LAST NIGHTS TELEGRAMS

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1362, 26 June 1878, Page 2

LAST NIGHTS TELEGRAMS

[BY SUBMARINE CABLE.] [EKTJTEB'S TELEGEAMB TO THE PBEBB AGENCY.] Behlin, June 21, Tho boundaries of new Bulgaria terminate at the Balkans, but include Sophia. It is certain that Austria either annexes or directly controls Bosnia and Herzegovina. Montenegro reserves Port Antivari. Russia and Roumania will probably divide Bessarabia. Tho Emperor of Russia has informed Congress in reference to Earl Beaconsfield's suggestion for the conditional acceptance of arrangements agreed to by Russia, England, and Austria regarding Bulgaria, that the question may be amicably arranged, provided the administrative autonomy of South Bulgaria be secured, and no Turkish troops be quartered therein. AUSTRALIAN. Sydney, June 25. The racer Laertes, sold to Mr Paterson, of New Zealand, left in the Easby. Melbourne, June 25. To-day a conference of local bodies was held at tho Alhemcum. Resolutions were carried that the Government be asked to guarantee a consolidated' loan in the London market, to be expendei mno'g local bodies in accordance wilh their requirements. It *a currently rumored that the Government 'havo fc'upeijased the Hobaon's Bay Railway. At the Navigation Board's inquiry Lo.-dsy, it was decided that the wreck of the Blackbird yras duo to careless navigation. The captain and inufe are required to .answer the charge. ("BPEOLAI TO THE GT.QBE.] SypxEY, Juno 25. The Bishop of Sfort-U Queensland 'was conseeratid. Rich gold is said to havo been found in Eastern New Guinea. [Per Arawata, via Bluff ] Melbourne, June 20. Parliament meets an thp Qtli July, when a stormy session may be anticipated. Some rather startling reflations as to tho doinga of members of Parliament

have been made before the lands commission now sitting. These will probably lead to similar regulations being adopted here as in Sydney, prohibiting members of Parliament from acting as land agents. At the inauguration of the new buildings of Trinity College the Bishop of Melbourne made an excellent speech, answering a supposed objection of wealthy men that recent events croated a doubt whether Victoria was a country where men of [prudence, sagacity, and fortune could permanently cast their lot. lie said they had here men of the British race, and men who were gradually becoming possessors of property, and though they might temporarily become the victims of adventurers, it was utterly impossible that they should remain the dupes of such men permanently. Young Pearce, one of the two survivors of the Loch Ard, is being lionised, and money being collected for him everywhere. Miss Carmichael still remains at the station.

Captain Mandeville, commanding the naval forceß of Victoria, recently made an extravagant proposition to Mr Berry that the Cerberus should be stripped for action, and run the gauntlet of the batteries at the heads, allowing herself to be peppered by the guns in order to test the value of the batteries, and to ascertain whether it was possible that an ironclad could run through the heads uninjured. Mr Berry accepted the proposal, and the necessary orders were given, but there was such an outcry in the Press that the idea has been abandoned.

The steamship Cuzca broke the main shaft when thirty-eight days out of Plymouth, and had to come on under canvas, which accounts for the delay in her passage. She sailed well, and there never was any danger from the accident. The team of gentlemen cricketers leave London by the October mail for the colonies. They will play their first match in Melbourne on Boxing day. Sydney, Jnne 20. The Rev. W. B. Clarke, the geologist, is dead. He was aged eighty-one. He had a large funeral. Snow storms have occurred in various partß of the colony. The weather is colder than has been known for years, Parliament stands further prorogued till August 13th. The Wolverine has gone into dock, having been found slightly leaky. INTERPROVINCIAL. [PKB PBESB AGENCY.] Auckland, June 25. A monster meeting is called to urge Government to construct a central station. A telegram was sent to Sir Gh Grey asking him if he will preside. The criminal calendar is light, being made up of cases of theft, embezzlement, and obtaining money on false pretences. Wellington, June 25.

The site occupied by the Supreme, Police, and Resident Magistrate's Courts, on Larnbton Quay, was put up for salo by auction at noon to-day on behalf of the Government. The attendance was large and the bidding spirited. The frontage consists of 107 ft. Bidding started at £IOO per foot and ran rapidly up to £l5O without any pause. The property was finally knocked down to Dr. Bu'.ler for £153 per foot. The amount realised was £16,371. Notice is given to-day of a new English and Maori paper to be started at GKsborne about the time Parliament meet?. Its politics will be independent. The " Times " says such a paper is much needed. Large promises of support from Europeans and Maoris have been given. Otaki, June 25. The ship Hydrabad, from Lyttelton to Adelaide, with Q-overnment railway material, is ashore near Horowhenua, between Eoxton and Otaki. No lives were lost. Later. The captain says the ship is not damaged. The Q-overnment steamer Stella leaves at midnight to render assistance. Bleinheim, June 25. Tht D'Urvillc's Island Copper Company's shares are at a high premium. Ten shillings is offered on shares, with 2s 6d paid up. No shares are in the market here. Wellington and the West Coast did not take up any shares. The result of one ton smelted ore was 30 per cent, of copper. Oamabu", June 25. While uncoupling empty trucks this morning at Elderslie siding on the Waireka railway, James Baird, the guard of the train, had his right leg frightfully mangled. He was brought into the hospital here, when amputation was found necessary a few inches below the hip joint. It is doubtful if he will recover. He is fifty years of age, married, and has a large family. The dwelling-house of George Orr was burned this afternoon. The cause of the fire is unknown, the family being out when the fire was discovered. It was insured in the Union for £2OO.

[fbom the coebespondents of THE PBESS.I Waitaba, June 25. The weather was wet, and there was do meeting to-day. Rewi refuses to attend the meeting unless he can meet the other chiefs.

The Ngatirnaru people arrived at Te Arei, eight miles distant. It is doubtful whether Wi Kingi is with them, and the Southern natives have not arrived. The roads are bad, and the people dislike to come in advance of the provisions. A messenger was despatched to-day to hasten on the chief men, so that the meeting may take place to-morrow. The G-overnment party are anxious to leave.

Rewi, at Mr Sheehan's invitation, paid a formal visit to the Premier to-day.

Waitara is a dreary place, and every one is tired of waiting for the meeting. Timabtt, June 25.

A young man named Mark Smith, a farmer at Saltwater Creek, was killed to-day by his horse rolling on him.