TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 804, 19 January 1877, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

<► ■ (Par Press Agency ,) LATEST F ROM EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA. o jßv Submaeinb Cable.] THE EASTERN QUESTION. London, January 16. The statement that the German delegates expressed an opinion that any farther concessions towards Turkey were impossible is officially denied. The Marquis of Salisbury has communicated with the British Government as to the final prospects of the negotiation on the part of the conference. The envoys insisted upon the Governors of Provinces being subject to the approval of the powers for the the next five years, but agreed to substitute a mixed European and Ottoman commission for the proposed international commission, It was understood that unless these terms were accepted all the delegates would leave Staraboul, and return to their respective countries. The Turkish delegates replied that they thought it impossible that these terras would be accepted, but that they would refer to their Government for authoritative reply. Time to do this was granted, and the council has been convoked to decide upon the matter. It is expected that an answer would be given on Thursday. AUSTRALIA. Sydney, January 18. The yellow flag was hoisted to-day aboard the man-of-war Wolverine. The usual smallpox precautions have been taken, but the nature of the disease will not be known till to-morrow, J INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, January 18, The cause of the Kingite stoppage of the survey at Ponngia is, that the land in dispute was formerly granted by the Kingdes as a residence to Morgan, a European, married to a Maori woman. Morgan offered to sell the land to Sir D. McLean, who de dined to purchase. Subsequently, Morgan sold to a Dunedin purchaser, who took a surveyor to the land. The Kingitea do not recognise Morgan’s right to sell. It is stated on good authority that Sir D. McLean never promised the Kingitea all the land on the west bank of the Waikato, but he offered te give pieces to any who wished to come in. To-day a petition signed by 600 persons, in favor of the commutition of the sentence of death on Curtin, was presented to Mr Whitaker, who promised to lay the matt' r before the Governor. Cuitin’s sister says he expresses deep contrition for the deed, and weeps frequently when referring to it. Mdlle Ken", American comedienne, and Fred Maeder have arrived by the City of Sydney. |Grahamstown, January 19. Live Stock Market —Cattle, springers, from £lO to £ll ss; Cows, £8 2s 6d to £8 15s; calves, £2 4s 6d; bullocks, £6 15s to £7 2s 6d ; heifers, £4 5s to £4 10s, of the latter there arc but few in the market. Whooping cough is prevalent. Alexandra, January 18. General uneasiness is felt here regarding the present attitude of the natives, who now claim the whole extent of the country on the west side of the Waipa to Waikato Heads, alleged to have been given to them by the late Native Minister. The County Council meets at Obaupo to-morrow, and our member has b.en requested to bring the matter officially under the notice of the Government through the chairman. Napier, January 18. The tangi for Sir D. Ale Lean wax postponed yesterday on account of the rain, and ixeld to-day. Those natives who were to take part in the firing and other demonstrations assembled in Clive square, divested of clothing except round the loins, and performed a war darce. They afterwards marched in procession in proper military style to a paddock adjoining the residence of the late Sir Donald McLean. About nine hundred natives were assembled ; the firing party numbered a hundred and twenty. After the funeral volleys the speechifying commenced. The general tenor of the native speeches delivered by the chiefs of the province was expressive of the greatest sorrow for the loss they had sustained by the death of their old friend I

Sir Donald McLean. Nothing could exceed the depth of sorrow expressed. E'ch chief vied with the others in the use of terras of lamentation. Chants of sorrow were given in the most mournful tones, the women hiking up the wailing cries,' and repeating them again avd again in cadences betokening their great anguish, At the conclusion of toe speeches by the natives, Mr Ormond replied at considerable length, fully reciprocating the sorrow felt, and agreeing with the sentiments expressed that with the dead all difficulties should be covered in the grave. He said that by their meeting there to day they testified to the love they bore him who had passed away, and what now remained to be done was to ascertain at an early date what were the difficulties under’Jwhich the Maories laboured, that means might be taken to abolish them. Mr Douglas McLean (Sir Donald’s son) also spoke at some length, thanking the chiefs and the other natives. The whole concluded with a grand war dance. There was a large concourse of Europeans present. Dunedin, January 18. Mr Pyke has received a vote of confidence from Black’s No 1 portion of his constituency. The visit of Mr Bagot to Dunedin has resulted in a plan of the grand stand at Forbury being fixed upon, and operations will be commenced without delay. The Government have determined to transfer the Supreme Court and offices to the old Provincial Council Chamber. Invercargill, January 18. Mr Wood, M.H.B. for Mataura, held a meeting at Pune Bush last night. Twelve persons were present, He gave a review of the proceedings of last session, and only two questions were asked. A vote of confidence was carried. The Bluff Harbor Board met for the first time to-day. Mr John Mitchell was elected chairman. At the enquiry into the election for Winton riding to-day the point was raised whether Mr Neale’s votes, in accordance with the road ordinance, should have been accepted in a county election; two ratepayers having recorded six votes in favor of sitting member, who was elected by a majority of one. The Magistrate decided that for the first election the Hoad Board Act had to be acted on, as there was no County valuation, He therefore dismissed the appeal. Dunedin, January 19. Arrangements have been made with Mr D. Proud foot to extend the Dunedin street tramways through the South Dunedin municipalities to the Ocean Beach, and also to Caveroliam. The Harbour Board yesterday passed a resolution remitting the deed of contract between the former Board and Mr Proudfoot to its solicitors, for the purpose of determining its validity. Stocks are quoted as follows:—Colonial Banks, £1 15s ; National Insurance, £1 6s ; Standard’s, 13s 6d ; Bank of New Zealand, £l9; South British, 67s 6d ; Mosgiel’s, 425; Otago and Southland Investment Company, 255. Produce is quoted as follows : —Oats, 2s Id to 2s 2d; barley, 4s to 4s 6d; wheat, 6s to 6s 3d; pollard, £6 10s ; flour, £ls to £ls 10s; oatmeal, £l2; hay, £4.