TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2745, 1 December 1894, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN London, Nov. 28. At the request of the Queensland Government, Sir J. F. Garrick will retain the Agent- Generalship for a year. The report of a Royal Commission for the unification of London, which proposes to create eight District Councils under one central authority which should have control of the city area, has been approved by the London County Council. Great Britain recognises the Hawaiian Republic. The Marquis of Salisbury, in a letter, refers to bi-metallism as a subject of supreme importance to the Empire. The Daily Telegraph announces that the English Foreign Office and Russia have come to an understanding. It does not, however, involve a regular alliance between the two countries, but it is simply desired to settle any questions that may arise peacefully. Ambery, the well-known authority on the Eastern question, contends that England’s greatness lies in Asia. He urges that the postponement of the evil hour by feigning friendship for Russia will prove a disadvantage when it comes to a trial of strength between the two empires. Paris, Nov. 28. The Chamber has ratified the French Canadian tariff convention. The Soleil says that the Madagascar expedition will be France’s last colonial war. The nation will not seek a further extension, as their territory is vast enough already. Mr Hanotaux, the Foreign Minister, stated in the Chamber of Deputies that Canada hesitated over the tariff convention, and only assented to it because it desired that the first foreign treaty might be with France. The statement was received with cheers. Nov. 29. The French War Office have formally declared that there are a hundred political spies in Paris, and demand their arrest. The press declares that the German Embassy is the chief centre from which they emanate. During the course of a trial at Toulouse, the evidence showed that a high political official sanctioned a wholesale system of electoral forgeries, Ex-Minister Constans is implicated. St. Petersburg, Nov. 28, The Czar has issued a manifesto granting the nobility facilities for the redemption of land from debt and lessening the interest they pay the bank by J per cent. Jewish money lenders are assisting the Russian loan in the belief that the Czar will treat their compatriots with more kindliness than former rulers. Nov. 29, There is popular amazement here at the Czar and Czarina driving about without any guard. They have been welcomed everywhere with immense enthusiasm, and on passing the Roman Catnolic Cathedral received the blessing of the clergy. The Czar remits 50,000,000 roubles of taxation to the poor. Colonel Yanoff will have command of the Russian exploration expedition in Thibet. The Armeniansresiding in the Caucasus, stirred up by the horrible details of the massacre at Bitles, are sending arms and men to assist the rebellion against Turkey. Constantinople, Nov. 29. It is reported that Russia has applied to the Sultan for a coaling station in the Bosphorus. Washington, Nov. 28. It is reported that Lieutenant Peary’s Arctic expedition is wrecked and that all perished. Nov. 29. The sum of £6,000,000 will be spent on the American navy in 1895. Cairo, Nov. 28. Father Rossignole, who recently escaped from Khartoun, relates a story of appaling corruption and misery in Soudan. He states that the Mahdi is sending three armies to operate against the Italian forces. Capetown, Nov. 28. Cape Colony will enter the Postal Union in January. A rich discovery of gold aud diamonds is reported on the Zambezi, There is some excitement in Johnannesbury owing to the Sanitary Board having forbidden the use of the English language daring debates. The burghers are holding a conference with a view to adopt a united policy against foreigners. There is a popular feeling in Madagascar against the French. The Queen herself is urging resistance.