Telegraphic News.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume XXIV, Issue 2062, 16 June 1896, Page 2

Telegraphic News.

[By Telegraph.]

[FROM OUR OWN CORUKSrONDKNT.]

Perth, June 15, The discovery of two distinct and enormously rich reefs is reported at Mount Magnet. It is claimed that the find will rival the famous Londonderry claim. Splendid specimens from an extensive find have al=o been brought from the Bungerwall field. They are literal'y studded with gold. London, June 14. Colonel North's fortune has been proved at below half a million. Brussels, Juue 14.

The Belgians are sending an expedition to the South Pole. The Government will contribute £4000 towards tha cost.

13rcRUN, June 14

The Kaiser, in replying to an address from the congress of naval architects, said he hoped that the cordial reception they had given him proved that blood was thicker than water.

Home, June 14r

There is great enthusiasm at Rome r.ver the visit of the British fLet. The Pope invited the sailors to attend his. mass in the Sistine Chapel.

Capetoavn, June 14,

Phillips and Farr.r, two of the released leaders, were received with loud cheers by the Johannesburg Exchange on their return to the city.

The Transvaal delegates who visited Marking were surprised at the smallness of the Brit'sh force there, and the absence of cannon. The natives are making their way in large numbers towards the Zambesi, followed by Colonel Plnmmer.