TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 214, 15 February 1875, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

(Press Telegraph Agency.') * LATEST FROM EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA. ARRIVAL OF THE S.S. ALBION WITH THE SUEZ MAIL. FIJI GAZETTED A SEPARATE COLONY. OPENING OF THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT. DEATH OF SIR WILLIAM STERNDALE BENNETT. [Reuter’s Special.] Bluff, February 15. The Albion with the Suez mail left Melbourne at 4 p.m. on the 10th, and arrived at the Bluff at 8 a. in. on the 15th. She brings thirty-two saloon, and fifty steerage passengers, and 340 tons cargo for all ports. She sails for Dunedin at 4 p.m. to-day. Passengers for Lyttelton—saloon : Mrs White, Masters White (2), Mrs Kerr and child; ten in the steerage, and seventy tons of cargo. London (Undated.) Mr Forster has declined the leadership of the Liberal party. At a meeting of the Liberals to be held on Thursday, Mr John Bright will preside, England declined an invitation to take part in a Conference respecting the usages to be observed in war. The death is announced of Sir William Sterndale Bennet, the composer and pianist. February 2. The balance of the South Australian Loan has been negotiated at 90. The amount of the municipal six cent bonds of the city of Auckland, viz, one hundred thousand pounds has been subscribed fourfold. The New South Wales four per cents are now admitted to the Stock Exchange and quoted. February 3. There have been large withdrawals of gold from Paris. February 4. At a meeting of the Liberals to-day, the Marquis of Hartington was unanimously elected as leader. The Windsor Castle after repairing at Bahia returned to Rio Janiero leaky, and is discharging her cargo for repairs. Arrived—The Northumberland, Loch Tay, Seriugapatam, Highflyer, Essex, Ben Nevis, Cardigan Castle, Thomas Bell, and City of Perth, from Melbourne. The Outalpa, Corinth, and Abergeldie from Adelaide. The Countess of Kintore, from New Zealand. February 5. Parliament was opened to-day by Commission with the usual ceremonies. The speech from the Throne was read by the Lord Chancellor, and stated that the Government continued to received assurances of friendship from the several Powers, and trusted that peace would remain unbroken. Considering the importance of the principles involved, and the widely divergent views expressed at the Brussels Conference, and the improbability of a reconciliation of those views, proposals for further negotiations were declined. The question of the formal recognition of Don Alfonso as King of Spain was under consideration, in concert with the other Powers, and an early decision is promised. Her Majesty trusted that through the exertions of the Naval and Consular services slavery would be completely ex unguisfied on the East African Coast. _ The

differences between China and Japan have been happily adjusted, and the English Minister was largely instrumental in bringing about this result. The past year has been generally prosperous,, and great progress has been made throughout the Colonial Empire. A steady advance has been made in the establishment of civil Government on the Gold Coast, and her Majesty trusted that henceforward freedom would exist. The Langalabete affair necessitates a review of the condition of the tribes of Natal, and her Majesty’s advisers anticipated the concurrence of Parliament in measures dealing with the system of Native administration. The King and chiefs of Fiji, having made a new offer of the Islands unfettered by conditions, it has been accepted. Independently of its large natural resources, the territory offered important advantages, and the Pacific fleet is amply sufficient for its protection, The condition of the finances is satisfactory. Although trade returns have fallen somewhat short, prosperity was general, and had been supported by an excellent harvest. The reduction of taxation is promised. Exceptional temporary statutes affecting Ireland were brought under notice, with a view of their abolition. Bills are announced relative to Judicature; the improvement of working men’s dwellings ; the amendment of Sanitary Laws; and the laws relating to Friendly Societies. There is to be an amendment of the Merchant Shipping Act, an Act for the better security against personl violence and one for the establishment of public prosecutions. Feb. 6. Fiji has been gazetted a separate colony. Very little is doing in wool, as the manufacturies are dull and private inquiries insignificant pending the approaching sales. Arrived—The Oollingwood, from Melbourne ; Strathdon and Patriarch, from Sydney ; and Africanus, from Adelaide. Paris, February 3. The Assembly voted that the President shall have the right of dissolution with the concurrence of the Senate. February 4. The Assembly by 321 votes to 171 passed the third reading of the Constitutional Bills. This result has been brought about by the coalition of the Centres. A great rise has taken place in Rentes. Madrid, February 3. At the battle of Olerga yesterday, the Carlists were defeated, and Pampeluna was relieved. The National troops are advancing victoriously. February 4. The Pope has recommended Don Carlos to put a stop to the civil war. AUSTRALIAN NEWS, Melbourne, February 10. The hot 'weather still continues, the thermometer the last few days showing a steady average of 95 degrees in the shade, but the water supply continues abundant and many restrictions as to its use have been removed. Another vessel hasbeen wrecked on King’s Island. The British barque Blencathra, 900 tons, from Glasgow to Sydney, ran on the rocks during squally weather on the night of the 3rd. The captain mistook the Island light for Cape Otway light. There were no passengers aboard, and the crew were all saved and landed here. An enquiry is now being held. The cargo was valued at £49,000. Much of it is of a perishable nature, but likely to be saved. Tait’s V elbourne won the Geelong Gold Cup, after a splendid race with Haricot, beating him only by half a head. Lurline also ran, but was not placed. Calumny is now in good form, and won the Geelong Handicap with ease, beating a field of six, including Haricot. The absconding Lands’ Office clerk, O’Fan-all, has been brought back, and is before the police court to-day on remand. John Irvine has been committed for trial for wilful murder of his wife at Yarraville, After severely assaulting her he set fire to the house, and she was burned to death. Dohell, a shoemaker, shot a man named Nicholson at Lilly dale over a gambling affair, He has been committed for murder. David Oppenheimer, a merchant, was fined £IOO at the police court for importing obscene photographs. A conference of astronomers will probably be held here about the 22nd, A strong cricket team has been selected to proceed to Sydney, and play there early next month.

