TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2344, 16 April 1892, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, April 12. In the annual report of the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company it is stated that owing to the competition in colonial trade it has been found necessary to make a reduction in the rate of frieghts. The amount available for the annual f dividend was £35,000, and of this amount a sum of £6OOO was carried forward to next year’s account. Mr J. W. Temple, who formerly held, in conjunction with Mr Walter Savill, the position of Managing Director, has been appointed Managing Director, and Mr Walter Savill remains a Director of the Company. April 13. The Government has refused to compensate the man who was dismissed from the Cambrian Railway Company for giving evidence before a Parliamentary Committee. General Booth has not yet decided on the spot for his over-sea colonies. Selwyn and Peach, who were connected with the robbery of Turkish bonds, have been sentenced to five years’ and fourteen months’ imprisonment respectively. It is expected that Mrs Osborne will be released a fortnight before her accouchment. Mr Munro, the new Agent-General for Victoria, in an interview with a representative of the Daily Chronicle said the colony was in a state of financial collapse, but he hoped that within eighteen months the present difficulty would be overcome. He believed money would shortly be a drug in Melbourne. It was difficult to conceive how a strongly organised labour party could be formed in Parliament. The Widnes magistrates have granted the application for a warrant for the arrest of Deeming in connection with the Rainhill murders. April 14.

The Daily News says the general impression amongst members of the House of Commons is that the general election will take place at the end of June. A lock-out of 50,000 yarn producers is considered inevitable, and it is possible 7000 weavers will also be affected. The Provincial Government of Prince Edward Island have petitioned the Secretary for the Colonies urging him to prevent the Newfoundland tariff being made hostile to Canada. Foreign Ministers have been refused audience in the Chinese Emperor’s palace at Pekin, on the ground that western monarchs are inferior to the Emperor. Severe floods have been experienced in Tennessee, resulting in great loss of life and serious damage to property. Paris, April 11. The Chamber of Deputies has voted a sum of 3,000,000 francs for the purpose of suppressing the rising in Dahomey. Calcutta, April 13. The British have captured Temdi with slight loss. Yokohama, April 11.

By the fire at Tokio 6000 houses were destroyed, and fifty people lost their lives. The principal portions of Tokio have been destroyed. New York, April 12. The claimants of the stock raising rights in the State of Wyoming are fighting for the privileges, and it is reported that forty-six persons have been killed, including eighteen sheriffs and their officers. Heavy floods have occurred in Alabama, and twenty persons have been drowned and 500 families rendered destitute. Immense damage has been done to property. Rio de Janeiro, April 13, The State of Matto Grosso, an extensive province of Brazil, bordering on Bolivia, has declared itself an independent re-, public. Caracoas, April 11. In spite of their defeat by the Government troops a few days ago the rebels are gaining influence throughout the whole country. General Crespo, who tied after the last engagement, is reorganising his scattered troops, which are now 8000 strong. General Bealista has joined the rebel ranks and takes command of 18,000 men. Valpariso, April 11. Many Englishmen in Chili are emiSating to California, as they consider at under the present Administration life and property are not safe in the country.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Sydney, April 14. The Sydney Morning Herald regards the prosposal of the New Zealand Government for the election of Justices full of danger, and that it is no doubt meant as preliminary to the entire adoption of the American principle of making Judges and Magistrates hold their positions by popular suffrage. It concludes by statu'" that if New Zealand puts the At the Agricultural and Pastoral Show New Zealand is strongly represented in th.B Ayrshire cattle and Berkshire pigs classses. Mr Fergusson’s Silver King took first prize for two-year-old bull, and Mr Fergusson obtained a number of other prizes. Mr Howe won the champion prize in pigs, also several other prizes. The liquidator of the the Imperial Building Company states that depositors will get absolutely nothing, as there is barely sufficient to pay the liquidation expenses. Melbourne, April 13. Nominations in connection with the general elections have closed, and the Hons. Peacock, Wheeler, McLean, and Graham, members of the Ministry, have been returned unopposed. Eight private members have been similarly returned.

The nominations include thirty-two Labor candidates. Sir Graham Berry has been nominated for the East Bourke constitutency. Dr Rose, against whom there was such strong feminine opposition last election, is a candidate for the North Melbourne seat. Mr Gaunson was nominated for Emerald Hill. April 14. For the general election 219 candidates have been nominated for 95 seats. Mr H. J. Wrixon has been returned unopposed. Adelaide, April 13. Mr Christie, an Indian engineer, is visiting the colony to ascertain what inducement there is for Anglo-Indian settlements. On his return to India steps will be taken to form an association to carry out the scheme. A local Board of Advice has been appointed to assist him. April 14^ The Government intend to grant a bonus of £2,000 next year and £3,500 the following year, and £4,500 the third year, to encourage the export of butter.