TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2507, 25 May 1893, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, May 22. Mr Peter McLagan, member for Linlithgow, is bankrupt, and has resigned his seat in the House. The French press allege that England is supporting the rebels in Siam. Since the German Emperor’s recent speech on the Army Bill, relations between Russia and England are reported to have become closer. Sir R. Morier, the British Ambassador at St. Petersburg, has had frequent interviews with the Czar. The Emperor of Germany visits Scotland in July, The following will compose the All England Eleven in the match against the Australians: Grace, Attewell, Peel, Briggs, Lockwood, Palairet, McGregor, Hewitt, Shrewsbury, Studdartand Gunn. A number of stones were aimed at Mr Gladstone as he was entering a railway carriage, but they went wide of the mark, and smashed windows in the adjoining carriage. May 23. A serious railway accident is reported from Tralee, in County Kerry, Ireland. The train became derailed and fell a distance of forty feet into the river below. Four passengers were killed, and eleven injured. There is a steep gradient at the spot where the mishap occurred, and the brakes wore found to be powerless to hold the train. Seven truck-loads of pigs were also killed. The match between the Australians and and Yorkshire began yesterday, In their first innings, the Yorkshire Eleven made 137 runs, the highest scorer being Brown with 38. The Home team disposed of the Australians in their first innings for 84, Bruce being the top scorer with 30. Wainwxdght secured 5 wickets for 36 runs. When the stumps were drawn for the day, the Yorkshire Eleven had scored 11 runs in their second innings without the loss of a wicket. Madame Patey, the well known contralto singer, who recentiy visited New Zealand, has decided to retire from the concert stage. The correspondent of the Times at Alexandria reports that jealousy and distrust of the British are disappearing, and the natives are beginning to cooperate loyally with the British officials. The late Earl of Derby’s personalty has been sworn at under £i ,800,000. Paris, May 22. A disgraceful scene occurred in the Chamber of Deputies. M. Baudry de Asson called the Premier an impostor and a liar. The remark was received with contempt by the Chamber, whereupon M de Asson leapt on the tribune stair and caught hold of the Premier, when the Ushers intervened and prevented the infuriated member from using violence. The French Governor in Siam telegraphs that no French officers were killed in the recent engagement at Khong. He says that the Siamese continue to harass the French troops in that district in spite of strong resistance on the part of the latter. M. Dupuy, the French Premier, referring to the coming elections, said that the Republic required absolute submission from the Clericals, The Pope’s advice to Europe to disarm, left the French question untouched. Berlin, May 21. The Vossissche Zeitung says that the scheme to bring about a reconcilation between the Emperor and Prince Bismarck is designed to ruin Count You Caprivi, Yienna, May 21. The official press in this city warns Turkey not to neglect the recommendation of General Brialmont to immediately construct forts on the Bosphorus, as Russia is getting the Black Sea fleet in readiness. May 22. The Austrian Democrats are demanding universal suffrage. St. Petersburg, May 22. _ The Russian cruiser Vitaz grounded in Lagareff Bay, and became a total wreck. Cairo, May 22. The French press in Egypt are making rabid attacks on the English officials owing to Mr Gladstone’s statement that France has nq priqr rights in the country. The Egyptians, however, are working well. Washington, May 21. The Chinese Minister to the United States has reassured Mr Gresham, the Secretary of State, that China has no desire to retaliate for the Chinese Exclusion Act. May 22. The attendance at the Chicago Exhibition averages 30,000 per day, whereas 90,000 are necessary to make it pay. The . best portion of the town of Sagianaw, in Michigan, has been destroyed by fire. The damage is estimated at £300,()00. The New York Times says that the hissing of Mr Gladstone at the opening of the Imperial Institute implies a highly developed stage of snobbery, and is the ■survival of slavery. Such a thing would be impossible in America. Calcutta, May 21. The Europeans in Bankok, the capital of Siam, are appealing to the authorities for the protection of a British gunboat, as they are in fear of the town being bombarded by the French. San Francisco, May 22. The promoters of the annexation of Hawaii to the United States are tired of American inaction in the matter, and have decided to send a Commission to Mr Gladstone, urging British annexation. Rio de J aneiro, May 22. The Brazilian warship, Ahmrinte Barossa, has been wrecked and is a tqtal loss,

AUSTRALIAN CABLE,

Sydney, May 23. It is reported that the well-known racehorse Welcome Jack is dead from the result of an accident. Reports from the new rush to Bqrrabiscra show that the gold is lumpy in quality. Some pieces have been found the size of maize grains. The committee of “New Australia” have purchased the barque Royal Tar to convey the members who are to form, a settlement in Pai’aguay. May 23. A large meeting of loading citizens passed resolutions affirming the desirableness of establishing co-operative village

s ettlements, to relieve the unemployed difficulty, and to request the Government to grant land, and also a temporary loan or guarantee to meet early expenses. The total amount of the Post Office frauds is £4OOO. Melbourne, May 22. Half the township of Bridgewater, 12G miles north-west of Melbourne, has been destroyed by fire, but the amouut of damage Is not stated. Brisbane, May 22. Saturday’s elections were favourable to the Labour party, who secured four out of seven seats. The elections are now almost completed. Clum and Sons, merchants, have failed; liabilities £31,000. Perth, May 23. Another case of smallpox is reported.