LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1397, 7 August 1878, Page 2

LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

BY SUBMARINE CABLE. [BBUTHU'e BPBCIAI. TRLHGBAWS TO THB PKS3B ASKKOV.I London, August 5. The Berlin Treaty ratifications have been exchanged. A Russian attack on tho Rhodope insurgents is imminent. AUSTRALIAN. Sydney, July 6. Tho mail steamer Siam has arrived at King George's Soui'd. Arrived—qty of New

[Per Albion, via Bluff] Melbourne, July 31. The principal political event; of the past week has been the resignation of the Hon. H. Outhbert, Postmaster-General. On Wednes day evening last when 3ir Charles Sl*den*a Reform Bill was bforc the Council, Mr Outhbert expressed the opinion that with certain alterations the Bill would meet all requirements, and that it would not be necessary for him to introduce any extreme measure. He added that if the expression of his opinion thus publicly would embarrass Ins colleagues he preferred to resign. Next day he had an interview with his chief, at'd his resignation followed in due course. It is anticipated there will be some difficulty in finding a successor, as he would be a hold man who advocated a Bill in the Council having for its object the extinction of that body. Sir Charles Sladen's Bill is being well received by the Council, and they are determined to make it such a measure as will be generally accepted by tho whole body of members in the Assembly. The purchase of the Hobson's Bay railway has been ratified by a large majority—s 3to 9 —and the main difficulty having been cleared away, the Bill authorising the construction of a line connecting the Q-pr-sland line with Melbourne has been pissed, so that work will be commenced as soon as possible. The debate on the second reading of the Reform Bill has b''en commenced, and is likely to last a long time. The election for the Duridas seat, vacated by Mr McPherson, resulted in the election of John Sergeant, who will give a qualified support to the Government. It was expected that the Opposition would have secured this seat. At a large and influentiallv attended mneting of citizens held in the Town Hall, resolutions congratulating Earl tf''acon«field on the settlement of the Eastern Question and the peace were carried with acclamation. A telegram has been sent home. The loss of the barque Jas. Service, with all aboard, on the Australian Coast, created Bomo sensation, as the vessel, a regular trader, was bound for this port. Two or three bodies have been found, but no survivors. A large quantity of passengers' luggage and cargo was washed ashore. There were several members of the theatrical profession aboard. The French b'trque Sussex was wrecked fifty miles from Russell Island, off Northern Queensland. Four of the crew were drowned in getting out of the boat. The survivors landed on the Island, after being some time at sea. They were reduced to the verge of starvation, having onlv a dozen biscuits left among them when found. They had previously lived on a biscuit a day. It has been resolved to hold a Juvenile Industrial Exhibition in Melbourne next year. The weather has been extremely cold with heavy falls of Bnow in various parts of the country. On Wood's Point > road several drays were snowed up. The winter generally is the severest felt for some time.

