TELEGRAPHIC.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1363, 27 June 1878, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

CABLE NEWS.

[BY SUBMARINE GABLE.]

JfSPECIAD TO TUB PBKSS AGENCY.]

London, June 26,

Congress for three hours discussed the details regarding Bulgaria. It is proposed that the tariff shall be similar to that of Turkey. The conduct of the Turkish delegates is equivocal. They are silent at the Congress, and they privately declare that they will refuse to evacuate Yarna. The “ Daily News contains a report of the menacing attitude of the opposing forces at Stamboul. It states that the Russians are in the vicinity of the capital, and that Q-eneral Todleben has ordered the officers to send their wives to Russia. The cricket match Australians v Twentytwo of Birmingham, the latter in their first innings scored 123. The Australians in their second innings have one out for 54. Bannerman made 21. Jupp and Barratt, of Surrey, are playing with the twenty-two. The weather is tropical, and there is a large attendance at the match. INTERPROYINCIAL. [rKE PRESS AGENCY.] Waitaka, June 27. The Southern native party have just arrived, bringing forty six cartloads of provisions. Rowi has come this side of the river to the meeting, and was met by Mr Sheehan, Major Brown, and others. The meeting commences immediately, and will be held in Pennington’s large store, it being impossible to hold it out of doors, the weather being squally and excessively cold. Sir George Q-rey’s health lias much improved, and every endeavor is bring made to get the meeting finished tonight, in order that Ministers may get away at once. The Hinemoa is cruising about waiting. Noon. The Parhaka Natives are forming in procession,and have just entered town amidst great rejoicings, singing, and waving of Hags. The procession is half a mile long. Rewi’s party have gone to meet them. Dunedin, June 27. In accordance with the direction contained in the award of the five gentlemen to whom the matter was referred, the libel proceedings in Macassey v. Reed and Reed v. Macassey, are to be discontinued. A requisition has been numerously signed by the members of the legal profession in favor of holding a meeting of the members of the Law Society, to consider an article which appeared in the “Daily Times,” with reference to Mr Bathgate. Twenty-three thousand applications have been received for the 2900 unallotted shares in the Colonial Bank, offered by the directors to public tender. The Waimea Plains Railway Company have ordered 3000 tons of rails and two locomotives from England. Mr Higginson, lately in the Government service, has been appointed Engineer to the company. Laweence, J une 28. There was another severe fall of enow early this morning. For the past five days the weather has been boisterous, snow and rain falling at intervals. This has been the severest winter experienced for the last six years. The night schools recently established are well attended and ai:e meeting with every success. LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS * BY SUBMARINE CABLE, [special to globe.] London, June 25. The Queen of Spain is dying. AUSTRALIA. Sydney, June 26. A New Q-uinea letter states that a party got £750 worth of gold each in six weeks in eastern Now Guinea. Melbourne, J une 26. The Cup weights commence at 9st 31b on First King ; Chester the next, has 9st; Trump Card, Bst; Lc Loup, 7st 101 b. The last two are New Zealand horses. INTERPROYINOIAL [Per Press Agency ] Auckland, June 26, James Foley, formerly a member of the Provincial Council, was killed on Onehunga i ail way. It is supposed he was knocked down at the crossing place at Onehunga. The body was much mutilated. The Corporation has received a telegram fs?om the Government, urging them to accept the management of the charitable institutions, the Government undertaking to pay the yffiole subsidy, and also half the cost of charitable relief. The Council referred the matter to a committee. Messrs Macandrew, Conyers and Lawson are inspecting the Kaipara Railway. Sir G. Grey telegraphed in reply to the Railway Commissioner, asking him to preside

at the central station meeting, that he cannot visit Auckland again before the session. Gisborne, June 26.

