TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2576, 2 November 1893, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Oct. 2.7 Sir Frederick Carrington will act as military adviser to Sir Henry Loch in connection with the Matabele trouble, but if a larger Imperal force is needed he will assume the position of Coin-mander-in- Chief. Mr C. B. Harness, president of the Medical Battery Company, which was recently charaterised as a fraud and quackery by the Pall Mall Gazette, has begun an action, for libel against the offending newspaper. The mistress of Sir Howard has committed suicide by shooting herself. The tragedy is the result of divorce proceedings instituted by Lady Howard. It is reported that J. Spencer Balfour, who absconded from England, has engaged a hundred men in the Argentine e Republic as a body-guard to prevent his being captured and removed to London. Sir K. Shuttleworth,. Secretary to the Admiralty, states that Great Britain is about to build three warships which will be unequalled in the world. The executive of the Ulster Parliament includes ten peers and eighteen members of the House of Commons. The Westminister Gazette, referring to the smoke concerts held in the Imperial Institute, says that the building is also suitable for prize-fights. Paris, Oct. 30. The President, in replying to the Czar's message, declares that the entente cordiale existing between France and Russia will ensure the peace of Europe. Oct. 31. President Carnot has decided to seek re-election. France concedes to Russia the right of using any of the French naval stations in the Mediterranean. St. Petersburg, Oct. 30. The Czar has decided to increase the strength of the Russian army by 150,000 men. Vienna, Oct. 30. Count Taafe has resigned, and the Emperor has adjourned the Reichstag. Oct. 31. The Emperor has accepted the resignation of Count Taafe, and is conferring with the leader of the party as to the formation of a new Cabinet. Hague, Oct. 31. Parliament is enquiring into the seizure>of the Sydney vessel Costa Rica Packet by the Dutch in the Java Sea. Washington, Oct. 31. The Silver Repeal Bill has passed the Senate by 43 to 32. Ottawa, Oct. 31. The death is announced of Sir J. J. Abbott, who resigned the Premiership of the Dominion in November Jast owing to ill-health. His age was 72. Chicago, Oct. 30. Mr Harrison, the Mayor, was shot in his own dining-room. The murderer is ascertained to be an insane office-seeker. Tangier, Oct. 29. The Moors made a fierce attack on the Spaniards engaged in constructing redoubts near Melilea, drove them inside the forts, and occupied the trenches. The Spanish troops, having obtained reinforcements, ejected the Moors, after a fierce struggle, with heavy loss of life. Among the Spanish officers killed was General Lazzarillo. Two more regiments have been despatched to Melilea. The Moors numbered 80,000 and almc st succeded in turning the Spanish flank. The covering fire of the Spanish warships alone saved Melilea. The Spanish loss was two hundred Killed and wounded. Oct. 31. Chicago Exhibition has closed. The total number of visitors during the six months it was open was 20,000,000. Capetown, Oct. 30. Sir Frederick Carrington declares that it is imperative to drive the Matabele across the Zambesi, but he doubts if the present force is sufficient to carry out operations. Meeting had been held in several towns when resolutions were carried protesting against Sir Henry Loch hampering the company in dealing with the Matabele trouble.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Sydney, Oct. 30. The promoters of New Australia, in Paraguay, are arranging for farther vessels to carry emigrants. Over 2000 applications have been received, including many from New Zealand. Melbourne, Oct. 31. A man named Fletcher, residing at Cobden, murdered his four-year-old child because it woujd not stop.crying. He broke its neck and both its }ega, Fletcher has been arrested. Perth, Oot. Si. Bad news continues to come from the Coolgardie goldfields regarding the lack of water. A late arrival asserts that the men are perishing for want of water. Hobart, Oct. 30. The Premier in an address to his constituents, said that, although the Legislate Council had deeded agajn§t graduated taxation, the Ministry jntenflod to fight for the priuciple at the general election. He announced that the dissolution would take place before Christmas, and Parjiament wpuld mpet again within 90 days. The finances of the present year he said would show a deficit of £70,000. Next year the Treasury would require £IOO,OOO of additional revenue. He suggested that the total deggit of £400,000 should be funded and paid off by yearly instalments. Two passengers died o 'n board the Ruapehu during the voyage from London—the Rev. Mr Wilson, of phthisis, and Mr P, Taylor, of pneumouia.