TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

Globe, Volume VII, Issue 711, 29 September 1876, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

(Per Press Agency .) LATEST FROM EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA. [By Submarine Cable.J PROTESTANTISM IN SPAIN. London, September 19. The Spanish Government have ordered the removal of all outward signs of Protestantism in the chapels and schools of that section of the people throughout the country, THE EASTERN QUESTION. The Porte has notified to the Powers interested, a proposal for peace, on the following basis ; The occupancy by Turkey of all the principal Servian fortresses, the demolition of the others, the reducing of the Servian army to 10,000 men, the investiture of Prince Milan at Stamboul, the construction of a railway through Servian territory, and an indemnity for the insurrection, or the increase of taxation. The negotiation for an armistice to-day was concluded and signed by Turkey and Servia. The convoking of Parliament is still being urged to consider the present aspect of the Eastern question. AUSTRALIA. [Per Llewellyn, via Auckland. Melbourne, September 21. The Opposition are talking against time. The Tasmanian Government have asked for six month’s supply, and have proposed an adjournment till April, when they will be prepared with a public works policy. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, September 29. Mr Lusk addressed a large meeting in the Mechanics’ Institute last night, and was enthusiastically received. He sketched the proceedings of the session for the purpose of showing that although the Opposition had not carried their measures, they accomplished a great deal of good in exposing and checking corruption, insisting on economy and reform, driving Sir J. Vogel away, and modifying the Counties and Financial Arrangements Bills. During the course of his speech he referred to the reasons that caused the loss of the Separation resolutions, and each of the Auckland members who had voted against them was loudly groaned. He believed, although the Opposition had failed to carry Separation this session they would do so next. At the conclusion of his speech he was loudly cheered and thanked, and the following resolution, to be telegraphed to Sir C. Grey, was carried unanimously That this meeting express its thanks to, and entire confidence in, Sir G. Grey and the other members for the province, who have acted with him in his efforts to obtain a revenue for Auckland and equal rights for the people of the colony.” The Llewellyn has arrived from Sydney, Gisborne, September 29. A sharp shock of earthquake was felt here last night at 5.55. Napier, September 28. The enquiry into matters in dispute in St John’s parish held before Archdeacon Wilson of Christchurch is concluded. The evidence will be laid before the Primate. The result is practically that the Rev Mr Townsend’s resignation of the incumbency of St John’s is to be accepted. The parishioners have the control of the purse strings, and can refuse to pay if they like. Amicable arrangement will probably be effected. The appointment of the Bishop of Waipu is postponed till next annual meeting of the Synod. Charleston, September 28.

A letter from Kararoea, dated the 20th inst, states that wreckage has been washed ashore, consisting of timber, spars, compass, candles, brandy, rum, and vinegar, a ship’s boat, and life buoy, marked Latoque from London. Dunedin, September 28. It is understood that Sir Jaiius Vogel will be entertained at a banquet at Pern Hill. A deputation of the licensed victuallers waited on the Insurance Companies to-day to urge a reduction in the rates of premium on hotel properties. The matter is to be laid before the Underwriters’ Association, and the result is to be communicated when dealt with. There is to be a review of the whole of the volunteers in the province, at Taieri, on the Prince of Wales’ Birthday. The Dunedin Artillery Company has accepted the challenge from the Christchurch Artillery to dismount guns and fire three rounds against time, Dunedin, September 29. The Superintendent was waited on by a deputation from Clutha this morning, who informed him of their intention to hold a public meeting there to-morrow night, in order to pass a resolution similar in terms to the second one passed at the Dunedin meeting for the calling of the Council together, &c.