TELEGRAMS

Patea Mail, 21 January 1882, Page 3

TELEGRAMS

(per united press association.) This Day. SERIOUS FLOOD. TOWN INUNDATED. Thames.—Rain continued through the greater part of last night from 10 yesterday morning. At full tide last evening, all the lower portions of this town were under water. This morning over 8 feet of water is in the principal street, doing considerable damage to business places. Rain in Canterbury. Christchurch.—Heavy rain has fallen incessantly since Thursday evening, and as there is still no sign of the weather clearing it is impossible for the cricket match to be played to-day. Site for Exhibition. Christchurch.—lt appears to be definitely settled that a portion of Hagley Park will be granted for the purpose of the International Exhibition. In answer to the City Council and Domain Board, the Premier has replied, “ that when particulars of plans and conditions are received, the preparation of a lease will be undertaken without delay.” Hard Hitting. Dunedin.—A member of the Wai’kouaiti Rifles did some extraordinary ■shooting? whilst firing for the district iprizes. He failed to hit the target in 21 shots. Maori King’s Visit, s Auckland, 20th. —King Tawhiao and party have visited the boot and shoe .factories, also the carriage factories and gun shops to-day. The Hon, Mr Whitaker announced at the banquet to Tawhiao that he had just accepted a tender for the bridge across the Waipa, connecting the King’s settlement with Alexandra. Tawhiao had consented to drive the first pile. Premier Going North. Wellington.—The Premier will leave for the North almost immediately, on an official visit. He proceeds overland to New Plymouth, thence by steamer to Manakau. It is expected that his stay will extend a fortnight. English Cricket Match. Wellington.—The following players have been selected to represent Wellington in the cricket match against the English team :—Alpe, Armitage, Barton, Blacklock, G. Bayly, Brown, Cross, Coutts, Firth, Fulton, Hickson, Kennedy, Luxford, Lynch, Mace, Mansilh Marcbant, Pope, F. Read, J. G. Salmon, W. J. Salmon, J, G. Wilson. burglary.

Wellington.—A burglary was committed here last night. The store of Captain Williams, coal merchant, was broken into, the entrance being effected through a window, and the office was ransacked. No valuables were found. The police are investigating the matter. (Age Specials.) SEVERE GALES. LIVES LOST AND PROPERTY DESTROYED. London, 9th.—Heavy gales have been experienced in the Orkney Islands. The thunderstorms have been of unusual severity and the downfall of snow greater than known for many years. Much damage has been done to farms, some of which been nearly destroyed. Several deaths are reported to have occurred. . ... Military Rule in the City of Cork. At . Cork very .. excited . feeling is manifested and the city is practically under.-military control. Sentries..are placed in the streets, and all passers-by subjected to challenge. The utmost precautions are considered necessary to prevent disturbances. Excitement in Germany. Great excitement is manifested in Germany over : the ! Imperial rescript issued by the Emperor claiming half

the crown prerogatives, which are considered inconsistent with the existence of Liberal policy. Feeling is increasing in intensity, and it is believed that when the .Reichstag assembles, which will be immediately, a bitter conflict may be expected between the Liberals and the Crown. The Sultan and Armenia. The condition of anarchy in Armenia has become so great that Earl Dufferin, the British Ambassador at Constantinople, has been instructed to make representations on the subject to the Porte. His Excellency has had several interviews with the Sultan, and urged upon him the absolute necessity of some remedial measures being applied, such as were promised under treaty entered into with Great Britain. Russian Military Preparations. In view of a possible rising among the Turcomans, Russian forces have been stationed at the fortress of Aschbad. Small Pox in America. Much alarm has been caused in the United States by the spread of smallpax. The number of cases during the past four months has greatly increased, especially in California, and the authorities have been called upon to take more stringent measures of precaution. Guiteau and Legal Insanity. From circumstances arising out of the trial 6f Guiteau, a bill has been introduced into the United States Congress for the purpose of defining legal insanity. Troubles in Ireland. • In consequence 1 of the unsettled condition of the country, and attempts made to tamper with the - loyalty of the men, the Irish Executive has decided that the Irish militia shall not be embodied during the present year. infernal Machine. A steamer has just arrived at Liverpool from New Orleans, which reports that much damage was occasioned to the vessel during the voyage by the explosion, of, an infernal machine. The outrage is attributed to Fenian agency, and a strict investigation is being held into the circumstances. Commercial Treaty with Italy. Arrangements are being made for negotiating a commercial treaty with Italy, Hope is expressed by the Italian Government that England will consent to a reduction of duties. The Emperor’s Claim. The Imperial rescript issued by the Emperor of Germany, claiming as his prerogative the support of all the officials employed by Government, has met general condemnation, the pvinicple embodied therein being sharply censured by most leading German organs. Their criticisms have so incensed the Court that Chancellor Bismark now threatens to 'confiscate all newspapers that continue opposition. Seizure of Arms. Search for arms in Ireland is being rigorously prosecuted by the police. An extensive find has been made on som« farms in the vicinity of Rnshen. The police were attacked when making the seizure, but succeeded in obtaining the arms.

; All the sheep from Ross & Arundell’s farm at Otouto have been sold to Symes Brothers, 'Whenuakura. Cattle-breed-ing is being made a speciality at Otouto, and enterprise is; shown in the purchase of valuable stock. Daring December there have beerdespatched, from the port of Oamaru, for the United Kingdom direct, five vessels, carrying 71,000 bushels wheat, 22.000 bushels oats, 12,000 bushels barley, and 220 tons flour; and for inter-colonial trade, two vessels, carrying 23.000 bushels oats. On account of the recent wreck at Timaru it is proposed to obtain a tug steamer”to cost from £6,000 to £7,000. Major Knollys, Private Secretary to the Governor, has forwarded a cheque for £5 to the Wellington Regatta Committee, stating that his Excellency would be happy to become patron of the club. Forty residents in . Greytown are being proceeded against for alleged larrikinism on New Year’s Eve. The grotesque Guiteau has written letters to President Arthur and James Gordon Bennett, asking them to subscribe towards paying the expenses of his trial. He asks Mr Bennett for a cheque of £2,000. A new feature in connection with the N.Z. Wesleyan Conference will be the delivery of what is known as the Conference sermon—a discourse on some point of doctrine of the Wesleyan Church.

A trial of the tramway system on main country roads is proposed as a means of forwarding market produce expeditiously and cheaply to main railway lines in England. The Great Eastern Railway. Company have the matter in hand.

The Jersey Lily’s dehut as an actress, after her social downfall, is thus described in a Home paper:—“ Mrs Langtry’s appearance at the Haymarket Theatre as Miss Hardcastle brought together an audience unprecedented at this season. The house was overflowing with rank and fashion, and celebrities of all kinds. Her friends and the public were equally delighted: and surprised by the merits of her performance. Her beauty, supposed to be too delicate for the stage, stood the test well. Nobody expected, from a debutante almost Without introduction, such a knowledge of stage business - ; so much ease and so accurate a conception of a difficult part; such skilful use of a delicious voice, or such evidence of marked dramatic aptitude: The press ’ unanimously applauded :Mfs Langtry.”