The Stevenson case is coining before the Court again next month. After the Chief Justice refused to grant a warrant against, them, the Government delivered a warrant from a police magistrate. They were then compelled to enter into bail. Money Wigrams are building a now steamer for the Australian passenger trade larger than those of the present fleet. The Melbourne Cup iB beginning to attrac attention. Melita has been backed for a very large sum at a 100 to 10. She is now fir-*t favorite. Walker's New Zealand era are under the care of Dakin. They are splendid animals, but doubt is expressed whether they cau be got readv in time for the Cup. The H'-wkeabury meeting, which opens the spring campaign, takes plice in the middle of August, and the Rand wick at the end. "Our Q-ivls," after a wonderful run at the Academy, will be withdrawn at the end of this week, and " Our Dad " will be substituted. " Uncle Tom " continues at the Prin-ce.-s. Bradford still remains in gaol. Adelaide, July 31. The Treasurer delivered his budget speech last night. He announced a new loan for railways and public works, and an income tax of 6d in the pound to meet the deficiency in the revenue. The debate was postponed to Thursday week. The Q-ontlemen team of crieketors play their first match in Adelaide in the middle of December. It is said they will be accompanied by Shaw and Morley, professional bowlers. The Government will arrange with the Victorian Government for the extension to 1880 of the P. and 0. Company's contract. (Per Rotorua, via Auckland) Sydney, August 1. Th? prevalence of typhoid fever here is att acting much attention. The business of Hasting'', Cunningham and Co., wool brokers, was taken over by a company with a capital of £750,000. There is considerable mining excitement owing to the striking of gold at a depth of 2000 feet, in a shaft at Stawell. The profits of the land and Mortgage Bank were £I9OO. A dividend of seven per cent, was declared. The Commissioner for Railways, replying to a deputation, said the Government railway scheme includes provision for ample railway communication with the northern and northeastern suburbs. Melbourne, August 1. A deputation from the Manufacturers' Exhibition Association waited on Mr Berry, offering cordial support to the proposal to hold an International Exhibition at Melbourne. Brisbane, August 1. A great rush has set in to a place forty five miles below Palmerxville. A thousand Chinese have got there already. The Southesk arrived with 363 immigrants. Re outrage at Solomon Islands the " Sydney News" says—Advices by the schooner Isabella report the murder of a whaler at the Island of Ugi, situated near the southern end of San Christobrl; that H.M. schooner Beagle shelled the native village. For years past Captain Ferguson of Sydney has always had a man on the inland and has traded with the natives peaceably and lived in perfect security. Latterly Captain Swartz stationed a man named Townsend and a boy on the wea her side of the island, but there was no native village near his place. It is unlikely therefore that the victims are connected with Swartz's enterprise. Wrght, connected with a New Zealand firm, was also stationed on the island. The only other resident was John Stevens of Sydney, who has been engaged for years trading for Captain Ferguason. It appears that the murdered man was landed on the Island of Ugi by Captain McLeod, who was in charge of a New Zealand vessel. Another man, who was ill and was landed at the same time, had been badly speared, and is now on board the Beagle. MeLcod is master of the brigantine Ada. NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. [per press agency.] Gkahaaistown, Aunust fi. After days of argument and evidence, the Land Court to-day gave judgment in the Waikari block, excluding the son of Horai Mahi and Wi Taipari from participation in same. Maketi', August 6. Yesterday morning, on opening the Lands Court, after two days'adjournment to give the Natives time to tend in their names for certificate for Paengaroa block, lately passed through the Court and awarded to several Hapns, Taupaka and Ngatipakio Hapu*, headed by Te Topaka, all armed with spears and other weapons, took possession of the Court House and placed an armed guard at the door to prevent other hapua from entering and giving the names for cerl illcates. In the judgment given last week Taupaka were excluded and Ngatipakowai awarded a portion but denied the whole block. Hence theso obstructions. On the Judge calling for the names for certificates, a great disturbance occurred, the Natives trying to intimidate by a display of weapons, hut to no purpose. A Ngatipakowai launched his Bpear at a Native pol.ceman, who was trying to vestore order. The policeman happily avoided it, otherwise serious consequences would have ensued. Last week a Ngatipakowai witness was . awaultwi vhile gmug evidence. Thjee large

blocks have lately pasted the Court on which tha Grovernunent have advanced money. A private individual is hard at work, arid will probably gi cure these blocks, owing to the Natives double foiling. Wellington, August 6.

At the Municipal Conference to-day it was carried that the Legislature should furnish incr. used facilities lor municipalities raising loans for works and improvements ; that the G-oldfields' Act should be amended, so as to accord with the new provisions suggested by the Conference, in reference to etivets in boroughs within goldfMds; that the powers of Borough Councils should be extended, so «8 to include (he sale of streets no longer required for public use, proper provision being made for private rights ; also, that Councils should have power to purchase land with the view of constructing new streets. Rekfton, August 6. A miner, named William Leonard, was tilled in his tent near Victoria mine, Murray Creek, this morning, by a tree falling on him. Dunedin, August 6.

From the annual report of the Female Refuge Committee, it appears that their eff >rls to reclaim fallen women have been a tpnded with a minimum amount of success.

Caroline Y<>ung, charged with concealment of birth, whs discharged to-d»y. Mr Ward, R<'giVrar of the Supreme Court, is to succeed Mr Watt as Sheriff.

Professor Ulrich gives it as his opinion that the Ilendon district presents a favorable field for quartz mining enterprise.