The Globe. WEDENSDAY, JUNE 2, 1875. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 303, 2 June 1875, Page 2

The Globe. WEDENSDAY, JUNE 2, 1875. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

♦ {Press Telegraph Agency.") LATEST FROM EUROPE AND AUSTEALIA. +. Auckland, June 1. Arrived—Hero. She left Sydney on the 26th. i London, May 21. The strike among the colliers of South Wales has virtually terminated. The Republicans expressed their approval of the Constitution Bill introduced into the National Assembly. . The decree of King Alfonso authorises the liberty of the press in Spain. Meetings are being held preparatory to elections to the Cortes. London, May 22. The wheat market is declining, with the prospect of an abundant harvest, from the warm rains. Copper is quiet at late quotations. The tin market is firm, with hardening prices. Straits, 83 to 84; Australian, 82. A private London telegram states that wools of all kinds are stronger; cross-breds higher. Arrived —Jessie Readman and Chile from New Zealand, Sailed—Somersetshire for Melbourne. Belgium, May 24. The Liege tribunal has dismissed the charge against Duchesne. The result created a profound sensation at Berlin. Religious disturbances in Belgium are fermenting. The populace assaulted some of the pilgrims. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Sydney, May 26. Sir Alexander Gordon, Governor of Fiji, arrived in Sydney on the 26th. He is now a guest at Government House. The bulk of the French exhibits intended for the late intercolonial exhibition has arrived, and will shortly be exhibited. The Commissioners appointed to make preparations for the Melbourne and Philadelphia exhibitions have completed their arrangements. A return as to pleuro-pneumonia shows that the previous experience of stockowners confirms the beneficial effects of inoculation. The action by the Bishop, of Newcastle against the Rev Mr Thackery, to eject him from land at Maitland, has resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff. Captain Field, of the barque Henry Buck, recently arrived, jumped overboard from the City of Newcastle, while on the way to Sydney, and was drowned. The champion foot race between Watson of Scone, and Watson of Geelong (Victoria), for £2OO a side, distance 200 yards, was won by tl e former easily, in 19| sees. A man named William E. Thathell has been brought up from the South Seas in H-.M.S. Pearl, charged by Commodore Goodenough with having murdered a Tanna woman. A remand has been granted. Commercial news is dull. 2000 case of Devoe's kerosene have been sold at Is 103, duty paid. The advanced rates required for Martell and Hennessy's brandies has stimulated the enquiry for good second brands. Mr McQuarie, a shipbuilder of Sydney and Newcastle, has assigned bis estate, Hiß liabilities are £9OOO.

