TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 375, 25 August 1875, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

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(cable news) London, August 12

Turkey has resolved on the adoption oi' more vigorous measures for the suppression of the insurrection at Herzegovina. Large reinforcements have been despatched to the scene of action. Dalmatian and Montenegrin bands are joining the insurgents. London, August 18.

Parliament is prorogued. The speech states that foreign relations are cordial, and the maintenance of European peact is confidently anticipated. The visit ol the Sultan of Zanzibar led to the cuu-

elusion of a supplementary treaty for the more complete suppression by the Government of the African slave trade. It deeply regrets the Yunnan outrage, which has formed the subject of careful nquiry. No effort will be spared to punish the instigators and perpetrators. The condition of the colonies is prosperous ; important and valuable results are expected from the proposed conference of the South African colonies. The speech concludes by eulogistically enumerating the measures dealt with during the session. King Alfonso has ordered a levy of 100,000 men. Public opinion at the Cape is favorable to Lord Carnarvon's federation scheme. London, August 14. Lord Carnarvon assured a deputation from the Council of the Colonial Institute that he was heartily favorable to the establishment of a colonial museum in London. The contributions promised exceed £9OOO, and about £30,000 are required. The corvette Diamond has sailed for the Australian station. Wheat has advanced owing to the stormy weather ; Australian, 57s to 58s. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, August 18. Mr Berry, the Chief Secretary, has addressed his constituency, and enunciated the policy of his Government; but there was apparently very little to learn. It is proposed to make up the deficiency of £200.000 by taxing the large landholders to the fullest extent, so as to burst up the largo, estates. Ho sanguine are the Government, that they oonsider it will be unnecessary to go below 10,000 or 7000 acres. The protective duties are all to be retained, and even increased if necessary ; while the remissions of duty arc to be small indeed, aud comparatively useless for the purposes of trade. Constitutional reform is to form an important item iu the programme, and although no details of proposed measures are given, yet we are informed that the Ministry intend to show the Upper House that they are in earnest in bringing the Council to the will of the people. Intercolonial free trade and a reduction in expenditure are included among the list of Goverarr ent proposals, The Government will ask for a recess shortly to mature their plans. This programme has not met with a very favorablo reception, and although there is no likelihood of Ministers being opposed at the elections, they will not be allowed to have it all their own way in Parliament, which meets again on the 7th of September. In the meantime supplies have run low owing to the crisis. Messrs McMeckan and Blackwood's fine new steamer Ringarooma, intended for the New Zealand trade, arrived after a fine passage of fifty-one days, including four days detention at the Cape, and only came out under orders at three-quarters speed. She is a splendid boat, and handsomely fitted for all classes of passengers. A terrible double murder was committed at Frankston, twenty-five miles from Melbourne, oa Saturday night last. A publican, named Howard, having cause of disagreement with a woman, Elizabeth Wright, with whom he cohabited, in jealousy sharpened and concealed about him a large butcher's knife. In the evening he stabbed the woman four times, the knife penetrating the heart. The barman, Harman, came to her assistance, and he was stabbed through the lung. Both died instantaneously. The prisoner remained by the woman's body for two hours, and was then arrested. He appeared quite unconcerned, and merely said that he came of a race who knew how to avenge an insult when it was offered. At the inquest, held yesterday, he was committed to trial. The Rev Father Moare, of Sandhurst, has been committed to trial for marrying a girl under age without the consent of her guardian. Captain Stewart has been acquitted of wilful negligence for the loss of the Eliza Ramsay at the Heads. Fairclough, the actor, has announced sacred recitals at the Town Hall, on Sunday evening, with organ selections, by John Hill. A deputation from the Sabbatarians waited on the Mayor, and protested. They produced an old Act of George 111. to show that it is illegal to charge for admission. The Mayor, who was most unfavourable to the views of the deputation, took legal opinion to the effect that the Act did not extend to the colony. At the recitals nearly 5000 persons were present. The greatest order pervades, and no applause is permitted. The entertainment is announced for repetition. Bishop Thornton has been formally installed at Ballarat. He made a favourable impression. William Enderson, jockey, has been charged with stealing a watch chain from Aitken, of Christchurch, and discharged by the Bench, as there was no proof that the depositions were true copies, and therefore the provisions of the Extradition Act were not complied with. lima di Murska is a most brilliant success; everyone is charmed with her singing. The well-known actor, John Dunn, fell down dead last night on his way to the theatre. The exhibition will likely be a success. Sydney. Parliament is prorogued to the 14th of September. The Governor's Fpecch refeisto the continued prosperity of the colony, as shown by the large increase in the revenue, although it arises mainly from the proceeds of sales from lands, still it is encouraging that the other sources are not falling off. The Ministry afterwards entertained a number of members. Correspondence was laid on the table of the House, which contains an expression of satisfaction by New Zealand at the concession obtained by that colony iu the temporary mail contract. News from Cooktown continues favorable. New finds are reported. White, charged with attempting to bribe a member of the Assembly, has been sentenced to three years. The Derby betting remains unchanged, Connaught has a slight advantage. SHIPPING. Melbourne. Arrived—l2th, Adieu, from Greymouth, Sydney. S died—l4th, Three Brothers, for Napier ; 15th, Behring, for Auckland. Newcastle. Airived—l2th, Zephyr, from Auckland ; l(j:h, Emily M'Laren, from Napier. Sailed—l6th, Malay, for Wellington; 11th, Fnwning Beauty, for Dunedin; 12th, Ann Melhuisb, for Wellington; 14th, Australian Sovereign, for J Lyttelton; 16th, Memento, for Dunedin; Tasso, for Nelson; 16th, Fleur fle Maurice, for Dunedin,

COMMERCIAL. Melbourne. The unsettled state of trade, combined with the unfavorable weather, has depressed the markets. Wheat is very firm and very scarce, at 5s 7d. Oats are also firm. Kerosene is lower. There is a better demand for oilmen's stores, but teas and sugars are vsry quiet. INTEKPKOVINCIAL. Auckland, August 24. A meeting of electors of Eden and Waitemate passed resolutions regretting the action of the Government in forcing the abolition measures. The Franklin electors met at Waimahi, and passed a resolution adverse to the Government measures this session. Wanganui, August 24. A public meeting at Wangahu unanimously passed a resolution in favor of immediate abolition. A similar resolution was also passed unanimously at Hawea. Napier, August 24. Arrived—Ship Fridberg, from Hamburg, with immigrants, all well. Nelson, August f%. The Tararua left Melbourne on the 18th an 1 arrived at Nelson at 2 p.m. She has six, saloon passengers, and 57 tons cargo for all ports. She sails for Wellington at noon to-morrow. The Ringarooma arrived at Melbourne on the 16th, after a 47 days passage. She will shortly sail for New Zealand, in charge of Captain McLean. Dunedin, August 24. Considerable damage was done by the floods yesterday. The water rushed into Messrs North and Scoular's cellar as it flowed into the culvert opposite, and destroyed about seventy dozen Americau chairs and a quantity of bedding and mattresses, to the value of £IOO or £l5O. Murray, confectioner, had his manufactory under water the greater part of the day. Amongst other things Murray lost a large quantity of sugar. He estimates his loss at £2OO. Mercer, grocer, loses a like amount, his losses principally being in sugar, oats, wheat, and currants; McLiskey, bootmaker, loses £IOO by the damage done to a quantity of unopened goods ; Adair, jeweller, loses £3O, and Solomon, pawnbroker, a like sum. The various losers intend submitting claims for compensation to the corporation.