Important arrangements arc now being carried out in this district by Mr Rees, solicitor for Natives, relative to several large runs lu-ld by Europeans under titles disputed by the original owners. In the case of the Wliataupoko block, all the grantees but one have agreed to an arrangement proposed by Mr Rees, and have signed a deed purchasing Baker’s interest for £47,500 On completion of this deed, the run will revert to the original Native owners These persons have also appointed Mr Rees, along with two Native chiefs, to be trustees. Thousands of acres of this valuable estate, on the opposite side of the river from Gisborne, at present used as a sheep walk, will then be opened up for agricultural settlement. Napier, June 26. A movement is on foot here to protest against steamers visiting this port, making Sunday their usual day of arrival or departure. Several influential persons are taking part in the agitation, and it is likely to prove popular, as commercially speaking it is detrimental to the interests of the port that Sunday should be the calling day. The police returns for Hawke’s Bay district for the years 1876 and 1877 show a considerable increase of offenders in the latter year, mostly in drunkenness, larceny, and offences against the person. The total number of offences in 1876 was 588 ; in 1877 it was 777, hut only 776 were apprehended. Of that number 681 were summarily convicted, 35 committed for trial, and 60 discharged. For drunkenness 430 were apprehended, and 429 convicted. Offences against the person, including assaults of all kinds, numbered 108. Amongst these were three charges of rape, one of murder, and seven of indecent assault. For offences against property, including larceny, embezzlement, &c., there were 23 charges; lunacy, 17 j breach of Merchant Seamen’s Act, 2 ; attempt at suicide, 1; escape from legal custody, 1; bestiality, 1; bigamy, 2. Respecting the fire that occurred last Sunday night in a small buildmg at the rear of McKay’s saddlery shop, Hastings street, of itself the fire was unimportant. There was only a little straw in the store, and it was all put out in 20 minutes. But the same store was on fire on sth April last, and it is in the middle of a valuable block of buildings. A good deal of uneasiness has been. felt. At the inquiry to-day, after hearing the evidence of McKay and Kensley, Superintendent of the Brigade, the jury returned a verdict to the effect that the fire was caused by an incendiary, but by some person or persons unknown. Wellington, June 26. The following letter has been sent to Mr Barton: —“ Government offices, Wellington, June 26th, 1878. Sir, —The Government have considered with great care your letter of the 17th inst. addressed to the Premier, in which you express deep disappointment at the decision communicated to you by Sir George Grey’s letter of Juno Ist, to the effect that the opinion of the Government on the course you should pursue with respect to your complaints against Judges of the Supreme Court is that pointed to by the resolution of members of the Dunedin bar, namely, that you should yourself ask Parliament for an inquiry into those complaints. The Government have desired to give due weight to the authorities quoted in your letter, but they cannot recognise that those authorities support your argument that the decision already come to on your case should be reversed. Indeed Ministers believe that they have, each for himself, investigated the matter of complaint, as far as possible with the material at their command, in order to determine whether they ought to oppose or facilitate the interference of Parliament, thus complying with the rule laid down by Tod, and their decision was arrived at after consultation subsequent to such investigation. Ministers have failed to discover that any authority shows that it can be their duty to attempt to bring Judges of the Supreme Court before any court of inquiry prior to a reference of the whole matter of complaint to Parliament, unless a case should occur which called for instantaneous action on the part of the Executive, and the Govern ment do not think that the present is such a case. They can only repeat therefore that they are satisfied they have done all they ought to do by way of investigation, preliminary to an appeal to Parliament, should you resolve to make it. —I have, &c., (signed) J. Ballance (in absence of Premier). Geo. E. Barton, Esq, M.H.R.” The Chamber of Commerce this afternoon unanimously passed a resolution to use its utmost influence in favor of Mr Macandrew’s proposal to encourage direct steam communication between England and New Zealand. The question of the port of call was purposely avoided.

Reefton, June 26

It has been snowing hero for nearly a week and still continues with no prospect of immediate cessation. The season promises to be one of unprecedented severity. The surrounding mountains are heavily loaded with snow, and all communication is cut off except by telegraph. Hokitika, June 26. The following are the returns of the election to hand: George ... ... ... ... 863 Fitz Gerald 751

Majority for George ... ... 112 Four small places have yet to send in their returns but they cannot alter the result. Port Chalmers, June 26.

Mr Mansford, R.M., was presented this afternoon with an emblazoned address and purse of sovereigns, by the public of Port Chalmers. The Mayor read the address, which expressed regret for Mr Mansford’s departure.