TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume II, Issue 163, 12 October 1880, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

[ RF.UT F.R’S T FT.FC! RAMS.] LONDON. October 7. It is stated that, with a view to coerce the Porte, the British Government has proposed, and the Powers have agreed, io occupy and place a.n embargo on the chief Turkish ports in the AEgean Sea; and it is further reported that admirals in command of the combined fleet have been instructed by their respective Governments to can'y this into effect. The Daily JSFetost to-day hints at the possibility of the Sultan being deposed.

Intelligence has been received from Teheran that the Kurds inhabiting the district of Kurdistan, on the western border of Persia, have risen in large numbers against the local authorities, and are attacking and pillaging the towns and villages in the district. Consols, 9S. The total reserve in coin and bullion in the Bank of England is .£15,500,000, being three-quarters of a million less than last week. There is a fair demand for most descriptions of Australian leather, at at full prices. The shipments of wheat from America to England last week exceeded half a -million quarters. October 8. Consols. 97£ ; Adelaide wheat (ex warehose), 49s Gd ; Adelaide flour (ex warehouse), 55s Gd ; New Zealand wheat (ex ship), 455. Australian tallow—Best beef, 335; best mutton, 355. The Board of Trade returns of i'm-portsi-for the past month amount to ; L34,250,000, being an increase of LG,500,000 compared with last year. The’eipoyt’s arfiount&l to L 20,000,000, being'an -increase of-L2,G25,000. S9IAEHD

Nothing definite has transpifed with regard to the decision of the Great Powers for the settlement 'of the Montenegrin question and cession of Dulcigno. On the strength of a proposal made hy the England, and agreed on, Admiral Seymour summoned the other Admirals of the combined fleet to hold a conference, and it is reported that detached squadrons are going to the Levant, accompanied by troopships to render assistance in taking munitions of war and gatling gii nS> Li id counties of Galway and Mayo in Ireland have been proclaimed disturbed districts. CONSTANTINOPLE. October 9. It is said that a plot is on foot agaimft tile Sultan, and in consequence several arrests have been made. It is, however, understood that the Sultan prefers abdicating to yielding.

CALCUTTA. October 9. Latest intelligence from Afghanistan reports the arrival of Ayoub Khan at Heat. [FlillM OUR WFLT.TXOTOX CORRFSPOXDF.XT.] WELLINGTON. October 9. The Customs unties collected at the Port of Wellington for the week ending to-day amounted to L42SB. Monday. The Hon. the Premier was a passenger per Hawea from Lyttelton yesterday. Mr Mansford was so unwell to-day that lie could not attend his duties. He applied for a 12 months leave of absence to visit Europe, as the only means of curing his complaint. A distinct shock of earthquake was felt in this city on Saturday evening about 7 p.m., sliough it was not a severe one. HALCOMBE. Monday. A painful accident occurred on Saturday night to Miss Ellen Conrad. She was crossing the railway line near the station when she was struck hy the engine of the 7.15 p.in. up train (Wanganui to Foxton) which was being shunted at the time. The cowcatcher tore her clothes into rags, broke her thigh, and inflicted two large flesh wounds on the side of the right thigh. Dr Alexander was in attendance, and ordered the immediate removal of the patient to the Wanganui Hospital, whither she proceeded by the 7.30 down train.

