TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1527, 3 July 1886, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, June 29. A despatch baa been received from Mr E. L. Layard, British Consul at New CaledouU, in which he declares it is the intention of the French authorities to eject the settlers from that island, in order to reacquire their land fur the settlement of the convicts. A Canadian official has sailed for England to assist in negotiations with the Agent-General relative to the colonial subsidy for a Canadian-Australian Gable.

June 30.

The French Government are making enquiiies as to the suitableaess of Madagascar for the reception of convicts. Sir Samael Davenport does not •xpect that the Prince of Wales will be able to visit Adelaide.

A banquet was given last night at the Mansion House by the Lord Mayor to tha leading colonists at present in London. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, who was present, made a speecb, in which he stated that the Indian and Colonial Exhibition was a marked epoch in the history of the country, and Bhowed to the English > nation the real greatness of the Empire. His Highness further stated that th« pride of his life would be if he assisted to knit together in fellowship England and her colonies. Sir F. D. Bell t Agent-General for New Zealand, who also spoke, said the colonists were completely overcome by the splendid reception accorded them, and assured Hie Highness of the sympathy of the colonies for the Fatherland. The colonial tourists arrived at Birmingham, where they were entertained at a luncheon by the Mayor. It is generally understood that the Imperial Government will support Canada in her attitude towards the United States with regard to the fisheries dispute.

Arrived—Stella, at New York, from Auckland (left April 7tb); Loch Brsdan, at London, from Port Chalmers (left April 2nd). July 1,

The Agents-General and a number of leading colonists will be entertained at luncheon at Wiudsor ou Monday next, and a ball will be given in their honor at Buckingham Palace on the 9th inst. Obituary—Mr J. P. Badden.

The Colonial Mutual Life Association have opened a branch of their business in London. Baron Brabourne, Sir Henry Bromley, and Sir Richard Baggalay are the directors, and Mr Martin is the temporary manager.

Vice. Admiral Sir John Comraerelt and Admiral Sir George O. Willis are organising a naval review of the Channel and Reserve Fleets, to take place in August. The officers of these fleets intend to banquet a thousand colonists on board the troopship Euphrates. Mr McCulloch has purchased the picture painted by Mr Thomas Faed, R.A„ 1885, entitled « The Mitherless Bairns," for £IOOO. Her Majesty the Queen has opened the Hollow College. General Boulanger, the French Minister of War, is suspected of being engaged in preparing a coup d'etat. Constantinople, June 29,

The Porte has forwarded a despatch to Prince Alexander of Bulgaria, in which it warns him of the dangers which will follow any infringement of the Reumelian statute.

Mandalay, June 29.

The rebel Burmese having erected a stockade at Tummo, a force of infantry and artillery was despatched to that place to dislodge the enemy. An engagement ensued, which resulted, after severe fighting, in the repulse of the British troops. AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Melbourne, June 30. Arrived, this evening—Waihora, from the Bluff. Sailed, this afternoon—Wairarapa, for New Zealand.

July 1.

The Victorihn revenue returns for the past year show that the receipts amounted to £6,410,000, being an in-

crease oi £126,000 compare) with the previous twelve months. )he Customs income increaspd £55,000, and .the railways L 10,600. They excise revnue decreased £24,000; territorial, £1C3,000. The total revenue for the last quarter was £1,640,000, an increase of £67,000 compared with the Juno quarter of 1885.

Stdnky. June 30,

In the Legi*la:ive last night, a resolution was passed affirming the proposal for a gratuity to Sir John Robertson for distinguished patriotic services.

Arrived, y.gterday Union Company's Tekapo, from New Zealand,

Arrived, Ibis evening—Mariposa, from Auckland, with the inward *an Francisco mnilp.

Informations have, been laid against Wright, Hcaton, and other carriers in connection will) tho recent railway frauds.

July 1.

The Customs Bill was read a second time in the Legislative Assembly last night, by 55 to 37. Adelaide, June 30.

The Colonial treasurer made his Financial Statement in the Legislative Assembly last night. The revenue for the past year amounted to £2,210,000, and the expenditure £2,390,000. The revenue was £386,000 below the estimate. The Customs have decreased by £145,000, and tha railway receipts by £BI,OOO. The total public debt amounted to £18,400,000. The revenue of the current financial year is estimated at £2,110,000, and the expenditure £2,200,000. The total deficiency is estimated at £852,000, which will he covered by fre6h taxation, stniiUting to £1C9,000, including 6tamp taxes, which are expected to realise L 65,000, a'nd by a considerable reduction in the Civil Service.

Hobart, July ]

While a special train was returning from the opening of the railway to Fiagal yesterday it left the rails at a place about twenty miles from this city, and became a complete wreck. The engine was shattered, the driver killed on the spot, and the stoker has since died from the injuries he received. Two carriages were telescope,!. Amongst the passengers were Mr Dodds, Attorney-General, Mr Burgess, Colonial Treasurer, six aldermen, Preis representatives, and peveral others. They were all more or less seriously injured. The Premier, Dr Agnew, was severely shaken.