LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Patea Mail, Volume 1, Issue 40, 28 August 1875, Page 3

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[Per Press Telegraph Agency.] WELLINGTON, Aug. 25. A meeting of the principal members of the Opposition was held in the Provincial Buildings this morning to consider what steps should be taken upon the second reading of the Abolition Bill. It was decided that no division should be forced by the Opposition, and if the Government called for one, those who were in favour of a second reading but no further could record their votes accordingly, and those absolutely opposed to the Bill will go into the lobby, August 27 In the Legislative Council to-day, Deceased Wife’s Sister Bill was on the motion of the Hon. Stokes ordered to ho read this day six months, by a majority of six. LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. MELBOURNE. August. 18. It is proposed to make up the deficiency of the £200,000 by taxing large landholders to the fullest extent, so as to burst up large landed estates Protection duties are to be all retained, and increased if necessary. It is said the Ministry intend to show the Upper House that they will bring them to the will of the people, Intercolonial free trade is also part of the programme. A publican named Howard murdered a woman named Elizabeth Wright with whom he cohabited, through jealousy. The barman came to her rescue, and be too was stabbed, and died instantaneously. The prisoner remained by the side of the woman, and was quite unconcerned when arrested. He said he came of a race who knew how to avenge an insult. De, Mnrska is a brilliant success. John Dnnn, a well-known actor, fell dead on his way to the theatre. The Ringarooma arrived at Melbourne on the 16th, after a 47 days’ passage. She will shortly sail for New Zealand in charge of Captain McLean, August 21. All the ministers have been re-elected. Judge Molesworth has issued a writ of attachment against Dr. Bradford, who eloped with a ward of the Chancery Court to New Zealand, and is now settled at Wellington. No further sums are to be paid to the young lady until she returns to the Colony. A settlement made by Bradford in favor of his wife, the Judge refused t* recognise in any way. News reached here last evening of the arrival of the steamer Ceylon at Galle, on the 10th, after having been seventeen days under canvas. SYDNEY. White, charged with attempting to bribe a member of the Assembly, was sentenced to three years. LATEST ENGLISH NEWS. LONDON. FEARFUL INUNDATIONS AT TOULOUSE. TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE AT CUCHARTA VALLEY". 60,000 PERSONS PERISHED. August 12. Turkey has resolved on the adoption of more vigorous measures for the suppression of the insurrection at Herzegovina. Large reinforcements have been despatched to the scene of action. Dalmatian and Montenegrin bands are joining the insurgents.

August. 13. Parliament has been prorogued. The speech states that foreign relations are cordial, and the maintenance of European peace is confidently anticipated. The visit of the Sultan of Zanzibar led to the conclusion of a supplementary treaty for a more complete suppression of the African slave trade. It deeply regrets the Yunan outrage, which has fomed a subject of careful inquiry, and no effort is to bo spared to punish the instigators and perpetrators. The condition of the Colonies is prosperous, and valuable results are expected from the proposed conference of South African Colonies. Public opinion at the Cape is favourable to Lord Carnarvon’s Federation scheme. August. 14. Lord Carnarvon assured a deputation from the Council of the Colonial Institute that he was heartily favorable to the establishment of a Colonial Museum in London, The contributions promised exceeded £9,000, and about £30,000 are required. The corvette Diamond has sailed for the Australian station. SPAIN. King Alphonso has ordered a levy of 100,000 troops, BLUFF. August 27. Albion, with mail, left Melbourne on the 23rd, and arrived at the Bluff this morning. Sails for Dunedin to-night. Wool sales show a slight decline, August 19.

Insurrection on northern frontier of Austria of a serious character, 20,000 Turks operating against insurgents. Apprehensions of religious wars between Moslems and Christians. Galconcla arrived at Glenelg. Smith’s company of Royal Engineers embarked in the Wampoa for Fiji. Animated controversy respecting the credibility of Lawson’s discoveries in New Guinea, generally regarded as pure invention. Queen of Netherlands visiting England in incognita, has been entertained by the Queen and Empress Eugene. Duchess of Edinburgh proceeded to Copenhagen “ en route ” for Russia. The present Lord Mayor of Dublin nobly maintains the hospitalities at Mansion House. Sultan of Zanzibar has been entertained by the London. £BO,OOO was received at the Mansion House on account of metropolitan hospital Sunday. The celebrated collection known as the Marlborough Gems were sold in one lot to Mr Agnew for £35,000, in consequence of adverse decision in the Court of Exchequer. Brighton aquarium close on Sundays. Lower House of Convocation has been discussing question of vestments, meanwhile a memorial signed by one hundred and forty thousand persons presented to the Crown, protesting against awkward legalizing of district communion service. The Echo newspaper has been purchased by Albert Grant, who will convert it into a Conservative morning organ. Arthur Arnold retires from the editorship. Sir Charles Reed is promoting a movement for systematically teaching in public schools. Mrrshal Macmahon is arbitrator in a protracted dispute between England and Portugal, respecting Delagoa Bay. He decided in favour of Portugal. Fearful inundations in various parts of the continent, and at Toulouse alone 2,000 persons were drowned, 3,000 houses destroyed, and 20,000 people homeless. The damages estimated from £9,000,000 to £12,000,000 sterling at Toulouse alone. Terrible earthquake at Cucharta valley in the Republic of New Granada, America. Fully 60,000 perished.