The Globe. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1875. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 455, 29 November 1875, Page 2

The Globe. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1875. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

{Per Press Agency.") LATEST FROM AUSTRALIA. [Per Hero, via Auckland.] Auckland, November 29. The Hero has arrived. She left Melbourne on the 19fch November, and Sydney on the 23rd. Sydney, November 23. The cable is still interrupted. Treeve has been convicted upon three charges of forgery and uttering, and sentenced to thirteen years' imprisonment. In the divorce case, Teas v. Teas, a verdict was given against the co-respondent, with £2OOO damages. The divorce was granted. It is intended to move for a select committee to investigate the Government banking transactions. Maize, 4s ; wheat, 5s 6d to 6s. Arrived—The Damascus, 'Duntroon, Mistley Hall, Philomeie, Paramatatta, and Fleur de Lis—all from London. Melboubne, November 23. The convict Weechurch has been convicted of an attempt to murder a warder at Pentstockade, and sentenced to death. Two children were drowned at Schnapper Point, a man, named Davis, in trying to save them was also drowned. During the 7 ast few days rumours have been freely mentioned that the late Captain Gray, of the Great Britain, did not commit suicide, but was pushed overboard, but this was not traced to any reliable foundation. At the Crminal Court, the recognisances of Mr Lee, publisher of the Police Jpfews, have been estreated, he not being in attendance. Steps are being taken for the holding of a telegraphic conference; all thejjolonies will be represented. The committee of the Victoria Racing Club have investigated Mr Mason's case, and decided against him. On the part of Mason, it was alleged that it was a case of mistaken identity of a person of the same name, who formerly resided at Richmond, but has now gone to Sydney. An Adelaide telegram states that Mr Gould iepoi ;s ttiat two b' -ds have been discovered by the Lake Eyre exploring expedition, quite new to science. Br: S3ANE, November 23. A ir eeting was held in Maryborough, at which it was determined to form a Working Men's Association, to prevent K anakas work'ng on the plantations. Captain Brown, of the Mary Mildred, barqre, reports the escape of five convicts from Noumea in a large boat, with a full supply of stores, comprising fourteen bags of «««» ; nme . &..,;*„ * n A ™* a K Q „ Ka i Q f water,

FIJI NEWS. ' [Per Llewellyn, via Auckland ] H.M.S. Barracouta sailed from Levuka Bay previous to the departure of the Llewellyn, with Governor Gordon ou board. Great uneasiness is manifested and expressed in reference to the delay which has taken place in effecting the payment of the Government indebtedness, and a rumor is in circulation that the report of the commission so tardily appointed to investigate the claims against the Government had to be sent to England for approval before payment. The rumor is generally considered true. If it is it will go far to destroy the confidence of the people in his Excellency. Business is exceedingly dull. Every one is waiting for a settlement of the land claims and the money claims against the late Government. The Fitzroy arrived at Levuka from Sydney on the 22nd. She was seventeen days from Sydney. The mortality amongst Fijians through measles was as great as anticipated. Among thosebelongingtotheWesleyan Church, 35000 succumbed, and when the number of Roman Catholics and of those not converted to the Christian faith in the group is estimated, the loss of human life will reach 40,000. The census of the population of Levuka shows 750 whites, and an equal number of Fijians. INTE RPROVINCIAL. Auckland, November 27. The Llewellyn has arrived from Fiji. The Auckland Steam Packet Company has contracted with the Fijian Government for the Star of the South to trade between the islands, collecting produce. Nelson, November 27. The Regatta Committee have arranged their programme. £2OO are advertised as prizes. The principal ones are the Champion Whaleboat race—lst prize, £25; 2nd, £lO. Yacht race, £25; Amateur Whaleboat race, £ls ; Four-oared race, £ls. The steamer Lady Barkley, from Collingwood, yesterday, reported the Hawea and barques Union aud Bobycito lying at Astrolabe. Wellington. November 28 Edwards has performed the ta«k of walking 105 miles in 23h 46rnin. He continued for another mile, which he finished in llmin. During the last few hours the hall was crowded to excess. A purse of sovereigns is to be given to him on Monday. Greyhouth, November 27. Two other candidates, Messrs Re?ves and McGuire, announce their intention to contest the seat for the Grey Valley. Mr Harrison, M H.R., has withdrawn. He gives as his reason professional engagements and his inability to devote time to canvass the district. Mr Newton addressed a crowded and enthusiastic meeting last night, and received a unanimous vote of confidence His election is considered certain. There are seven candidates in the field. Great interest is shown in the forthcoming election of Mayor. Mr Moss, the present Mayor, is a candidate, and is opposed by Messrs Naucarrow and Achison. A young woman, aged sixteen, Annie Rear, a recent anrivul, committed suicide Jtliis morning by jumping off the Preston bridge into the lagoon. The body has not yet been found. Invercargill, November 27. To-day a number of influential residents in the town and country preseuted the Hon Dr Menzies with a splendid silver tea and coffee service, in recognition of their appreciation of his public and private worth proved during twenty years.