EUROPEAN NEWS.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 61, 14 June 1873, Page 2

EUROPEAN NEWS.

(FBOM THE new ZEALAND PBESfI ASSOCIATION.) London, May 19. The St. Petersburg journals believe that serious troubles are impending in Turkey, which may involve the vindication of Russian interests. , The Foreign Office has received news of the safety of Sir 8. Baker. The Italian Chamber has adopted the chief clauses of the Bill for suppressing religious corporations in Rome, with the amendment granting the Pope an annuity for the maintenance of superior orders. The Pope is recovering. A lock-out of 7,000 iron-stone miners has taken place at .Cleveland, which, it is feared, will paralyse the North England iron trade. May 20. It is asserted that France pays the next halfmilliard of indemnity in gold. May 21. Viscount Canterbury has been presented with the Grand Cross of St. Michael and St. George. The Otago and Southland Investment Co. have declared a dividend of 10 per cent. Meat is dearer, and money is less in demand. Stocks are recovering. May 23. Mr. Miall’s motion, in the House of Commons, for the disestablishment of the Church of England, was rejected by 356 to 61. There is a serious panic op the Stock Exchange. Petroleum weaker. A special message, dated May 23, says that New Zealand hemp is depressed. May 25. A number of Legitimists and Orleanists have agreed to attempt to overturn M. Thiers, and to nominate the Due D’Aumale as President. The cable between Penang and Madras is just restored. The Australian Customs Bill has been read a second time in the House of Lords, after an animated discussion. Earl Grey feared that this measure would give encouragement to protective duties, but Viscount Canterbury explained that the Bill did not apply to foreign trade, but would act beneficially by legitimising colonial arrangements which are now unlawful. Paris, May 26. After an uproarious scene in the Assembly, the Conservatives’ resolution directed against the Government was adopted by 360 against 344. Dufaure, Minister of Justice, then announced the resignation of M. Thiers and the Ministry. Marshal M'Mahon was elected President immediately by a majority of 390, the members of the Left abstaining from recording their votes. M'Mahon accepted the position, and promised to respect the Republic. France is tranquil, and the Radical leaders recommend obedience to the laws.

MELBOURNE. May 29. The Government are arranging a mail service, with Melbourne as the terminus. Sydney is expecting the Californian contract. Governor Fergusson is expected here next Tuesday, and will likely leave by the Albion on the sth. The Great Britain has arrived, making the passage in 57 days. The review of Fire Brigades, and the torchlight procession through the streets, was very effective. There were 4,500 persons present. The Governor attended. M'Hugh, of the Admiralty survey, was killed by falling 160 feet down a shaft at Sandhurst. The Australian Provident Assurance Society in Sydney have taken up 100,000 of New Zealand loan debentures at £9O 10s.

BRISBANE. Parliament opened on the 28th May. The speech asks power to confirm the Conference proceedings, and that arrangements be entered into with New Zealand for laying a submarine cable. The steamer Egrnont is being fitted up to take soundings between Sydney and New Zealand for a cable. The revenue of the colony is increasing. (FROM THE NEW ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION AND ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN PRESS TELEGRAM COMPANY.) WELLINGTON. June 8. Mr. M'Lean has received * letter from the Ngapuhis of Hokianga, condemning severely the conduct of the Waikatos and the murder of Sullivan, and offering their services to obtain reparation. Mr. Mackay telegraphs that Purukutu, after setting out for Te Kuiti, had not courage to go farther than Te White. Steps are being taken by the Mayor to give a public ball to Governor Fergusson on his arrival. . , June 4. A proclamation has been published calling the Assembly together for the 15th Joly. The Hon. Saul Samuels has had several prolonged interviews with Mr. Vogel, but nothing with regard to them has transpired. June 9. The Government have agreed to advance £lOO,OOO to the Kanieri Water-race Company, equal sum is subscribed by the public. They have also promised to introduce a Bill to grant a loan of £50,000 to the County of Westland, secured on the waste lands of the county, and the colony to pay the interest and sinking fund for a period of ten years. Sir David Monro has resigned his seat for WaikouaitL CAMBRIDGE. u,June 5. The judicial enquiry into the murder of Sullivan is proceeding before Mr. Scaranaeke.

