SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XX, Issue 6827, 3 October 1883, Page 5

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

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THE INSULT TO KING AiFONSO,

ANTI-FRENOH FEELING IN MADRID. Madrid, October 1. Tiie reports of the discourtesy shown to King Alfonso by the inhabitants of Paris have created much dissatisfaction and ill feeling towards the French in this city.. Anti-French cries have been raised by the populace, and placards posted in various parts of the city, and the French Embassy is under military protection. Great preparations are being made for an -ovation to the King on his return. Paris, October I.

j It has transpired that President | Gr6vy has • apologised in the name of France to King Alfonso for the manner in which His Majesty was received by the people on arrival here. The President made an apology, as the King was most indignant, and was pre- ; paring to depart immediately. Madrid, October 1. Much excitement prevails in this city in consequence of the treatment of King Alfonso by the Parisians. - London, October 1. i King Alfonso has dined with Presi- ' dent Grevy and the members of the Ministry. The French press strongly condemn the ill conduct of the Paris mob towards His Majesty. Paris, October 1. ! King Alfonso left to-day for Madrid, notwithstanding the request of President Gr6vy that he should remain a j day longer. The French Press generally deplore the outrage on the King, and warmly condemn the conduct of [ the people of this city. j UNEASINESS IN CANTON. | Hong Kong, October 1. News is to hand from Canton that a European named Logan, who shot a Chinaman in an affray which took place in that city in August, has been tried for murder, and been sentenced to seven years' imprisonment. The Chinese populace have expressed great discontent at the leniency of the Court, and much uneasiness prevails in the city.

London, October 2. The Chinese Viceroy has complained to the European authorities at Canton regarding the result of the trial of a European named Logan for the murder of a Coolie. Owing to the excited feeling of the populace business is entirely suspended.

THE FRENCH IN TONQUIN. Paris, October 1. The latest intelligence from Tonquin states that the combined French expeditions left Hariphongiuit (1), Hanoi, and Haiphong, to operate against the Annamite position at Bacurch.

MISS BOOTH ACQUITTED.

London, October 2,

A telegram to hand from Switzerland states that Miss Booth, who was recently expelled with Miss Charlesworth with other members of the Salvation Army, has been brought up for trial on a charge of causing public disturbances and acquitted.

LONDON MARKETS. ■ London, October 1, Consols remain at 101-J. New Zealand securities remain at last quotations. The wheat market is unchanged. Adelaide, ex store, 45s 6d; New Zealand ditto, 40s to 44s ■, and Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 325.

The total stock of tallow in London to-day is 9800 casks. Australian best beef is 40s, and best mutton 41s.

THE WOOL SALES, j London, October 1. j At to-day's wool sale the catalogue J comprised 11,900 bales. The market continues firm. [SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.] London, October 1. THE FISHERIES EXHIBITION. The judges at the Fisheries Exhibition have awarded the gold and silver medals, respectively, to the Government of New South Wales, Mr. Ramsay, and Baron Macleay. THE FRENCH TRANSPORTATION SCHEME. There appears to be now some prospect of France modifying its scheme for the establishment of convict settlements on the Pacific. THE ORIENT COMPANY. The Orient Company is trying to purchase several of the Pacific Company's steamers in order to employ them on the Orient Immigration Service, which commences in December next. THE VICTORIAN LOAN. . The first Victorian loan was redeemed to-day. SCULLING MATCH. At the Pittsburg regatta, Pennsylva- j nia, William Elliott wilfully fouled Hosmer in the sculling m%tch, and was therefore debarred from competing. Hosmer easily defeated Eyck. FORTY CHINAMEN KILLED. By an explosion of gunpowder in California 40 Chinamen were killed. LRocoived October S, 1.25 a.m.] Loudon, October 2. GUNBOATS FOR THE AUSTRALIAN STATION, The gunboats Forward and Swinger have been ordered to proceed to the Australian station. TORY MEETING AT BIRMINGHAM. At a Tory meeting at Birmingham, at which there was an immense attendance, resolutions condemning the Government were passed. ' THE FREE TRADE PARTY IN VICTORIA. . j The Daily News expresses the | opinion that it is hardly possible that the Free Trade party can long remain in the minority in Victoria. THE COLONIES AND THE IRISH ! INFORMERS. Professor Dicey, in a letter to the Times, contends that the action of Mr. Service in preventing the Irish in- [ formers from landing in Australia was in defiance of the law. THE AUSTRAL INQUIRY. The builders of the Austral, in their evidence at the inquiry, support the stability of the vessel.