TELEGRAPHIC.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1303, 23 May 1878, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

[BY STJBMABLNE CABLE.] The Australian Cricketers in England Debate re Indian Troops. Negotiations with Russia Proceeding Favourably. [SPECIAL TO THE PBESS AGENCY.] London, May 20. The Australian cricketers were enthusiastically received at Nottingham. The weather was rainy. "When the stumps were drawn on the first day the Australians were all out for sixty-three. The Englishmen had scored sixty-one with four wickets to fall. The top score was mado by G-arrett with twenty. [beutee's special telegkams to the IP-iESS AGENCY.] London, May 21. Lord Hartington, speaking to his amendment, said the transfer of Indian troops to Europe was unconstitutional without the sanction of Parliament. That the expeditionary force having started, the cost thereof must be charged on the Imperial Exchequer, whether Parliament approved or not. The Colonial Secretary said it should not be taken for granted that Government had deemed it any unconstitutional procedure, since the Act of 1858 authorised the employment of the Indian Army wherever ordered. The Government wished to show they could wield the whole forces of this vast united Empire.

Messrs Laing, Morgan, and Harcourt opposed the amendment, believing that no constitutional principles were violated. Messrs Chaplin and Stanhope supported it. In the House of Lords, Lord Selbourne, referring to the Indian expeditionary force, called attention to the unconstitutional character of the measure, which violated the provisions of the Mutiny Act. Lord Cairns denied that the prerogative of the Crown has been strained.

Earl Grranville, criticising the withholding of information of the cxpeditionaiy force from Parliament, said it was as unwise as insisting that every important question should be submitted to ballot.

Consols, 965 ; Bank rate, 3; market rate, 2h, New Zealand Four and a half Loan, 103 A ,- the others have risen I. In the Australian Match, the first innings of Nottingham closed for 153. Selby made 66. The attendance at the match was large. Nottingham, May 21. The best bowling was by Horan—l7 overs for 5 wickets and 31 runs.

The Australians, in their second innings, have scored 46 runs for three wickets down. Weather rainy, ground dead.

May 22. The debate in Parliament was adjourned ' till Thursday. ) The Attorney-General gave instances of 1 movements of colonial forces, and justified i the Government'. Mr Gladstone eloquently maintained the privileges of Parliament. Negotiations between England and Russia 1 are proceeding favourably. The Government have determined to repress Irish obstruction, and a motion is ponding on the subject to the effect that a member once warned must keep silence during the current sitting. [SPECIAL TO THE BBES3 AGENCY.] The following telegrams appeared in last night's second edition; — London, May 21. The Lancashire operatives refus.' :i settlenieni of the dispute. The Prince and Princess of Wales lime visited the Sydney section of the Paris Inhibition, f.nd complimented the colony on its exhibits and the tasteful manner in which they are arranged. [BBTTTEB'B SPECIAL TBIBGBAXfI TO THB PBE3S AGENCY.] London, May 20. After a long and animated debate in the House of Commons, the Marquis of Hurtington's motion was adjourned till to-morrow. In the House of Lords, Earl Beaconsfield declined, under present circumstances, to vindicate the policy of the Government. At the Preston riot yesterday, the military interfered, and succeeded in dispersing the mob, without using their arms. Constantinople, May 20. The Russian Ambassador here and General Todlebeu both assure the Ottoman Government that the movements of the Russian troops have no hostile intent. [SPECIAL TO THE "ctLOIjE."] AUSTRALIA. Sydney, May 22. The Land Bill imposes a tax of fourpence per head for sheep, and one and eight-pence for catilo and horses, estimated to yield a million annually from the squatters instead of a quarter. Sugars at auction are firm, breadstuffs easier. MKLnoUENE, May 22. The Ringarooma arrived to-day. The Arawata sailed to-day with the Suez miil. [per Albion yia Hokitika.] M'Etr.OUBXE, May I'i. Messrs Berry and Lalor visited Kgerlon, when the former stated that it was the intention of the Government to introduce such measures of reform as would provide for the peace and safety of the people. Mr Lalor said there were only throe modes of reform of the constitution, one by consent of the Upper House, which the Government did not expect to get, because the reforms about to be proposed were not likely to be