Tlie Cyphrenes left San Francisco on the 7th of February. The Chess Match between Fisher, of Sydney, and Goldsmith, of Melbourne, for the championship and £-0, resulted last night in favor of Fisher. The score stands —Fisher, five ; Goldsmith, four ; and drawn games, three. Dagworth has hit his leg, and is scratched for the Hobart Town Cup. BreadstufFs unchanged, dull; oats, little enquiry, A good demand has sprung up for tinned fish ; sales have been made at an advance. There is an improved feeling in brandies, owing to the falling off of shipments. Sydney. Sir William Manning has failed to form a Ministry, Eobertson is Colonial Secretary and Premier ; Forster, Treasury ; Garred, Lands ; Lackey, Works ; Dailey, AttorneyGeneral ; Docker, Minister of Justice ; Burns, Postmaster ; Lucas, Mines, It is not considered a strong Ministry. Samuels intends resigning his seat in the Council to seek election to the Assembly. Another batch of Communists have arrived at New Caledonia. The Empire newspaper has ceased publication, consequent on a strike of compositors. It will be incorporated with the Evening News. The Ministry were sworn in, and the House adjourned till the 23rd of March, after negativing a want of confidence motion moved by Hearn. SHIPPING. Newcastle. Sailed—3rd, < flympse, for Lyttelton. INTEPiPE 0 YIN CIAL. Auckland, February 13. The Star of the South has arrived from Fiji. There has been a heavy gale at L - vuka, by which H M. schooner Beagle ami other small vessels were driven ashore, but they floated off without serious injury. Tin cutter Anne Young sank during the night and the owners and two others were drowned Affairs in the colony are dull, owiny to tin transition state from the cotton to the sugar industry, and the unsettled state of politics. A sugar crushing and refining company.

