LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Westport Times, Volume VIII, Issue 1181, 2 June 1874, Page 4

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

(feom our own COEBESPOSDENT.) CHARLESTON. May 30. An accident, occurred last evening in the Cosmopolitan Claim, Back Lead, to Thomas Mills, who was working at the face. A slip suddenly came down by which he was severely crushed about tho body. Ho was taken at once to the Hospital, where he lies in a precarious condition. GREYMOUTH. May 29. Tho steamer Titan, in attempting to enter tho river at ebb tide this morning, took the ground at the tail end of tho North Spit, and still remains there. She bad on board 2-1 tons of cargo, ex Sea Bird, which is being discharged into boats. Safely anticipated to get off this evening. The vessel is not considered in danger, being inside the bar. May 30. The Titan was safely floated oft* the spit this morning. A strong breeze prevailed at tho time, canvas was hoisted, and the vessel sailed seawards. She is now anchored in tho roadstead. [Anglo-Australian Press Telegraph Agency] PORT CHALMERS. May 29. Ships Buckingham and Janet Court at the Heads with about 850 immigrants, all well. May 30. The Buckinghamshire made her passage in seventy-seven days from the start. She brings 405 souls. A number are for Wellington. The Janet Court brings 475 passengers. She is not a very good ship. DUNEDIN. May 29. After a long debate in the Provincial Council on the question of running trains on Sunday, it has now been decided to continue to do so at present. NELSON. May 29.

After a lengthy sitting on Wednesday, and sundry amendments agreed to, the Executive Council Bill was passed through committee. At last night's meeting the Bill was recommitted on Mr Bonne's motion, and further amended, subsequently read a third time, and passed. On the Council assembling this morning, the assent of the Superintendent was given. On re.-assembling at 3 o'clock, Mr Greenfield intimated that the Superintendent had requested him to form an admiatration, that he had declined to do so, and on being asked by the Superintendent to name some person, he had recommended that Mr O'Conor be communicated with. Upon the motion of the latter the Council then adjourned until Monday. May 30. The Superintendent has assented to the Act for responsible Government. Mr Greenfield, late Provincial Secretary, has declined to form a New Executive, but on his own recommendation the Superintendent has sent for Mr O'Conor, who takes till Monday to consider. WELLINGTON. May 29. The Inverallen, supposed to be bringing 300 immigrants, arrived with none, her 'tween decks being one inch too low the charter was broken. The barque Earl of South Esk, laden with coal, from Newcastle, struck on Barrett's Reef yesterday, and went down in ten fathoms of water in less than five minutes. The crew narrowly escaping with their lives. WANGANUI. May 29. Nine entries for the Grand Colonial Steeplechase; sixfor the Maidcu Meeting. Expected to be a great success this year. A Nelson horse the favorite for the big event. May 30. Grand Colonial Steeplechase— Butcher Boy (Nelson horse), 1; Supplejack, 2; Isernan, 3. The rest nowhere. Maiden Plate The Arrow, 1 ; Euchre, 2 ; Yorkshircman, 3. The meeting was well attended, and the racing good. LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. MELBOURNE. May 22. Dixon, protectionist, has been returned for St. Kilda. Eree trade divided. Brandies still advancing. May 23. Agricultural statistics show a great falling oil' in wheat, oats, potatoes and hay. T. L. Bright, a journalist known in New Zealand, has died in Sandhurst. Victoria and New South Wales are likely to send a rifle team to Wimbleton. COMMERCIAL. The principal feature in the market has been the sale and re-sale of brandies. Martell's, 9s Id to ds Gd ; Hennessy's, ISG2, 10s 9d to 10s lOd and 12s ; case, 31a. Apareel of New Zealand flax brought dEIB. Breadstuff's are unchanged.

SYDNEY. May 23. Tenders have been opened for New Zealand loan, but only £25,000 was taken at tho Government minimum. Captain Jfwerson, of Velocidado, a New Zealand trader, has been presented with a gold watch by the Home Government for rescuing the crew-of the Belleisle oft' Newcastle. One of tho burglars recently arrested is brother to Sullivan, of New Zealand notoriety. LATEST EUROPEAN AND AMEIHOAN NEWS. BLUFF. May 29. The steamship Alhambra has arrived here. She brings later English and American news. REUTER'S SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. LONDON. May 11. Chester Cup Race. Osborne's Organist, Ist; Sir W. Buckeley's Ledines, 2nd ; Barclay's Bertram, 3rd. The Chilian authorities have imprisoned the captain of an English steamer which capsized with a number of Chilian passengers aboard. Rumboldt, British Minister at Valparaso, demands the release of the captain and indemnity for outrage. May 14. The Commandant of Guatemala, owing to a quarrel, inflicted two hundred lashes on the British Consul. The Commandant has been arrested. Troops alone prevented the death of the British Vice-Consul at St. Jost, Guatemala, when being lashed. May 15. The instructions which were given to Fiji Special Commissioners by Kimbcrley, were presented in Parliament. They state if a tolerable indigenous Government possible it will be more advantageous to Britain and Fiji, than assumption by England of heavy responsibilities. The President of the Republic of Guatemala offeretl England every reparation for the outrage upon the British Vice-Consul. May IG. The Czar landed at Dover and proceeded to Windsor, and was greeted with great enthusiasm all through the journey. The Emperor of Russia in replying to the congratulations of the Diplomatic Corps said liussia's policy was preservation of peace, and hoped the principal governments would bo found united in object. 10S,0OO bales of wool sold of present series ; prices sustained; competition extremely vigorous. Best xAdelaide wdieat fetched G7s, upward tendency, demand being strong. 200 bales New Zealand hemp withdrawn, £l7 to £2l. A New Zealand four and a-half per cent loan of a million and a half is announced at 9S. May 18. Magnificent banquet given to the Emperor of Russia by Lord Mayor and Corporation, at Guild Hall, all members of the Royal Family pi'eseut. The Emperor, in replying to address, said lie hoped the friendship between England and Russia would bo drawn still closer, and lead to mutual prosperity. PARIS, May 10. Minister Due de Broglit resigned, being defeated in an attempt to introduce a bill for creating a second chamber, to be styled Grand Council, members partly elected and partly nominated. NEW YORK. May 19. Greatten, Massachusetts, reservoirs burst. 150 lives were lost. Immense destruction of property. UNPUBLISHED, FROM QUEENSCLIFF. SINGAPORE. May 22. The Czar embarks at Gravesend to-day at 7'30. The lock-out in Lincolnshire is settled. Other counties are expected to follow.