BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Evening Star, Volume IX, Issue 2576, 20 May 1871, Page 2

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

(from gueville’s telegram company, beuter’s agents.) Tauranga, May 19. Hews from Auckland is to last night. The Thames difficulties are in the same uncertain state. The Hau haus arc obstinate and resolute. Messrs. Puckey and Kemp returned unsuccessful. The King’s messenger had arrived to Te Hira, when Mr. Mackay engaged him in debate for some hours, when covered with shame he decamped, leaving Mr. Mackay conqueror. There is great feasting all over the Upper Thames. Mr. Commissioner Clark, accompanied by all the Tauranga chiefs met the Hau Haus at Tepana, when a warm debate ensued about the telegraph. The Hau Haus expressed a wish to stop the works until the King’s assent had been obtained, when Mr. Clarke and party spoke plainly, informing them that the land had been sold to the Government years ago and the money spent in the purchase of poles, Ac. The Tauranga chiefs are determined to allow no obstruction to the telegraph works. Yesterday, Harley, the publican, who had been previously committed for trial for selling ammunition to the rebels, was again charged on a fresh information. This make the third charge against him. Praise is due to detective Hoolan for his diligence and success in getting up the case. The prisoner, who has a large family, was much affected in court, but declared his innocence.

Greymouth, May 20.

A man, name unknown, was drowned yesterday, in attempting to cross the Ah a ura river. A miner from the South beach, named David Enwright, fell off the Grey mouth wharf and was drowned. His body has not yet been recovered. George Baker, a miner iu

Topsy district, was smothered in bis claim. He was dug out in about three hours, and was found with his head covered with drainage water. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict of accidental death.

ARRIVAL OF THE RANGITOTO AT HOKITIKA WITH THE SUEZ MAIL.

LATEST DATE -f, APRIL IS. WOOL ADVANCED Id. WHEAT 2-5. FRENCH REVOLUTION SPREADING. INSURGENTS GAINED VICTORY 16th, CAPTURING PAPAL ZOUAVES. Hokitika May 20. The Rangitoto left Hobson’s Bay at 2.30 p.m. on the 13th, and arrived at Hokitika at 8 p.m. on the 18th. The heavy sea prevented her being tendered till this morning. Passengers. —Saloon ; Mr and Mrs John Cargill, infant, and servant ; Miss Cargill, Mist Eliza Cargill, Miss Eleanor Cargill, Miss Isabella Cargill. Mrs Johnstone, Miss Evans, Mr and Mrs William Forsyth, Mrs Le Fanno* Miss Gibbs, Mrs Sommarset, Messrs Ella, W. Jones, Gilgour, Osgood, and Geo. S. Bryant. London, March 24. Discount, 31 ; consols (money), 02 to 92.1. The next series of wool sales commence on the 13th April; total arrived to date, 127.433 hales, including 4,801 from New Zealand.

Business is brisk between England and Germany, but prices show no tendency to improve, in consequence of the trench political d faculties.

tn Parliament bird fighting is expected in committee on the army scheme, and it is doubtful if the ministry will then he victorious. A fierce debate is expected oa the Black Sea conference and its results. The Conference is over, Russia having gained all she wanted. If England is declared to he humiliated as a result of the debate, it is expected Mr. Gladstone wdl retire from office.

Alter the departure of the Germans, some Nat dual Guards from Belleville and the lowest quarters of Paris, dragged the cannons belonging to their corps up to Montmartre, refusing to surrender tlv m to the authorities. The Thiers’ Government delayed taking severe measures to s cure guns, and the revolt became a great fact, Attempts am now being made to put it down. The Nationals and Regulars deserted and fraternised with the insurgents. Generals Lecompte and Thomas were captured by the insurgents, and after little or n> trial murdered them, the latter with his last breath denouncing the murderers as cowards, 'the insurgents seized the Hotel Ville, and erected barricades in all directions. The Thiers’ Government and the Assembly are sitting at Versailles, being afraid to enter Paris. The mob and the Nation ds demand the establishment of the Commune, and had ordered the Communal elections for Sunday, but thp proclamation yesterday postponed them until energetic measures were taken for crushing all reistance to the movement. All respectable Paris journals, as well as a number of better class citizens, arc against the Nationals. A number of the respectable citizens mad 3 an armed demonstration against them, and were fired upon, thirty persons being killed an I wounded.

The Germans in the f■ rfcs round the city have announced, if the events in Paris tend to a renewal of hostilities against the German armies, the latter will treat Paris as an enemy ; also, if the enciente be armed, the r orts will open fire on Paris. Shipments to all the Col.nios are low. The wheat trade is firm with an upward tendency, owing to the steady demand of supp'ies for France and Belgium. Good Adelaide fetches fifty-nine to sixty shillings ; line samples, from sixty to sixty-o e and six. New Zealand fiax trade is dull, and is in favor of buyers ; four thousand bales have been sold, flue, £35 15s to £36 ; medium, £22 to £26. Arrived from New Zealau 1 : Abotikir, Aleyne. New Zealand Five per Cents., 991 ; Sixes, 10S.