with a capital of £IOO,OOO, to encourage the growth of sugar cane is projected. The cooperation of New Zealand and Australia is relied upon. Cakabau, on his return, introduced measles from Sydney. Several natives are suffering from the disease. Mr Layard has had an interview with the mountain tribes at Yariso, and has received their submission; New Plymouth, February 13. Three men have arrived, having walked overland from Auckland, via Waikato, Raglan, and Mokau. They saw Te Kooti at Mokau, who sent a guide to show them the road. The natives were very friendly, aud supplied them with food. There appeared to be no difficulty in travelling that way. and the natives made no objection. Wanganui, February 13. The Jockey Club has fixed the amounts for the various events. The total amounts to £435, exclusive of hacks’ produce £6O, maidens £SO, hurdles £4O. The entries closed last night. All the races promise to be well contested, there being from six to eleven horses for every event. Wellington, February 13. There is no truth in the report circulated to the effect that Major Palmer, of the Transit of Venus expedition, has received an offer from the Government to inspect the surveys of the colony. Wellington, February 15. The Rev Charles Clarke preached twice at St Andrew’s Church, yesterday. Hundreds of people were turned away from the doors before the hour for beginning the service on each occasion. Nelson, February 15. Public feeling is strongly expressed here with regard to Mr Broad, Resident Magistrate, Simmons, headmaster Nelson college, and Mr M ‘Lean, once a clergyman of the Church of England and now a barrister, being present at the recent Hibernian Societies’ dinner, when the Pope’s health was drunk be fore that of the Queen. The newspapers teem with correspondence on the subject. All three wrote letters of explanation Simmons admits he was wrong in going to the dinner and expresses his regret; the others assure the public that they intended no disloyalty. Dunedin, February 14. A great deal of money has been invested on the Dunedin Cup lately. The following arc the odds: —Spritsail, 4 to 1; Traitor, 5 to 1; Flying Dutchman, 7 to 1; Atlas, 8 to 1; Yatterina, 8 to 1; Pertobe. 5 to 1; Templeton, 12 to 1; Castaway, 10 to 1; Hercules, 10 to 1. It is now considered that Templeton, with his penalties, is out of the race. A Lawrence telegram to the Star says that thereof in the Waipori Gold Mining Co.’s claim is struck in the main drive at 120 feet. The lode is eight feet in width, showing gold. The owners have now 400 feet of balks to work upon. The machinery will be immediately erected. Port Chalmers. February 14. A meeting of the Board of Health was held on Saturday, at which there were present—His Honor the Superintendent (in the chair), Messrs Fish, Stout, and Turnbull. The Health Officer’s report re the ship Gareloch having been read, the following resolution was carried :— l! That the ship continue in quarantine till the Board decides otherwise, the cabin passengers to remain on board; the whole of such passengers and passengers’ bedding and clothing to be thoroughly fumigated and washed, the ship also to be effectually cleaned and fumigated ; the •single men to be placed on Goat Island, the married people and single women and children to be landed on Quatantine Island, the bedding and clothing to be thoroughly cleaned and fumigated on both islands.”

[FROM OUR AUCKLAND CORRESPONDENT.] Auckland, Februaiy 15. At tlie Oddfellows’ annual dinner and ball, it was stated that the Auckland district comprised ninety members, and had £l5O in funds. Thompson, the indefatigable lecturer of the Mutual Provident Society, with the medical examiner, was picked up by the Star of the South, after being three days at sea in a whaleboat, voyaging from the Bay of Islands, to Auckland, being stuck there owing to an accident to the steamer Lady Rowena, The Star mentions an instance of a lad finding a purse containg £126, he discovered the owner, and returned the treasure, and received sixpence for his trouble. Latest Ohinemuri telegrams states that a rumor is current that SOozs gold had been lodged by prospectors in the district. Mackay lias returned to complete the cutting of the boundary line. M‘Lean and Pollen proceeded there in the Luna on Friday. No opposition to the opening is expected on the part of the Natives. The community are all on the qvl vire for the appearance of M‘Lean. The country is expected to be opened next week. The Pairoa township is rapidly extending, streets being formed, and buildings rising like mushrooms. [FROM OUR DUNEDIN CORRESPONDENT.] Dunedin, February 13. The Garelock has 305 immigrants on board. The first case of fever occurred on December 6th, and terminated fatally on the Ist of January. The last case was on the 3rd of February, and the patient is still suffering. There have been five deaths from scarlet fever ; two from dropsy. The cases were confined to children. There are live cases now in hospital. The passengers are quarantined, and the ship ordered to be fumigated, A gold bearing lode eight feet thick, has been struck in the Waipori Company’s claim. February 15. The Times asserts that Judge Chapman retires at the end of the present vacation. The disposition of the Judges will be, Johnston, Dunedin; Richmond, Auckland; Gillies, Christchurch ; Williams, Nelson. If Judge Ward’s claims could be safely ignored, Connolly would be acting Judge till Richmond’s return. Sailed to-day— The Calypso with eight passengers, and cargo valued at £103,000. [FROM OUR WELLINGTON CORRESPONDENT.] Wellington, February 13. Major Palmer is here inspecting the surveys of the province. Seed goes through Canada on his way home, commissioned by Government to report on the working of the Dominion Constitution and institutions, with a view to guide the Government in their Constitutional changes. A case of labels printed in Melbourne, and being very close imitations of Martell’s brandy and well-known beer brands, was recently stopped and opened by the Customs’ officer here, but was subsequently passed on the collector's order,