LAST NIGHTS TELEGRAMS

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1359, 22 June 1878, Page 2

LAST NIGHTS TELEGRAMS

[BY SUBMARINE CABLE.] [beuteb’s telegbamb to the pbess AGENCY,] Berlin, June 19. The Congress has not yefc arrived at any decision on the question of the admission of Greece. Russia alone opposes it. St. Petersburg, June 19. The whole of the press here disapprove of the agreement between Count Schouvaloff and the Marquis of Salisbury. [special to the peess agency.] London (undated.) The gentlemen’s team who visit the colonies will consist of R. and F. Walker, Lord Harris, Hornby, A. Webbe, Lucas, Absolom, Penn, Pearson, Longman, They are one short at present. London, June 20. The Australians played against Middlesex at Lord’s. The first innings of the Austra? liana closed for 165, and the first innings of their opponents closed for 122. Greece has been admitted to the Congress to a hearing, but not to vote. The Congress probably meet again on Friday. AUSTRALIAN. Sydney, June 21. Hennessy’s case brandy, 32s ; quarters ; unchanged ; kerosene, Is 9J to Is 9ad ; other articles unaltered. Arrived —Wakatipu, INTERPROYINCIAL. [PEB PRESS AGENCY.] Auckland, June 21, Mr M'Minn, who contested the Waikato seat against Mr Whitaker, declares himself for Waipa as a strong Greyito. A meeting to promote a Temperance Hotel failed in its object. The committee appointed to urge a central passenger station for Auckland reported in

favor of continuing the line to the wharf' thence to some central place in the city. A meeting of shareholders in the Auckland Steam Packet Company declared the company finally wound up, and dissolved. The allotment notices for the Colonial Insurance Company will be issued on Monday evening next. It is understood that the Government will shortly call to the Upper House Mr P. A. Buckley, of Wellington, solicitor. New Plymouth, June 21.

The Hinemoa arrived between four and five this evening. The sea was rather rough. The party landed safely. The steamer has gone to Munukau, taking Mr Macandrew. A special train will leave at seven o’clock, taking the Ministerial party to Waitara. They will stay at Halse’s house during the meeting, the residence being placed at Sir George Grey’s disposal. A preliminary meeting of Natives will be held to-morrow. No business will be done till Monday. Thirty carts with provisions are on the road from Parihaka, and large numbers of Natives are on their way. A banquet to Sir George Grey will take place at Waitara about Wednesday. A general holiday is likely to be proclaimed by the Mayor on Monday. Napier, June 21.

It is stated that the Maori litigation is to be recommenced in relation to the Heretaunga block. A memorial of Us pendens has been registered against all the land in the block, including the township of Hastings, by KaraitianaTakamoanain a suit against Gordon and others.

Wellington, June 21. Hugh Black, a well-known reporter, died to-day of consumption. Hokitika, June 21.

Mr Seymour George had a crowded meeting at the Town Hall last evening, the Mayor in the chair. He was most favourably received throughout. He upheld the policy of the Grey Ministry, and referred to a great many local requirements which had come under his notice. On the motion of Mr Purkiss, solicitor, seconded by Mr Malfroy, a mill-owner, a resolution, u That the candidate was a fit and proper person to represent the constituency,” was carried with acclamation. A very strong committee was formed on his behalf who are working vigorously. It is expected to be the keenest contest ever held here. Dunedin, June 21. A conference between the Attorney-General and representatives of the Harbor Board, City Council, and Chamber of Commerce, takes place to-morrow, re the railway dock and city improvements. The Albion Brewery Company’s property, sold to-day, realised £IB,OOO which will be increased to £25,000 when the remaining sections are sold. [from the correspondent of the press.] Timabu, June 21. There were no objections raised in the Revision Court to-day for the electoral district of Tiraaru. The lessee of the Government Lauding Service received one month’s notice from the Harbor Board to give up possession in view of the early commencement of the breakwater.