LATEST FROM EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA.

Globe, Volume II, Issue 107, 3 October 1874, Page 2

LATEST FROM EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA.

TELEGRAMS.

{Per Anglo-Australian Press Telegraph Agency .)

London, Sept. 21 A Vienna paper asserts that the King of Denmark has rejected the proposals of Prince Bismarck to enter the German federation. Prince Gortschakoff, the Russian Chancellor, has recognised the right of Servia to conclude commercial treaties. New York, Sept. 21 An alarming conflagration has occurred at a cotton mill, Fall river, Massachussetts, by which forty persons were killed. London, Sept. 22. The Republic of Guatemala has saluted the British flag, and paid the indemnity of twenty thousand for the outrage on Vice-Consul Magee. Nothing has been heard of the cable steamer Faraday for ten days. Berlin, Sept. 22, The Berlin press, whilst justifying the expulsion of the Danish agitatorsfrom Schleswig, affirm the friendly disposition of Germany towards Denmark.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Melbourne, September 26. The tariff has been finally passed in the Assembly, and the Speaker ruled that no private member had the right to propose the imposition of a fresh duty. The estimates have since been proceeded with, and some progress made, but every opportunity is taken to harass the Ministry. Mr Francis has recovered, and resumed his seat in the Assembly, but will not take an active part in politics or resume office. Poor Hattie Sheppard (Mrs Hallam), whose husband is now with the Allen Opera Company, is dead and buried, not having survived her confinement She is much mourned, and her funeral was a large one. George Butchart, on the charge of forgery, has been acquitted on the plea of insanity.

It is under the consideration of the trustees to open the Public Library and Museum on Sundays. The affairs of the Australian-European Bank, which have been fast drifting into chaos, have been amicably settled.; At the champion intercolonial ploughing match of forty-two ploughs, the singlefurrow prize was won by Ross, of Victoria. Willis, Lloyd and Co, of Sydney, have stopped payment. The F, Guinevere, from Melbourne to Manilla, was wrecked near New Guinea. Three boats’ crews reached the shore in safety. Hospital Sunday takes place to-morrow. Collections will be made in all the places of worship, and several special services will be held.

The Hunt Club races take place to day, and the Intercolonial Gig Race at Sydney, Madame Angot (Goddard ?), at the Operahouse, is a great success. It is suggested to raise a memorial to Hattie Sheppard. The Argus has undertaken to receive subscriptions. Sydney. Mr Vogel and Mr Russell have arrived. Nothing has yet been settled as to the Californian mail.

Sir James Martin claims to be sworn in Acting-Governor, and has brought two issues before the Supreme Court. A full Court has decided in the case Thackery v the Bishop of Newcastle, that the Bishop had no power to inhibit the plaintiff, a clergyman. Another rule nisi has bean granted to sequestrate the Hall and Forbes estate. Adelaide. The session is drawing to a close. The Treasurer has given notice of his intention to borrow £400,000 at 4 per cent for railway and other public works. Hobart Town. At Huon a boy of twelve, shot dead his brother, aged eight, for refusing to drive cows. SHIPPING. Newcastle. Arrived—22nd : Byron, from Lyttelton. 23rd : Greymouth, from Wellington. 24th : Lillie, from Dunedin; Senate, from Lyttelton. Sailed —22nd : Hopeful, for Lyttelton. 24th ; Robin Hood, for Wellington ; Drover, for Thames ; Gazelle, for Nelson, COMMERCIAL. Melbourne. Prime wheat realises 6s, showing an advance. Maize is in good demand at 5s 4d. There have been large sales of new teas. Recent arrivals show 4000 packages. Californian salmon is inquired after at 11s 6d. Hennessey’s case brandy, 28s 9d. There is a considerable advance in deals. Sales of New Zealand white pine have been made at 8s 9d. A private telegram states that little or no hops have been shipped, and prices here have improved. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, October 3, The Hon James Williamson has entered an action against the Improvement Commissioners to compel them to buy his land in Shortland street for £5500, the price fixed by the arbitrators under the Land Clauses Consolidation Act. The Commissioners had given notice to withdraw after the award was announced, on the ground that this was excessive, but Mr Williamson’s counsel contends that they cannot do so, and maintain that an award under the Act stands in the same position as a judgment of the Court. The case is regarded of great importance in connection with compulsory land taking for public purposes. Pat cattle, 37s 6d to 50s per 100 lbs. Sheep are at lower rates. In wool, 4fd ; shorn, 4d pound. Arrived —Phoebe. Wellington, October 3,

So many sailors are running away of late that ships are experiencing great difficulty in getting out of port. A large number of sailors are in gaol. A new morning paper is about to be started by a joint-stock company, in £1 shares. The prospectus will be issued shortly. The name will probably be the Independent. Hokitika, October 2. The Alhambra has arrived in the roadstead from Melbourne.