ENGLISH AND FOREIGN NEWS

Patea Mail, Volume III, Issue 233, 4 July 1877, Page 2

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN NEWS

[per ringarooma.] LONDON. May 11. The American engineers have reached St. Petersburg. In Russia, since the Russian subjects in Turkey wen; placed under German protection, tho Turkish subjects in Russia have been placed under English protection. In consequence of Layard’s remonstrances, Chefkat Pasha, a leader in the Bulgarian atrocities, has been removed, and Meldavy now commands. The non-punishment of the leaders in the outrages continues. There exists a strong feeling in England against the Turks. A Polish Legion is being formed in Turkey. A Russian commissionary has been summarily shot at Odessa for tampering with provisions. A large number of ten horse power boats are. being built at Devonport, for landing troops on shallow beaches. They are to be finished by tho end of May. 290,000 felt helmets, to replace the shakos worn by the infantry, have been ordered through tho Royal Clothing Factory. At a review of the Highland Rifle Military at Fort George, on tho 22nd, upon Colonel Ross asking who would volunteer for active service, the whole regiment, 700 strong, stepped forward as one man.

Many English and German Liberal papers call attention to the cruelty and persecution practised by Russia oh the Poles and members of the United Greek Church. English Consular correspondence on the subject has been laid before Parliament. Preparations are still making in India for warlike “ eventualities.” A transport for 15,000 men to bo stationed in the Persian Gulf is required. TT ic works at the Royal arsenals and dockyards are being carried forward with despatch. It was stated in Woolwich on the s;h (hat within a fortnight thorn would he ready for issue at immediate notice o complete equipment for an army corps of 50,000 men. The Channel squadron is being refitted and greatly enlarged. Orders have been given for immediate completion on the Clyde of all vessels being constructed there. The following items are from late Indian papers : May 27. The Persian minister at Constantinople has presented a note to the Porte, containing most pacific assurances from the State. CONSTANTINOPLE. May Hi. The Turkish Chamber of Deputies lias voted an address thanking England for its reply to the Russian circular, justifying the proclamation of war. _ May 21. Schcik Ala Islam has proclaimed a holy war against Russia. May 22. A strong Turkish force was advancing from Van towards Bayar.id, but withdrew

upon the Russians reinforcing the latter place. May 24. A demonstration of Softas only numbered 2000. They elected a deputation, and five of them were admitted to the Turkish Chamber of Deputies, and demanded several ministerial modifications. A court martial has been ordered on the Governor of Ardahan fortress, with

reference to the retreat of the Turkish force from that place before the enemy. The Russian troops in Roumania are moving towards the west, and 85,000 men are concentrated on the Upper and Middle Danube. PARIS. 'May 10. The negotiations for the renewal of the treaty of commerce between England and Franco, have been virtually suspended. Jho French ministry feel unable to press the Chamber of Deputies for extension of free trade, unless England reduces the import duty on cheap wines. May 27. After a violent speech by Gambetta, at the Chamber of Deputies, it was resolved by 335 against 154 votes, That a resolution be brought forward by them, that the Chamber could only place confidence in a cabinet possessing freedom of action and government on republican principles. May 24. The French ministry, at the request of the Spanish Government, have ordered the expulsion of Don Carlos from France. May 29. Due de Broglie has issued a circular requesting the legal authorities to repress Radical attacks, and curb the licence of the Press. Changes are being made in the French perfectorial administration. ROME. May 24. The Pope has early receptions, and bands of pilgrims from all nations are pouring into Rome. Assemblies for the receipt of offerings, of presents, and of money, are being held in xhe Vatican by the Pope. His Holiness, in receiving some German pilgrims, made a speech, in which he compared the Emperor of Germany to Attila. *

PATEA EDUCATION BOABD. A meeting of the above Board was held at the Secretary’s office, Carlyle, on Monday, 2nd July. Present : Messrs Middlemas (in the chair;, Coutts, Dale, Milroy, and Mcßae. Minutes of previous meeting lead and confirmed. The Secretary was instructed to inform Patea'West Road Board, in answer to application for right of road, that the Education Act gave no power to grant hind for other than Educational purposes. —Application of Mr White, for section 10, block 19, Carlyle, granted.—Sample school desk to be procured from Wellington. —Examination of teachers to take place at Carlyle, - under supervision of the secretary, on arrival of papers from Wellington. Usual allowance to be granted.—School foes reduced by half for Mrs Darkness’ children. —Secretary to collect school foes in arrear. —Mr Weiss to be at liberty to teach music and drawing at Whenuaknra, not to exceed one hour on two days of each week.— Colonial oven to be procured and fixed for Mr Brown —Secretary instructed to procure a safe. On the motion of Mr Mcßae, seconded by Mr Middlemas, it was resolved, that the salary of secretary (Mr Coworn) be raised to £l2O per annum, as per application, to date from Ist January, 1877. Increased security to be provided. Circular letter to bo sent to all teachers asking them to report damages to school fences and property. —Black board to be obtained for Whenuakura school. — Mr Harrc to be informed that his request as to lire, lighting, not entertained. — Fencing and planting at Carlyle and Ilawera to be carried out under superintendence of local . members. — Another chimney to be erected at teachers’ residence,- Alaautahi, and school chimney to bo repaired.—Cottage at Ilawera to bo handed over to Mr ilarre, and the one at Carlyle to Mr Dyer.—Accounts from Messrs Iloltham and Warren, and Mr Joyce, held over for approval of, committee —the re nmincler passed for payment. The Board adjoin ned.

