AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8830, 14 July 1890, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

Pekth, July 12. I The Storm King, the little boat in which Jorgenson is making a tour of the world, has sailed for Adelaide. Previous to leaving, the Mayor presented the adventurous traveller with a purse of sovereigns, publicly subscribed. Adelaide, July 13. - Owing to a break in the cable, instructions have been sent to lighthouses and signal stations in the Gulf of St. , Vincent to keep a sharp look out and signal incoming vessels promptly. The Government has chartered the steamer Adelaide to convey messages from Port Darwia to Banjoewangie, leaving tho former place oa Tuesday. She will wait at Banjoewangie 48 hours, in order that replies may be received to messages forwarded. Melbourne, July 12. Mr Derham, the Postmaster-General, is in communication with the various colonial Governments for the purpose of ascerlaining their views on Mr Goschen's refusal to contribute towards the cable guarantee. Owing to the representations by members of the railway caucus, the Government is extending the limit of the new lines from 250 to 300 miles. Melbourne, July 13. The Premier having refused an interview to the unemployed, the crowd pro- | ceeded to the railway station and interviewed Mr Richard Speight, Chairman of the Railway Board, who promised to submit their representations to the Chief Secretary. Subsequently the unemployed held an indignation meeting, at which resolutions were carried censuring the Ministers for their unconstitutional treatment, and declaring the establishment of relief works necessary. Defence authorities are on the alert in consequence of cable interruptions. The Cerebus has been ordered to proceed to tho Heads, and torpedo boats are in readiness. No alarm is felt, but this action is taken merely as a precautionary measure combined with drill. Sydney, July 12. Mr O'Connor, Postmaster-General, has arranged with Mr Todd, of South Australia, to charter the Taunadice, which, is nearly due at Port DaTwin, to convey messages to Banjoewangie, in Java. Sydney, July 13. A movement is afloat- to secure the appointment of Sir Alfred Stephen, G.C.M.G., successor to Lord Carrington as Governor of New South Wales. Sir Alfred has held the position of ActingGovernor of this colony for 18 years. The Shearers Union has notified the squatters that they have arranged with all the waterside Unions to combine to prevent shipment of wool sheared by non-Union labor. Sydney, July 14, Mr Porrtsen has slightly improved in condition. The Kapunda district is. at present infested with a great plague of mice. Wheat stacks .are being demolished, 'and many farmers are capturing six .thousand of the vermin weekly. The President of the Mercantile Marine Officers Association states that the New Zealand branch is fighting its own battle with the steamship owners, the Sydney branch not having been consulted in the matter. Brisbane, July 12. It is stated Sir F. Mcllwraith has declined an invitation from the Liberals of Ayr, his native town, to contest that seat at the next general election. Brisbane, July 14. On Saturday the Orangemen held &• demonstration and paraded the streets, accompanied by large crowds of people. The police and troopers were present in strong force, but beyond a little hissing and hooting no disturbance took place.