TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2720, 4 October 1894, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN.

London, Sept. 30,

The sudden resignation of M. Decrais, | French Ambassador to England, and the appointment of Baron Counil in his place, has caused much comment. It is feared that the relations between the two countries, is strained, chiefly over Africa and Madagascar. The French newspapers publish virulent attacks on English influence in the latter country. The Otarama has returned to Gravesend with the loss of her main topmast and severe damage to the bows caused by collision with a sailing vessel in the channel. Three of the crew are missing. H.M.S. Champion reports that Necker Island is unsuitable for a cable Btation as there is no landing there. Oct. 2. i The Otarama will have to discharge. The extent of the damage to her cargo is at present unknown. Pabis, Oct. 1. M. Decrais, French Ambassador in London, is being blamed because he did not notice the fact that the recent British naval manoeuvres were a rehearsal of an attack on the French coast. Oct. 2. Eight anarchists have been arrested in Marseilles for plotting to blow up the Italian Consulate. Berlin, Oct. 26. One hundred and eighty non-com-missioned officers in a gunnery school at Berlin have been arrested for mutinous conduct and imprisoned at Madgeburg. The Emperor ordered the garrison to be alarmed and surrounded the school in the dead of night. The prisoners were roused 'out of their beds. A great Beusation was caused in the city by this freak of the Emperor's. St. Petersburg, Oct. 1.

The Czar is almost a skeleton and hardly able to use his arms. He spends his nightß weeping for his consumptive son George. He suddenly walked to the telegraph office at 1 o'clock in the morning and wired an enquiry to the doctor, who is attending the young prince, He Waited Bhivering in the fireleßS office an hour and a half, and apon receiving bad news cried " Oh, God ! What have I done to be bo severely punished ?" Reports as to the Czar's condition are conflicting. It is believed that the Imperial family and the courtiers are trying ito conceal the truth. Some experts state that there is no immediate danger. Oct. 2. The Czar has started for the Crimea. Professor Leyden, of Berlin, considers that he may recover if he can maintain good spirits and keep up his strength. Cairo, Oct. 2. An Italian anarchist has been arrested at Cairo upon suspicion of an intention to murder the Khedive. Calcutta, Oct. 1. It is reported that the Chinese have destroyed the frontier pillars in Cashmere, and set up others further on this side.

Batavia, Sept. 30.

The Dutch have captured Manurau with the loss of 12 killed and 49 wounded. The loss of the Balanese was heavy.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Sydnky, Oct. 1. The Herald, commenting on the debate in the New Zealand Parliament on the railway management, objects to New South Wales being' cited to show the defects of a non-political system. " Whatever may be the facts elsewhere, or whatever may be the calculations of interested politicians anxious to make a out a case for political management, the fact stands in this colony at least that the transference of the railways from political to non-political control has been an unqualified success, in the opinion of nine-tenths of the people of this colony it is a standing monument to the eucceaa of the system." The repairs to the Ringarooma are estimated to cost between £3OOO and £4OOO. Oct. 2. Very bad weather has been experienced along the coast lately. The schooner Trio, with five hands, and the ketch Rob Roy, with four hands, are missing, and it is feared that they have foundered. Mrs Besant has sailed for Auckland. Melbourne, Oct. 1. The Premier, speakiug at a railway men's banquet, said the Commissioner of 'Customs was determined if possible to bring about intercolonial freetrade before many months had passed. Oct. 2. Professor Lyle has brought an action against the University, claiming the performance of a specific contract or £20,000 damages. The action is the outcome of a dispute whether the University, under the terms of their agreement, have power to retrench the professor's salary.

Mr Williams, Minister of Railway?, replying to a deputation gave *»Orne idea of, the railway policy of new Government. He tnat it was proposed to with railway construction where the goods traffic was likely to be secured and promising country developed. The lines should be light ones. They would encourage cheap excursions conducted by the Government instead of outside agencies, and it was also possible that the notices of dismissal in the construction branch giveu by the late Government would be withdrawn. A warrant haß been issued for the arrest of Burford, an officer of the Bank of New South Wales, for the larceny of £7OO worth of debentures. The theft was only discovered through his obtaining leave of absence on the ground of ill-health in August. It is supposed that Burford has gone to San Francisco, and that he sold the debentures before his departure. Brisbane, Oct. 2.

The Government have revoked the interdict against the delivery of letters to sweep promoters. A Bill has been introduced giving the Government power to purchase agricultural land, especially in the Darling Downs district. Mr Power opposed the measure on the ground that it would encourage the Government to go in for land speculation. The Premier said that tho Bill was introduced in deference to public opinion. Mr Glussey opposed it, claiming that tho public h-.u made no domiind for the purchase of Laid in tho Darling Downs. The debate is proceeding.

Adelaide, Oct. 2.

Mr Henniker-Heaton has arrived here. He will approach the several Governments and Chambers of Commerce respecting Imperial penny post. Perth, Oct. 2.

Another rich find of reefing property has been discovered 25 miles from the Ninety Mile. A splendid supply of water has been struck near the Londonderry mine. It requires condensing, but is now being supplied at 3d per gallon.