BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Evening Star, Issue 4107, 26 April 1876, Page 3

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Wellington, April 25. The Inspector of Steamers having reporteil, after a second survey, that the hull, machinery, and boiler of the Colima are in iivst-class order, and a'l hoc equipments complete, the Government luive accepted her as through boat for the next mail. The ‘ Gazette ’ of to-night contains a proclamation summoning Parliament for June 15th for despatch of business. ■ , . . . . April 26. Telegraphiq ijommmueation between Australia and Europe is now completely interrupted. The cable is broken about thirtysix miles from Port Lanvin. The company’s steamer Edinburgh will probably be sent to repair the break,

Auckland, April 25. Mr Miu’docU, Inspector of tlic Bank of .New Zealand, on the ovo of leaving for Europe, has been presented with an address from the Colonial staff of the Bank accompanied by a request that he will accept of a piece of plate, to purchase which L3OO will bo transmitted to London.

The San Francisco mail, due to day, is not expected for two days. v John Hodge,-a farmer at Waiukn, was out duck-shooting. One barrel exploded while he was loading the other, and he’was shot dead.

April *26. The American schooner yacht Peerless was sold to-day for L 550, Mr G. W. Owen being the purchaser. A defect iu the title, which was acquired by seizure at Samoa, militated against the sale. Xapier and Dunedin have entered for the Chess Challenge Cup.

Christchurch, April 25. Public feeling at Kaiapoi has turned strongly in favor of the Rev. H, E. Carlyou, who was recently charged with Ritualistic practices and distributing improper books. At the Easter meeting last night, all the church officers were elected by a large majority from among Lis supporters, the opposition being completely defeated. April 26. The railway strike continues, and is extending all along the lines. The South trains have been stopped running and the trains on the other lines are only kept going with great difficulty. An effort has been made at mediation between the Government and the men on strike. The Government are now sitting to consider what course to adopt.

3 p.m. The Government have decided to receive a deputation from the men on strike at halfpast three this afternoon, and the Provincial Secretary says it is very probable a satisfactory arrangement will be arrived at.

. _ Wanganui, April 25. The trial of Tapi and two other Natives, prosecuted at the instance of the Government for malacious injuries to property and forcible entry at Patca, occupied the Supreme Court all day. .Mr Bullcr defended the prisoners, and a verdict of not guilty was rendered in both cases. Major Brown’s evidence disclo ed a very novel proceeding in the management of confiscated laud. The Natives agree to abstain from further agression, and to test their rights in another way.

ISTavier, April 25. Fresh tenders will be called for the whole of the harbor works.

(From our ov:n Correspondent )