TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2747, 6 December 1894, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN London, Dec. 2. In his report the Earl of Jerßey says that Great Britain alone possesses vessels requisite to survey the Pacific cable route. I He suggests for consideration whether a survey is necessary prior to undertaking the work. He thinks that there is no practical difficulty in the way, if ISeckar Island or the Sandwich Islands are made a landing place. The Russian Embassy has not been informed of the death of the Grand Duke George, and therefore discredits the rumour published in France. Lord Salisbury, in an article in the National Review, says that the Government wish to invest the House of Commons with absolute sovereignity and create a conflict that will last for generations. The man Wyatt has been committed for trial for attempting to upset the Bournemouth express. Goddard and Hoare proved an alibi and were discharged. Dec. 3. The Times' Constantinople correspondent states that a number of Turkish soldiers were threatened with death by shooting unless they joined in the outrage against the Armenians, and he also asserts that the Sultan has decorated Mushir, the author of the atrocities. The Times cousiders that- the Powers should unite in forwarding a protest against the outrages and compelling the fullest enquiry into the matter and the punishment of the offenders. Paris, Dec. 2. The steamer Polynesian brings a report that Colonel Sherrington and a 'number of British officers have landed in Madagascar with a view to direct the operations of the Hovas against the French troops. Brussels, Dec. 3. j A forcite factory in the city was wrecked by an explosion, and twenty-two persons were killed or injured. Si. Petersburg, Dec. 3. The Czar has decorated M. Casimir Perier, the French President, with the Order of Saint Andrew. Calcutta, Dec 3. The Viceroy of India, in a manifesto addressed to the Panjah chiefs in the Pamirs, asked them to unite and assist in the triumphs of peace. The Government merely desired to solidify their position and had no ambition for fresh conquests. The Ameer was a firm friend to England, and there was reason to hope, in accordance with Lord Rosebery's belief, that the time was coming when' Russian interests would cease to clash with the British. Washington, Dec. 4. The President in his Message to Congress advises American withdrawal from Samoa on reasonable terms, and without prejudice to their rights. This action he suggests since the present arrangement has not stimulated American trade or corrected the evils of administration. The Message is favourable to currency reform in the United States based on the Baltimore plan. The Government have decided that the postal rate under the Union shall apply to all places in the world except Canada.

.» AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Sydney, Dec. 3. Many stations in the Riverina were completely swept by bush fires, and the damage to crops and grass is enormous. the effect of the local option vote on the municipal elections just concluded is that there will be no change. The proportion of those who voted on the subject was insignificant. Mr Eddy states that chairmen of English railway companies'are elected and not appointed. He admits that he received certain proposals with regard to the chairmanship of a company in England, and returns early in next year to accept it. Dec. 4. Gilbert Casey has published a statement announcing a reconstruction of the New Australian scheme. All offices held under the old constitution are now declared vacant. He says that his investigation into the local working of the old Bcheme discloses a highly unsatisfactory state of affairs. Casey intends to despatch fresh parties, probably by steamer, to New Australia. Melbourne, Dec 3. The Railway Commissioners hope to reduce the working expenses of the railways by £IOO,OOO before the close of financial year.