CAP LYLE TOWN BOARD. A m rioting of the above Board was held at the Court-house, on Monday evening, when there were present : Messrs G. E. Sherwood (in the chair), Adams, Aitchson, Milroy, Rhodes, and Williams. Minutes of last ordinary and two special meetings, were read and conlinnod, and correspondence read. On the motion of Mr Milroy, seconded by Mr Adams—The application of Messrs Eraser and Tregcar, as surveyors and engineers to the Board, was held over till estimates of proposed works for the year had b«en agreed to. Proposed by Mr Milroy, seconded by Mr Rhodes, and carried —That tnc offer of the County Council for ollico room, at £5 per year, be accepted. Application from Mr F. O’S. McCarthy, for permission to transfer Town Board section to Messrs Burs ton and Co., and asking for compensation for fencing. Mr Adams proposed that Mr McCarthy's application for transfer be accepted. There being no seconder, the motion lapsed, ft was then proposed by Mr Milroy, seconded by Air Rhodes, and carried —That the application of Mr McCarthy, for transfer of section, ho withhold until more particulars had boon obtained irom applicant. Mr Adams voted against. Proposed by Mr Rhodes, an I seconded by Mr Aitchson —That a surveyor be appointed, to take the permanent levels in Bedford-street, Cambridge-street, Leices-tor-street, and Taranaki Road. Carried — two votes being given against. The inspector of Nuisances Report was read, in which attention was called to the bad state of the Public Pound. Proposed by Mr Milroy, seconded by Mr Adams, aiid carried unanimously—That the necessary timber be immediately procured for the purpose of covering in the drain in front of the Public Pound, as formerly applied for by Mr Davis.—Mr Milroy in speaking to the above resolution, slated that the work above proposed was greatly required. Between the roadway and the Bound there was a deep drain, and the police had much dillicultyin getting cattle which they wished to impound to jump across, and cattle and horses often escaped from custody in consequenceAs the police had shown themselves vigilant in their duty in regard to impounding cattle found wandering on the public streets, Mr Milroy thought every facility should be afforded to them in this matter. —The Chairman spoke in similar terms and said the work proposed was very much required. Proposed by Mr Sherwood—That tenders be called for forming and gravelling the South side of Moved!th-street. The motion was seconded by Sir Rhodes and carried, two votes being given against.

After considerable discussion it was resolved, on the motion of Hr Milroy, soco-nrled by- Air Sljcru'ootl Tlufit the OJcrlc be empowered to procure a Rate Book, in terms of the Gth section of the Rating Act. Two voted against the motion. Statement of'receipts and expenditure from Ist April to 30th June, 1877, was read, showing receipts JEIOB 18s 3d, and expenditure £72 19s 4d. Proposed by Mr Milroy, seconded hy Mr Rhodes, and carried —That application of Mr McCarthy for value of fence eroded between bis property and the public cemetery, be entertained, on the same terms as agreed to for Mr Paterson, when funds are available. Mr Milroy drew attention to the neces sity of having fences around the cemetery attended to, and asked if Mr Southby had been informed of arrears of rent for cemetery reserve.—The Clerk read copy of letter which had been sent to Mr Southby, notifying as to arrears of rent, which had been replied to verbally, to the effect that Mr Southby did not think the Board could expect him to pay rent for land for which he had not legal title. After some discussion it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Milroy, seconded by Mr Rhodes—That the Clerk inform Mr Southby, that, should lie fail to pay his portion of cost of dividing fence, or rent of cemetery reserve beyond the 20th of present month, proceedings will be taken for recovery of same. The matter of whether or not certain portions of the footpaths within the town should be gravelled, led to some discussion, when it was ultimately agreed that no expense should be incurred till estimate of work required had been drawn up. ' Proposed by Mr Milroy, seconded by

Mr Williafns, and carried —That tenders for repairing fence, planting - furze, and clearing burying ground enclosure, be called for. ' On the motion of Mr Milroy, seconded by Mr Rhodes, it was resolved—That the account of the Returning officer be paid on the items being 'furnished in detail, less 3s, in terms of bis appointment. —Other accounts passed ; Mr Aitchson, 11s ; Mr Fiunerty (surveying cemetery reserve), £lB. A schedule of Town Board property was read over by the Clerk, in which it was mentioned that several tools were missing. The Clerk was instructed to remove all property of the Carlyle Town Board from their office at the Town Hal!, to the Council Chambers, not later than Wednesday, the Ist August. It was agreed that a special meeting of, the Board shall be held on Tuesday, the 10th instant, to consider the question of Town Reserves, Rates, and proposed expenditure for the year 1878. The Board adjourned.