Melbourne. .' The general conference of the Wesleyan Church resolved to opeu their doors to adherents, admission being by ticket. The Australian and Kuropean Bank has reduced .its exposes £ISOO per annum, with a view to enlarge the dividends. A man named Richard William? has been garotfed and robbed by two men in Fiizroy. Thrmius Riley, an employee in Martin's brewery, has been committed to trial for a murderous assault on the foreman. Heattacked him with the brass tap of the hose. Mr Joseph Sutherland's will has been proved as under £37,000,and Dr. Campbell's as under £3OOO. Mr Carroll has failed at Ararat. Liabilities, £18,542, and assets £7790. The governors of the Melbourne Hospital have resolved that an M.B. orM.D. of Melbourne University should be allowed as a candidate for the position of honorary surgeon or hospital physician. The commissioners have resolved not to open the exhibition until September 2nd. Morris and M'Murray, grocers, Melbourne,, have been sentenced to twelve and six months respectively for fraudulent insolvency. The verdict in the poisoning case of Johanna Prior was death by strychnine, but how administered there was no evidence to show. A lad six years of age, has been burned to death, and another severely injured, by the destruction of the cottage of Wm. Thompson, Gaffney's Creek. The prospectus has been issued of a company to buy Messrs Sargood and Co's soft goods business, with a capital of £250,000, in j>s shares. The Blencathra was unharmed by the late gales. Harriett Barrett, wife of the bailiff at Barton, has been stabbed to death by her husband. They lived unhappily. The husband has been committed to trial. Parliament was opened to-day. The Governor's speech states that the education system is becoming firmly established, and is cherished by the people. Upwards of 100 buildings are still required to extend the system to places where there are no schools, and 600 buildings to replace those held under lease and capitation allowance. It is the intention of the Government to submit proposals to erect the necessary buildings. The advantages that will accrue to this and the other colonies by the establishment of free interchange of the growth, products, and manufactures of various colonies has occupied attention, and negotiations are in progress which it is hoped' will result satisfactorily, and ultimately lead to a common understanding among the Australian colonies. A Bill wili be submitted for' constitutional reform and adjustment of the incidence of taxation on a more satisfactory basis, .to secure a more equitable distribution of the public burdens. Proposals will be submitted for raising revenue from a source hitherto exempt from taxation, as well as for altering and remitting certain duties and customs, and thereby affording substantial relief to the great body of the people. A measure will be introduced to restore area selection of 640 acres, and simplifying the procedure for obtaining land licenses. Further proposals for railway extension will be submitted during the session. Bills are promised for a more economical provision for the public service, providing for the establishment of a superannuation life assurance and fidelity fund, in which members of the public service will have a mutual interest; for insuring on private property ; for the establishment of a harbor trust and the constitution of a Marine Board; the amendment of the Liquors Bill; the establishment of a Metropolitan Board of Works, and Bills relating to fugitive criminals, absconding debtors, life assurance, and a Police Offences Statute is also promised. The address in reply was agreed to without discussion. The Rifle Association matches will be held at the end of November. Six thousand five hundred persons have visited the new pictura gallery just opened. The action Dobson against the Daily Telegraph has resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff on one count, damages £lO, and a verdict for defendant on the other counts. Wheat, ss. Considerable sales of teas; Brandon's candles, lOd; Hennessy's pale brandy, 8s 3d. Arrived—Tararua. MELBOURNE HUNT CLUB RACES. hurdle race. Larrikin 1 W. F 2 MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE. Dawn of Day 1 Murgah 2 FLAT RACE. Onyx 1 Break o'Day ... 2 VICTORIA GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE. Prodigious 1 Ballarat ... . ... 2 Brisbane. The Assembly has agreed to pay members £2OO per annum. South Australia. Lurline won the Adelaide Cup easily. A conference of Evangelical ministers has resolved to promote brotherly union, and support united Evangelical work. Mr Madge, the new member for Wallaroo, has been unseated for soliciting votes. A new election has been ordered. The tailors' strike has ended. Mr Hull, the newly appointed Engineer of Public Works, estimates that the breakwater and other works at Victoria Harbor will cost £360,000. The case of Dal wood v Government for £120,000 for breach of contract in connection with the Overland Telegraph Construction, is commenced. Wheat, 4s Id to 4s 2d. Hobart Town. The Executive has determined to allow the law to take its course in the case of John Smith, sentenced to death for rape. CAPE OF GOOD HOPE. [Via Melbourne.] Cape papers state that the miners at the diamond fields are on bad. terms with 11 e authorities, and have established a semimilitary force of cavalry and infantry. Arms are being bought in every direction. A proclamation, issued by the Lieut-Governor, was met with a counter proclamation from the Diggers' Association, complaining of the incapacity of the local Government, but disavowing any treasonable intention, INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, June 1. The Mary Webster, on the passage from Taranaki, encountered a fearful gale, and lost 243 sheep. She had to batten down the hatches, the water going down the hold and |

drowning some of the sheep there. Other reports from vessels on the West Coast show very severe gales from the 24th to the 27th. Alexandra, June 2. Manuhiri is reported to be very ill, and not likely to recover, Major Te Wero has gone up to see him. Tauranga, June 2. Rewi and the Maniotopo and Waikato delegates returned to Matipilii yesterday afteroon. To-day Rewi will meet all the Tauranga natives outside the Government buildings, and will address them on native affairs. Wellington, June 2. A fresh arrival, named Robinson, formerly an inmate of the Christchurch Lunatic Asylum, has been admitted to the Asylum here. Dunedin, June 1. Mr R. H. Leary was returned as councillor for the Bell Ward by a majority of thirtyfive/ A great deal of interest centred in the result, as Mr Leary has been one of the strongest opponents of the Princes street widening. The new Treasurer made his financial statement last eveing. He speaks well. He stated that the Government had added £50,000 for sale of Crown lands, and have increased the amounts derived from educational reserves by £SOO, and from school fees by £IOOO. This makes a total addition to the estimated revenue of £51,500, bringing the total estimated receipts up to £616,826. The estimated expenditure will be found to read £727,923, showing a decrease on the total expenditure proposed by the late Government of £13,650. Notwithstanding this decrease they propose to spend more than the late Government on roads and bridges, He explained that £25,000 had been omitted for school buildings. . It is generally considered that the Government will have to retire from office, as an adverse vote will be carried by a majority of two.

The medical school, in connection with the University, was formally opened last night. Dr Coughtery, Professor, of Anatomy, delivered an inaugural address. Dunedin, June 2.

Mr Reid's want of confidence motion in Mr Bastings Executive, was carried at two this morning, by a majority .of five.