TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2866, 10 September 1895, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Sept. 5. Mr Curzon, Under- Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in reply to a question in the House of Commons, said that the official papers at present fail to show that the Stokes case is of a Berious nature. Parliament was prorogued to-day. Rustem Pasha deuies the report that Lord Salisbury threatened him with striugent measures if the Armenian reforms were uot carried out. The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued a pastoral letter in reply to the Pope's appeal for the reunion of the Anglican and Roman Churches. He recognises the sincerity of the proposal, but urges that so-called, reunion without recognition " would not only be our farewell to other Churches, but we should be called on to forget our own Church." Dr Benson calls on churchmen to prererve the faith and practices of their own primitive Catholic Church. Roman modes and methods of worship are repugnant to Teutonic Christendom.

Herr Borchgrevinck has planned an Antarctic expedition for next season. Sept. 6.

The Marquis of Salisbury, the Earl of Devonshire, the Marquis of Lausdowne, and the Hon. Mr Chamberlain, promise to carefully consider the suggestion of the Imperial Federation Defence Committee that the Government should invite the colonies to contribute towards the navy on condition that they have a voice in the administration. The Marquis of Salisbury implies that it is likely to create an evil and divided control. The Standard doubts whether the question i 3 ripe for settlement. The Times considers that the gratuitous naval defence of the colonies is the strongest bond of Imperial union, as the navy would cost virtually the same if relieved of the defence of the colonies, though voluntary contributions would be welcome as an earnest of Imperial sympathy and union. The paper, however, considers that it would not be wise to demand a naval defence tax or invite the colonies to share the control of the navy. Khama and two Bechuanalaud chiefs have arrived in England to endeavor to induce Mr Chamberlain to take steps to prevent the Chartered Company absorbing their country. Dublin, Sept. 7.

The election for the vacant seat of Kerry South in the House of Commons, caused by the retirement of Mr Kilbride, who was returned for another constituency, resulted in the election of Mr Farrel, a Macarthyite (1209), as against Mr Murphy, Healeyite (474). The Cardiff Congress by a large majority rejected the scheme for the national federation of trades unions, but approved of the federation of lands, minerals, and railways. A motion to rescind the decision decliuing to censure the Parliamentary Committoe for the non-execution of the collectiviat mandate of the Norwich meeting, was ruled to be irregular on technical grounds. St. Petersburg, Sept. 5.

The revival o£ Nihilism is causing remarkable precautions to be taken for the safety of the Czar. Bbtjssels, Sept. 4.

The Congo Government have forbidden the summary execution of white men on any pretext. They must in future be tried by the Court at Bombo. Shanghai, Sept. 6.

Further executions of the ringleaders in the assassinations at Kucheng have taken place. The enquiry is proceeding smoothly. One hundred and thirty arrests have been made in Kucheng, including that of the chief leader of the massacre of missionaries.

Ottawa, Sept. 6. Canada has renewed the mail contract with the Allan line for one year,

AUSTRALIAN CABLE

Sydney, Sept. (5

Tu the Assembly, after a protracted sitting, the Land and Income Tax Bill passed through committee. The nonapplication of the absentee tax to absentees residiug in the other Australasian colonies is the only important amendment. The exemptions of 475 acres of land and £3OO of income were unaltered, though several attempts were made to reduce the amounts. A proposal to place moneys paid to charities wiaong the exemDtiona was negatived. The Rev. Mr Swaine has been appointed Moderator of the Federal Assembly. Cardinal Moran has instructed the clergy to pray for rain. In the Redfern accident case, Mr Edward Fallick claimed £2OOO and was, awarded £740. The sqhoouer Sir if. Franklin has been sold to Mr T, E, Smith of Zealand. Sept. 8. A subsidence has taken place in Block 11, and a strong body of steam and smoke is being emitted. Rppressive measures were taken, for the use of gas owing to numerous vents hardly realised expectation. Exploring parties visited the 300feet and 4.00-feet loyels without being interfered with by tho gas. The death is anuounoed of Mr Healoy, the Crown Prosecutor. There is intense hoat in the city, which is full of smoke from the surrounding bush fires. Cm the «iioy<33 oi *■'*'* u "' ai, d °M- ei ' SUbUrl " *' lo BUIOkO is very thic°k, 1 "..upping is delayed, tho niaaters having a vory anxious time, as the whole coast-line is hidden by mnoko. Heartrending accounts of devastation and losses of stock continuo to be received from ;;ll parts of tho colony. In most of tho churches to-day prayers were offered for for rain. A boiler exploded at tho Eaglehawk Alliance Mine. Portions of it wore carried lOOyords, and one piece struck and killed a Chinaman. Tho engine and retort house wero wrecked.

Adelaide, Sept. G

The Promior promised that the House would bo given an opportunity to discuss tho Now Zealand treaty noxt week.

The Chamber of Commerco has issuod a lengthy reply to the Treasurer's advocacy of tho State Advances Bill. Tho reply states that tho Chamber as represent!: " tho commercial interests of tho color y ' i unanimous in declaring ihat the Bill is based on wrong principles ; that its practical operation will constitute a

menace to the financial stability of the community ; that never in the history of the colony has meuey ruled at cheaper rates, and that while recognising the relief cheap money gives, the Bill is so devoid of sound economic principles that it is deluding to producers and prejudicial to a vigorous national life. Iu Canada Government advances had to beabapdoued because they complicated the State finances, and fomented jealousy and discontent. No scheme contained more safeguards, but it was already producing trouble, as the relaxation of the conditions prescribed by Act and essential to safety is demanded and has virtually been promised. Sept. 7. The Government adhere to their decision respecting Nurse Graham, and have informed the Hospital Board that they would offer her leave of absence cu full full pay, or a temporary appointment in another hospital, until they reinstate her. The Government added that they had no intention of interfering with the present Board's tenure of office. The Board replied that they refused to believe that any future Boards would be dictated to by the Government. Brisbane, Sept. 6. The Governor has booked his passage to London by the steamer Ruapehu, leaving Wellington on November 28th. During the debate in Committee of Supply the Labour Party accused the Government of employing political spies to go through through the country creating crimes. The charge was indignantly denied. Bush fires swept the Mount Coltou district, destroying 25 acres of bananas, and a large area of crops and many cattle. Sept. 7. News has reached Cooktown from New Guinea of the murder of Mr Clarke, the leader of the Cairns prospecting party. Mr Clarke was in a boat minding the arms, aud was being towed up the Clyde river by his comrade*, who were ashore, when natives cut the Hue and clubbed Clarke, and destroyed the arms. The remainder of the party escaped. The Government party was also attacked by natives.