TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1413, 3 November 1885, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

| ENGLISH AND FOREIGN, j London. Oct. 29. Mrs Garrett Anderson, M.D., who I was formerly a member of the London (School Board, sgv.l who is again seeking j election to the Board, has issued an adi dress, in which she refers in eulogistic terms to the New South Wales educational system. Obituary—Mr Christopher Newton, head of the firm of Newton Bros., Australian merchants. Ihe shipment of frozen m at by the ship Invercargill is selling at 4|l per lb. Oct. 80. An inquiry is to be held as to the sanity of the insurgent Riel, who now lies under sentence of dealb. Obituary—General MacLellsn, Oct. 31. Sbff Commander Frederick WJarrm! has been appointed to Admiral Try *n \ staff on the Australian station. Tim steamer Garonne has arrived with her meat in splendid condition, Nov. 1. The death is announced, at the age of 74, of His Giaca the Duke of Abercorn, K.C. Paris, Oet. 29. An attempt, fortunately unsuccessful, was made to shoot M. Preycinet to-day. A man fired a shot at him, but was arrested by (lie bystanders and placed in the custody ot the police before lie could fire another another shot. The prisoner preserves a reticent altitude, and will not divulge the motives that actuated him. Oct, 30. Further enquiries have revealed ti e fact that the would-be assassin of M. Pivycinot is a Corsican. He admits having premeditated the attempt, but has not Dated his reasons for tha crime. Nov. 1. The man who committed (he assault on M. de Preycinet lias been examined by a medical man, who ptoiiounced him insane. Cairo, Get. 29. Sir Henry Drummond W Vff, British Envoy Extraordinary, arrived here today from Constantinople. Nov. 1. Sir Henry Drummond Wolff has been received by His Highness the Khedive, who assured him that he would warmly support any such measures as might be concerted between England and the Sultan for the belter regulation of Egyptian ..(Fairs, Teneriffe, Oct. 30. The R.M.S. Ruapehu lefi yesterday afternoon for New Zealand. Belgrade, Oct. 30. The Bulgarians have established a blockade on their western frontier, and haie threatened to shoot any Servians found crossing into Bulgarian territory. King Milan of Servia has issued iu structiuns to the troops to retaliate should any violence be offered them. In consequence of the threatening aspect of affairs, a number of Servians are leaving the town of Widdin to take refuge in Servian territory. AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Melbourne, Oct. 80. .1 lie s.s. Liguria arrived this evening ii tn London, Ilis Eminence Cardinal Moran is a passenger hy her for Sydney. Oct. 31. The Victorian Cricket Association have received a communication from the New South Wales Association, refusing to co-wperaU. with Victoria in sending a representative cricket team to England next year. Sydney, Oct. 30. A deputation from the Chamber of Commerce waited upon the PosfmastcrGoneral to-day in reference to the new S'ui Francisco mail service. In reply in 'he deputation, the PostmasterGi neral raid the Government were bound to carry on the new service until the question had been decided by Parliament, the contract having been signal conjointly with New Zealand, subject to the approval of the New (South Wales Parliament. A public meeting was afterwards held, at which resolutions were passed condemning the new mail contract, and pronouncing strongly in tour of a direct wmw.

The Uni'Hi Company’s Wakalipu sailed for Welh'nglon yesterday afternoon. A match has been arranged between Beach and Malerson for the champion* ship of the world and L2OO a side, The contest takes place oo the 19th December. Oct. 81. Mr Dibbs, who waa defeated (or St. Leonards, has been elected for Murrumbidgec, heading the poll by « considerable majority.