TELEGRAPHIC.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1257, 18 March 1878, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

CABLE NEWS

SPECIAL TO THE OLOBM.

[from our own correspondent.] London, March 16. In wool there is less animation. Fleece and greasy have declined a id to a Id compared with the opening rates. Scoured sells readily. In cross-breds there is an average rise of Id compared with the last closing rates. [REUTER'S special telegrams to the PRESS AGENCY.]

AUSTRALIAN.

Sydney, March 17. Arrived—Australia, Rev. Mr Allen, Baptist Minister, held forth today in Hyde Park against Roman Catholicism. Fifteen thousand people assembled. As a sectarian riot was feared one hundred police were present, and the military were ready to be call d out. The passengers by the Chimborazo were brought safely to Sydney. Twenty feet of the keel of the vessel have gone, but it is believed that the steamer is ready to be brought on to Sydney for repairs. INTEEPROVINCIAL. [PER PRESS AGENCY.] Gbahamstown, March 18. His Excellency the Governor is expected here about Friday to formally open the ncw r county road to Ohiuemuri. The local bodies are preparing to receive him. There will probably be a citizens’ ball or a banquet. The Maoris will take a prominent part. Oamaeu, March 18. According to the census returns the population of Oamaru is 4977, showing an increase of 2000 in four years. Hokitika, March 18. There has been a heavy gale for the last two days. The Christchurch coach, due on Saturday, has not yet arrived. [from our own correspondent.] Dunedin, March 18. The Blueskin mystery inquiry will be resumed to-day. The police call one additional witness who rode in the carriage with Mrs -De Costa from Port Chalmers, and saw her get into a cab at Dunedin, which contradicts her statement about meeting a man at the station, to whom she gave the child. The latter person cannot be found. It is generally anticipated that the verdict will be an open one, in which case nothing further will be done.