TELEGRAPHIC.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1306, 27 May 1878, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

GAEL E_ NEWS [eeuteb’s special telegrams to the press agency.] London, May 25. A Cabinet Council was held yesterday, when Count Schouvaloff’s proposals were considered. A Council is summoned for today, when the final resolution of the British Government is expected to be taken. [special to the press agency.] London, May 25. Discount rates in the open market ar e falling. A reduction in the Bank minimum is expected. The Bank reserve is slightly better than last week. Consols are firm at 95|. The market for Australian securities is remarkably firm. Wool is showing a better tone, and the market is hardening. In wheat there is a large foreign supply and a home stock. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. [Per Arawata, via Bluff.] Melbourne, May 22. A large meeting of unemployed was held in Melbourne on Monday, and afterwards waited on Mr Berry, who said that the want of employment was caused by the tactics of the capitalists and monied men defeated at the hustings. He promised to provide temporary employment, trusting afterwards to obtain the sanction of Parliament. Mr Francis was yesterday elected for Warnambool by a majority of 111 over Mr Craig, the Reform League candidate. In the case against Captain King, and Batters, mate, of the Alexandra, for attempting to scuttle the vessel, the jury, after being locked up all night, was unable to agree, and were discharged. Mr Fanning’s Lucy Free won the Leger stakes at the coursing meeting of the Victorian Club. Mr Bates, the acter, suddenly disappeared on Mondry night. The performance at the Princess Theatre was stopped in consequence. Nothing has yet been ascertained of his whereabouts. Business is veiy dull. Very little doing. Sydney. The Governor in his speech proroguing Parliament, congratulated the country that the estimated revenue would be fully realised. The new Land Bill laid on the table gives additional facilities to selectors, and allows families to take up contiguous acres. The repairs to the Chimborazo will be complied next mouth, and will cost about £BOO. Adeliade. Mr Howard Clark, editor and principal proprietor of the Register” died on Monday. His mother was sister to Sir Rowland Hill. Parliament meets on 31st of May. INTERPROVINCIAL. [ter press agency.] Wellington, May 27. The census returns showing the total population of the whole colony are now completed. The result is :—Males, 230,898 ; females, 188,273 ; total, 414,171. In this is included 4302 Chinese, but no Maoris. The population of the Chatham Islands is 100 males and 72 females.

Dunedin, May 27. _ The erection of the new Roman Catholic Cathedral is about to be commenced in Dunedin. It will cost £26,000, and hold 2000 people, when finished. It is proposed to erect only the nave and aisle at present. The cost of this will be £6003, and will give accommodation for 800.