TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1230, 21 August 1884, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, August 17. The statement made by the Times yesterday that China has declared war against Frahce is still unconfirmed. It has transpired that the Note recently addiessed to the Powers by the Chinese Government, protested strongly hgainst the action of France, and invoked the mediation of the Powers with a view to bring about a peaceful settlement of the difficulty. Shaw’s cricket team will sail for Australia by the Orient steamer 'Garonne, on'the 17th September. ■ August 18. Owing to the heavy expense which would be attached to the rdculiviste scheme, the French Seuate has 'referred the report on the subject to the Finance Committee. The reports that those of Greeley’s expedition who were rescued had resorted to cannibalism are now confirmed. Speaking at Whitby, the Marquis of Normanby regretted that Victoria still had the protective system in force. Three thousand soldiers have deserted from the ranks of the rebel Osman Digna. The spread of cholera in South Italy is increasing, and numerous deaths are reported. The English harvest is abundant. In consequence of the threatened outbreak of hostilities, the Canton harbor has been blocked with torpodea. Several agrarian crimes of a serious nature have been committed in Ireland during tha past few days. Augmt 19. The Homeward mails per Orient steamship Garonne, from Melbourne (left July lOlli), were delivered, via Brindisi, to-day. Berlin, July 17. The German Consul-General at Cairo has been summoned to Varzia to confer with Prince Bismarck upon the state of affairs in Egypt. Cairo, August 17. A letter sent by telegraph from Dongola by Mudir, has been received from General Gordon, dated Bhartoum, July 20tb. General Gordon states that all was tranquil at that date, and that he should continue to harass the enemy until relief arrived.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Melbourne, August 18. Further cases of smallpox are reported here. August 19. Sailed, this morning—Union Company’s steamer Wairarapa, for the Bluff, Poppens, the absconding hotelkeeper from Wellington, who was released on bail last Friday, has been re-arrested at the instance of his surety, who suspected Poppens intended to make his escape. Sydney, August 18. An immense concourse of people witnessed the boat race on Saturday, no less than 68 steamers being crowded with spectators. Great enthusiasm was displayed here over Beach’s victory. After the race a most cordial interview took place between Beach and Hanlan. The latter admitted he was beaten, but said he was paralysed by the close proximity of steamer Tomki, which unfortunately bore down too close to his boat. A large meeting took place at Punch’s Hotel to-day, when the stakes in the sculling match were paid over. Hanlan admitted that he had wilfully fouled Beach,' because he believed that the latter had crossed over into his water. Hanlan expressed a desire to row another match with Beach within three months, but Beach positively refused to meet the ex-champion within six months. Clifford also offered to row Hanlan, but the latter refused to take up the challenge. The captain of the steamer Tomki, who was present, stated he was compelled to rim close upon Hanlan’s boat in order to avoid running aground.