TELEGRAPHIC

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2445, 6 February 1882, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC

CABLE__NEWS. ENGLISH & FOREIGN. [betttee’s teleqbams.] LONDON, February 3. Turkey Again. It has transpired that Russia, Germany, Austria, and Italy have, through their Ambassadors, informed the Porte that any alteration of the status quo in any portion of the Sultan’s dominions will require tha assent of the Great Powers. CAIRO, February 3. War Minister in LillipntA Ministry, composed of members of what is known as the Egyptian National Party, is now being formed to succeed the Government of Cherif Pasha. The various portfolios are not yet allotted, hnt it is known that Arabi Bey will hold the position of Minister of War. NEW ZEALAND. [PBB PEESB ASSOCIATION.! AUCKLAND, February 4. The Premier. The Premier visited the Industrial Home, and expressed himself as being pleased with what he saw, and said that the management of the institution reflected credit on Mr Hogan, the master. Sir George Grey’s First Move. The Premier was waited on by a deputation comprising Sir G.Grey,Messrs Sheehan, Harris, Tole and Oadman to day for the purpose of urging on the Ministry the desirability of deferring the re-leasing of the Otago runs till after the meeting of Parliament, and, if necessary, the calling together of Parliament immediately. The Hon. Mr Hall promised to lay the matter before the Cabinet, and to obtain for it every consideration, but expressed his own opinion it was quite unnecessary. If the system was objectionable ample time existed during the past four years to have amended it, and even now the Government had the power of determining the leases on giving a year’s notice. Deputation. A deputation of OongregationalisU and Baptists also waited on the Premier, pointing out the disadvantages under which they labored with respect to the solemnisation of marriages and the management of trust property. The Premier promised to lay the matter before the Colonial Secretary. Fires. Tbs residence of Yon Sturmer, at Hamilton, was burnt. Bis furniture was insured for £l4O, and the house, which was the property of Mr Jolly, was also insured for £3OO, but the policies were allowed to lapse. Jacob Merritt was charged on remand with letting fire to the dwelling house of D. N. Garner, of Albert street, Mrs Garner and children being in the house at the time. He was farther remanded and admitted to bail. The German Man-of-war’s MenCaptain Cullen and the officers of the German warship Habioht will pay a visit to the Thames goldfield*. WELLINGTON, February 5. Inquest. The inquiry into the recent fire which took place in the store situated in Hunter street will bo commenced to-morrow morning. The Rifle Shooting. A large number of Wellington Volunteers are expected to take part in the ensuing meeting of the New Zealand Bifie Association at Nelson. TIMAEU, February 5. Fire. A fire broke out in Ooxhead’s photographic shop, George street, about 3 o’clock this morning. The premises were all but completely gutted. The building, which is of wood, and contains several other shops, was saved. It is understood Ooxhead’s stock is insured. The Weather. The weather again is unsettled, and heavy rain fell last night. DUNEDIN, February 5. Thief Catcher and Victim. Constable Young, at Port Chalmers, effected a clever capture of a burglar on Friday night. Hearing footsteps in a jeweller’s shop, he tried the door, when the burglar escaped by the back. The constable gave chase, overtaking the man, who struck him in the face. A struggle ensued, bat the constable managed to lockup his prisoner. A brooch was found on him, and watches were found in the grass. A great deal of other property is missing, and it is surmised an accomplice is still at large.