TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2601, 30 December 1893, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN.

London, Dec. 26,

Sir Charles Dilke thinks it quite possible that a hostile coalition may be formed in Europe against England, and considers that the position of affairs in Siam requires serious consideration on the part of Great Britain, The New Zealand barque Hurunui rescued the crew of the Bess Waters as the vessel was sinking off Eddystone. The discovery of a number of incipient fires and a quantity of dynamite on steamers bound to America, leads to the belief in shipping circles that a conspiracy is on foot to destroy the whole fleet of vessels. In one instance the dynamite was warm from the heat occasioned by one of these outbreaks. A fire broke out amongst the cargo of tobacco on the Seneca, and all efforts to extinguish the flames failing, the vessel was -scuttled. Dec. 27.

The Marquis of Bipon has agreed to the proposed new boundary between British and Dutch territory in New Guinea.

The Queen will start for Florence on March 22nd. She will remain there one month, and then proceed to Saxe-Coburg, where Her Majesty will stay a week. The Times ihis morning makes reference to the dismissal of Professor Aldis by the Auckland University Council, and say that until the Council explain their action in treating him as they have done it will be impossible for men of sound character to recommend his successor. The conduct of the University Council in this matter will result in serious injury to the cause of education in the colony. It is announced that the Admiralty have decided to strengthen the British Navy, and make it stronger than it has been during any previous period of peace. H.M.S. Ringdove has been recommended for another term of service on the Australian Station, and’ a fresh crew for.the vessel will leave next month.

Owing to the state of the Duchess of York’s health, it is improbable that she will be able to visit Australia for some time yet. Paris, Dec. 26. The reported explosion of a petard in the church at Beziers was a hoax.

A public subscription has been raised in Paris to assist a large company of Russian actors whose season at the local theatre has been an unprofitable one. The members of the company were on the verge of starvation when the relief fund was opened. Berlin, Dec. 27.

It is rumoured in Berlin that the Archduke Otto of Austria has attempted to commit suicide.

Vienna, Dec. 26

Two Czechs have confessed to murdering the man Rudolph Oroa at Prague. They state that they took the man’s life because they learnt through a speech in the Reichsrath that ho was in pay of the police. CoNSTANiiNoi'iB, Dec. 27.

The Sultan has expelled about one hundred Mahomedan geological students from the city, owing to their action in inciting the issue of placards against the doctors in the city. Amsterdam, Dec. 27.

A socialist riot of a serious nature occurred here yesterday. The police dispersed the mob with sabres, several of the former being wounded. Bomb, Deo. 26.

In consequence of the severe fighting which has taken place recently between the Italian troops and the dervishes, the Government are sending two more regiments to Massowah, and also shipping large quantities of munitions of war. Persistent rioting is reported from Sicily, the' outbreak being due to the pressure of local taxation. The mobs are burning the public buildings and residences of the tax collectors) while an immense amount of damage is being done in other directions. Signor Orispi has appealed to the municipal autorities on the island to see that the taxes are levied as equitably as possible, and is sending troops to maintain order. Four persons were killed and many wounded. Dec. 2?.

Theriots in Sicily still continue. In Caltanisetta, one of the fortified cities on the island, the mob fired ou the town hall and the Mayor’s residence. Signor Orispi has promised to help the working classes to obtain remission of the unfair taxation if they stop disorder. Sx. PETERSBURG, Deo. 27.

Money is being supplied to Eussian Jews to enable them to emigrate to America, but Mr Gresham, Secretary of State for the United States, has informed the Eussian Government that admission into the country will be refused to this class of emigrants. Capetown, Dec. 27.

Eioting has occurred among native miners employed in the gold mines near Johannesburg. Two thousand of them indulged in a furious combat, iu which some hundreds were wounded. Washington, Dec. 27.

Dr. lien wick, New South Wales Commissioner to the Chicago Exhibition, had an interview with President Cleveland to-day, when questions of interest to Australia were discussed. He also interviewed Mr Wilson, chairman of the Tariff Committee, in commotion with the Wool duties.

Morocco, Dec. 26. The Kablye tribes in the vicinity of Melilla, have agreed to pay the Moors £140,000 as and indemnity for the recent insurrection, in which they declared their intention of dethroning the Sultan,

AUSTRALIAN CABLE,

SVomsY, Dec. 2 i

Owing to bush fires there is an almost Continuous trail of fire over the country from the Lachlan to the Murrffmbidgee, which will remain a desert until rain falls. Much ultimate good will result, for a large area of country which is rotten through the Cumberland disease will be rendered habitable for sheep.

Deo. 38,

A man named Lewis visited a restaurant in Castlereagh Street, last night, and fired three shots from a revolver at tt girl named Helmsley, one of which took effect in her face, though it is not regarded as dangerous. Her assailant, who is thought to bo suffering from a fit of jealousy, wade fils eaoap,

The Cabinet have finally approved of the new rates of pay for the military staff and permanent officers on the lines of the Imperial pay to the forces in South Africa. This is practically equivalent to a reduction of from 5 to 10 per cent, in salaries over £2OO per annum. The Commandent has succeeded in establishing military schools for the training of cavalry and infantry officers, and Captain Marling, who displayed brilliant heroism, and won the Victoria Cross at the battle of Tamai in the Soudan, has been appointed to the control of the cavalry school. . Melbourne, Dec. 27. The second innings of the New South Wales eleven closed for 174; Murdoch (not out) 64, McKenzie 33, Iredale 37. With 204 to make to win the home team began their second innings and had lost three wickets for 71, when play was stopped bp rain. Trott is not out with 44. The match will probably bo played out to-morrow. : , • The case of Mra Knorr, alias sentenced to death for child murder, will be considered by the Executive Council on Friday.. Strenuous efforts are being made to obtain a reprieve. A sensational action will shortly come before the Supreme Court. The plaintiff, who is well know n in sporting circles, sues the executors in the estate of the late Abington Baird (the English sportsman) for £15,000. The statement of the claim alleges that the deceased sportsman some time before his death charged a lady with stealing £50,000 from him, but he was dissuaded from taking legal proceedings for the recovery of the money, and promised the plaintiff half the amount if he could recover the whole sum. Plaintiff did so, but it is alleged that Baird only paid him £IO,OOO. Dec. 28. The Premiers of the Australian colonies have agreed to invite the Duke and Duchess of York to visit Australia and New Zealand after this year. The idea originated with the Premier of Victoria, and invitations will be sent from each colony to-morrow. During a quarrel a man named O’Brien stabbed a woman named Bromley with a chisel, inflicting eight wounds. The woman is in a low condition. : The jury in the libel action Speight v. Age have retired to consider their verdict. A violent storm is raging along the Victorian coast. Further evidence of the bad feeling which existed among certain members of the Australian eleven during the English tour was given to-day at the reception tendered to the South Australian team, for when George Giffen was called upon to speak, Bannerman, who was among those present, at once rose and left the room. Adelaide, Dec. 28. The steamer Tenterden, which ran on a reef in McDonald’s Bay, is practically a total wreck, and the cargo is being removed. The barque Boyal Tar has cleared for Paraguay with 190 emigrants, who intend to settle in New Australia. Perth, Dec. 28. Splendid rains have fallen on the Uoolgardie goldfields, Owing to the expansion of the mining industry iu the colony, the Government have decided to establish a separate Department for Mines to devote its whole attention to that industry.