TELEGRAPHIC.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1365, 1 July 1878, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

CABLE NEWS.

[eeuter’s telegrams to the PRESS AGENCY.] Berlin June 29. The majority of the Congress recognise Servian independence, and authorise au Austrian occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. [special to the press agency.] London, June 29. The first innings of the Hunsletteam closed for 228, and the second innings of the Australasians for 180. The Hunslet team in their second innings have nine out for 28 The bowling of Allan and Spofforth is very effective. The game resulted in a draw. The Bank reserve is seriously weakened by the efflux of gold for abroad. There is groat activity on the Stock Exchange, particularly in foreign stocks. Loans arc in large demand. Consols are rising and are quoted at 95]. Australian securities are remarkably firm. Wool is satisfactory, and there are operations at the opening rates. Tho corn market is flat and drooping. There is a splendid prospect of favorable harvest operations. INTEEPEOVINCIAL. [per press agency.] Wellington, July 1. The storm of Saturday evening which raged along the West coast of this island, did some damage to the Wanganui telegraph office. A flash of lightning struck the office, melting all tho leading wires and completely fusing all connections, setting fire to the office in several places. It also rendered unworkable all the principal instruments. An operator, who was just entering the office, was thrown violently backwards against the wall and rendered unconscious for a time. On recovering himself he managed to extinguish the llames in the office. The wires are down and several poles close by shattered to pieces. Communication with New Plymouth and Waitara is expected to be open to-day. Tho Grand Jury instead of finding a true bill against O’Connor for administering poison with intent to kill William Light, found a true bill that prisoner was guilty of administering poison with a view to injure, which is only a misdemeanor.