Telegraphic Intellingence.

Hawke's Bay Times, Issue 1581, 2 June 1874, Page 238

Telegraphic Intellingence.

PER ANGIiO-AUSTBAIiUN PRESS TELEGRAM AGENCI. INTERPROVINGIAL. AUCKLAND. . 30th May. Provincial [Council.—The debate on the Financial Statement resulted iu the carrying of the second reading of the Appropriation Bill by a large majority. The Governor's Ball was attended by 500 guests. Sporting.—The total stakes paid over iu connexion with the Autumn Pace Meeting amounted to £938. Mr James Watt takes £444; Mr M'liae, £140; and Mr Young, £l3O. Waitemata Election.—Thomas Henderson has resigned hL seat iu the Assembly for Waicemata. Philips (Mayor) is a candidate. W. L. Rees and Dargaville are also spoken of. Ist June. A heavy Gale yesterday swamped a number of small craft, and injured others ; but no serious casualty took place. ALEXANDRA, WAIKATO, 29th May. Disappearance of Purukutu.—There is great t xeitement at Te Kuiti. Purukutu (the murderer of Sullivan) has been missing for five days. He went with a gun to cut flax, accompanied by his wife and daughter, who subsequently missed him, and he has not since returned. Tawhiao has sent out search parties daily, and believes Purukutu has been killed by the friendlies, in order to receive the Government reward. 30th May. Purukutu still Missing.—A messenger has just arrived from Orahira, and reports that there is no news about Purukutu, who is supposed to be dead in the bush. TARANAKI; NEW PLYMOUTH. 30th May. Provincial Council—lmmigration. Major Atkinson, in the Provincial Council, read a telegram from the Premier, stating that the Governmeut determined to limit the number of immigrants during the next seven mouths to 25,000. The Land Regulations have passed, 2nd June. Provincial Council.—The. session of ths Provincial Council is closed. No immigration agent has as yet been appointed. The Government asked the Council to allow them further time to make inquiries regarding the qualifications of the gentleman named. WELLINGTON. 30th May. The Synod.—lntemperance.—ln the Geueral Synod, on the motion of the Dean of Ohristchurch, the Synod deplored the wide spread of intemperance amongst the professing church members of all classes; that the evil was so great as to call for special agencies for its abatement, but that the mode for doing so was best left in the hands of the Diocesan Synods, and the Synod earnestly requested their attention to the matter. Pyerland Mail Service.—lt is understood that the Government have arranged with Youug for a daily mail coach service

