TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1513, 16 November 1886, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, Nov. 11.

Mr Stanhope, Secretary of State for the Colonies, entertained the AgentsGeneral at dinner yesterday. In proposing the toasts of his guests, Mr Stanhope declared that the whole Empire would derive great benefit from the Indian and Colonial Exhibition. The success of the Exhibition, he declared, was important in promoting Imperial federation.

At a meeting of Young and Lark’s creditors, held to-day, it was resolved to accept IBs 4d in the £, The New South Wales timber and mineral exhibits, and those private exhibits for which orders for their return to Sydney have not been received, will be preserved for the Imperial Institute, pending decision as to their disposal. The wool exhibits have been sold, and half of the private exhibits are to be returned.

Collins, Banker and Co,, wine and spirit merchants, are endeavoring to start a company, with a capital of *150,000, for the purchase of Australian vintages, the maturing of the wine to be done in London. One-third of the capital has been reserved for subscription in the colonies.

Eight hundred pounds worth of New South Wales wines were sold in glasses at the Exhibition, and £2OO worth in bottles, but none in bulk, Nov. 12. Sir Dillon Bell, Agent-General, has effected a settlement of the New Zealand cable dispute with Mr Pender, the Chairman of the Eastern Extension Company. Press messages between Australia and New Zealand will be charged at the rate of 3d per word. The Times to-day publishes an article which states that Sir Graham Berry’s elaim that Australia should have a voice in deciding the foreign policy of the Empire is an illustration of the obstacles which lie in the way if Imperial federation were effected. It would paralyse British diplomacy. The frozen meat by the Iberia from Sydney realised 3|d per lb.

The statement that the “ Claimant ” had been arrested in New York for personation turns out to be incorrect. Bishop Moorhouse is strongly opposing free education. The Duke of Cambridge and the Earl of Granville had an interview with Lord Randolph Churchill to-day asking for a grant of £2500 for art representation at the Jubilee Exhibition. Lord Churchill requested them to set forth their views in writing, and hinted that probably a smaller amount than that requested would be given. Sir Francis Dillon Bell’s proposal to the Eastern Extension Cable Company re the cable dispute requires Sir Julius Vogel’s approval. The Cable Company offer to deter the whole subject till the New Zealand Parliament meets, without pressing for subsidy. They are also willing to make a redaction on Press messages.

Nov. 13. Obituary—W. Calder Marshall, R.A., sculptor, aged 73. Nov. 14. New Zealand mutton is selling at 4|-d per lb. Paris, Nov, 11. The death is announced of M. Paul Birt, a French statesman. Rome, Nov. 11. Destructive floods have occurred in Northern Italy and in the South of France. Rangoon, Nov. 11, General Sir Frederick Roberts, who arrived in this town, will forthwith proceed to Mandalay, to take command of the British forces in Upper Bnrmah. Calcutta, Nov. 11. The revolt of the Gilzais tribes in Northern Afghanistan has now been completely suppressed. AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Melbourne, Nov. 13. Cree, the jockey who was severely hurt while riding in the steeplechase at Flemington on Saturday last, died yesterday. 1.-ring of the Rev. George Dodds’ appeal couc.uded yesterday. The General Assembly dismissed the appeal.

Nov. 14. The Union Company’s Hauroto arrived this afternoon. Sydney, Nov. 12. Mr F. M. Darley, Q.C., was offered the appointment of Chief Justice, but declined the honor. Mr Julian Salmons has since been offered the appointment, Nov. 14. A protectionist demonstration took place at Sydney yesterday, several thousand persons joining in the procession, The colonial manufactures were exhibited on an extensive Scale. The procession paraded the principal'streets* and at the domain addresses were delivered pointing out- the benefits to be derived from protection., Hobart, Nov. 14. The Union Company’s Hauroto arrived yesterday morning. .