TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2505, 20 May 1893, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, May 17. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York, members of both Convocations, prelates and many thousands of the clergy, were present at the service in St. Paul’s this morning, and a great meeting of churchmen was held in the Albert Hall in the afternoon, to protest against the passage of the Welsh Church Suspensory Bill, which is before the House of Commons. A paper read before the Colonial Institute by Mr W, R-, Perceval urged that closer union would be viewed with more favour in the colonies than in Great Britain. The proposed Council of Defence was not an acceptable form of representation, and he advocated that the Agents-General should constitute a colonial, council.. TRe colonies, he pai<Lt felt' make* commercial and other treaties Be urged England to subsidise State emigration, and advised the re casting of colonial financial arrangements in London in connection with loans. In concluding lie regretted that an Imperial Conference had not been convened. The Archbishop of Canterbury, in his address at the meeting to protest ag ibist the Welsh Church Suspensory Bill, said the Church was really the builder of the proudest and most free institution —the establishment of nonconformity,preferable to none. (Cheers). He went on to say that the Bill plundered the Church, and did not provide a remedy. The Brinco of Wales lias received £15,000 towards the Imperial Institute. Lord Onslow has been elected chairman of the committee appointed to report on the question of marking colonial produce. The Duke of Edinburgh is a heavy loser by the recent failures of Hallet and Co., and the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney. May 19. The Prince of Wales paid an official visit to the various courts in the Imperial Institute to-day. He met with a gorgeous reception. It is estimated that fully 26,000 people were present. Mr Gladstone, who walked with the Prince of Wales and his party, was hooted the whole way round, and the scene created a painful impression. Mr Joseph Chamberlain, speaking at Birmingham, declare i that the country was awakening to the fact that a General Election is near at hand. British anti-slavers are protesting against slavery in Tangier, where girls are sold for £lO each. Paris, May 17. Five anarchists have been arrested in the city. They were found in the possession of loaded bombs, which are of very delicate make, and designed to be thrown amongst crowds. The arrests are believed to be of considerable importance. May 18. News has been received that the Lams tribes in Siam have repulsed the French troops, and that many French officers were killed. In the fighting at Khong large numbers were killed on both sides, and one French officer was captured by the Siamese. Berlin, May 16, Intelligence has been received that a German force stormed the stronghold of Witbooi, chief of Damaraland, in South Africa, killing 70 women, 10 men, and a number of children. Only one of the attacking party was killed. May 18. Prince Bismarck has published a veiled manifesto adverse to the Army Bill. City bankers and merchants propose to subscribe the cost of additions to the army to avoid Count Von Caprivi applying to the Beiohstag, to overstay the crisis which is running business. Washington, May 17. General Li Hung Chang, Premier of China, threatens to expel the Americans from China if the latter deport unregistered Chinese; also to withdraw the Embassy from the United States. The general opinion is that the unregistered Chinese will not be deported. Only 4000 Chinese in the United States out of 100,000 have registered. It would cost £1,000,090 to deport recalcitrant Celestials, and it is probable that the harshest features of the Act will be repealed. President Cleveland intends to abolish political patronage and to reform the Civil Service. New York, May fR Serious floodp gre rgpoytcd in Uhio and Pennsylvania, and enormous damage has been done. The number of visitors to the Chicago Exhibition is decreasing, and the fair is not paying working expenses. Rio na Janeiro, May 17The Ruahine left to day for Her frozen meat is, reported in good conditiqn, Tim Ruahine made the passage to Rio in one day less, than the Tainui, AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Melbourne, May 17. To-day hss been observed ft dfty of humiliation, and special gervhies were held in the churches. The attorney - Genera! 18 ‘ of opinion that tliei- i ßno direct evidence of conspiracy m sufficient evidence of intent uo defraud against Sir M. Davies and Mr F. F. Milledge, who were recently committed for triftl on a charge of conspiracy arising out of the failure of the Mercantile Bank, the Crown has decided to enter a nolle prowpu iu the case of both of the accused. Sydney, May 17. Notice of motion was given iu the Assembly by Mr Walker to discontinue the contribution towards the maintenance of the Auxiliary Squadron. A debate took place In the Legislative Council last night upon the advisability, in view of the present depression, of proceeding with the consideration of federation. Members generally thought that it would be unwise to go on with the project af present. No motion, however, was proposed. There was an all night sitting on the Estimates in the Legislative Assembly last night. It was decided that the 10 , per cent, reduction in the salaries of Civil Servants should not apply to the i railway officials, as the amount of salaries paid iu this branch of the public service is vested in the Railway Commissioners, under Urn Railways Management Act.

May 17. Rich , alluvial gold has been found on Burras station, near Parkes, 264 miles west of Sydney. The prospect gave lldwts to the load. A rush has set in, and a thousand men are already on the field. The steamer Miowera, the first of the linerunuing to Canada, sailed for Vancouver to-day. She took about 40 passengers and a trifling cargo. Mr Huddart . barker states that the firm have larger steahier for the trade, ° . » Brisbane, May 18. Parliament is summoned for despatch of business on the 25th iust.