agreeable to those gentlemen : another was to appeal to the Imperial Parliament to amend the Constitution, and he believed that would be the proper course, because there was only a third course, which Government did not contemplate at all, and that was by mere revolution. He had no fear but that the Parliament of England, when they saw how perfectly unworkable our Constitution had become by its Avrongful interpretation by the Legislative Council, would give us a remedy, which would prevent any future dead-locks, or miseries and misfortunes to civil servants and the people. Messrs Erancis and Craig, the latter a local man, are in the field for Warnambool election next Tuesday. Two extraordinary suicides occurred tins week in the suburbs. In both cases the men were said to be in straightened circumstances. One was a recent arrival, and had previously pawned what little property he possessed. Both men were fearfully mutilated. Reid and Barnes., architects, obtained the first premium of £3OO for the Exhibition Building design. The structure is to cost £62,000. The Government still adhere to the intention of holding an International Exhibition. Parliament will not meet for the despatch of business till Pth July. The land tax classification, so far as at present ascertained, amounts to an average of sid. The agricultural statistics issued _sbow 549,910 acres under wheat, yielding 6,874,222 bushels, or an average of 12A bushels per acre. There is a falling off of other gram, especially of oats. Of these 10,503 acres less are under cultivation, being a decrease of 263,783 bushels. Business is dull. There is very little doing at any places of amusement except Lion and Kelly's Minstrels, and the Rev. C. Clark's lectures. Sydney, May 16, Prorogation is expected at the end of next The death of T. Smart caused general regret. The customs revenue continues on the increase. A motion has been submitted in the Assembly for the services of an ironclad, but it is not likely to be carried. INTERFROVINCIAL. [PEB PEESS AOENCY.] Auckland, May 22. Mr Sheehan postpones addressing his Rodney constituents until after visiting Wellington. The Licensed Victuallers convened a meeting to oppose granting further licenses. The Nymphe proceeds to-morrow to the Auckland islands via Dunedin. Mr Sheehan has been two days holding a telegraphic conference with Maketu Native obstructionists. He telegraphed to Judges Heale and Halse :—" You may read this message to the Natives. I regret some disturbance took place at the Court yesterday, not occasioned by the discussion of the merits of the case, but being an attempt by means of noise to prevent the business of the Court going on. I am more sorry for this because Arawa people have always been loyal to the Queen and obedient to law. I can only talk or work with you so long as the business of the Court is allowed to proceed peacefully, because if attempts are made by force or disturbance to interfere with the proceedings of the Court, I am bound to assist the Judges in maintaining peace and good order, and I am determined to do so. But lam confident the loyalty and good senso of the Arawiis will render interference on my part unnecessary." Grahamstown, May 22.

Sir John Coode arrived in the Hinemoa this afternoon to make a survey of the harbor. Tho Thames County Council replies to the circular of the West land county re conference of Council representatives, that the conference should assemble during the sitting of Parliament in Wellington, and suggests that two representatives be elected from each provincial district by the Councils working the Act, the cost to be defrayed equally by the counties so represented. Gisboene, May 22.

The suburban sections at Gisborne this day, belonging to the late Captain Reid, realised over £IO,OOO, being an average of about £55 an acre.

£50,000 have been expended in the district during the last two days in buying small holdings and town sections. Hokitika, May 22.

Tho Westland County Council have received replies from most of the County Councils approving of the conference, which has been fixed for Ist July, at Wellington. Oamahu, May 22. Young Maitland, who was injured in the coach accident vesterdav, died this morning. He was son of Mr J. P. Maitland, and was on his way to school at Christchurch. His father and mother arrived here just in time to see their son die. Goddard, the driver, has been insensible all day, but hopes are entertained of his recovery. An inquest is now being held. Later. At the inquest held to-day on the bodies of Nichols and Maitland, evidence was taken as to the cause of death. The inquest was then adjourned till 6th June, as Goddard is not yet able to give evidence as to what caused the accident. Goddard is slightly better tonight. Port Chalmers, May 22. The annual meeting of Joyce Chapter, No. 942, E.G, was held last night. There was a large assemblage of E. A. Masons present. M.°E. Companions Joyce, Caldwell, and Court, installed ex Companions C. Delongville, Z.; Graham, J.; E. Eitchio, H. The usual banquet followed. Dt/nedik, May 22. The Denniston and Millar episode ended in the latter being fined &Qs. The Employment of Females Act Commissioners have agreed upon their report, which will be signed and forwarded to the Government without delay. Blupf, May 22. The Anne Gambles still remains intact. She was surveyed by Captair* Ru?aeil and Thomson yesterday, who advised that she should be'?old for the benefit of nil concerned. The sale takes place fo-morrow. [from the corrtspondent ov the press.] Timartj, May 22. At the Geraldine Resident Magistrate's Court to-day Richard Bell was charged with stealing a number of sheep from W. Postlethwaite and from John Godsall, The evidence for the prosecution was taken in both cases, and prisoner was then remanded for a week. John Murray, schoolmaster at Waihi Bush, charged with committing indecent assaults on two young girls, was remanded till May 31st. At the adjourned meeting of the Education Board to-day the Chairman detailed tho interview with the Christchurch Board. Mr Gillies, in reply, spoke strongly in regard to the action of the Northern Board, lie commented upon Mr Habens' saying he had made out a statement of accounts before either Board had met. Had he put himself in the ]?osition of arbitrator.bt twsen the two Boards? He moved that tho question of finance be reopened, but this was not seconded. A motion was carried to combine the ofllces of secretary and inspectors at a £ alary of £SOO a-year and travelling expenses. It was alsojagreed to invite applications for the combined olliccs. Mr Duval was appointed architect and Messrs Perry and Perry solicitors to the Board.