REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 965, 3 November 1879, Page 2

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

. [NEW ZEALAND PKESS ASSOCIATION.] EUROPEAN AND FOREIGN. London, October 27. The Orient and London Pacific and Livtu-pol Companies have arranged for a f'oi'tnightiy steamer ;.o Australia, commencing iu January nest. In addressing a political meeting at

Jfaflcbester, Mr John Bright mainthe foreign policy of Engwas not consonant with the general feeling of the country. The secret procrastination of the dissolution showed that the Government feared the result as unfavourable to the Conservative party. The Liberal policy avoids harassing wars, favours retrenchment and secures reduction of the income tax. The decisive defeat of the Merv expedition is confirmed. General Roberts is investigating the cause of the Cabul outbreak. Five of "the ringleaders were hanged within the 'City. The punishment produced a deep - impression. October SO. Three Per Cent. Consols 97}. Total reserve in notes and bullion in the. Bank of England, £17,70Q,i)00. Wool market.—Active sales opened to-day at Id to ltd advance on previous rates. Arrivals—7o,ooo bales. Q'/ebkc, October 30. The Ministry have resigned in con''sequence of the Governor refusing a ' -dissolution. Madrid, October 30, The iron and silver mines in Almeida are flooded, and a quantity of ore lost. An extraordinary waterspout burst " over Malaga, damaging several towns. Paris, October 27. A Communist named Q-arel lus been ■elected for Lyons' Municipal Council. • ' Washington, October 27. The. fever epidemic at Memphis has • «nded. Madras, October 26 ■The P. and O. steamer Hindostan has been totally wrecked on the Indian •coast. The loss of life is nnkuown. pi j LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Sydney, October 29. Parliament was opened yesterdav by ' the Governor, who, in his speech on ; the occasion, promised the introduction ~'«'f the following measures:—Auieu d- ' niehts in the Lands, Electoral, Education,. - and Licensing Laws." He stated ■ that proposals would be submitted to : carry out works for water supply to the metropolis, for further railway extension in the provinces, and the exteu.sion of the suburban tramway. Lord :■ Loftus, in alluding to the International Exhibition, stated that it was an undoubted success. A destiuctiv-3 fire broke out at Larkin's produce store. The damage is estimated at .£BOOO. • Sailed—Hero, for Auckland. Hobart Towxj October 29. j The • Ministry have resigned: A new Ministry las been formed by Mr Giblin. ■ Melbourne, October 29. The Legislative Council have passed i\ Bill-for reforming the constitution of the Council, and it has been introduced into the Assembly. The Legislative Council have read a "second time a Bill for the confiscation of lands. Sailed—Tararna. [special.] Melbourne, October 28. The Cabinet has resolved to intro- ' ' duce a Bill to reconstruct the Harbor j Trust. j At Goldsbrough and dough's wool salea there was brisk competition and j good fates were obtained. Sir C. Gavan Duffy intends retiring j into private life shortly. ° i VICTORIA JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING. Melbourne, October 23. Latest training notes state that Secundum and Soothsayer did twice round and rushed home. Levant went a lon« .gallop arcl came home fast. First "Water and Country Girl did a fast gallop, and Wandering Jew' was sent a long canter and finished fast. He is a great goer. Riverton went a good •gallop. Darrhveli and Credit went for strong work, and Le Loup cantered. Glenormiston did a good working •gallop; October 28. Geraldine is favorite 'for the Maribyrnong Plate at 100 to y. Caspian is ■second favorite for th" Derby at 5 to 1. Wellington has advanced i\>v the Cup, and is now at 10 to 1. Caspian is liiidk- For the Cap for at 1(5 The Sydney horses are nnBetting on the Derby is, Nellie and Caspian first favorites at 4 to 1! His Grace, 5 to I. lliveitou did Ay fastest gallop of the season, and is considered a dangerous Cup outsider. Secondus ajyl L« Loup are imptoviiig steadilv under * raining. October 2!). A gamhliug mania prevails here on the coming races; October bM). The Australasian's tips are Secundus ■and Riverton for the Cup. " Augur's" tips are Wellington and Stcundu* iuaf

lie thinks His Grace will be the winner of the Derby. November 1. There was a large attendance at the races to-day, the Governor being present. There was a large field, and the racing was good. Maribyknoxg Plate—Five furlongs. Mr J. White's b f Palmyra, by Maribyrnong,—Fawn ... '... 1 Mr J. S. Smith's b f Geraldine, by Yattendon—Atholine, and a horse telegraphed as Otua ran a dead beat for second place. Derby—One mile and a half. Mr R. Howie's gr c Suwarrow, by Snowden—Phizgig ... ... 1 Mr W. Puuvlinson's ch c Belladrnm, by King of Clubs—Mambourine 2 Time—3min. 43 sec. Le Loup ran third in the Melbourne Stakes, w;th a bad start. _ [special to the globe.] Sydney, October 22. News by the Torres mail stated that a British gunboat had destroyed a terrible nest of pirates on the north coast of Borneo. The rice crop is splendid. The cholera in Coroa is fearful. A Dutch gunboat lias taken a British .ship prisoner for supplying the Acheenese with arms. Perkins, of Auckland, won the billiard tournament, open to the world, Dean second, Laxar third.