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Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1803, 1 December 1879, Page 2

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CABIE_NEWB. ENGLISH & FOREIGN. SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE. LONDON, November 28. The Markets. Colonial debentures are in active demand. Tallow is dull, at a slight decline' Stocks are large. Inferior mutton tallow commands from 33s to 355; medium, 35s to 37s 6d; inferior beef tallow fetches 33s to 345. In the wool sales the bidding commenced with great spirit. There is a preponderance of home over foreign buyers. 7128 bales were catalogued today. LONDON, November 29. The Continent. The King of Denmark is visiting Berlin. The marriage between King Alfonso and the Archduchess has taken place, English Polities. Mr Gladstone has stated that he is determined to storm Sir Stafford Northcote's stronghold. The waste sanctioned by the Government is, he states, dreadful. The Wool Market. The prices to-day are well sustained. 10,274 bales were catalogued. [rETTTEE's TELEGRAMS.] GREAT ADVANCE IN WOOL. At the wool sales to-day 8631 bales were catalogued. The speculative demands for combing, washed, scoured, and crossbred is advancing. Later. Washed, scoured, and crossbred wools show 3d to 4d advance. November 28. Arrived: John Elder. Mr Gladstone on Protection; Mr Gladstone in a speech opposed protection as a remedy for the agricultural distress. He condemned the policy of the the Government in relation to foreign affairs. A Canadian Army Reserve. The Government intend forming an army reserve of 10,000 men in the dominion of Canada, available for service abroad. LONDON, November 28. Irish Affairs. The powder magazine at Cork has been threatened, and the guards have consequently been doubled. Active measures are being taken to relieve the destitution existing in Ireland.

AUSTRALIAN.

MELBOURNE, November 29. The Reform Bills. In a speech at Lancefield Mr Berry declared that the Reform Bills would be maintained in their entirety.

NEW ZEALAND.

[Peb Pbess Agency.] WELLINGTON, December 1. The New Courts of JusticeThe foundation stone of the new Courts of Justice were laid to-day by the Hon. P. Whitaker, Attorney-General and Grand Master of the North Island, with Masonic ceremonials. It was the grandest display of its kind ever seen here. Fully four thousand people assembled, and over five hundred ladies, for whom raised seats were prepared. Over 150 masons in regalia, many being from other parts of the colony, attended, and all the local Volunteer forces assisted at the ceremony, which was very imposing. _ The day is beautiful and fine, and is generally |observed as a holiday. INVERCARGILL, December 1. Charge of Incendiarism. Donald McKay was arrested this morning at Mataura charged with arson. It will be remembered he was arrested on a similar charge some time since, but discharged from want of evidence. The police are now in possession of some direct evidence, which will be taken at the gaol on Thursday morning. [>BOSt OTTB OWN COBBBSPONDENTj DUNEDIN, December 1. Mr Stout and Sir J. Vogel. Mr Stout writes to the " Daily Times" : "I exceedingly regret that any hindrance should be thrown in the way of Sir Julius Vogel entering the English Parliament. What harm could it possibly do the colony to have one in the Imperial Parliament who, whatover his opinions Iwere, always carefully watched New Zealand's interests ? I hope some one in the House will move a distinct resolution binding whatever Ministry is in power to give the Agent General the permission he asks for ? Some of the politicians whose reputation and fame really depend on what Sir J. Vof,el did for them are amongst those who objeofc to hia contesting the English seat. Why they should be jealous of hia preferment I cannot discover. There are many men in the House who, I

believe, are able to rise above past political quarrels, and are capable of dealing with tl.w question on its merits. Let them take matters in hand, and ask this question:—" Will not the colony be benefitted instead of injured by having one in the Imperial Parliament who knows our position and who is anxious for our progress ?" Earing. Fbbb Handicap.—Nnma, 1; Soukar, 2; Oberon, 3 j Unknown, 0; Grace Darling, 0. WELLINGTON, December 1. Parliamentary. Mr Levin never attended any meeting of the Young New Zealand party, and there is no authority for using his name ia connection with that party. The " Newzealander" this morning, in a sibleader, attacks Mr Biobardson for having voted againßt Sir George's motion re the Ohristchurch election, as a question on which he was interested. It appears that the questions as divided and put from the chair did not affect Mr Richardson at all, but affected only Sir George Grey, who both proposed and voted for it. Mr Richardson took his hat and prepared to follow Bir George Grey out of the Home, but as the latter did not go, Mr Richardson also stayed to neutra- | lise his vote. The Property Assessment Bill will oome on for discussion to-morrow, and will probably be the last debate. All seem agreed to get done with work. AUCKLAND, November 29. A full meeting of the Amateur Athletic Club was held in the Domain to-day. The events, for which handsome prizes were offered, called forth good competition. "Pinafore" in Trouble. A meeting of creditors in the estate of Harding and Crain, described as vocalists, was held yesterday. The joint liabilities of " H.M.S. Pinafore " company, of which the bankrupts were leading members, were set down at £997. WANGA.NUI, November 29. Gaol DisclosuresAt the Wanganui Magistrate's Court Warder Walsh was charged with supplying tobacco and matches to a prisoner. Doggan, a prisoner, gave evidence to the effect that Walsh called him into a room one day and asked prisoner if he had any tobacco. Prisoner said " no." Walsh then said " I'll give you some," and immediately gave him a stick of tobacco and some matches. Walsh then asked prisoner if he thought he could swear, or knew any prisoner inside who could swear that the gaoler, Parker, was drunk on a certain date. Prisoner said he had not seen him, but at the suggestion of Walsh he went inside with a pencil and a piece of paper, and got another prisoner, who said he had seen the gaoler drunk on that date. This coming to the gaoler's ears, he brought the charge against the warder, and the matter was investigated before the Magistrate and three justices. The result was that the warder was found " Guilty " and fined £lO or a month's imprisonment. WELLINGTON, November 29. The Customs duties for the last month were £13,490. For the previous month the amount was £13,061. What are Cucumbers? A greengrocer, having a consignment of cucumbers to-day, entered them at the Custom house as vegetables, but the Customs declined to pass them duty free, considering them fruit, and therefore liable to duty. November 30. Although to-morrow has not been gazetted a holiday, all the heads of departments may grant a holiday to the officers of their respective departments to enable them to attend the masonic demonstration. DUNEDIN, November 29. The express from Ohristchurch was delayed to-night by slips, caused by the rain. The Walking Match.The twenty-four hours' walking match concluded as follows : —Scott, 106 miles; Henderson, 92 miles; Drummond 91 miles. None of the others were anywhere near. Scott walked up to 9.31 p.m., completing the 100 miles. Mr Hayman, of Hiscock, Hayman and Co., then offered a cup if Scott could cover the other six miles, and Scott continuing, covered that distance. TIMABU, November 30. At the official inquiry into the loss of the John Watson, held before the Magistrate and Captain Sutter yesterday, the decision was that no blame attached to the captain of the vessel, whose certificate was ordered to be returned. The Customs Revenue collected at Timaru during November was £1065. Vital Statistics.

The vital statistics of this borough, in November were—Births, 35 ; deaths, 9 ; marriages, 5. Amongst the deaths those at the hospital, including patients from all parts of the district, are included.