AUCKLAND. Jane 4. Severe floods hive occurred in the Northern Wai roe district. A large amount of damage has been done. A boat containing fire men was swamped. All were drowned. June 5. There is no news from Kuiti to-day. Purukutu is reported at Wharepapa with 30 followers. It is said he has a strong feeling of antagonism, with Tawhiao, against the Government in consequence of their persistence in making military preparations. The steamer Star of the South sails for Fiji to-morrow. Numerous petty thefts have occurred in various parts of the city. A meeting was held in the Mechanics’ Institute this evening, and Was largely attended. The Mayor occupied the chair. The first resolution was moved by Captain Daldy, seconded by Mr. Cox, M.L.C., and supported by the Superintendent s —“ That in the opinion of this meeting, it is the imperative duty of the General Government to proceed, as rapidly as possible, with the construction of the railways into the centre of the North Island, to s cure the peace of the colony, and thereby avoid the wasteful expenditure that would be incurred by a war; and that there is no matter of more permanent importance to the welfare of the whole colony.” Carried unanimously. The second resolution was moved by Mr. J. S. Macfarlane, seconded by Mr. Joseph May, and supported by Mr. Cheeseman : —“ That, in the opinion of this meeting, it is the duty of the Representatives of this province, in particular, and all the members for the North Island, to act unitedly in urging on the Government and the General Assembly the necessity of taking the railway through the North Island, to secure the peace of the population, the execution of law and justice, and the development of its resources.” Fat cattle are selling at 25s to 28s per lOOlbs. Sheep are limited in number; inferior descriptions were selling at extreme rates. The horse market is dull. June 7. Mr. Buckland reports that all descriptions of stock met with steady sale at advanced rates. There were 153 head, of smaller than usual size, penned. Sheep are in moderate supply. Prices: — Fat cattle, 23s to 28s per lOOlbs. Dairy cows, £7 to £lO 12s ; good calves, 40s ; yearlings, £2 15s to £3 5s ; two-year-olds, £4 to £5 ; cross-bred ewes, 27s ; merino wethers, 14s each ; fat sheep, 4£d per lb. June 9. The prospectus of the New Zealand Coal Company has been published. There is a great demand for shares. The Cross condemns the Government for giving rations and money to rebels in the Waikato, and for permitting natives of doubtful loyalty to freely visit the settlements to sec what the European authorities are doing. It mentions several cases, which are much complained of by the Waikato settlers. It is reported that Mr. C. O. Davis intends to take criminal proceedings against the papers and others that circulated the report that he instigated the attack on Mr. Mackay.

GRAHAMSTOWN. June 4. Tookey’s mine has been drained completely dry by the Pumping Association. This will enable the Caledonian to go on sinking the shaft which has been stopped for many months past. It is expected that the Pumping Association, after getting a few feet more, will cut through the reef. The drainage shaft and works have cost £500,000, and it was at one time feared that they would not drain the mines adjoining. All the Caledonian shares have been withdrawn from the market. CHRISTCHURCH. June 4. In committee on the Education Bill it was resolved by 19 to 14 that the Bible be not read in the Government schools. Wiltchire, who is walking 1,000 miles in 1,000 hours, completed 500 miles to-day. He does not seem much the worse for what he has done, and is sanguine of success. June 5. A meeting of the New Zealand Shipping Company, is called for the 20th June, when they propose to increase the number of directors, and to authorize the formation of Boards of Advice in London and the New Zealand provinces.

WANGANUI. June 5, The Municipal Council unanimously resolved that Mr Watt’s position as Mayor and member of the Executive is opposed to the interests of the borough, and have asked him to resign the Mayoralty. He refuses to do so, and matters are at a dead lock. WESTPORT. June 4. The most severe floods ever known here have been experienced. All the wharves have been swept away except one, and a large number of hotels and houses have been destroyed. A great many people are left houseless, and much distress prevails. The river is now falling. Whole acres of land have disappeared. The estimated loss is £16,000. > DUNEDIN. June. 4. The city elections are causing great excitement. It is supposed that Mr. Macandrew will poll two votes for Mr. Gillie’s one, throughout the province. June 5. The City Council voted £lOOO for city improvementa, and £2OOO for a carriage drive through the town belt. Mr. Logan, clerk to the Superintendent, and an office-bearer in the the church, has been suspended by the Dunedin Presbytery for countenancing spiritualism.