Australian Telegrams.

Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2949, 29 July 1878, Page 2

Australian Telegrams.

(Pee s.s. Bingabooma.)

(Pee Pbess Agency.)

Melbottkmb,July 24.

There was quite a busy time in the Assembly last week. Mr Berry, in a long speech introduced the Reform Bill which is to deprive the Coincil of all control over money bills, which they cannot reject or amend. The only other speaker on the occasion was Mr Service, who said it was simply a bill for decapitating the Legislative Council. The second reading was fixed for Tuesday next, but although it may pass the Assembly, even Mr Berry himself j^as no hope that it will pass; the CounciU When the resolution to purchase the tobson's Bay railway came before the House, a number of members of the' Government said both Houses *r£ Opposed to it, and commenced "stone-wall" tactics to delay discussion, and succeeded for one evening, so that Mr Berry was actually " hoist with his own petard." : Sir Charles Sladen yesterday introduced his Beform Bill in the; Council, but it has just as much chance of passing the Assembly .as the Government measure has of passing the Council. Probably some concessions will be made on both sides.' > It has transpired that the Government Loan Bill will be,fw eight millions sterling, but it is only proposed to float about foe- millions at first, owing to the unwillingness of the banks to receive a larger sum on deposit. Between four and five millions will be devoted to railway construefcion ; the remainder for the purchase of. the Hbbson's Bay railway and public works. 1

Considerable interest hf,s been excited by the finding of gold in the Magdala miae at a depth of nearly 2QOO feet.

Generally speaking mining prospects have improved, and larger amounts are available for dividends.

Judge Moles worth still keeps*l)r Bradford in gaol, and in the settlement which he ordered the money is tied up and placed beyond .the control of Dr Brad*

The Australian Colonization Society are anxious that New Guinea should Jbe annexed to Victoria, and, not satisfied with what Sir Arthur Gordon told them, they on Monday waited on the Chief Secretary, but obtained but little satisfaction. He snubbed the deputation for endeavouring to usurp the functions of the Government arid Parliament here as in Sydney. ! A movement has been initiated for the presentation of an address to Lord Bea~ consfield on the successful result of his labor's at the Congress. : la the Stevenson prosecution, for conspiracy, the defendants refused to enter into recognisances, and the AttorneyGeneral has applied to the Supreme Court for a warrant for their arrest; which the .Chief Justice refused, saying there was no suggestion that they are about to abscond. \"

Nothing has yet been done with reference, to the appointment of a. fifth Judge, but it is thought that when the time arrives either Mr O'Donaghue or Mr Casey will be appointed. ; Mr J. Clark has come forward as a candidate for a scat in the Legislative Council, and it is thought he will be returned unopposed. Professor Ilearn is also a candidate for a seat for the central province. Business is dull. It has been deternrned to hold an international exhibition in Sydney. The necessary preparations are being pushed forward. Tlie French barque Success from Japan to Melbourne, unladen, has been wrecked on the no'th coast of Australia. JPour of the crew were downed. The remainder, 13 in number, were picked up in an. open boat. ___________