TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2501, 11 May 1893, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, May 7, A dynamite bomb was thrown into the railings at the Dublin Law Courts to-day, which is the anniversary of the Phoenix Park murders. Windows were smashed by the explosion, but the bomb itself sank into the pavement. The theory of the police is that it burst in mid-air. No arrests have been made. The following members of the Royal Family will take part in the ceremony at the opening of the Imperial Institute The Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, Dike of Edinburgh, Duke of Connaught, Duke of Fife, Duke of Albany, Princess Christian and Battenberg, and the Marquis of Lome. They will be accompanied by their families. The procession will include Lords Rosebery, Knutsford, Playfair, Carrington, Herschell, and Lothian. The Prince of Wales will conduct the Queen, who will be attended by her household, through the building. It is alleged that the man owusend wrote Mr Gladstone a threatening letter just before his arrest for firing off a pistol in St. James’ Park. Mr Michael Davitt has been adjudged a bankrupt for non-payment. < f c sts in the North Meath election pa kun case. May 8. The opening match of the Australian cricketers began to-day, at Sheffield Park, when they met an eleven selected by Lord Sheffield. The weather is fine but wintry, and the attendance numbers about 5000. The wicket is in perfect condition, being true and fast. Walter Griffon, Bannerman, and Jarvis stood out of the Australian team. Lord Sheffield’s team in their first innings made 257.

Princess May’s wedding trousseau will be made entirely of English and Irish material.

At the opening of the Imperial Institute the .Royalties will divide into a quadruple procession, headed by the Queen, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Connaught and the Duke of Edinburgh-. The rejection of the Army Bill by the Reichstag has excited exultation in France and Russia. The Italian press is of opinion that it may possibly imperil the peace of Europe. The Times, commenting upon a Parliamentary paper relative to the dispute between Lord Glasgow and the New Zealand Ministry, respecting the appointment of Legislative Councillors, says that a precedent has been established which will reduce the range of questions left to the discretion of Colonial Governors to a vanishing point. In connection with the explosion of a dynamite bomb at the Dublin Law Courts the chief of the Dublin police states that he expected an explosion, but does not give a reason for such anticipation. A Dublin paper was found in the yard, marked “ The last shot.” There is no clue to the perpetrators of the explosion. Paris, May 8.

The Matin is responsible for the statement that English warships have arrived off the coast of Siam in order to promote the interests of the British against the French.

The French press advise silence at the present juncture in order not to play into the hands of Count Caprivi and strengthen his position. _ May 7. The Chamber of Deputies has unanimously resolved in favour of the compulsory registration of foreigners, and a watch is being kept on their changing residence.

Rome, May 8. The Pope is preparing an Encyclical to the Great Powers’ on the question of military burdens. He suggests th| diS' armament of Austria, Spain, and Belgium, but ia willing that Russia should ouly partly disarm. Berlin, May 7. The Reichstag rejected the Army Bill by a majority of 48. Crowds filled the streets and cheered heartily when the news became known. The excitement is described as equal to that after the first battle of the Franco-German war in 1870. The Emperor immediately dissolved Parliament, and ordered a general election. The Socialists are jubilant and expect an accession of strength at the polls. It is proposed to induce Prince Bismarck to form a separate party, Tfie elections Will take place on June 15th, Christiana, May. The new Tory Government, which recently succeeded the Heen Administration, have been defeated on a Want of Confidence motion. Q'CTAWA, May 8. The French press in the Dominion alleges that Government officials have tampered with the census and disfranchised 50,000 Frenchmen. Calcutta, May 7. The statement that the Khan of Belooohiatan was to be deposed on account of his cruelties is now said to be premature, and it is reported that the Viceroy will enquire into the condition pf the country before taking definite.action. Washington, May 7. Half a million Cubans now residing in the United' States, are supporting a movement to. free the island from Spanish rule. The agitators reportecl V' fe- well provided with fupcfo, Monte Vide), May 7. The Uruguayan cavalry repulsed a band of Brazilian horse-stealers, and killed forty-five of their number. troops lost twelve men.

AUST p ALiAN CABLE.

Sydney, May 0. Owing to the depression the Australian Jockey Club have reduced the added money for the ensuing racing season by £I7OO. Melbourne, May 9. Informal negotiations are proceeding with New South Wales to establish reciprocity and sweep away the border barriers. The Victorian Government are prepared to favourably receive overtures from Sir George Dibbs on the subject, and it is believed that if a Customs Union were formed, with protection against the world, the movement would pave the way for Australian federation. Bishop Gore has issued a circular, setting Wednesday, 17th inst., apart as a day of humiliation and prayer in connection with the recent financial trouble.

■j» imim Brisbane, May 8. Fifty-two out of 72 have now been returned. The state of parties so far is : —Ministerial 31, Opposition 5, Labour 7, Independent 0. Perth, May 9. The first issue of 41 per cent Treasury bills, amounting to £20,000, has been subscribed.