TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2805, 20 April 1895, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN.

London, April 17. The Hon. J. G. Ward told an interviewer that the whole of New Zealand legislation was devoted to keeping the finances of the colony in a healthy condition, and that the Toryism of the Labour members in regard to finance was a valuable force. The Nairnshire has, arrived at Las Palmas. Five of her cattle died on the way. Mr Gladstone informed some Armenian refugees that he felt it a Christian duty to work in their cause. It was hopeless to expect that the Sultan would voluntarily institute reform. Reports are published that Field Marshal Yamagata, of Japan, who took a promiueut part in the Corean war until invalided home through ill-health is really the Arch-Duke John of Austria, who has been missing since 1890. The Chronicle's Roma correspondent telegraphs that the Vatican is directing the French bishops and other heads of the Catholic Church in France to refuse to pay taxes on revenues derived from religious orders. 8 April 18.

A fire in Harland'a shipyards, Belfast, caused damage to the extent of £20,000. McCann and Callaghau, who were concerned in the attempt to destroy the Glasgow gasometer during the large strike a few years back, have been released from custody. ~ „„ Paws, April 16.

A section of the French press urges the European Powers to unite for the purpose of establishing an economic and industrial defence against the United States. Berlin, April 16. Prince Bismarck replying to the felicitations received from the Austrians in Germany said that that the Austian Emperor possessed a German heart. The present Triple Alliance, he thought, was likely to be permanent, and he added that it was impossible to face the future of Europe unless Germany and Austria remained friendly. Count Caprivi, ex-Chancellor, is reported to have declared that it is necessary that Egypt should be neutral territory, and that Great Britain ought to withdraw from there in th«» interest of goneral peace, and not wound the dignity of Germany. It is intended to reinforce the German squadron iu the China station. Constantinople, April 17. The Sultan has issued an order forbidding any further massacre of Armenians. Notwithstanding the order, 100 Turkish soldiers escaped from the barracks at Togoun with the intention of murdering Christians. On the men refusing to return the colonel in charge had thirteen of them shot dead. St. John's, April 17. The Newfoundland delegates are satisfied with the terms which Canada offers for union. Ottawa, April 17. In the terms of the union between Canada and Newfoundland the Dominion Government guarantee the debt of the latter and also the mail subsidies. Pbktobia, April 17. Efforts are being made to bring about a federal union between the TrausvaaT aud the Orange Free State. It is believed that a majority of the Volksraad are favourable to the idea. President Kruger offers to support Beitz as President of the ioint Republic. It is believed that the Free State will shortly give notice io terminate its Customs Union with the Cape. <•

AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Sydnbt, April 17. The ship Largiemore, from Kio de Janeiro, when in low latitude was for five days completely hemmed in by au immense collection of icebergs, estimated to be 800 miles in length. She collided with one berg and received considerable damage to her bow. The position of the vessel was so serious that the boats were provisioned in readiness to leave her. April 18.

News from New Guinea records the fact that a tidal wave swept many houses away and drowned one child iu the native village. There is much consternation among the natives owing to severe earthquake shocks being experienced. The warship Bingarooma was to have sailed for Aucklaud to-day, but her departure is indefinitely postponed owing to au alleged serious difficulty having arisen between two important officers. A court of enquiry was held immediately, but the nature of the proceedings have not leaked out. The decision will probably be referred first to the Admiral, who is now at Adelaide.

A large quantity of spurious diamonds alleged to have come from South Africa are be placed on the market. One would be buyer sought the opinion of the Government geologist as to the genuiueness of the stones, and received an opinion that they weje jnntations—rboth as regards brilliancy aud specific gravity. Melbourne, April 17. Some experts believe that the tunnel ii cident was caused by a vessel touchiug the ground near the spot. Ayril 18. An Intercolonial Conference has been opened between representatives of Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia, to. consider he border railway traffic, with a view to ending the war of tariffs. The Government have informed the Agent-General that it is imperative I<> reduce the expenses of his office to l!-iMtl) per annum, as only that amount will bo voted.

Robert "iu,ruicVly teller of the ('.Virgi'ton branch of the Hank of NewSouth Wales, was found not guilty at the l.ical District Court of the larceny of £250 of tho bank's money. Judge Noel, addressing tho prisoner, said tho jury had brought in not guilty, but jt was \\ie most corrupt Y erdict over , ileliverod "by" a jury in any court of Queensland. He should make it h,is, duty to ask tho Attorney-Genpraj whether it was not necessary for the protection of the honest portion ot tho community to withdraw from the people of tho district the right to try criminals. Isaacs was afterwards re-arreated aud fouud

guilty of embezzling a further snin <>f £IOO. Just as everything was ready for a balloon ascent at Gympie, the balloon caught fire and shot into the air, carrying with it Miss Essie Viola and her parachute. The aeronaut with great difficulty maintained her seat and went up nearly a mile, the fire gradually spreading all the while. Miss Viola was unable to detach her parachute, as the ropes were entaDgled. After travelling some distance the balloon began to fall and the paracute opened and would not work. Finally it too caught fire when still some distance from the ground. When near the earth Miss Viola jumped clear of the burning mass and escaped unhurt. The balloon and parachute were destroyed. Adelaide, April 18. A State refrigerating and produce re ceiving depot has been opened. Admiral Bridge, who was present at the official ceremony, stated that he was trying to obtain from the colony an t increased contribution to the Australasian squadron. Admiral Bridge declares that his remarks were misunderstood.