentlemen who went bail for the Rev. Dr Clutterbuck asked to be relieved and he has been re-arrested. A further charge is pending against him. The Rothschilds have advanced the Bank of Spain the sum of one hundred million pesetas for three years to enable the payment of coupons on foreign debt. Madrid, Oct. 24. Spain is issuing a, £10,000,000 loan. f Paris, Oct. 25. Floods in Limoux, a town on the Carcasionne Zusllin line of railway, have destroyed several houses, and twenty persons were killed. Rome, Oct. 26. In a Circular Note to His Majesty, the Pope states that the sanctity of an august temple was violated by visitors, the Pontff rudely and bitterly insulted, and the Catholic name loaded with abuse. Berlin, Oct. 24. Wandering Russian Jews are pestering the German peopje fqr assistance, Dr Koch asserts that he had not attained isolation and refinement in connection with tuberculine, the nearest approach being 60 per cent, of alcohol. He invites the profession to experiment to produce the active principle. The professor makes no report as to the practical progress He has made with his discovery. Oct. 26. A murder has taken place in the city surrounded with circumstances similar to those attributed to Jack the Ripper in London. St. Petersburg, Oct. 24. A number of orthodox churchmen at Starboub pillaged and set fire to the Jewish quarter of the town. The Czar has pardoned the Grand Duke Michael, whom he deprived of all the ranks he held in the Russian army, owing to his secret marriage with the daughter of the Duke of Nassau in April last. It is expected that the Czar will inake a tour through the famine-stricken districts. The naval shipyards in Russia are being converted into State property, Oct. 26. Winter sowing in the famine-stricken districts has begun. Constantinople, Oct. 26. The Turkish Government is again urging England to enter into negotiations for evacuation of Egypt by the British. Calcutta, Oct. 26. It is stated that the Ameer of Afghanistan is negotiating for a Russo-Afghan commercial treaty. Ottawa, Oct. 25,. The attempt to take a census of the Dominion resulted in failure; and another start is being made. During the recent gales thirty English vessels were wreckea on the coast of Labrador. Their cargoes were plundered by fishermen, who also treated the survivors in a shameful manner. New York, Oct. 26. Mr Edison's invention is being applied to railways, and under his system three stationary engines will be adequate to control the whole of the traffic on the New York-Philadephia line at whatever speed is desired. It is proposed to run electric trams between Millwaukee and Chicago during the World's Fair. The rails will be utilised for transmitting the

electric current, and the whole system can be worked with perfect safety. Valparaiso, Oct. 25. The Chilian Government have refused to grant permits of safety to refugees. The general election has resulted in the return of forty-five Liberals and thirty-six Tories. ;—« AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Sydney, Oct. 27. Influenza is very severe in both town and country. The telegraph and railway services are interfered with, and many deaths are recorded. At the New South Wales Rifle Association's competition, Corporal, Hazard, of A. Battery, Auckland, scored 62 out of a possible 70 in the Nursery Match and won £2. The score of the winner was 67. --■ • Melbourne, Oct. 27. The Marine Court has found Captain Bell of the Gambier guilty of gross misconduct' in connection with the collision between the Gambier and the Easby at the heads, and has suspended his certificate for nine months. Captain Bell declined to hand in his certificate to the Court pending an appeal to the Governor in Council. Adelaide, Oct. 27. The Rev. Mr Gilmore, the well-known political and social reformer, is dead. His funeral was the largest ever accorded a minister in the colony. j LABOUR. London, Oct. 24. The London Trades Council have resolved in favour of Labor candidates being elected to the House of Commons, I but have rejected a proposal that a levy be made on the societies for the support of labour candidates. Mr J. E. Abbott, president of the Pastoralists' Union of New South Wales, has sent a letter to the Morning Post, in which he violently attacks the Trades Unions of the colony. He also accuses Sir Henry Parkes, the ex-Premier, and Mr J. R. Dibbs, the new Premier, of truckling to a coterie of fools and knaves, in order to retain office and the emoluments connected therewith. The Daily News advocates the establishment of a National Labour Exchange. The strike at the Cairon wharves has been reduced to 250 men, who have expressed their determination of fighting the non-unionists to the bitter end. Oct. 26.

Eight thousand nail-makers in the Midland Counties has struck against a reduction of 10 per. cent in their wages. Sir John Gorst, speaking at Crux, said that the labour question would keep. What Parliament should turn its attention to was to settling people on the land, and unless the 'present state of affairs was amended, the ultimate result would be revolt.

