LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 127, 14 July 1870, Page 6

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Melboukne, June 30th.

The International Conference have held meetings daily. Little authentic is known regarding their deliberations, the press not being admitted. It is stated that resolutions have been unanimously adopted to petition the Home Government to undertake the Protectorate of the Fijis. A long discussion has taken place in reference to the Customs Union ; there is a great diversity of opinion, and no practical result has been arrive at. The weights for the Melbourne Cup have been declared. Manuka, 9st 91b. ; Knottingly, 9st. 41b. Latest bet. ting — 100 to 7 against Drake and Montrose; 100 to 6 against Sir John and Manuka ; 100 to 4 against Barbarian, Florence, Glencoe, Monk, and Earl; 100 to 3 against Warrior, Bylong, Ida, Tim Whiffier, Little Dick, Croydon, and Trump Card. The Champion Race between Hewitt and Harris was won easily by the former — time, 30J seconds. The time is disputed. A wager has been made since that Hewitt will not run a distance of 3QO yards in 31 seconds. Captain Osborn, agent of the British American Telegraph Company, who is en route for New Zealand, before leaving Melbourne had an interview with the Tasmanian delegates regarding telegraphic communication between Tasmania and New Zealand. The delegates promised their hearty co-operation. Sydney. The schooner John Andrews picked up a boat containing the captain and six; sailors belonging to the ship Colonist, bound for Noumea, which was wrecked on the Elizabeth reef. Invercargill. There is no sign of the Gothenburg. The Daphne returns to the Aucklands in search of the missing men. The General Government guarantee the expenditure of £200. The Harbour Master at the Bluff is instructed by ohe Superintendent to fit her out efficiently, and, if the weather permits, she is likely to start to-morrow. Christchuroh, July 7th. A large and enthusiastic meeting was held last night to consider the Government financial scheme. The Mayor presided. Mr. "William Montgomery moved, and Mr. Kennaway seconded, the folio .ving resolution :—": — " That this meeting is of opinion that the able and comprehensive scheme of th.c present Ministry deserves our most favourable consideration ; and this meeting cordially approves of their proposals for the settlement of the country, by the formation of large public works, and the introduction of. suitable immigrants." Mr. E, J. "Wakefield moved, and Mr. M. B. Hart seconded, the following amendment : — " That whereas it appears from the proposal with regard to the Financial Statement made in the House of Representatives yesterday by the Colonial Treasurer, that it is possible the Parliament of New Zealand may refuse to commit itself to the approval or condemnation of so comprehensive a policy on the eve of its dissolution, it would be premature for this meeting to pass an opinion on the most important part of that policy befoire the citizens of Christchurch shall have had the opportunity of deliberately considering it, and of receiving the report thereon of the representatives of the city, and the other members of the G-eneral Assembly." The original resolution was carried amid cheers, only 13 hands being held up for the amendment. The following resolution was then moved by. Mr. J. E. Brown, seconded by Mr. J. G. Hawkes, and carried unanimously :—": — " That; the Chairman be requested to forward copies of the previous resolution to the Prime Minister of New Zealand, His Honour the Superintendent, and the representatives of thie province in the General Assembly." Two smart shocks of earthquake occurred here to-day at 2.40 a.m., and about 2 p.m. respectively. The Airedale sailed for the South today. White's Bay, Cook's Straits, July 7. At 2,.7 p.m. this afternoon another severe shock of earthquake took place, shaking the office violently ; lamps and clocks were also violently shaken about. It lasted about thirty-five seconds, and was accompanied by a low rumbling noise. There was a slight trembling till 2.9 p.m. when there was another shock with a loud rumbling noise, but with not quite such force as the first. It lasted about fifteen seconds. During the first shock the bay was quite smooth. On the second shock, one large roller rose about the middle of the bay and fell on the beach. It was quite smooth after.