LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1390, 30 July 1878, Page 2

LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

[BY SUBMARINE CABLE.] AUSTRALIAN. [EEUTEE’S SPECIAL TO THE PHES9 AGENCY.] Sydney, July 29. At a crowded meeting a motion proposed by Mr Martin, and seconded by Mr Haig, was adopted, that an address of congratulation be forwarded to Earl Beaconsfield. [Per Ringarooma, via Bluff.] Melbourne, July 24*. There was quite a busy time in the Assembly last week. Mr Berry, in a long speech, introduced the Reform Bill, which is to deprive the Council of all control over money bills. They cannot reject or amend. The only other speaker on the occasion was Mr Service, who said it was simply a Bill for decapitating the Legislative Council. The second reading was fixed for Tuesday next, but although it may pass the Assembly Mr Berry himself has no hope that it will pass the Council. When the resolution as to the purchase of the Hobson’s Bay railway came before the House a number of members of the Government said the Houses were opposed, and commenced “ Stonewall ” tactics to delay the discussion, and succeeded for one evening, so that Mr Berry was actually hoist with his own petard. It has transpired that the Government Loan Bill will be for eight millions sterling, but it is only proposed to float about four millions at first, owing to the unwillingness of the banks to receive a larger sum on deposit. Between four and five millions will be devoted to railway construction. The remainder is for the purchase of the Hobson’s Bay Railway and Public Works. Considerable interest has been excited by a find of gold in Magdala mine at a depth of nearly 2000 ft. Generally speaking mining prospects have improved and larger amounts are available for dividends. Judge Molesworth still keeps Dr. Bradford in gaol, and in the settlement which he ordered, the money is tied up and placed beyond the control of Dr. Bradford. The Australian Colonisation Society are anxious that New Guinea should be annexed to Victoria, and, not satisfied with what Sir Arthur Gordon told them they on Monday waited on the Chief Secretary, but obtained little satisfaction. He snubbed the deputation for endeavouring to usurp the functions of Government and Parliament. Here as in Sydney a movement has been initiated for the presentation of an address to Earl Beaconsfield on the successful result of his labors at the Congress. In the Stevenson prosecution for conspiracy, the defendants refused to enter into recognisances, and the Attorney-General applied to the Supreme Court for a warrant for their arrest, which the Chief Justice refused, saying there was no suggestion that they were about to abscond. Nothing has yet been done in reference to the appointment of a fifth judge, but it is thought when the time arrives either Mr O’Donoghue or Mr Casey will be appointed. Mr J. Clarke comes forward as a candidate for a seat in the Legislative Council. It is thought he will be returned unopposed. Professor Hearn is also a candidate for the seat for the central provinces. Business is dull. It has been determined to hold an International Exhibition at Sydney, and the necessary preparations are being pushed forward. The French barque Success, from Japan to Melbourne, unladen, was wrecked on the north coast of Australia. Four of the crew were drowned. The remainder, thirteen in number, were picked up in an open boat. NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. [pee pekss agency.] Auckland, July 29. A fire broke out at Newton this morning, destroying a two-storey house, the property of C. King, which was insured in the Standard office for £2OO. The house was purchased twelve months ago for £330, and was empty at the time. Nothing as to the origin of the fire has been discovered. The steamer Geelong, on her way to Hokianga from Whangape, was caught in a storm, and lost a raft of 50,000 feet kauri timber, which she was towing. The loss is estimated at £4OO. Geahamstown, July 29. Hoani Nahe will be engaged at the Lands Court for the next fortnight. A travelling professor of medicine, largely advertised in New Zealand, was detected eloping with a barmaid early this morning. The girl is in her teens, while the professor, who hails from America, is quite fifty, and has a wife in Auckland. New Plymouth, July 29. At a meeting of the Taranaki Jockey Club held on Saturday, it was resolved that the races should be held on the sth and 6th December. Wellington, July 29. The conference of Mayors and delegates from various municipalities in the colony commenced this afternoon in the Provincial Council Chamber. The Mayor of Wellington took the chair temporarily. The question of the appointment of a permanent chairman will be postponed until to-morrow. The method of procedure was arranged and other preliminary business transacted, after which the Conference adjourned until to-morrow. A supplementary “ Gazette ” to day notifies the following reservations : —BOO acres, being part of rural section No. 30493, for the purpose of granting same to the Corporation of the Borough of Rangiora; and 855 acres, being also part of same section, for the Corporation of the Borough of Sydenham. Timaku, July 20. F. Fynmore, late Captain of the Royal Marine Artillery, was found drowned at Saltwater Creek, near Timaru, this afternoon. An inquest will be held to-morrow. Dunedin, July 29. Mr Ross intends to petition againat the return of Mr Driver for Roslyn, on the grounds of bribery and corruption. At the official declaration of the poll to-day, Mr Ross said if the electors had been left to vote as they pleased Mr Driver would not have been returned. Mr D river replied that this statement was an insult to the 335 electors who voted for him. Mr Ross said he would have insulted them had ho kept a publichouse open for their convenience. Mr Driver replied — “It is a lie.” Other personalities were also indulged in. Telegrams have been received from the Government that, as to the site of the goods station, they cannot act contrary to the opinion of Sir John Coode. Should the Government persist in adopting Mr Maeandrew’s plan, the local representative bodies will probably appeal to Parliament, Several members of the police force have

resigned within the last two months, in consequence of the low rate of pay. Invercargill, July 29. Through assistance received from the nows and local printers, the “Southland Times” was published as usual this morning. [from the correspondent of the peess.] Wellington, July 29. On Saturday night the Industrial and Fine Arts Exhibition came to a successful close. Since the opening on Ist July no less than £350 was taken at the doors in shillings. The gale which blew last night is gradually subsiding. The registered velocity for the twenty-four hours was 535 miles. Very little damage was done, owing to the precautions taken on receiving Commander Edwin’s forecast. Timaeu, July 29. Frederick E. Fynmoro was found drowned in Saltwater Creek this morning. A letter on him addressed to his wife showed he intended to commit suicide. Pecuniary difficulties are supposed to be the cause'jof the act. He was well connected and formerly in the Canterbury police force. At the Borough Council meeting to-night tenders were opened for the supply of pipes for the waterworks, as. follows :—B. W. Mills, Wellington, £10,954 (accepted) ; declined, A. and T. Burt, Dunedin, £11,669 ; J. Anderson, Christchurch, £14,418, J. Parkes, Melbourne ; J. Henderson and Co., Oamaru; Guthrie and Larnach, Dunedin, also tendered. Dunedin, July 29. The “Times ” says it is time the Government took steps to prevent incompetent persons undertaking land transfer business. It mentions a case in which documents appear to be signed by persons who, it is known, cannot write their names. On investigation it turns out that a clerk in a broker’s office had guided the signer’s hand while he wrote. It is currently rumored in town to-day that Mr Macandrew will push through his plan for the railway station and goods sites, which are universally condemned. Mr Oliver telegraphed to him to-day strongly urging the acceptance of the plan adopted by the conference of local bodies last week, and adding that public feeling in the town was growing very bitter, and a meeting talked about. At the Harbor Board meeting on Thursday, and probably at the City Council to-morrow, a resolution is to be proposed that, in the event ef the Government persisting, the local bodies interested should ask Parliament to institute inquiry into the subject. At Oamaru to-day one Joseph Mullin died in the street very suddenly.