TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2885, 24 October 1895, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN,

London, Oct 20. Great Britain has delivered an Ultimatum to Venezuela respecting the arrest of police on a disputed boundary. Mr Chamberlain said it was expected that the colony would endorse the Imperial action in ordering guns for the defence of the frontier. The German newspapers declare that the settlement of the Armenian question is due to the Marquis of Salisbury. The Armenian Patriarch is satisfied with the promised reforms. Shakai Pasha is High Commissioner. Oct. 21. William Maokay,. eldest sou of Mr Mackay, • the broke, hia neck in France while playing polo. Mr Gladstone, in a letter to the Prince of Montenegro, praises that little country as exceeding in glory all the war traditions of the world. In remembrance of the anniversary of Trafalgar, the Nelson monument in Trafalgar Square was adorned with wreaths, Paris, Oct. 20. The French Government have consented to a reduction of 7,000,000 francs in the naval estimates. Senator Maguier has been found guilty of accepting a bribe in connection with the South of Franco Bailway scandal, and sentenced to one year’s imprisonment. Prior to the French troops entering Antananarivo the Hovas murdered the prisoners, and were about to attack the English missionaries when the French appeared at the gates of the capital, Oct. 22. The French Budget proposes a loan of 100,000,000 francs for the purpose of the development of Tonkiug and a railway loan. Berlin, Oct. 19. The Emperor William, in unveiling a statue of the late Emperor Frederick at Woerth, declared that “ the younger Germans swear to keep the Reichland against all dangers, so help us God and our German sword.” Oct. 21. It is reported here that the Czar wishes to meet the Emperors of t Germany and Austria after his coronation. Vienna, Oct. 22. Field-Marshal Andelsharas, a retired officer, 72 years of age, who was ruined by losses sustained by bad investments, shot his wife and the. 'mmitted suicide. i -U.ME, Oct. 21. It is reported here th-t Menelok, King of Abyssinia, has been killed by a stroke of lightning. The Pope writing to Don Carlos, King of Portugal, regretted the latter’s intention to visit King Humbert at Rome, and considered it a personal affront and undeserved after the sympathy shown to Portugal. The journey has been abandoned. The Quirinal is indignant, and relations are strained. Constantinople, Oct. 21, The reforms in Armenia are largely a reiteration of the existing laws applicable to Christians and Moslems plus European control. The guarantee of the latter is regarded as weak. Fettiu Bey has been appointed Shakir Pasha’s Lieutenant. Bombay, Oct. 20. The Governor of Goa is closely beseiged, and his chief officials have fled, St. John’s, Oct. 21. The arrests in connection with the smuggling scandals include Tobin Whitway and the Governor of the Savings Bank. Washington, Oct. 20. Brazil, the Argentine Republic, and Chili, are ready to join the United States in recognising the Cuban insurgents. New York, October 20. Schonholz, leader of the incendiary society, which has been firing places of business in the chief cities, has been sentenced to 48 years’ imprisonment. Oct. 21. Many Amerhfeu newspapers warn Great Britain to respect the Munroe doctrine Two hundred and sixty houses have been destroyed by fire in Now Orleans, and 1700 people rendered homeless. By forest fires in Minnesota, Dakota, and Manitoba, an immense quantity of grain crops and hay were destroyed,

AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Sydney, Oct. 21. The Friendly Societies’ Hospital Sunday demonstration was largely attended, but the collection showed a considerable decrease as compared with last year. Dr Kennedy’s experiment in hypnotism was carried out to the letter. When he roused the man by placing his hand on his forehead he would not believe he had been asleep for a week, He was as strong and healthy as wheu ho was put into tho trance. Dr McCarthy, speaking on behalf of the committee of doctors who closely watched the experiment, and subjected it to most severe tests, said ho considered it one of the most remarkable on rec 'rd. The man had undoubtedly been in a hypnotised condition. The only nourishment received was three quarts of extract of meat and a little whisky. Wheu hypnotism was better understood it would become of practical service to mankind. The ship Liudisfafim had a experience on her last Home. Xfter striking a ro'-h aim putting hack fob I'Opai''-' lost a seaman overboard three days out. In rounding tho Cape the carpenter went mad and died. The vessel then imotuntei ed a fearful hurricane and was partially dismasted. Tim chief officer had his spine fractured by afalm g spar and succumbed to he. injuries. ue second oflicor waa aHJ severely injured and incapacitated h.v frost bice. The oi'evv" were consequently short handed, and the greatest difliculty was experienced in working the vessel. The lire in Block If, winch was supposed to ho extinguished, has f mud its way to tho mo feet level of Block 10, which is now alight. Out. 22. In con.'eqneiiGO of e nnp'aint s of unfair e nnpetiiio'i, a <'ov.-rimmai dreuiar lias been is tied fovidiidii.-' civil servants n. Ui outside Wol'K. / 1 .i area has snb-ided in the lovt-1-whi-io 'll - li e is lot: wed. 'fin-,re have he’ll j i • 1 1 ■, a'loiis for .-.0.ii0 time that it war approaching from Block XI, but- it war. thought that tho barriers erected would

prevent the invasion. The fire is supposed to have made its way through underground fissures. All the available force is engaged in fighting it, and immense quantities of water are being poured in. Tha latest official reports state that it is confined to a small cection on the boundary of Block XI, and the management are very hopeful that they will prevent the spread of the outbreak. The spread of the fire has had a very depressing effect on shares in Block X, which fell from 75s to 655. They have since slightly recovered. Shares in other mines in the vicinity are also considerably affected. Greenaway, the actor, was recently charged with the larceny of £3 from Mr Greenwood, of Auckland. The defence was that the money was obtained as a week’s salary in advance on an engagement made with prosecutor for a tour of New Zealand. Both the accused and his wife gave evidence and alleged the whole thing was the outcome of malice. The magistrate decided to cable to the New Zealand police to see if the money was sent as salary, and intimated that if this is so he would release the prisoner. MELBOURNE, Oct. 21. The Cuzco’s quarantined passengers include a number of well-known racing men and others, who were thus prevented from being present at Saturday’s meeting, and also a lady who was to have been married on Wednesday. The member of the crew of the Cuzco, it is discovered, suffered from smallpox just before the vessel started from Sydney. The mm has passed che worst stages, though the risk of contagion is still present. Oct. 22. The Executive confirmed the sentence of death on Mrs Williams for infanticide. The Crown Law Department have become possessed of a mass of information which contains startling allegations of Bench packing and bribery, and that Chinese gamblers had prganised to protect themselves and by bribery been able to minimise punishment. One Celestial swears that ho was present at a meeting where £2O was subscribed to bribe a Justice of the Peace. Hobart, Oct. 21. The Legislative Council rejected the Bank of Van Diemen’s Land Bill, considering the terms not generous enough.