TELEGRAMS.

Globe, Volume I, Issue 67, 18 August 1874, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

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AUCKLAND, August 17. The Hero has arrived. She left Sydney on the 11th, London, August 7. Parliament is prorogued. The Royal speech stated that foreign relations continue friendly. Her Majesty’s Government would employ all its influence to maintain treaty obligations, and to promote the consolidation of peace. A delegate had been sent to the conference at Brussels, which had assembled on the suggestion of the Emperor of Russia, alter assurances from the various powers represented that no proposals would be made to alter the recognised rules of international law or to place restrictions on naval operations. But in sending a delegate Her Majesty’s Government reserved full freedom to accept or reject the recommendations of the conference. Negotiations have been commenced in reference to a reciprocity treaty between the United States and Canada, and it is anticipated that the treaty will be revised at an early date. The continued disturbances in Spain are deeply regretted, but while Her Majesty earnestly desires the restoration of peace and civil order, it is believed that such a result will be more surely brought about by a rigid abstinence from any interference bv European powers. The Treaty with the Sultan of Zanzibar for the suppression of slavery has been faithfully observed, and already, much is accomplished in that direction. If is a subject for much gratification that the famine in India has hitherto been attended with little mortality, such thankful result being mainly attributable to the exertions of the Viceroy (Lord Northbrook), and bis subordinates. The speech also refers to the steady progress of the measures taken for the pacification of the inhabitants of the Gold Coast and the organisation of the Government in that dependency. Treaties of peace have boon concluded with important tribes, and the King of Ashantee has persevered in his efforts to

discharge the obligations of the treaty with Britain. It is hoped that a reduction of taxation would be possible when Parliament is operating on the imports of the country. The revenue shows increased elasticity; It is announced that through the good offices of Germany, aided by other European powers, the French Government has taken measures to preserve the neutrality of the Pyrenees. The result is asserted to have been obtained without in any way wounding the dignity of France. The English harvest is proceeding satisfactorily. The corn market is drooping and languid. Finer qualities of Adelaide wheat bring 60s to 62s per 49filbs ; Adelaide flour, 4 Is to 45s per 2801bs, according to quality. The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Church Discipline Bill has passed, and Lord Penzance has accepted the Judgeship of the newly-constituted Ecclesiastical Tribunal. Mr Burke, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in replying to a question from an hon member, said no power contemplated armed intervention as regarded Spain, and England would discourage any such proposition. In the House of Commons, Mr McArthur moved a resolution approving of the Government decision for annexing Fiji, which was discussed. Sir Charles Dilke moved an amendment urging caution. Both resolutions were rejected, Mr Gladstone spoke strongly against Parliament relieving the Government from entire responsibility. Mr Lowthcr, Undersecretary for the Colonies, declared that the cession must be unconditional, and that domestic slavery would not be tolerated. In speaking in the House of Commons both Mr Gladstone and Mr Disraeli said that although the present state of European affairs was peaceful, there were not wanting signs that there would soon be|disturbance. Affairs in Spain would probably form the prominent cause.

Bluff, August 18. The s.s. Otago, Captain M‘Lean, arrived from Melbourne at daylight. She left on the 12lh. She brings 18 saloon and 43 steerage passengeis, and 400 tons of cargo for all ports. She experienced easterly weather. [REUTER’S SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.") London, August 10. Count Hohentehe, German Ambassador to France, has notified to Due de Coges, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, O at Germany intends recognising the Spanish Government. The Due do Cages has issued a circular refuting the complaints of Spain, and alleges neglect on the part of the Spanish authorities, but adds that a renewed order has been given for observing a rigorous neutrality on the frontier. ■ Internationalist disturbances have taken place in Roumania. Arrests are also being made in Rome, Florence, and Naples. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. SIDNEY. In consequence of the break down of the Californian service the Government has determined to carry on the service in the meantime themselves. Melbourne. Lurline and Papapa are reported to have suffered a good deal from the voyage. Lurline is not to be sent to Sydney, being reserved for the Melbourne events. New teas are moving off steadily at advanced rates. The brig Ellen Norris has been totally wrecked at New Caledonia. A young man named Alex. Cairns has attempted suicide by first cutting his throat, and I hen by drowning. A Chinaman has been found hanging to a tree in the Creswick ranges. Edward Ainsley, produce merchant, has been convicted of forgery, and sentenced to three years. The Sandhurst dividend week amounted to over £IB.OOO, Business is very dull, and nothing doing. There remain fifty-one horses for the Melbourne Cup. The horses scratched are— Ace of- Trumps, Sir Bolvidere. Electricity, Calumny, Here Goes, Prophet, Queen of Clubs, Seaspray, Misty Morn, Sunlight, Zanco, May King, Maid of Avenel, Calaba, Mayday, Echo. Burwood, Excelsior, Strop, All Fours, Conqueror, Beltran, Stockbridge, Zetland, Persian! colt, Wainui, Novice, Blink Bonny, Adelaide. Mr Ross has telegraphed to Mr Elder, from Beltanatothefollowingeffect: “Obligedtoreturn through want of water. Norain has fallen for a long time. The horses were several times without water for days together. The great extent of malice scrub and the immense quantities of dead underwood prevented using the camels for tryirg the country for water. The farthest courses were—Latitude, 30 23; longitude, 131.56. Very few natives were seen, and on every occasion they were making towards the sea coast. They are very wild ; was unable to get within speaking distance. The country traversed is high open undulating table land, dense malice scrub, open mallee forest, and well grassed. There is a great extent of open undulating plains magnificently grassed.” [ADDITIONAL AUSTRALIAN.] Melbourne. The pilots intend petitioning Parliament with a view of obtaining a grant of money and a fund established to provide for aged and infirm pilots. A man named Thus. Bartholomew has been found in the Puzzle ranges. He had been out four days without food. His feet wore frostbitten and in a dangerous state. The Misses Moczlin have recently come into possession of a fortune of £30,000. They at once proceed to distribute over £20,000 amongst the charitable institutions of Victoria, Adelaide. The salary of Mr Dutton, the Agent-Gene-ral, has been increased to £IOOO. He is to be allowed a secretary at £SOO. Mr Samuel Decring is likely to receive the appointment. It is proposed to have the new city bridge built in the colony, although £IOOO would be saved by importing it. The crops in the agricultural areas are looking well. The P, and O. boats commence to go through the Suez Canal on August 20lh, formalities having been completed. The steamer leaving Southampton on September Ist, calls at Alexandra. The Chamber of Commerce has adopted the proposed Intercolonial Free Trade Bill. Dr Patterson advocates the establishment of a Government station on which lunatics can he made self-supporting. For the half-year ending June, the average liabilities of all the banka amounted to £2.835,000 and the assets to £4,600,000. Wheat is quiet.

