The Globe. TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1875. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 296, 25 May 1875, Page 2

The Globe. TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1875. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

(Press Telegraph Agency.) Wellington, May 24. To day was observed as a close holiday. A special train was laid on to-day from town to the Hutt bridge, and conveyed about a thousand passengers to the Hutt railway bridge, about fifteen miles from town, and seven miles beyond where the line is regularly open. The Minister of Public Works also visited the bridge. • The Queen of the South from New York brings a quantity of Yankee notions for Lyttelton.

DUNEDIN TRADESMEN'S RACES. Dtjnedin, May 24. The weather looked promising this morning, but about noon the sky became overcast and a few drops of rain fell causing considerable anxiety as to whether a pleasant day would result. There was a good deal of betting on the various events from an early hour in the morning, Kildare being made a hot favorite for the hurdle race, 2 to 1 on him being laid several times. This was owing to the absence of Medora, Tommy Dodd, Ivauhoe, and Theodore. For the Maiden Plate the Ada Gelding was most fancied, while Rory O'More was heavily backed for the Birthday Handicap and Kiug Philip for the Tradesmen's. Ihe Governor, accompanied by the Hon Mr Reynolds, arrived on the course at a quarter to twelve o'clock, being before there were any signs of a commencement of the day's proceedings, and when there were only about three hundred people on the ground. The first event was the Handicap Hurdle Race, of 30 sovs, two miles and a distance. Kildare (Cotton) 1, Mistletoe (D. O'Brien) 2, Miss Morris (Owner) 3. All were scratched except the above three. Betting—3 to 2on Kildare, 3to 1 against any other. Mistletoe carried 211 b overweight, and Miss Morris 241 b. At the second attempt all got off, and the first hurdle was cleared by Kildare, in advance, Miss Morris second, Mistletoe last. Miss Morris then drew up to Kildare, and the two raced together all round, clearing the jumps well, but at the distance hurdle the mare unfortunately fell. Peters was quickly up, and remounted,but all chance of the race was gone; and Mistletoe took second place, Kildare leading by fifteen lengths. This order was not changed, and Mr Gourley's horse won easily. Time 5 min 14 sec. The Maiden Plate of 30 sovs; one mile and quarter. Weight for age. Schoolboy (J. Gourley), 1; Ada gelding (8. Smith), 2; Bucephalus (T. Allen), 3. Betting, 2tol on the Ada gelding. After one or two breaks away a good start was effected, the two-year-old cutting out the running at a hot pace, the gelding next, and Schoolboy last, but Schoolboy eventually won. Time, 2min SOseo. The Birthday Handicap of 80 sovs; one mile and three-quarters. Kathleen [(Allen), 1; Merry Monarch (Gourley), 2; Rory O'More (Malone), 3. King Philip was scratched. Betting, 3 to 2 against Rory O'More; 2 to 1 Right Bower, Atlas, and Boomerang; 5 to 1 Kathleen 7to 1 Merry Monarch. Kathleen won by three lengths. Time, 3min 24secs. Selling Race; 30 sovs; one mile and a quarter. May Morn, 1; Wee Lad, 2; Miss Alfred 3; Kathleen and Schoolboy scratched. Time, 2min 20 sec. The winner was purchased for £27. The Tradesmen's Handicap of 50 sovs; one mile and half. Rory O'More, 1; King Philip, 2; Envy, 3. It was a good race, and Cotton worked hard on Envy, but though she answered gamely Rory won with plenty in hand. Time, 2 min 57J sees.

FIJI NEWS. Auckland, May 24. The Star of the South has arrived from Fiji. Measles have run out in Oavalu for want of subjects but are still making terrible ravages in the other islands, It is estimated that one-third of the entire native population has died. Dysentery \ almost invariably follows the disease. The labourers conveyed back to the New Hebrides group in the Dido have spread the infection there. The native missionary and teachers appointed to the Burman district in Central Viti Levu a short time ago have received notice to quit, and the people have returned to their former state of heathenism. Relapses of this kind have occurred before. The reason, howeyc, issigntd in this instance is an unusual one 'hat they have lost by measles several prin •ipal chiefs, and a great number of people. They say that the introduction of the epidemic was intentional ; and hence their determination to again seclude themselves in their mountain homes. Lieutenant Dawson, with a steam launch, to make a marine survey of the Fiji group, has arrived and comas, meed operation at Suva, which is spoken ol as the possible capital, The growth of

sugar is extending. Mr March, late Consul at Fiji, has been appointed charge d'affabs at Levia with a large salary, Maize is coming in freely. Political matters are quiet pending the arrival of the new Governor, THIS BAT'S TELJEOBAMS. Auckland, May 25. A fatal accident occurred on the railway last evening. The driver of the train from Auckland to Ellerslie on his arrival at the latter place reported that he had met with an obstruction on the line, about half-way between Rernura and Ellerslie. A man was despatched down the line, and came upon the mangled remains of a man lying across the metals. He was recognised as W. Shields, a well-known vagrant. Arrived —The Emily, M'Laren, from London. She brings no passengers. For the Trial Stakes, seven started. Daybreak, 1; Fanny Fisher, 2 ; Pukaranga, 3. Hurdle Race—lsleman won by a quarter of a mile. St. Leger Stakes—A walk-over for Mr Watt's Toi. Birthday Plate—Maori Weed, 1; Yatterina, 2 ; Ngaro, 3. Blenheim, May 25. A very smart shock of earthquake was felt at a quarter to five yesterday afternoon. Nelson, May 25. The wet weather spoiled the attendance at the races yesterday. Steeplechase—Won by Mr Watt's Don Juan, beating Akbar and Sea King. Hurdle Race—Won by Sultan. Birthday Plate—Won by Haphazard, beating three others. (from our dunedin correspondent.) Dunedin, May 24. On the corner of Princes and Rattray streets there is to be bitilt a house to be called the Otago Grand Hotel. Taking in Wise's corner and Court's, the hotel building will be three storeys high, and will have a frontage on Rattray street of 130 ft and 66ft to Princes street, and be one of the finest buildings in the colony. Campbell's failure is expected to bring down two or three more firms. He appears within the last month to have operated systematically purchasing on all sides by bills, and realising for cash. Some houses have been had to a large tune. The only chance Mr Bastings' Government has of standing is supposed to be from the rashness of the Opposition. Mr Reid is disposed to allow them a fair trial, but Mr Stout will at once table a vote of want of confidence.