TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2386, 23 July 1892, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, July IG. The Times states that trade propects are poor, and that there is every probability of continued contraction. The Sultan of Morocco at the last moment refused to sign a treaty arranged by the British representatives, giving equal advantages to all nations, and offered Commissioner Smith a bribe of £30,000 to sign a treaty on the Sultan's own lines. The refusal is attributed to French intrigues. Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, and Belgium supported England. In consequence of the Sultan's refusal to sign,-_tli© mission has been called. The Paris newspapers are jubilant, and admit that the rebuff administered to England by the Sultan of Morocco is due to the action of France. In reply to Mr Dibbs' letter, asking for Mr Goschen's advice on the investment of trust funds and the conversion of loans, the latter informs Mr Dibbs that he will be happy to discuss the question of trust funds with him at the end of the week, and afford every assistance to bring about a successful result. Mr Cook, of the Tourist Bureau, is dead. Owing to a dispute with the directors Mr Cowen has resigned the conductorship of the Philharmonic Society. Mr Mackenzie has taken the position. The Earl of Orkney has married Connie Gilchrist, the well-known London actress. The Duke of Beaufort gave Connie Gilchrist away. Dr Rigg has been elected President of the Wesleyan Conference. The man Neall has been charged at Bow Street with the murder of the woman Clover. Similar evidence was given to that at the other inquest. Intimacy with deceased, the possession of poison, and the falseness of the record of death from alcoholism, were proved. Widespread interest is being taken in these cases. July 20. Rob Roy McGregor, canoeist, is dead. I The Countess of Donoughmore was fined £2O for removing her daughter in a cab, while she was suffering from fever, and for failing to notify the owner of the lodging house. Two men belonging to the schooner Undine were arrested at Ascension Island, and sent to Manilla on a charge of murdering the rest of the crew and seizing the vessel during a voyage to the Pacific. Zimmerman, the American cyclist has reduced the five mile tandem record by 15sec. Paris, July 19. French cruisers have been sent to Morocco. Le Temps expresses its delight at the check England has received in Morocco. Berlin, July 19. The Tagblatt asserts that the Great Powers have secretly satisfied Russia and France that they stopped the progress of Great Britain. St. Petersburg, July 19. Russia is urging Spain to join France and prevent reprisals on the part of England. The Russian press urges that an effort should be made to convince the Ameer of Afghanistan that Russia is his friend and natural ally against England. Brussels, July 19. A number of Anarchists are now being tried for outrages at Liege in April. Soeia, July 19. The trial of Bulgarian conspirators at Sofia resulted in Milaroff, Popoff, Gheorliff, and Karaguloff, being condemned to death. Karaveloff, formerly one of the Regents, was sentenced to five years' imprisonment and seven others to long terms. Six were acquitted. Buda Pesth, July 20. A hundred and eighty rioters, reapers at the village of Jamasi, in Hungary, killed an inspector of police. Gendarmes were summoned and fired on the mob, killing twelve, and wounding many others. Calcutta, July 19. The Ameer of Afghanistan is raising 50,000 troops to suppress the Hazars revolt. If lie is defeated it is expected the whole country will rise in rebellion. The Ameer refuses tQ accept the Viceroy's interference, alleging he has a right to quell the rebellion, July 20. It is reported that the Ilazars have twice entrapped the Ameer's troops, and killed 100 men. Capetown, July 10. The Cane Assmbly, by a majority of 2-"), read a second time the Franchise Bill, increasing (he qualification of electors to the occupation of property worth £72. Ottawa. July 20. It is reported that Lord Hanley, of Preston, Governor-General of Canada has resigned. Valparaiso,, July 19. The Chilian Government have arranged to pay the sum of £lo,ooo as indemnity for the Baltimore incident.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Memjoukne, July 20. The steamer Murrainbidgee, Avhile in the vicinity of St. Paul Island in the Indian Ocean, passed one thou-

sand cases of kerosene floating about among the wreckage of a large vessel, which had the appearance of being charred by fire. It is believed that the debrin belongs to some Austalianbound trader, and anxiety is being felt for the safety of the ship Cancera, 90 days out from New York. Owing to the gale the Murrumbidgee was unable to take steps to ascertain the name of the vessel. Over £II,OOO is now in hand for the distressed unemployed. A rider named Duff has lowered the Australian 20-mile bicycle record, covering the distance in /58min 43sec. July 21. Reciprocal arrangements have been completed between Victoria and New Zealand to protect patents issued in either colony. In the libel action brought by Williams, formerly chief steward of the S.S. Ibeaia against the proprietors of the Age, claiming £2OOO damages for connecting him with the gold robbery from that vessel, a verdict was returned for the defendants with costs. Sydney, July 20. The Earl of of Jersey has returned from Noumea, where he met with a most enthusiastic reception.