CHRISTCHURCH. October 9. 'fhe foundation of a new temperance hotel, to be called the Metropolitan Temper anee Hotel, was laid this afternoon by Bishop Haiper. A considerable number of people assembled to witness the ceremony including ministers of various denominations and a few leading citizens. The hotel will be well situated, and will be three storeys high, built of brick. The cost will be close on £4OOO. Monday. The Premier visited Ripa Island on Saturday and had an interview with the Maori prisoners. He also wont to Lyttelton Gaol for the same purpose. The first train from Amberley to Waipara as an excursion, ran on Saturday. There were no passengers. GREYMOUTH. October 10. The returns from the top plates of the Golden Fleece Extended Quartz Mining Company, Reefton, for the two weeks endug 9th October, amounted to 070ozs, amalgam AUCKLAND. October 10. Thomas Walton met with a serious accident at Brown and Campbell’s brewery while digging a well. He had attained a depth of'!SOft. when the east side of the well caved in, the falling earth striking him on the head. He was removed to the hospital. A number of gentleman acquainted with Sub-Inspector Purdy’s service telegraphed to the Government expressing the hope that his services would be retained and hoped the Government would, at least, restore him to the position of ser-geant-major. Mr. Ik Bradbury, an old Albertland sottlcr, died suddenly in his store at Port Ibert. Verdict, heart disease. The Pakuranga Hunt Club races were largely attended owing to the beautiful weather. The Steeplechase Cup of 25 sovs was won by Mr. J. Norrin’s Don Juan, 1; Mr. W. Ellison’s Aweha,2 ; W. Percival’s Butcher Boy, 3. The other events were well contested but no good horses were engaged. A fire broke out at Garlic and Cramvell’s cabinetmaking workshops, supposed from the ignition of varnish exposed to the sun. Some woodwork was burnt, but little damage done. The Royal Hotel, Onehunga, has been burnt to the ground. No water was available. Assistance from the hands at Roe’s Mills was called for, but only a few of the men were present, others being away at dinner. The building, which was destroyed in half an hour, was built at a cost of £SOO. Total cost, with fittings, £IOOO. The fire is supposed to have been caused hy sparks from the chimney of Roe’s Mill, which is at no great distance. Another theory is that it was caused by fire from tho chimney of the hotel igniting the shingles. Only Mrs Weston and a female servant, Mrs Hunt, were in the house. The proprietor, William Weston was in Auckland at the time. There was no insurance on the furniture and stock. The latter is valued at £l5O. About £7 worth destroyed, also £49 to £SO in cash, and LI 6 worth of jewellery. Mrs. George, the owner of the building, had an insurance on it. The fire spread to a storehouse behind, she property of Mr. Lowbridge, which was destroyed. The contents were a ton of potatoes and thirty pounds worsli of shingles. The sparks also spread to the roof of a house occupied by Mrs. Morrison, in Church-street, and the roof was partially burnt, but though exertions the house was saved. An office and dweliing-house next door caught fire on the roof, bnt was saved also, all furniture was saved. Later.

The New Zealand Insurance Compay; had £SOO on Mrs George’s hotel, but the policy had lapsed. The roof of the hotel caught fire about a year ago, buthvas then put out' with little damage, Monday. /The half-yearly meeting of the South British Insurance. Company was, held today, at which a statement of (accounts for the half-year ending 31 at August;. was j fn»i (UO'prt,'!'] fxtyieitiifi i 31- //l.Jpji/i

showing an income of LCD,O43, ■tfhiclf StWeft; to f;he amount brought forward from last ifffiUj’cGr lei/Ves. .1.7)..080. The expenditure for the same p'ei'iqij i —Fire and Marine losses L30,11*, add. other charges L 29,301, leaving a balance of Id 197 to the credit of profit and loss account, c’f ™hiid> a dividend of 10 per cent is recommended.

The .Southern Cross has ar’Ccd Corn Levuka. The Captain reports that tiff prevailing opinion lit Levuka is that Sir Arthur Gordon ■will be conveyed by H.M.S Emerald. It is thought she will return from Roma about tlie Ist November, and that Sir Arthur will embark for New Zealand on or about that day. Mr W. J. Hunt lias commenced an action against Sir Arthur Gordon, claiming Lt 2,000 for removing him wrongfully from Samoa. DUNEDIN. October 10. At trial, on Satusday the jury, at 8.2(1 p.m., came into Court with a verdict of guilty against All Lee and not guilty against Lee Guy. His Honor then put the black cap on and passed sentence of death in the usual miinlier. Monday, Ann Purcell, who in a few days would have completed her sentence, died in gaol ] a st night from consumption. All the papers have articles endorsing the verdict of the Kyeburn murder case, and urging the police to bring to justice others who must have been concerned in the murder. INVERCARGILL. Monday. Messrs Rain and Shanks, M.K.RAs, on Saturday received a deputation consisting of nearly 109 of the principal citizens, asking them to protest against the dismissal of Inspector Fox. The members promised to represent to Government that if it was necessary to abolish the inspectorship, Mr Fox ought to he offered a position similar to his present one, with lower pay, and a different title. Mr Fox has been 17 years in the service. A whale was chased off the Bluff on Satday, but the boats failed to catch it. NELSON. Monday. Kindell’s flaxmill at Wakefield lias been destroyed by fire, caused by friction in the scutching shed. About two tons of flax ,vas destroyed, and the engine-shed, which is contiguous, was saved by filling the place with steam. At the District Court to-day, an action was brought against Mr Lowe, the second pilot, by’ Hamilton and Son, for injuries sustained by the latter boy having been scalded as alleged through defendant’s turning on steam into the waste pipe on board a steamer lying at the Government wharf, the boy being on the wharf at the time. A legal point was raised that the father and son were improperly joined in the action, and thereupon the plaintiffs were nonsuited with costs.