TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2391, 27 August 1892, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Aug. 22. An eight-oared boat race between English and French crews will be rowed on the Seine on October 9th. The latter were the challengers. After a long debate the Council of the British Medical Association, by 8 to 1, confirmed the resolution to admit women to the ranks of the medical profession. The innovation was supported by petitions from Victoria, New South "Walesa South Australia, Canada, the Cape*'and India. The heat in England has culminated in heavy storms, which have done much damage. The following is the result of the race for the Great Ebor Handicap at York meeting : llice 1; Benedict 2; Springtime 3. Paris, Aug. 23. Congo despatches prove that M. Poumayne, the Freneh explorer, with 30 followers, have been murdered by natives in a similar to that in which M. Crampel's expedition was annihilated. Aug. 24. Two French Generals and a Colonel have been placed on the retired list for needlessly exercising their troops in the sun, whereby a number of deaths were caused from sunstroke. Berne, A ug. 25. The Peace Congress, which is sitting at Berne, is urging European federation in the interests of peace. Sofia, Aug. 24. Prince Ferdinand, in the course of an interview with a representative of the French newspaper Figaro, declared that if he fell it would be by the knife or bullet of a Russian assassin. St. Petersburg, Aug. 23. Thousands of pauper Jews are preparing to emigrate to England and the British colonies. Zanzibar, Aug. 23. Baron Paul and four other leaders of the German punitive expedition have been murdered at Kilimanjaro. Massowah, Aug. 24. Refugees from Omduraman, who have reached here, declare that the people are revolting against the Mahdi. They say that many European women are confined in his harem. Tangiers, Aug. 23. It is rpported that the Sultan of Morocco is paying eight dollars each for the heads of Angherite rebels. Ottawa. Aug. 23. Sir J. J. Abbott, premier of the Dominion, has agreed to refund to the owners of Canadian vessels the tolls levied on them by the United States for using St. Mary's Canal. Washington, Aug. 23. A lady, attempting to descend from a balloon by a parachute, fell three hundred feet and was killed. Aug. 24. A band of outlaws murdered four gentlemen who were on a hunting excursion near Cunney, in Texas, and sacked their camp. The assassins demanded dinner, and were told that they could have it if they asked civilly. They again demanded food, and some hesitation being shown they murdered the unfortunate men in cold blood. No arrests have yet been made. San Francisco. Aug. 23. Sir G. R. Dibbs and Sir Matthew Davies have sailed for Sydney via Auckland in the R.M.S. Mariposa. Buenos Ayres, Aug. 23. Dr Carlos Pelligrini, the President, who handed in his resignation owing to a quarrel with Congress, has settled the dispute and agreed to continue in office. Palermo, Aug. 24. The last formidable band of Sicilian brigands has just been arrested at Catinia. Rio de Janeiro, Aug. 24. Marshal D, A. Fonseca, exrPrer aident of Brazil, is dead. Callao, Aug. 28. A great fire has been raging in Callao, the seaport of Lima, the Peruvian capital. The offices of the South-American Steamship Company are among the buildings destroyed. Half the population of Callao and Lima are suffering from influenza. Yokohama, Aug. 23. The Government are supporting thousands rendered destitute by the earthquakes in Japan. Capetown, Aug. 23. A general election is going on in Natal, the question at issue being the acceptance or rejection of responsible government. The opponents of acceptance fear that the English troops will be withdrawn and the cost of defence thrown on the colony. The barque Roma and Quebec was wrecked at Port Elizabeth and all hands lost.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Melbourne, Aug. 23. In the debate on the Budget Proposals, Sir Henry "Wrixon moved that the proposals were unsatisfactory. Mr Shiels, the Premier, complimented the Opposition on their outspoken and fair criticism, and severely condemned the action of a number of halfhearted Ministerial supporters who were ready to desert in the hour of battle. The debate concluded at 8 ,t»'plock tips rnorn ng in a victory for tl>e Government by q'3 to 32 vqtes. Aug. 25. Sir Bryan O'Loghlen and Messrs G> J), Dowries, Langdown ? and J.

Mclndoe, Ministerial corner members I who deserted the Government during the non-confidence debate, now occupy seats in the Opposition corner. A Bill imposing an excise duty of 2d per gallon on malt beer, and 3d per gallon on sugar beer, has been read a second time in the Legislative Assembly. Adelaide, Aug. 25. In making his Financial Statement to-night, the Colonial Treasurer said that the outlook was not too bright, though better than in other Australian colonies. It has been an unfavourable season for agriculture, and the results were not satisfactory. The yield of wheat had averaged only 4 bushels 91bs the acre, almost the lowest on record. The shrinkage in silver stocks, held in Adelaide alone, amounted to £5,000,000. The revenue for the year has fallen £54,000 short of the estimate, but the expenditure had been £IOO,OOO less than the estimate. The year closed with a surplus of £87,000. The railways had returned 4.3 per cent, over working expenses. The Government would not revise the tariff this year, but would support the temporary imposition of a wheat and stock tax. The estimated surplus at the end of next year would be £39,090.