REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 799, 23 April 1879, Page 2

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

[NKW ZEALAND PHESS ASSOCIATION.]

LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS,

Sydney, April 22.: Lieutenant-Governor Stephen opened the Jntereolonial Agricultural Exhibition. There were 1700 exhibits, which will bear favourable comparison with previous exhibits especially in stock. Melbourne, April 22. Three thousand four hundred tons of Victorian breadstuff's are loading for Callao—l 800 tons wheat and 1500 tons of flour. Oats, 4s ; milling, 3s lOd to 3s lid. Market unaffected by purchase of above cargoes.

It is rumored that Hardwicke is appointed Governor of Tasmania. It is stated that New South Wales intends, to borrow three or four millions in Loudon on Ist of May. [special.] Adelaide, April 22. Breadstuff's, unchanged and dull.

LATEST EUROPEAN NEWS.

St. Petersburg, April 20,

A very serious riot occurred at llostoff, at which great excesses were committed. The Russian, troop were called out and restored order. Russia is virtually in a state of siege. London, April 19. It is understood that Sir Julins Vcel retires from the New Zealand Agency, for the purpose of joining a commercial firm. GM. Heed, recently arrived as Irish Immigration Agent administers the affair* in the Londou office until a permanent appointment is made by the New Zealand Government. The Government has intimated that it is not prepared to legislate until after Berry appeals to the country. Berry believes;if the Council, after an appeal, still resist*, the Home Government will then act, but their mode is uncertain.

Bei ry considerer the way now open to arrive at a compromise. Sir M. Hicks-Beach announces that his final decision will be given in a fortnight.