TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2163, 14 February 1891, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. 9. The R.M.S. [Rimutaka ,jpft Plymouth for Wellington yesterday. tThe steamer was delayed, by fog, Great Britain, the United States : baye agreed to the appointment of Baron Piiwibh as Pre. sidenfc of the Municipal Council at Apia. . X The Admiralty Coart has decided (hat the steamer Star of: England was alone to blame for the collision which took place some time ago ■ between her and the steamer Vesper. The New Zealand Shipping Company has ordered a steamer from Dennys, the shipr-builder, of 6300 tofu, I to carry 70,000 carcases of frozen mutton. Berlin, February 10. The German Government will issue 450.000,000 marks in 3 per cent Consols ■t 84^. Bismarck asserts that the policy of the Government is causing his handiwork to cramble away, and creating friction between Notbern and Southern Germany. He believes the Emperor will soon realise be is wrong'y advised. Paris, Feb. 11. Mace, a private banker in Paris, has absconded, leaving liabilities amounting to twenty-one million francs (jfid4otooo). Rome, February 11. Signor Criepi has refused a title, and returned to hie practice at the Bar. Washington, Feb, 10, It is proposed to enlist 2000' Indians in the American army. February 11. General Sherman is in a precarious state of health. The dispute between the United States and Newfoundland over the fisheries has been settled on a reciprocal basis. Valparaiso, February 10. Three of the rebel cruisers have gone over to the President. February 12. Baron Nordenskjold’a son accompanies (be Antartic expedition. The Deceased Wife’s Sister Bill has passed its second reading in the House of Commons. Lord Donraven has given notice to move that the colonies should be invited to send delegates to a cosference at London to consider measures affecting trade end defence. February 12, Dr Koch’s lymph has been officially named Tnbercaline, and is now being pub'icly sold, St. Petersburg, February 13. All Jews engaged in commerce have been expelled from Nijni Novgorod. Sofia, Feb, 11. A plot has been discovered to overthrow Prince Fedinand of Bulgaria, Suakim, Feb. 12. An expedition of 1200 Egyptian troops has sailed from Snakira for Trinkila, and wilt advance upon Tekar. AUSTRALIAN CALEB. Sydney, February I . A letter has been received from O’Connor stating that he is willing to row McLean for lOOOdol, or 7000dol if for the championship, either race to be rowed in America. Feb. 12. Sailed—-Ko'omabana for Auckland, Melbourne, February 11. Arrived—le Anau from the Bluff, A bush fire is raging near Sandhurst. It has devastated 20 miles of country and is still unchecked. Feb, 12. A picture, which is believed to be Titian’s “Yeans and Cnpid,,’ has been discovered here. It is to be sent Home for ioden'ification. Sailed—Yesterday, Waibora, for the Bluff. Brisbane, February 11. Stormy weather has been experienced along the northern coast, resulting in the wreck of two loggers in Torres and the drowning of five persons. Newcastle. February 10. Sailed—Madura, for Auckland ; France Cherie, for Lyttelton ; Rio Loge, for Timara. Adelaide, Feb. 11. The new cable agreement c0m ,, 8 into operation on April Ist. In the event of 'he termination of the agreement at the end of the year, tbft old rates will be 1 reverted to, excepting ibe public rate, which will be 8s per word, instead of I 9s 4d,