TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1582, 17 May 1887, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, May 12. An informal meeting of delegates of the Imperial Conference was held to-day, when the subject of colonisation was discussed. Sir S. W. Griffiths, of Queensland, Sir Dillon Bell, Sir William Fitzherbert, and Mr. John Forest took port in the debate, and concurred in the opinion that (he colonial Governments had done all theygsoaid to induce farm laborers to emigrate. It now remains with the Imperial Government to adopt practical measures to induce emigration, which would be to their own interest. . , It is Bunounced that Sir J. R. Gnrrick, Agent-General for Queensland, has arranged with the British India Steim Navigation Company to convey parcels for Queensland ports at the rate of 4d per lb weight, with a minimum charge of 2s 6d. The Times to-day publishes a telegram from its St. Petersburg correspondent stating that the members of the Anglo-Russian Commission for the delimitation of the Ruiso-Afgban Irontier are unable to agrep. The Commissioners decided to refer the matter to their respective Governments. Arrived —Barque Cormorant, from Lyttelton (Jan. 23rd) ; bargue Inglewood, from Auckland. (Feb. 26th). It is reported that the Exchange Bill which the Government intend to introduce in the House of Commons erapowers trustees to iavest in colonial securities. Mr Baden, in his lecture at the Colonial Institute on colonial securities, contended that they opened up a profitable channel for English investments, and that it was impossible that the colonies would repudiate their engagements. In the discussion that followed, Sir J. Downer declared that the Australians were more iiDglish than Englishmen were. Germany is increasing the grain duties in retaliation for tbe increaied Russian iron duties. Enquiries been received from Victoria as to whether Baron Nordensjkold will co-operate with the local Antarctic Society, each party to supply a vessel, the expedition to start in October, and the whole to be under the command of the Baron. May 13. Mr Parnall, who recently arrived in London from Ireland, is still seriously indisposed, and has gone to Bournemouth. In the House of Commons to-day, Sir Henry Holland, in reply to a question, stated that it is proposed that the government of New Guinea be conducted by an official appointed and amenable to the Queensland Ministry, and guided in the administration by the Government of that colony. A despatch haß been received by the Colonial Office from Sir C. Mitchell, Governor of Fiji, dated 13th of April, confirming the news of religious persecutions at Tonga, and stating that the King promised to make the chiefs respect the constitution of the country, and that tbe religious freedom of the Wesleyans should be protected. The ship Parling Downs, bound from Melbourne to London, came into collision with another vessel below the Nore and sank soon after. The crbW of the Darling Downs was saved. May 14. Obituary—Mr John Daly, of Little Collins street, Melbourne. By the explosion of the boiler of a torpedo boat at Plymouth fWe persons were seriously injured. In the House of Commons notice was given of the question as to whether New Guinea will be governed by the Australian colonies or by Queensland on behalf of the Imperial Government; also whether the piopoied scheme of colonial naval defence will be speedily submitted to Parliament, The Duke of Marlborough petitions to have Lord Colin Campbell declared a bankrupt, The official report of the Conference will be read in three weeks. It is rumored that the forts established by France in the New Hebrides I will be abolished. Bishop Moorhouse, in a speech, deI clared the Empire was imperilled by , foreign aggression through folly on the part of the Colonial Office in failing promptly to support the vigorous and thriving British dependencies. E[e gave in illustration the cases of the New Hebrides and New Guinea. Tbe speeoh caused some sensation. It is announced that the evacuation of Egypt by British troops will not take place sooner than two years or later than five. The Times is publishing evidence showing that the Parnelljtp policy was preeminent in directing the operations of tbe Ulan-na.Gael Society, Mr Bright ridicules the claim of the Parnellites to a Select Committee while the Law Courts are open. Thd Bank of Australasia has appointed Mr John Sawyers as successor [ to (he Ute Mr E, 8, Parkes, who wm

killed in the railway accident uear Melbourne. Cardinal Rimeoni advises the Pope to invite the Irish Bishops to rigorously prevent their clergy from taking part with political agitators. A crisis is feared in French politics. M. Goblett announces that he is unable to concede the reductions demanded by the Budget Committee. Rioling is feared if O'Brien visits Kingston or Toronto. Sir Saul Samuel has cabled asking what amount has been contributed in Australia to the Imperial Institute. The Shaw foavill and Albion Cornpant's Doric arrived at. Plymouth yesterday. Her cargo of frozen mutton is.in good condition. Judge Cbitty has confirmed the sale of the remaining assets of the Oriental Bank, learing the liquidator to collect the a8Ro(8, the Company guaranteeing the deficit should trm proceeds not realise 8s 6d within three years. When the creditors have received 19s 6a the Company to be entitled to the remaining assets. Creditors are asking f<>r the cash down. Obituary—Miss Goodall Francis. St. Petbrbsurg, May 13. His Majesty the Czar received Sir Joseph Ridgeway and Ihe other English members of the Busso-Afghan Boundary Commission at Gatßchiua Palace yesterday, Capetown, May 13. It is announced that the whole of Zululand, except the portion claimed by the Boer Republic, has been proclaimed British territory. Montreal, May 11, . O'Brien, the Nationalist leader, arrived yesterday. No enthusiasm was displayed by the townspeople, and the Catholic clergy condemn the object of his mission. Ottawa, May 14. O'Brien, the Irish Nationalist leader, arrived at Quebpc yesterday, and was received with enthusiasm by the Irish population of the city. He announced tb t he had resolved to address a meeting in Toronto in spite of the opposition of the Major and citizens. ♦ AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Melbourne, May 13. Arrived—Orient Bteamer Liguria. News is to hand from Fiji that H.M.S. Diamond returned from Suva on the 30th ult. with the Governor. The enquiry into the state of affairs in Tonga had concluded, and the Governor had obtained assurances that there would be no further persecutions. May 15. Sir Robert Stout has deolined on the part of the New Zealand Government to contribute to the proposed Antarctic Expedition. Sydney, May 13. In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon Sir Henry Parkes introduced the cloture rules, which are of a less stringent character than those of which he formerly gave notice. May 14. A Court.martial is being held in connection with the collision between Her Majesty's ships Tyne and Myrmidon. May 15. A telegram from Mapkay, Queensland, states that a mysterious vessel has been seen making a thorough Burvey of the anchorage of Port Newry. Signal flags have since been discovered on the islands. Adelaide, May 13. The Japanese corvette Kyojo arrived to-day.