TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2835, 29 June 1895, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

* ENGLISH AND FOREIGN. London, June 26. The marriage of the Duke of Aosta to Princess Heleue, secoud daughter of the late Oorate de Paris, waß celebrated in Kingston to-day, in the presence of a gathering of Royalists. Mr Foster, of Triuity College of Music, leaves by the Ormuz to examine candidates at the musical centres in Australia. He will begin his examinations in September. The Peninsular and Oriental liner Sumatra was launched to-day. China has concluded a convention defining the northern boundary of the French possessions in the Indo-Chinese peninsular, making the French and Chinese territory contiguous from the Mekong to Lavkai. France thus absorbs the territory required to constitute the buffer state supposed to be set up between the French and English possessions. Tiie Franco-Chinese treaty permits an unlimited exteusion of the Tonquiu railways. Great Britain was not consulted upon the treaty. June 27. Mr Gillies, Agent-General for Victoria, has had several interviews with the Treasury, at which he urged that the principle which had been applied to the d ath duties was also applicable to the income tax, so that the colonists residing iu England might be exempted from double payment of tax. Mr Gillies intends to see tho new Colauial Secretary shortly on the subject. The Franco-Chinese convention was signed despite the protest of Great Britain, who, howaver, have occupied Siam. The Prince of Wales opened the railway congress to-day. He referred to the development of railways in the colonies as deserving of the utmost commendation. Lord Brassoy considers that the latest English vessels held their own well at Kiel. The bow and stern fire was most formidable. The German ships were a decided success, but the Italians were inadequately protected by their armour. Paris, June 25.

Memorial services as a mark of respect to the late President Carnot, have beeu held throughout France. President Faure placed a wreath on the tomb in the Pantheon, and attended the service at La Madeline. June 27. Admiral Fournier informed the Naval Commission that the French fleet was not in a condition for war. The squadrons in distant seas were mere Bhams, and the battle ships were chiefly useful for coastal defence only. The statement has caused a deep sensation in France. Berlin, June 26. In the Spriug the Emperor will send a squadron to the ports of France and other nations who sent warships t© Kiel. Home, June 26. The Italian warship Sardegua is ashore at the Great Belt. Vienna, June 25. Three non-commissioned officers and ten hussars have been shot at I'rozeinyst, in Galicia, on a charge of murdering an Austrian sergeant. Eleven others concerned in the crime were sentenced to penal servitude for life. Constantinople, June 25. The outbreak in Macedonia is increasing. As Turkey resents the desire of Bulgaria to interfere in Macedonia, the latter has recalled her envoy from Constantinople. The position is critical. Cairo, June 26. The Egyptian Government have agreed to a convention inflicting the same penalties on buyers of slaves as upon the sellers. Washington, Juue 26. An American schooner has loft Seattle, iu Puget Sound, with a cargo of arms to assist the Royalist rising iu Hawaii. The Hague, June 26. The Dutch Second Chamber have ap proved of the Costa Eica Packet arbitration convention, also the New Guinea frontier agreement. Rio de, Janeiro, Juue 26. | Admiral Do Gama, on being surrounded by Brassiliaa troops, committed suioide, and Que u „dred and fifty of his followers *y ero kuied. AUSTRALIAN CABLE. Sydney, June 26. Rich stone has been struck in the Victory mine, Pambula, estimated to yield 12ozs of gold to the ton. Mrs Quodling, who claimed £1.0,000 for the loss of her husbaud iu the Redfern railway accident, was awarded £2600. Dr Mahor claims £30,000, on the ground that he is disabled, and cannot practice. Tne Dean Commission have forwarded a report to the Government. It i 3 rumoured in well-informed circles that it is favourable to Dean. Melbourne, Juue 26. Altogether about 150 non-paying post offices are to be closed under the retrenchment scheme, aud a saviug of several thousands yearly will thus be effected. The bo'ler attached to the sawmill at Haywood's burst, and two men named Barclay and Ban nan wore killed, and j two othors seriously injured. I June 27. | A man named Fowler, charged with embracery in connection with tha Abrahams conspiracy trial, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment. Ahflaihe, June '2(3. In the debate on the Address in-Jlcply, the treaty entered into with fsow Zealand came in for severe strictures at the hands of the Opposition. I'kkth, June 20. In Parliament, the opening Speech declared that the linances were thoroughly sound and the credit of the colony was oxcelhiit. It mentioned that the Government propose to keep on boring in Cowlbardie, and intend to reduce the duties ! on the necessaries of life.