between Wanganui and Bull's Town, and a weekly service from Bull's Town toPalmerston. This service will run in connection with the through line to Napier.' Ist June. Journalistic—The first number .of the New Zealand Times appeared this morning. ' The Wellington Independent is incorporated with the new journal. Telegraphic— The West Coast Hues that were down west of Bealey, are now put right. The Audit* Dispute in the Court of Appeal.—The demurrer raised in the late audit warrant dispute between the General and Provincial Governments was overruled in tlie Court of Appeal to-day with costs. The Provincial Government is therofore defeated. WANGANUI. 29th May. Sporting.—There are nine entries for the Grand Colonial Steeplechase; six for the Maideu Meeting. It is expected to be a great success this year. A Nelson horse is the favorite for the big event.. NELSON. 29th May. Responsible Government—The new Executive Council Act, providing for responsible government, has received the Superintendent's assent. Mr Greenfield, late Provincial Secretary, was sent for, but declined the formation of a new Executive. o.i his recommendation, the Superintendent sent for Mr O'Conor, who will take till Mouday to consider. Ist June. The new Provincial Executive is formed as follows :~o'Conor, Secretary and Treasurer: Pitt, Solicitor; Shapter, Goldfields Secretary ; Rout, unofficial member. CANTERBURY. 30th May. Provincial Council.—The Superintendent, in opening the Provincial Council, said that since the first meeting of last Council, the population of the province had increased' from 45,000 to 59,000. The area under cultivation had nearly doubled. The exports during the past year were more than a million sterling. He estimated the receipts for the year at £282,800. The amount actually obtained during the lasi eight months was £-153,308. During the year, 117,671 acres had been surveyed. In consequence of the rapid increase of the railway traffic, he intended to propose a reduction of the rates of freight. Several new lines will be open for traffic shortly. He intended to call for tenders for irrigation works, and ask for a vote to pay the engineer to report upon draining Lake Ellesmere. He recommended further grants for public libraries. O T A G O. DUNEDIN. ■ 29th May. Sunday Trains.—A long debate ensued in the Provincial Council last evening on the questiob of running trains on Sundays. It was decided to allow the trains to continue running is at present. Railway Loan.—There was a long discussion in the Council last night, in reference to the, £500,000 railway loan. A resolution to apply to the General Government for the loan was carried in committee. 30th May. The Financial Statement will be made on Monday, by the Treasurer, when the estimates and balance-sheets will be produced. FIJI. [pee stae of the south.] Murder of a Planter.—Ross Leavin, a planter, of Tanna, was shot by the natives in x«,veuge for shooting a pi K j n the garden. He requested that his body might be buried in the sea. lest the natives should dig it up. His wife went out with a boat to comply with his wish, and was driven away from the shore by a £»ale. After enduriug great privation, she was picked up by the schooner Donald M'Lean, on a labor cruise. Bloodshed had occurred on board the vessel previously, the mate having bseu killed with an axe by the natives. A :ailor had also been shot through the mouth with a poisoned arrow, and two others were wounded. AUSTRALIAN. SYDNEY. 23rd May. The Government have presented a gold watch to Captain Ifwersen, of the Vefocidade, a New Zealand trader, for rescuing the crew of the Belle Isle, of Newcastle. Hawthorn and Glover were executed at Golnoine ; the latter confessed to four other murders. One of the burglars recently arrested is brother to Sullivan, of New Zealand notoriety. MELBOURNE. 23rd May. Parliament was opened by commission on the 19th, when members were sworn in. The Assembly have re-elected Captain M'Mahon Speaker. The following day the Governor delivered a speech. He referred to the Education Act, railway construction and water supply works, and promised, in response to an appeal to the country, tq introduce measu v es of reform. Other measures were proposed, including an amendment in the Land Bill, to increase the maximum of area to 640 acres ; also, a Mining on Private Property Bill. The question of revision of taxation was postponed until the question of constitutional reform was disposed of. The Council passed an address in reply. After a severe criticism- of the Government in the Assembly, Mr Graut moved an amendment on that portion of the speech postponing legislation on the revision of the tariff. A debate took .place last night, and was adjourned until Wednesday. It is not likely to be carried. Davies has been elected Chairman of Committees. It is rumored that the Opposition will < ecliueto allow the estimates to be passed until the ways and means are stated. The agricultural statistics issued show a considerable falling off in wheat, oats, potatoes, and hay. An accident occurred in the Duke and Timor Mine, near Maryborough, by a fall of earth, killing three men ami injuring three others. ■ By a fire at CI unes, three young children have been burned to death. The premises were' wooden, and it was impossible to get them out. Another accident occurre'd at North Garden Gully Mine, Sandhurst, by the explosiou of lithofracteur. One man was killed, and two others severely injured. It is likely that Victoria and New South Wales will send a rifle team to England to compete at Wimbledon. The trial of Green, for the murder of Reynolds, in connexion with the Green-street explosion case, is proceeding, and has already occupied three day's. The divorce case, Bishop v. Bishop, wife against husband, for nullity of marriage on physical grounds, occupied the Court several days, and is not yet concluded. The Coursing Leger was won by Pitt's imported dog Lavender Water. J. L, Bright, journalist, well-known in New Zealand, died at Sandhurst. i ADELAIDE. ' 23rd May. A minister is to be created, entitled Minister of the Northern Territory. A boat accident occurred at Troitbridgo Island. Six lives were lost by the capsizing of the boat in a squall. The Treasurer's financial statement is very satisfactory; the revenue is £7,000 more than last year, and lie expect:- to bring j forward a balance of £84,000 next year, j A large sum will be expended on railways.

