TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2412, 15 October 1892, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Oct. 12. Mr Keir Hardie, M.P., addressing the Congregational Union at Bradford, created a painful scene by declaring that the churches preached only to the respectable classes, and forgot the writhings and sufferings of humanity, and men and women being driven to hell without a helping hand. The ministers declared his statements to be false. On her trial trip the s.s. Miowera attained a speed of 17 knots. The Agents-General suggest the issue of colonial medals for ten years’ service, instead of eighteen years’ service. They also ask that the rules under which the medals shall be granted apply to all ranks. Messrs Goode and Matthews have been appointed engineers to supervise the work contemplated in Dover for the improvement of the harbour. The following is the result of the race for the Czarewitch Stakes:— Burnaby 1; Insurance 2 ; Brandy 2. The Rev. Thomas Spurgeon sails for New Zealand in the steamer Kaikoura. The personalty in the estate of Lord Ancrum (late aide-de-camp to the Governor of New South Wales,) who was accidentally shot in June last, has been proved at £22,000. The Duke of Devonshire has reduced the rents of his Irish properties by 22 per cent. Paris, Oct. 12. News has been published here that an attempt made to dynamite the Czar’s train at Skierniwice, in Poland, failed. The French Press report that the Nihilists exploded a dynamite bomb under a passing train standing at a station, supposing it to be the Czar’s. The result was that five persons were killed and fourteen injured, but the Czar who entered, the station by another line, was unhurt. Forty arrests were made. (A later cablegram denies the truth of this report.) Vienna, Oct. 11. Xhe Emperor of Germany is on a visit td the Emperor of Austria. Oct. 12. The Emperor of Germany was welcomed on his arrival with much enthusiasm. The meeting of the two Emperors was of the most friendly character. It is understood that amongst other things they are discussing the question of the Brunswick succession.

Hong Kong, Oct. 12. Further outrages on missionaries have been committed by the mob, and stations in Fo Kien, a mountainous province in the south-east of China, have been burned. Rome, Oct. 11. The Propaganda renews its demand for compensation to the Roman Catholic missionaries in Uganda. St. Petersburg, Oct. 11. The local press publish reports implying that Colonel Yanoffmaintains small garrisons along the new frontier commanding one of the three possible routes to India. The Russian official press now openly lay claim to the possession of Pamir. Calcutta, Oct. 12. The Chins have revolted near Fort White. Many Sepoys were murdered, asd it is feared they will attack Diulo. Lieut, Henegan, of the Madras Native Infantry, has defeated the revolting Chins, and reinforcements are leaving Mandalay and Rangoon to support him. Ottawa, Oct. 11. Charles Leaky, of Toronto, murdered his hither, mother, and sister, and burned the house down. The murderer has been captured. Mereier was commited for trial on three charges of malfeasance. Oct. 12. A lieutenant of Toronto Volunteers, named Macdonald, recently lectured in favour of annexation to the United States. The Minister of Militia regarded this action as treason, and removed Macdonald from his position. Mr Smith, the American Consul at Quebec, in his official report to his Government, described the French Canadians as “ unclean, and believing in the holiness of dirt.” In revenge the French smashed the windows of his residence. The American Government are enquiring into the m atter. New York, Oct. 11 Thirty thousand boys VaVked in procession yesterday during the Columbus Celebration. Oct. 13. The statue of Columbus was unveiled ill New York to-day witli great eclat, 40,00(1 troops were on parade. AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Sydney, Oct. 12. Blackmore, county council clerk at Paddington, has been arrested on a charge of embezzlement. His defalcations amount to £3OO. Oct. 13. On the introduction of the Local Option Bill the amendment to the effect that the Bill should provide for compensation was carried by 47 to 23. In the Legislative Assembly, Sir Henry Parkes has given notice of motion to the effect that the existence of a nominated Upper House is an insuperable obstacle to the federation of the colonics, and should be abolished or re-eatablishod on a popular basis,

The evidence for the prosecution in the charge against the directors of the Australian Banking Company for conspiring together to issue a fraudulent balance-sheet has finished. Several of the defendants addressed the Court, and blamed Malcolm for enticing them into the concern. Melbourne, Oct. 13, The Royal Geographical Society celebrated the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Columbus. President Von Mueller delivered an oration. Adelaide, Oct. 12. When the new Admiral arrives he will be saked to permit a vessel of the auxiliary squadron to cruise round the various ports and lend assistance in improving the local defence forces. The Victoria and Queensland Governments agree with this idea, thinking it unfair that vessels of the squadron should sojourn in Port Jackson all the year round. Oct. 13. The Government were defeated by 25 to 21 on Sir J. W. Downer’s “ Want of Confidence” motion. The most exciting feature of the debate was a violent attack made by the AttorneyGeneral on the Hon. C. C. Kingston, whom he accused of going to Broken Hill for the purpose of inciting men to do wrong. The Speaker compelled a withdrawal of the statement. The Premier, Mr W. F. Holder, has resigned and Sir J. W. Downer has undertaken to form a ministry. Brisbane, Oct. 12. The Full Court has delivered judgment in the case Queensland Investment Company v. Sir Thomas Mcllwraith and others. The Bench held that the Chief Justice had no right to set aside the finding of the jury, and deliver judgment himself. The Court therefore found for the defendants on all points. Perth, Oct, 12, Reports are in circulation that a valuable discovery of coal and petroleum has been made at a point between Albany and Port Augusta. Samples taken to Albany are pronounced to be excellent. An exploring party has left for Deep Creek.