TELEGRAPHIC.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1479, 12 November 1878, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

CAB LE_ NEW 8. SPECIAL TO THE QLOBE. London, November 10. Disraeli’s speeches are reassuring. He has stated that no power has yet intimated any intention of disobeying the Treaty of Berlin. AUSTRALIAN. Sydney, November 12. It is doubtful whether the proposed Vic* torian Embassy will be affirmed by the Melbourne Assembly ; opinion is divided. Large shipments of salt, sugar, currants, and sardines have arrived at Sydney. NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. [PEB PRESS AGENCY.] Wellington, November 12. The statement that Mr Geo. McCulloch Reed has been ajipoin'ed Immigration Agent for two years is confirmed. He expects to leave the colony next month. Hokitika, November 12. Thera is a very heavy sea on the bar, and flood in the river. Terrible weather has been experienced for several days. The coacfces and steamers are ah delayed again. 'i imaru, November 12. The following letter from the Hon. J. Macandrew to F. Archer, Esq., Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, has been received: “ J he new rates for haulage have been submitted to and are now being considered by Government. The re sults, if any. will be gazetted most likely next week. r iha Timaru station extension is ordered to be proceeded with as soon as the necessary plans and estimates can be got ready.” Wellington, November 12. A singular case has jnst come to light. It has bee n found that a settler named Wood, cf Wainui-camata Valley, sev«“ miles from The Hutt, has had his sister, » violent lunatic, under restraint in his own ho* s 6 for over t ventv years. MrMamf rd, R.M.. was authorised by Government to ascertain D e truth of the information, and on visiting t w place he found that where the lunatic was hactually kept was a little den about 6ft. square, me side being occupied by a closet, the other vl th the poor creature's bunk. Mr Hansford sa id the case was a bad one. It is reported the woman has been subjected to ill usapu btit upon that poi-.t there has been no ey .vaiination yet. W'oods is reported to be a -cry worthy and industrious settler. [from oue own correspondent.] The Australian Cricketers in CaliforniaDunedin, November 12. The Taupo has beev deckel to receive a thorough overhaul On lifting the ceiling of tlie forehold was discovered teat nine of the frames has been broken. These wi.l he replaced, and two plates, each e’even feet long, nearest the garboard streak, have been t iken out and replaced by new ones. All the injury done is on the port side. The rock on which she struck must have been very smooth and water-worn; bad it been otherwise the plates would inevitably have been penetrated. The Au-tralims plaved their 1 st match against toe twenty-two of California, on October 25tb and 26th. They went in fir.-t, m iking 19?, t harles B mnerman being the highest scorer with 78. The Caliioruians only made 62. The ‘‘Otago Daily Times” states that Taiaroa is to be called to the Upper Jt> ouse, and that several candidates will offer themselves to fill the vacancy thus created in the House of Representatives. Colonel Whitmore yesterday inspected the Dunedin police, and complimented them on their appearance and efficiency. At a preliminary meeting of Fish’s supporters last night a committee of 150 was appointed to secure his return. A competition in rifle shooting between the various volunteer corps now in Dunedin took place yestercl -y, eight from each corps competing with the following resu.ts: — Points. Riverton Rifles 349 Dunedin City Guards 345 Christchurch Engineers 333 Invercaigill Kifles ... 303 Christchurch City Guards 301 Arrow and Queenstown Rifles ... 234