HOBART TOWN. 23rd May. The Earl of Droughmore has married Miss Stephens, daughter of Colonel Stephens. The wedding was a grand affair. ENGLISH. [pee alhambba.] LONDON. - ■ ■" 13th May. The Chester Cup was won by Mr Osborne's Organist; Sir R. Bulkley's LedlineS, second ; Mr Barklay's Bertram, third. The Chilian authorities have- imprisoned the captain of an English coasting steamer, which capsized with a number of Chilian passengers on board., 15th May. The Fiji Question.—The instructions given by Lord Kimberley to the Fiji special Commissioners, dated -August, 1873, have been presented to Parliament. Amongst other matters, they state, if a tolerable indigenous government were possible, it {would be more advantageous to Britain" and Fiji than the assumption by England of heavy responsibilities. The President of the Republic of Guatemala has offered every reparation for the outrage on the British Vice-Counsel. ICth May. The Emperor of Russia, in replying to the congratulations of the diplomatic corps, said the policy of Russia was the preservation of peace, and he hoped the principal Governments of Europe would be united in the same object. 18th May. A magnificent banquet* has been given to the Emperor of Russia, by the Lord Mayor and Corporation of London, in Guildhall.- The Grand Duke Alexis, the Prince and- Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of .Edinburgh, and other members of the Royal Family were present. The Emperor, in replying to the address, expressed his thanks for the cordial reception accorded to himself and his daughter, and hoped that these marks of affection of the English people would draw still closer the friendship between Russia and England, which would be for their mutual prosperity. LATEST, PEE CABLE, VIA QUEENSCLIFF. 22nd May. The lock-out at Lincolnshire has terminated. Other counties are expected to follow. The Czar embarks at. Gravesend to-day. The Queen has gone to Balmoral. 23rd May. The Chilian authorities have released Captain Hyde, who was imprisoned on account of his vessel having capsized with Chilian prisoners on board. The question of indemnity is pending. The death of Roger Thierry, formerly Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, is announced. FOREIGN. PARIS. 12th May. The French Assembly met to-day; but the proceedings were only formal. 15th May. The Duke de Broglie, the Minister of the Interior,' has introduced a Bill into the Assembly, creating a second chamber, to be styled "The Grand Council." The members are partly to be elected, and partly nominated, and are to be empowered, conjointly with the President, to dissolve the Assembly. The Duke advocated the prolongation of the provisional powers at present possessed by the President. 16th May. The Ministry of the Duke de Broglie resigned, after the rejection by a majority of oei to air, on the motion to discuss the Electoral Bill before the Municipal Bill. The Legitimists and Buonapartists oppose the measure. 22nd May. The Ministerial crisis still continues. 23rd May. _ After a failure to effect numerous combinations, the new ministry was constituted as follows :—General De Lissey, Vice-President of the Council and Minister of War ; the Due de Cades, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Fouivee, Minister of the Interior and Finance ; Guirat. Commerce ; Cumont, Public Instruction ; Tailhaud, Justice; Admiral Montague, Minister of the Marine. Prince Hohenlohe, ambassador from Germany, presented his credentials to M'Mahon, and amicable assurances were exchanged. Owing to the failure of Gourland to'forma ministry, M-Mahon completed the list as already telegraphed. The new Cabinet is essentially of a business character ; and will be prepared to bring forward and support constitutional laws, leaving to the Assembly the transmission of Presidential powers. The recent crisis is expected to hasten the dissolution of the Assembly. AMERICAN. NEW YORK. 19th May. A Terrible Calamity has occurred at Grotton (Massachusetts). The reservoir burst, causing a loss of 150 lives, and au iinmense destruction of property.