Brisbane, August 11. Blondin gave a benefit to the hospital. The place was crowded. He walked across a rope with baskets on his feet and shackles on his legs. At the benefit he carried over a harmonium and played a selection on the middle of the rope. SHIPPING. Melbourne, August 17. Brig Emperor, from Newcastle, bound to Lyttelton, on July 30th. Experienced on the following night a tremendous westerly gale, or rather a fierce hurricane. A heavy sea broke aboard over the port bow, doing serious damage. The vessel hove to ; lost several sails, the cargo shifted, and the hands were kept at the pumps for thirty-six hours. She made Morton Bay, and will discharge there. Sydney. Sailed—M. A. Annison, for Lyttelton. Newcastle. Arrived —Memento Mariano, from Dunedin ; Invcrhallen, from Nelson ; Melrose, from Nelson ; Helen, Schiehallion, from Napier. Sailed—Ferronia, for Lyttelton, with 445 tons coal. COMMERCIAL, Sydney, August 11. Candles —best brands, 9Jd to 10jd ; bottled beer, 11s to 11s 9d; Tennant’s, 10s fid; Guinness’ stout, 11s ; Byass, 9s fid ; Hennessey’s case brandy, 31s ; Martell’s, 27s fid ; Hennessey’s bulk, nominal, at 10s; Martell’s, 9s fid. Coarse Liverpool salt, 4s to 7s fid. Kerosene—dull, Is s£d to Is fid. Maize, 3s fid to 3s 9d. Melbourne. Business is very dull, nothing doing. A telegram from Mauritius states that no sugars are likely to be shipped before the beginning of the season. The vessel loading for Melbourne, the E. J. Spence, had left. Sales—Kerosene oil, Is fijd. A London telegram reports quicksilver had advanced, 9d ; large parcels changed hands here at 7s fid. There is now asked for maize, 4s 10d to 4s 10id. INTERPROVINGIAL. Auckland, August 17, Sales —City of London, 27s fid ; Whau, 50s, Buyers—Bank of New Zealand, £l7 12s fid; South British, fils; Cure, 11s. Sellers—Albion, 60s; Moanataiari, 53s ; Whau 50s The Cyphrenes proceeds to Sydney tomorrow. Sailed—Victoria, for Sydney. Mr Watts’ mare Calumny proceeded by her to Melbourne. Wellington, August 17. There will be no outward San Francisco mail this month. Wellington, August 18. The s.s. Omeo arrived at midnight last night. She did not fall in with the Luna. The cause of delay was the boilers being out of order, and for thirty hours after leaving Lyttelton she encountered a strong westerly gale, against which she could make no headway. On her return to Melbourne she will be "docked and overhauled. Dunedin, August 17.

The Times , in a leader on Mr Vogel’s resolutions re the North Island provinces, says, “If there are no ulterior designs on the Middle Island no objection can be taken by the people of Otago on their own account. The question must be answered why the proposed Government is to take the place of the present provincial institutions. Nothing will suit the Middle Island but that arrangements should be maintained by which local expenditure should be met by revenue locally ma : e.”