TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume I, Issue 85, 13 January 1880, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

(Special to the Post.) London, January 9. Determined opposition has been manifested by the Turkish inhabitants of Gusinie and the surrounding country against the secession of the district to Montenegro, as provided by the Treaty of Berlin. The Hospodar of Montenegro, Nicholas 1., accordingly proceeded to occupy the disputed territory by force of arms. A most desperate resistance was offered by the inhabitants, and severe bloodshed has taken place in consequence. Heavy fighting is still going on, and there are a large number of killed and wounded on both sides. A great deal of disaffection continues to be manifested by the Boers, and the Transvaal is still in a very unsettled condition. Some couriers bearing despatches for the Government were recently stopped near Pretoria, and their despatches taken from them by a party of rebels. Several of the latter have been arrested.

[reuter’s telegrams]. London, Jan. 8. Fourteen bodies have been recovered from the Frith of Tay, the scene of the recent disaster. .1 Renewed rumors of the massing of Russian troops on the German frontier are attracting a good deal of public attention in England and Europe generally. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England amounts to L 14,750,000. The Union Bank has declared a dividend of 16 per cent for the year. January 9. Earl Derby, speaking at Huddersfield today, referred to the agitation in favor of protection as a remedy for the distress and depression of trade in England. His Lordsaid he was adverse to the proposal for protection, and he predicated that the protective policy of some of the colonies would eventually fail. Sydney, Jan. 9. New Zealand wheat is worth 4s 6s per bushel; New Zealand oats, 2s 6d ; maize is quoted at 2s 6d, Brandy, kerosene, rice, tobacco, sugar, and candles are unchanged. The barque Bobycito is being towed to Newcastle. Adelaide, Jan. 9. Wheat is quoted at 5s 3d to 5s 6d per bushel; flour Ll 3 to Ll 3 10s per ton. [united press association.] Melbourne, Jan. 9. Tasmania considers the proposed Brindisi postal rates—6d for letters and Id for newspapers—too low. Sydney, Jan. 10. Cresswell, a lunatic, alleged to be the real Arthur Orton, has been discharged from the Paramatta Asylum by a judge’s order, on the application of his brother. The Bulli miners have struck drinking in consequence of the publicans raising their prices in view of the new tariff. Wellington, This Day, Sub-Lieutenant Leahy has resigned his commission in the Wellington Naval Brigade. One of the large bells recently hung in St. Peter’s Church fell on Saturday night, owing to the wheel of the shaft jumping out of its socket while the ringers were practising. Fortunately its fall was stopped by some heavy beams, which had been used in hanging the bells, otherwise the bell would have fallen on the top of the ringers below. It is understood that the Royal Commission to report on Native Affairs will consist of Sir F. Dillon Rell, Sir Wm. Fox and Mr Tawhio. New Plymouth, This Day. An old native named Tamehana Tuha-

whe, was found dead in a paddock yesterday. It is supposed that he was killed by a kick from a horse.

Oamaru, This Day. Matthew Anderson, aged 50, dropped dead in his garden at Herbert last night. He had been suffering from heart disease. He was a man of property and has no relations here. Christchurch, This Day. On the opening of the Supreme Court this morning, Mr Joynt said on account of the inconvenience to the public and to private persons, he would not challenge any jurors separately. After four challenges by the Crown, and three by Mr Joynt, a jury was empannelled, and the rioters were put on their trial together. The case is now going on. The evidence is similar to that adduced in the Magistrate’s Court. It is said that a large number of witnesses will be produced to prove alibis. Dunedin, This Day. At the City Court, Charles Billson, with five alaises, received a sentenceof 12months for stealing a coat. Seven previous convictions for larceny since 1876, were proved against the prisoner. William Watson got 12 months on a charge of stealing a horse and saddlery. The first innings of Otago men were completed for 105, being five less than required to prevent them following their innings. Port Chalmers, This Day. The injuries experienced by the Rotomahana off Great Barrier Island were not so severe as expected. One of the starboard bilge plates, nearly abreast of the fore gangway, was, however, severely indented for about seven feet of its length. It was removed, heated, and rolled out and rivetted into its place again, and the vessel is working as well as ever. Arrived, ship Margaret Galbraith, from London, 77 days out. She brings 1003 tons of cargo, and 140 passengers. There was one death of a child and two births on the voyage. Captain Fergusson reports passing in sight of Gough’s Island and the Crozet Groups. He saw no trace of the Knowsley Hall, nor any sign of life on either. Ship Marlborough, from London, 87 days out. One death, that of an infant, and two births occurred.

Invercargill, This Day. Thos. Williams, aged 11, was drowned while bathing in the Wakarena river.