Telegraphic

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume IV, Issue 361, 23 February 1876, Page 2

Telegraphic

(*BOSfiOUK! OWN COBEESPONDBNT) L First: Message ' per Inter-Colonial 1 Cable.- ;>"- : - Government; Advances^ 4o,4)oo.^ to Assist Thames Miners..

Yacht Race Won by the Secret: Auckland, Monday morning. - The following telegram. . from . the Governor of New South Wales to the Marquis of Ncwtnanby was received yesterday, and is the first message per cable- r — "Sydney, Sunday, Eeb. 20. — I congratulate you on the successful completion- of an enterprise which brings New "Zealand into 'telegraphic communication witlfffijjLcom,mercial centres of the eivAHs^c^rorld, and can scarcely fail to strengthen the Australian colonies to each? other and to the mother country.

Tuesday evening. It is currently reported that Reed and Brett, of the Evening Star, have dissolved partnership. Heed probably goes to the Evening News, Dunedin.

Tuesday evening. The report of Wynyard being on Rarigitoto turned out nonsense, as expected. It is believed here the Native Office knowswhere he is. The Wdihato Times says his whereabouts in the Piako District is a certainty. .

Hugh Browne, Bean Rock Lighthousekeeper, while hoisting his boat out of the. water, slipped and fell upon the rock under the lighthouse, smashing all the features of his face. He rolled into the water, but scrambled out. He was brought up on Monday, and sent to .the Hospital. The Government have decided to advance £40,000 for . works ait the Thames to assist miners.

For the yacht race to-day, the Peerless, Secret, v and the Daphne started, with the wind S.S.W. and puffy.* The Peerless "went away with the lead, the Secret picked her up five miles inside Tiri, the Daphne then passed her and collared the Secret, and led into the Whangapoa passage, where the Secret came up and took the lead. In the beat home the Secret distanced both rivals, and arrived at 6.45; Daphne, 7.10; Peerless, 7.40. Upwards of 2,000 people witnessed the start and finish. Great cheering at Niccol's boat winning. Sir Q-eorge Grey lectured on the Colonies on Friday night ; much interest excited. Sir George Grey and Sir Julius Yogel have exchanged courtesies by telegram fe cable. English Cablegrams to Feb. 19. Sydney JSfews to Feb.. 21. [REUTES'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.] Lootjon, Feb. T9. The Merchant Shipping Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons. The Premier, in answer to a question, said the choice of a title was a prerogative of the Queen. Lowe and Forster objected to the adoption of so despotic a title as Empress. Jacob Bright has beea elected for the city of Manchester. '■

Wool market active. Competition continues, but Australian sorts generally " a shade tinder last February rates. Faulty and cross-breds show a heavy reduction. . , "Wheat market dull. ' 'Mild weather having improved prospects as to growing crops. Adelaide is 51s to 535. , INTEROOLOffAL CABLEGRAMS. „ Sydney, February 21. * v The Sydney Government has withdrawn tobacco duties.

The Swordfish, from London, passed s a large American ship on November 16 abandoned at sea. : Melbotjbne, February 21. Great excitement in politics. ' Disgraceful scenes took place in the Assembly last week. . The Albion .sailed on Saturday for the BlufE with' the Suez mail* ' *>>■ \ ' The steamer Avoca has arrived at Adelaide, with, an extra Suez-mail. •