TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2567, 12 October 1893, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN

London, Oct. 8.

The Brazilian Legation in London denies the reports of murders by the President's soldiery. Lord Ripon has cabled to Sir H. Loch, giving him full power to repress the Matabele outbreak. It is reported that Lord Chancellor Herschell has accepted the Vice-royalty of India. Oct. 9. The death is announced of Sir William Smith, formerly Classical Examiner in the University of London ; setate 80. Mr John Redmond, M.P., held a great Parnellite meeting in Dublin, when ho declared that dome Rule for Ireland was in deadly peril through the Bill being shelved until the autumn session. Paeis, Oct. 7. The Parisian press state that Italy is mobilising her fleet and strengthening her frontier forts in readiness for war with France. . ..,,,- M. Bloudin, imprisoned iu connection with the Panama frauds, has been released.

Oct. 10. Marshal MacMahon and M. Ferdinand de Lesseps are reported to be dying. BeKliN, Oct. 7. Medical men at Hamburg have proved that cholera microbes can exist in sea water, thus indicating that there is danger iu quarantining vessels near a tidal river. Madtu>>, Oct. 7. JN ews has been received from Morocco that the Moora fired on a Spanish gunboat off Cape Tretfores. Tlie gunbo;>t replied, killing many. " St. Petersburg, Oct. 8. The Russian Government are appointing a viceroy for the purpose of solidifying their possessions in Central Asia. Amsterdam, Oct. 10. The body of Miss Schmitz, one of the victims of the man De Jongh, now in custody on a charge of murder, was found floating in the river Amstel. Calcutta, Oct. 9. The Ameer of Afghanistan declares that the British mission will covince the world of the friendship of Afghanistan to England. New York, Oct. 7. The first of live races for the possession of the American Cup was sailed to-day, under favourable circumstances, there being a good breeze. Lord Dunraven's yacht Valkyrie led for the first hour, but soon after that she was passed by the American representative Vigilant, which rounded the stake boat with a lead of Bmin., and ultimately won by 6min. The Valkyrie, however, was steadily gaining on her towards the finish. Oct. 9. In the second heat for the American Cup the Vigilant beat the Valkyrie by 10£ minutes over a trianular course in a smart breeze. In the return cricket match between Philadelphia and the Australians, the latter won by six wickets.

President Piexoto is confident of victory, "and refuses to agree to any compromise. The foreign warships will land troops in Rio de Janeiro if pillaging does not cease.

Chicago, Sept. 23. Roberts defeated Ives, the American player, in a 6 days' billiard match. Rio i>e Janeiro, Oct, 9.

Foreign diplomatists have ordered President Peixto to compromise with the rebels or leave Rio. Tangier, Oct. 8. Fourteen thousand Moors have proclaimed a holy war, and threaten Melilla. The Spanish Government are sending reinforcements amounting to 20,000 troops. They have also seized a British schooner which was supplying the Moors with arms. Capetown, Oct. 9. Mr C«cil Rhodes has arrived at Fort Salisbury. The Biera Prengive railway is opened, and a waggon road has been made with the terminus at Fort Salisbury. •AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Sydney, Oct. 9.

Obituary—Rev. Dr Steel, pastor of St.. Stephen's Church, after a severe illness. He will be buried on Wednesday, Th« federation debate beginß on Wednesday. Mr Barton intend* to move an amendment specifying that control of the railways shall remain with each colony until the times comes to voluutarily deal with the question. Mr Bowell, who arrived, by the Warrimoo, says th,e Canadian Government have made no, arrangement of any kind concerning concessions in regard to the duties on wine and wool, in return for simular concessions by the Australian colonies, but he had come to ascertain what the Australian staple exports were that Canada was expected to give in return, and on what terms. Stanbury, the chcfy*p.lo,u sculler, returned frqui America by the Warrimoo. The Rqc.leton has arrived from the islands. She brings news that th,e measles are raging in Tonga wjth, mortality. Nearly foqr hundred have already incjudmg two, members of the Roya\ f amity, th.ree Nobles, chiefs, au4 a. flmnbey. of jijrincipul men. Oct. 10.

Robert Bear, a bookseller, has been found guilty of publishing a criminal libel on Ihe Bank of ISew South Wales, and sentenced to one week's -'imprisoninent. The trial of the other men ia proceeding. In the Legislative Pai-kos has eensurvJ Mtfiiiiy to the Government postponing the Electoral Bill, luaviug the colony without an electoral law till January. The motion will bo Abated to-morrow.

Edwarc] Sampson, the well-known bookmaker and owner of horses, committed suicide at Coogee to-day by shooting himself with a revolver. Ho was i" financial difficulties owing to heavy losses in racing and and gambling, Mej-bouunb, Oct. 9.

At the inquest on the body of Sergeant Deny, who shot himself, the evidence showed that the deed wa3 the result of overwork. The coroner pointed out that if deceased had been given a holiday .suicide would have been avoided. -Adelaide, Oct. 9.

Mr E. Squire, Deputy-rostma&lor-Gouerulj was thrown, from a buggy and

killed. Three other occupants of the J vehicle were injured.

Brisbane, Oct. 9,

The Chief Secretary has removed the recruiting restrictions which applied to the Santa Crnz, the Southern Solomon, and the New Hebrides Islands.

At the bicycle tournament on Saturday Kerr, of New Sonth Wales, won the one and ten-mile championships. Several large balls of stolen gold were found concealed among rubbish at the Mount Morg. u mine. The charges against a number of miners who were arrested on suspicion are proceedings Hon art, Oct. 9. Briggs, the alleged train wrecker, has been committed for trial. Oct. 10. A deadlock is expected in consequence of the rejection of the income tax by the Council. The Government intend to stand or fall by the measure, and their resignation is imminent. The Treasurer and the Minister of Lands intend' to resign unless a dissolution is granted.