Australian Telegrams.

Thames Star, Volume IX, Issue 3022, 22 October 1878, Page 2

Australian Telegrams.

(PER 8.6. BINGABOOMA AT THE BLUFF.)

(Pee Pbess Agency.)

Meiboubhe, October 16.

The Eeform Bill has reached the Council, where it was read a first time yesterday, but no order was made for the second reading. It is thought the Council intend to adopt he same tactics as the Assembly did when the Council Eeform Bill remains hung up since.the reading moved by Mr Berry. Mr Outhbert, who some months ago

acts as a representativ-e of the Govern- ] went in the Council, and advocates all their measures, except this particular one of reform.

Business in the Assembly has principally been of local interest. There are some hopes that the session may be brought to a close n November.

A telegram has been received from the Chairman of the Associated Banks in London, stating that as the money market is easier there is a probability of floating a two or perhaps three millions loan if the Government undertake not to introduce any further loan for twelve months at least. The banks also suggest that the time and the mimimum be left to their discretion, actiog with the .AgentGeneral. /

The Loan Bill for five millions has now passed, and the debentures will be sent home next mail.

The cable duplication question has been settled so far as the cable company is concerned. They accepted all the terms, and it only remains for Mr Berry and Mr Burns to sign the contract on behalf of their respective Governments, but it is believed that the New Zealand reduction 'twill have to be decided, and terms arranged for a reduction for press rates over the New Zealand cable.

The Lands Commission some time since found that Mr A. C. Allan, Assistant Surveyor-General, had- been guilty of dummying land, and the matter haying been brought before the cabinet he is to be allowed to resign.

A charge of embracing or tampering with jurors .is at present before the Police Court, in which Darid Henry, a well-known money lender, is principal defendant.

Dispatches received by the Governor contain the opinions of the law officers on the question of payment on the authority of the Assembly, as recommended by the Government here during the crisis. The law officers recognise an appropriation under the 45th clause of the Constitution Act, but state the Governor is not justified in signing warrants on the authority of the Lower House alone. Bishop Selwyn, of Melanesia, was a passenger to England by the Garonne. Business continues dull. Little improvement is noticeable. A large number of cup horses have arrived from the other colonies, but there is little betting, and no alteration in the odds.

Sam Emery and Wybest Reeve, two comedians, arrived per Chimborazo. Miss Ada Ward war also a passenger from the Cape. Mr Berry and Sir Charles Sladen have agreed that the two reform bills be referred to* a conference of five members of each House, to be appointed on Tuesday. It is not anticipated that any result will be gained.