YESTERAY'S TELEGRAMS

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1253, 25 March 1878, Page 2

YESTERAY'S TELEGRAMS

[BY SUBMARINE CABLE.] [BBHTBB’S TBIBGEAMS TO THE PBESS AGENCY.] English Opinion on Victorian Affairs London, March 21. Official despatches published respecting the constitutional conflict in Victoria, show that the Governor’s action throughout was supported by the Colonial Office. The “ Times ” says it is clear that Earl Carnarvon’s September telegram, advising Sir G. Bowen to follow the advice of his Ministry, was dictated by ignorance of material facts. This telegram shaped the whole of the Governor’s subsequent conduct. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach continues the policy of his predecessor. The “Times” declares that the question raised in Victoria must be decided by the Imperial Parliament for the relief of other colonial Governors.

The “Times ” published a summary of the official text of the treaty of peace. It consists of twenty-six articles, which agree in substance with the recent versions. The Avar indemnity is fourteen hundred million roubles (£233,333,333) ; 1100 millions will be accepted in the shape of territory, leaving the payment of 300 millions subject to arrangement. w SPECIAL. March 21. In reply to Earl Kimberley, Lord Cadogan said that a telegram had been received from Sir Q-. Bowen, dated March 15th, and stating that the compromise was still unsettled, and that there was money legally available for carrying on Government to the end of June. INTBRPRO YIN 01AL [PBB PBESS AGENCY.] Auckland, March 23. Mr Sullivan having declined the office of Inspector of Schools, also declined a testimonial. Mr Sheehan will visit the Thames again next week. The Germans last night celebrated the Emperor’s birthday by a banquet. The verdict respecting the Mount Eden brewery fire was that it was accidental, and was caused by a defect in the flue. The Governor will probably open the Taupo railway. Gisboene, March 23. Census returns are now completed, and show the population of Cook County to be, exclusive of Natives, 2955. Of the Native population over 600 are registered as voters. The agricultural statistics show about 80,000 acres under crop and sown grasses in Cook County. Wellington, March 24. At half-past five this morning a fire broke out at Mrs Mason’s lodging house, Willis street. The flames got a good hold inside before the fire was discovered, and some of the lodgers had great difficulty in escaping. Two who slept in the upper part of the house had to drop from a window on to an outhouse. Another lodger was much cut and bruised in making his escape. All of them lost their clothes, and several their last week’s wages. The landlady had about sixty pounds cash in a purse under her mattrass. This was also lost. The Eire Brigade confined the fire to that house. The building was insured for £6OO in the South British, the furniture for £6OO in the Victoria and £6OO in the National. Blenheim, March 23. The correspondent of the “ Express " telegraphs from Havelock that there is considerable excitement manifested there over the opening of the new terrace at Wakamarina. The prospectors obtained an ounce to the tub. The ground is deep, and another week will be required before it is properly tested. [FBO3I THE COEEESPONDENT OF THE PBESS.] Timabu, March 23. Mr Ray has sold Danebury and Mufti to a Marlborough man for £6OO and £‘4oo respectively. Mr Teschemaker will address his constituents on Monday evening.