Christchurch, Oct. 24,

Mr W. Reece, formerly president of Chamber of Commerce, is to preside at the conference on the bootmakers difficulty. Wellington, Oct. 26.

In another letter to the Press Sir Robert Stout combats several of Mr Hannah's statements, and concludes as follows :—" lam glad that there is to be a conference, and I hope that it may end as happily as that of February. The holding of the conference, is an admission that the proceedings of the Manufacturers' Association were high-handed and a further proof that the men only want what is reasonable and fair. Some men would kept the manufacturers to their bond of the 9th condition of the "universal" statement. Mr Hannah's letter to my mind emphasizes the need of legislation, but I shall not say more. I have every desire to see voluntary concilation, and the men well paid and the manufacturers getting a fair return for their capital and personal exertions."

* IttfSH AFFAIRS. London, Oct. 24, Mr John DilUon asserts that Mr John Redmond, who has bean ohosen leader of the party formerly led by the late Mr Parnell, was about to desert the latter at the time of his death. In his speech at Bury, Mr Balfour said that the Tories and Unionists were nqw more closely allied than eyer. Mr Goschen has granted the Chiltern Hundreds to Mr John Redmond, member for the N,orth Division of Wexford, who intends to ooniest the Cork seat, vacant by the death of Mr Parnel}, Mr Martin Flavin will contest the Cork seat in the McCarthy interest. The League in Melbourne have cabled to Mr Justin McCarthy that the support of the Irish there is with his party. Mr Healey has visaed, Paris, and secured the release of the funds deposited there with the French banks. ( Messrs James O'Kelly, John Barry, and O'Brien are editing a. work on Mr Parnell's life, A man named Healey and an accomplice have been arrested on a charge of attemptimg to murder one, Riardan, in Cork, Oct. 26. Mr Dillon advises his followers to conduct the political struggle in a constitutional way, and keep the peace with English members. Mrs Parnell has warned the Paris bankers not to part with the funds deposited iu their hands by her late husband. Teas free from any excess of Astringency—South British Tea Company's Pure Blends, All Storekeepers.—-f Advt. J True Economy. To purchase Countess Tea for two shillings. Free from any excess of aatringency.-—-[Advt.]

I ARTHUR GABITES, I THE CORNER, TIMARU. IS now showing a Large Purchase of indent Clothing, ex Tainui, bought from the consignors at a discount off English cost. These Goods are all new and in perfect condition, and worth at least 25 per cent more than the following quotations : 10 Men's Ready Made Tweed Sac Suits marked 19s 6d—worth at least 255. 25 Men's Ready Made Fancy Tweed Sac Suits, new and choice patterns 25s 6d, regularly sold at 30s to 32s (>d 30 Men's Ready Made Colonial Tweed Sac Suits included in this sale at 27s 9d and 30s, sold everywhere at 35s and 40s 50 Pairs Men's Ready Made Tweed Trousers, marked 5s lid. They are good patterns and well cut 150 Pairs Men's Ready Made Tweed Trousers, marked 7s lid, 8s lid, an 1 10s 9d per pair, stripes, checks, and fancy colors 50 Pairs Men's Extra .. Heavy All-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers marked 9s lid and 10s 91—the best line ever offered at the Corner. ~ , JUVENILE CLOTHING. 48 Boys' Sailor Suits (navy serge) braided, marked 5s lid, 6s 3d, 6s 9d—worth 8s 6d, 9s 6d, 10s 9d ' 152 Boys' Melville Tweed Knicker Suits ■. marked 4s 6d, ss, 5s 6d, 5s lid, and 6s 6d, a very useful suit for school wear. BESPOKE TAILORING: New and Choice Patterns of Colonial and English Tweeds just to hand; 25 per cent saved bv placing your orders at The Corner. BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS! Delivery given last week of a ..onsijrument of 588 P;drs of Oxfor i Siioes, which must be turned into cash without it-lay 72 Poirs La iies' Kii OxcV.rl Saoes 4s lid, regularly sold at 6s lid 120 Pairs' Ladies' Levant Oxford Shoes marked 6s lid, sightly shoe and very tough, usual price 9s 6d 120 Pairs Ladies'Glace Kid Shoes marked 7s lid—cheap at 10s 9d 172 Pairs Ladies' Kid Oxford Shoes marked 8s lid, usual price for the quality lis 6d 500 Pairs Infants' Strap Shoes marked to clear Is 3d, 2s, 2s 6d, and 2s lid 150 Pairs Grooved Tennis Shoes Girls' 2s 6d up, Ladies' 3s lid per pair 200 Pairs Ladies' Kid and Levant House Slippers 3s lid per pair.