NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5391, 8 July 1878, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

SPECIAL TELEGRAM. London, July 5. The Australians are playing against eighteen of Stockport. The first innings of the Australians closed for 163. The top score was made by Bailey, who scored 31, Blackham making 33. Stockport has one out for 18. The attendance is moderate. The Aylesford divorce, petition has been dismissed. The envoys at the Berlin Congress aie privately discussing the questions of the surrender of Batoum and the claims of Greece. (REUTERS SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY,) Berlin, July 5. The Turks have accepted in principle the proposed Austrian occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, but demand that a limit be fixed as to its duration, and stringent regulations as to the area to be occupied. The Congress has decided that the navigation of the Daunbe is to', be opened to all nations. A difficulty is expected iu reference to Batoum. London, July 4. The Chief Justice of Hongkong has received an address from the Aborigines' Society. In replying, ho referred to his visit to New Guinea, and expressed a hope that Great Britain would colonise that island. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. (IiEUTER'S SPECIAL ‘lO PRESS AGENCY.) Svdnney, Saturday. Governor Gordon has arrived en route for England. Representatives of the Japanese Department of Agriculture are at present iu Sydney purchasing wool and steep.