LATE TELEGRAMS. LondoX, April 11. The co nmittce of the central insurgents of Paris have ordered proprietors of hostile journals to be arrested. The revolution is spreading to the provincial towns. The insurgents have taken possession of the Palace of the Louvre. A revolutionary proclamation has been issued, jus ifying the insurrection. The insurgents have elected Menotti Garibaldi as their commander. Blanqui, Flourens and Felix Pyat have been elected mum hers of the Commune. The elections pissed quietly. The Republicans had a majority. The Versailles Assembly refused to pass an urgent motion for the annulling of Communal elections. Thiers denied any intention to upset the Republic. The Bank of France advanced 500,000 francs to the insurgents. The Central Committee has condemned Fourville to death. The Versailles Government prohibited the entry of horses and provisions into Paris. Continued fighting has occurred since the Ist of April. .Marshal Macmihon has been appointed commander-in-chief of the Versaillej army. Several sharp engag ments occurred on the 2nd near Courberi between the insurgents and the troops—the latter consisting of eight divisions of infantry and three of cavalry. The former were shelled out of the village from Fort Valencia. All the insurgent prisoners are shot as rebels. One hundred thousand insurgents, with three hundred guns, under Dulgerett and Flourens, marched on to Versailles on the 3rd. Severe engagements ensued. Fort Valerieu opened a cannonade cutting oif the insurgents, who afterwards effected a disorderly retreat towards Chantilhm. Flourens and General Duval were killed. Four redoubts were captured at Chautillon, with 2000 prisoners, including the insurgent General Henry. Heavy fighting and cannonades continued in front of Vanvres on the 4th and sth, the insurgents being everywhere repidsed. The e was fighting round the Valerian on the Bth, the Versailles army bombarding forts Maillot and Neilly—the troops gaining ground near Bicetre and Montrouge. The insurgent .battoiies on the ramparts were silenced.

The levy en masse at Paris has been extended to married nr n. A communal decree has been issued, ordering the arrests of persons accused of complicity in the Versailles Government, Those found guilty will bo kept as hostages and for every execution at Versailles three hostages will be executed. April 18. It is assorted after the brilliant encounter on the 17th, the Versailles troops occupied Chateau Decou, overlooking Asuires. General Clusirct announces a severe battle fought at Neuilly on the night of the 16th, when the Pontifical Zouaves were surrounded, and the Hag of the Co ninuue hoisted on the church. Dmnbroioski, on the other hand, declares he occupied the whole of the new quarter of Neuilly. and that he carried three barrica les and m ide many prisoners ; also, that the bridge at Neuilly is still warmly contested. A rumour is current that England, Italy, and America are trying to bring about a truce. Mono'ti Garibaldi has been circled member of the Commune. The elections generally failed owing to the fewness of the electors. The German batteries have arrived again before Paris. Their troops are being concentrated. Sir Charles Dilkc attacked Mr Gladstone for agreeing to the Black Sea Conference. A proposition to censure the Government was withdrawn. Telegraphic commanicati n has been established between London, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, via Galle. London, April 17. Serious di turbances occurred at Odessa, where the Christians attacked the Jews. A thousand of the former were arrested. A German battery has been established at Saint Denis, po nting :owards Paris. Obstinate righting between the Versailles troops and the insurgents c mtinues, both sides claiming the victory. A late special telegram, dated April 14th, says Colonial wool has advanced. Washed sorts are unchanged, but greasy sorts have a Ivauced Id. London, April 16. Copper, L 74, fair, advancing. Wheat, 2s higher since last mail. Arrivals: Puxjaub, George Thompson, Wave of Life, William Duthie, John Duthte, Jason. London, April 18. A decree has been published by the Vcrs lilies Govi runicnt fixing the municipal elections for the thirtieth. MELBOURNE. May 13. In Parliament, the opposition are badgering the Government about the mining department and land administration, but have obtained no adva t.igc. The cheap railway construction party arc making demonstrations. Mr Parkes, of Sydney, had an interview with Sir J. MCulloch relative to the mail route via California. A myslciious robbery of opium, valued at L(!!)0, took place from the bonded store. The Governor is suffering from sciitica. The breadstuff mark tis rising. Flour sells at Ll6 Ids to Ll7. Sugars are firm<T. Sydney. The Legislative Council has signified its intention io alter the Tariff so ait) allow of drawbacks in favor of colonial manufactures. Claridge has been accpiitted, and Griffin sentenced to death for murder, Sugars arc firmer. SYDNEY RACES. The Handicap Lottery was won by Baron Clifden The Maiden Plate ivas won by Ilomula; Pyrrhus, second ; Count, third. The Produce Stakes by Ilambt; Prophet being second. The Cup by Mermaid; second, Little Dick ; Romula, third, 'l ime : 3 min. 40 secs. The Waverley Plate : Pyrrhus first; Challenger, second ; Comedian, third. All Aged Stakes : Tim Whittier, first; Clifden, second ; Beatrice, third.—Time,: 1 mm. 49 secs. Lee Handicap : Spy, liist; Stumpy, second. Princess Stakes : Farmer’s Daughter, first; Dane, second. City Stakes : Mermaid, first; Titus, second. Cumberland Stakes, Count Ist; Challenge, second.— Time 2 min. 21 secs. Adelaide. The revenue returns for the quarter show a considerable increase. Wheat is very firm, at 6s. Melbourne Sailed.—Mary King, for Oamaru; Acacia, for Dunedin.