TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2338, 2 April 1892, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, March 30. The Times says that it is not surprised at the unsatisfactory condition of the Victorian and New South Wales railway and other abußes in the administration of the affairs of those colonies, considering the class of the bulk of the legislators and the peculiar character of the constituencies. The 'Times says that the victory of Lord Sheffield's team forms a brilliant and gratifying conclusion to a tour which ought to bo eminently, satisfactory .both to Englishmen' and colonists. The idea that the colonial cricketers were deteriorating has been disapproved. The Supreme Court to-day, at the instance of the trustees of the Marquis of Stafford, son and heir to the Duke of Sutherland, granted an injunction restraining the Duke from cutting timber on his estate, Trentham Stoke-on-Trent, in Staffordshire. March 31. The trial of six persons, who were arrested in Walsall on suspicion of being connected with the Anarchist plot, is proceeding. Sir Richard Webster, the Attorney-General, in opening the _ case, declared that the prisoners projected horrible atrocities. Mr Austen Chamberlain, son of the Right Hon. J. Chamberlain, has been returned unopposed for the Worcester seat in the House of Commons, rendered vacant by the expulsion of Mr G. W. Hastings, convicted and sentenced on a charge of fraud. Mr H. Bottomly denies that he was the vendor of the Hansard Union Company, but admits that he was proprietor of the company, and that the net profit was £15,000, not £90,000. Owing to the large influx of Anarchists expelled from France, the police in London are taking great precautions to prevent their landing in England. British Indians are organising a demand for the franchise and autonomous Government. British Consuls in Russia have warned the Jews that they will not be welcome in England. Paris, March 29. The Press are unanimous in calling for the suppression of anarchism, regardless of consequences. The Archbishop of Paris prohibits the discussion of politics by the clergy with the socialists. f Ravachal, in an interview with the representative of the Gaulois, expressed his delight at the outrages and promised more. The" police have planned an extensive capture of the Anarchists. March 30.

Ravachal has been arrested on suspicion of being the author of the last Anarchist outrages. Ravachal deposited explosives at St. Mathier, where he was watched. His mistress conveyed the bombs from Paris concealed in her drees. Berlin, March 30. The influence of the Catholics, secured the rejection by a large majority of the proposal which was before the Reichstag to grant 2,000,000 marks with which to build a corvette. Bismark assures his visitors that the Emperor is offending all partieß and making peace with none, and that they may yet see a repetition of 1848 and the Emperor compelled to flee from rioters. March 30. The Clericals, united with the Radicals and Socialists, defeated the Government in the Reichstag on a minor point, avowedly for revenge. , March 31. Russia has informed the German Government that she has no intention of attacking Germany, and that the movements of troops towards the frontier is only a measure of precaution. Rome, March 30. His Holiness the Pope has overridden Bishop Vaughan's wish to remain at Salford. Brussels, March 27. Prince Chinay, of Belgium, is dead. Zanzibar, March 30. News has been received that Emin Pasha, who has reached the Equatorial provinces, fought a successful battle against the natives. The latter were commanded by his old officers whom he captured and shot. Calcutta, March 30. The Ameer of Afghanistan has captured Asmanian [?], which dominates Kafristan, a' small district on the north-west of India. Washington, March 30. During a dispute which occurred in a church in Georgia |a negro Bishop was shot dead in the pulpit, Margh 30. The United States has paid an indemnity of 100,000 francs to Italy for the lynching of the Sicilians in New Orleans gaol. The Government declare that it is only paid as an evidence of friendship, not as an admission of liability. A quack at Cimarroon, in Colorado, inoculated twenty children to prevent smallpox, with the result that sixteen died and the rest are no.t expected to recover. A strong anti-Parnellite meeting has been held in New York. The proceedings were marked by wild disorder. Deep interest is manifested in the approaching General Ejection in Great B,rit.ajj^. AUSTRALIAN CABLE, Adeliade, ]W> so Lord cricks- ■■' , team of En g llsh . ,wi.s sailed for Plymouth yesterday. Sydney, March 30. The Trades Conciliation Bill has passed through Parliament, but the Early Closing Bill was rejected by the Legislative Council by 25 to 7.

Hobart, March 30. A rich vein of silver has been struck in Washington mine, White River, assaying 15,811 ounces and 14 per cent- of lead to the ton.