TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2654, 3 May 1894, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

«. ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. I London, May 1. The Queen has returned to Windsor. The Economist considers that the charges of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company are exorbitant, but thinks it unlikely that Great Britain will t subsidise a Pacific cable. Paris, May 1. The French Premier, speaking in the Chamber, > said that they must devote ; themselves to the work of reforming the ; morals of the nation. The rich should be compelled to bear heavier taxation. Vienna, April 30. A bullet struck the railway carriage occupied by the Archduke Joseph while on his way to Gratz. It is believed that the shot was intended for him. ■ The Austrian Emperor is trying to reconcile the Czar and Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria. It is reported here that the Sultan is likely to invite the powers to recognise the Government of Bulgaria. Bucharest, May 1. Two hundred persons were drowned by the collapse of a landing stage at Galatz on the Danube. St. Petersburg, May 1. j Russia has promised China not to make an advance towards the Pamir frontier pending a final agreement as to boundaries. Constantinople, April 29. Some French naval officers who visited the Seraglio in the Turkish capital were arrested, but were afterwards liberated. The French Embassy demands an apology for their treatment. The Hague, April 28. The Dutch Ministry has resigned. Lisbon, April 29. The cholera in Portugal is extending. Belgrade, April 30. The King of Servia has restored his mother and father to their full rights. Washington, May 1. ! Owing to a compromise the Democrats are submitting three hundred amendments to the tariff. Chicago, April 29. Owing to the insanitary condition of the city an epidemic of smallpox has broken out. Two hundred cases are reported, and all the schools are closed. Ottawa, May 1. The river Noir, in Quebec, overflowed its banks, destroying farm-houses and doing extensive damage. Twenty persons were drowned. Bio de Janeiro, April 30. The President is dislodging the insurgents from the coast cities. At Pontagroßsa some resistance was offered, and many were killed. Buenos Avres, April 28. The Portuguese are deporting the remainder of the Brazilian rebels to Paraguay.

Capetown, April 30. The Queen of Swaziland refuses to sanction the transfer of her country to the Transvaal. Gambo, one of the leading chiefs: of the Matabeles, and his family, were poisoned at Bulawayo. An inquiry into the circumstances has opened. The Kimberley Advertiser announces that Lord Carington will succeed Sir H. Loch as High Commissioner.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Sydney, April 30. Obituary.—Mr R. Greville, the wellknown comedian. Steadman and Company's malt-houses were destroyed by fire last night. The damage is estimated at £250,000. The insurances amount to £30,000 in the National Office. A New Zealand office has a line of £3OOO on the buildings. " Hospital Saturday " was inaugurated with great success. The whole of the streets of the city and suburbs were paraded by lady collectors, who obtained £I6OO in aid of the hospital funds. May 1.

Hart, assistant paymaster on the Orlando, was tried by court-martial and condemned to be dismissed from the service, and imprisoned for one year, for misappropriation of funds. Melbourne, May 1. Last year's gold yield shows an increase of 16,6900zs over the previous yea.r. Forty-five claims we on gold at Wyalong, and. thirty-six on stone which |t is supposed will be payable. The preliminary trial of the Barraba prisoners is likely to last all the week, The identification of Lees is almost conclusive, and the police assert that they Will be able to positively identify Cummins,

The Rev. Mr Green was consecrated Bishop of Grafton to-day. There was a notable gathering of ecclesiastics from the different colonies, nine bishops being present. The Bishop of Ballarat performed the ceren^oiiy.

Aojslaide, May 1.

The barque Boyal Tar has re.tu.rned from the " New Australia, "• cpjofly, bringing back seven, settjera, including one New They refuse, however, to state their reasons for leaving the settlement. Mooney, one of the trustees, who returned by the vessel, eulogises the work already done. Mrs Lane, vftfe. of the promotor of the mayameai, was also a passenger by Boyal Tar, having tft Avistraua for the purpose of organising a shipment of women to leave for the settlement on the return trip of the vessel.