TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2423, 10 November 1892, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN.

London, Nov. 7. H.M.S. Howe cost £60,000. Mrs Buxton’s death was caused by an overdose of chloroform. Nov, 8. Owing to Sir J. F. Garrick’s efforts, the Marquis of Ripon has prevailed upon Mr H. Campbell Bannerraan, Secretary of War, to confer the brevet rank of Colonel on G. A. French, Commandant of the of the Queensland Defence Forces. The Marquis of Ripon said that in no post during a time of peace had an officer rendered more valuable services to the Empire than Mr French, as commandant of colonial forces. H.M.S. Howe is submerged at high water, though the authorities still hope to float her. H.M^. -; has left Portsmouth to'assfst! The London Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution against the evacuation of Uganda. The whaler Helen Mar was crushed by icebergs in the Atlantic Ocean, and sank instantly, thirty-five live sbeing lost. Five men were rescued by a steamer after clinging to the masts for two days. The Post-office officials imply that Mr Perceval is appealing against the Postmaster-General’s decision with reference to the San Francisco mail contract without authority, and they admit a desire on their part to focus all Australian mails by way of Suez. They also say that the New Zealand Government have been long aware of the intention to make the change. Mr Perceval regrets that those statements have been made. The Presbyterian Church of Scotland is protesting against the evacuation of Uganda. Mr J, Macdonald Cameron has been appointed master of Sydney Mint. Mudies have withdrawn Major LeCaron’s book, owing to threatened libel actions.

A cable from Perth announcing the settlement of the dispute between the Midland Railway Company and the Western Australian Government has given satisfaction in the city. The Evicted Tenants’ Commission have commenced their sittings. The proceedings are open to the press. James Eustace Garwood, described as a timber merchant, of Melbourne, was found dead on the railway at St. John’s Wood station, on the Metropolitan railway. Thfe evidence given at the inquest indicated that he had been killed while attempting to cross the line in front of a train, A verdict of “ accidental death ” was returned. The Russian Government have agreed to a cable reduction. I India is resisting- the charge of 50 , centimes per word for Australian cables, while only 35 centimes are i charged by other countries. Colonists at present residing in London are urging upon the Australian colonies to strongly protest against the injustice of the charges, and unless dispute is speedily a**' d th " .J® tan«- ewao* come intoop ; ra ; io „ before u .r.uary. Herve died of a fit induced by the persusal of an adverse criticism. A ship carrying a cargo of petroleum caught fire while proceeding up the Seine. Niue lives were lost in the accident. Paris, Nov. 7. Another mutilated body of a young girl was found in Paris. Berlin, Nov. 5. Prince Bismarck declares that England is intriguing to induce Germany to go to war with Russia, in order to relieve India of danger. Nov. 7. In reply to an interview, Prince Bismarck denounced the exchange by Germany of the territory in East Africa for Heligoland. The latter, he said, was useless for defence purposes, and would fall at the first attack.

The Emperor is indignant at Prince Bismarck’s action, and it is thought probable that his name will be struck off the army roll. Germany is keeping a close watch over Russia’s demands with respect to the navigation of the Dardanelles.

Vienna, Nov. 7. The resignation of the Hungarian Cabinet has been accepted. Rome, Nov. 7. The Italian Ministry was victorious in the general- election which has Just taken place. Marquis Rudini and Signor Crispi have been re-elected. His Holiness the Pope, in receiving the Grand-Duke Sergius of Russia, said that if the relations between the Vatican and Russia had been troubled, they now understand one another better. They were guardians of union and peace. St. Peteusiiug, Nov. (;. The Novoe Vremya says that Russia has been compelled to increase her forces owing to the action of Germany proposing to add to the strength of her army. Nov. 7. Russia has demanded a payment of four millions as a war indemnity from Turkey. SUAKIM, Nov. 7. Osman Digna failed in the attempt to induce Arab tribesmen to attack the Kgyptian troops and has retired to Amet. Reinforcements are stopped in consequence. Calcutta, Nov. 7. Reports by way of Gilgit state that General Tapo#’ caused the row with

the Afghans by striking an Afghan chief in the face. The latter retaliated by firing at Yanoff, the bullet glancing off his belt. The tribesmen in the district regard the subsequent fight as a massacre. Tangier, Nov. 6. The Sultan of Morocco has cancelled the concession granted to the French to build the Morocco-Algerian frontier railway, and there is a deadlock in consequence. Ottawa, Nov. 5. At the conclusion of the trial M. Mercier received a great ovation from the people of Montreal, who organised a torchlight procession to mark their their delight at his acquittal. Nov. 7. A n opinion is expressed here that the inhibition against the importation of live cattle into England will stimulate the dead meat trade. The newspapers declare that the policy of the Imperial is anti-colonial. M. Mercier is suing the Canadian Ministry for illegal prosecution. Washington, Nov. 6. The Court acquitted the officers who were accused of torturing Private James by hanging him up by the thumbs at Homestead. Nov. 7. President Harrison intends to institute strong measures to stop Anarchist immigration to the United States. Influenza is again prevalent to an alarming extent in New York. By a fire at Hobb’s wallpaper factory in Brooklyn damage was caused to the extent of a million dollars.