SPECIAL TELEGRAMS TO THE "WAIKATO TIMES."

Waikato Times, Volume I, Issue 67, 3 October 1872, Page 2

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS TO THE "WAIKATO TIMES."

ARRIVAL OF THE BULWARK. - Auckland, October 2, 10 a.m. The ship Bulwark has arrived', after an eventful passage of 212 days. She was repaired at the Mauritius. John Parsons died from consumption on the voyage. The Government refuse to prosecute in the Green Ilarp case. Great indignation is felt in consequence. Melbourne, September 25. The rush to the Northern Gold-fields continues. The steamers Great Britain and Northumberland have arrived, the former won the race by six hours. Dunedin. Duncan's flour mill,, granary, and the New ParkBrewery adjoining, have been destroyed by fire. The buildings were insured—in the New Zealand, £500; Royal, £500; Liverpool and London, £1,500. Milton and Maddoek's loss is. estimated at £1,500- —they were uninsured.. Wellington. Mr Vogel has given notice that he shall move to the effect that this House regrets the decision of the Government not to prosecute in the Green Harp case. Also in favour of the reduction in the press telegraphic wire charges. * ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL VIA SUEZ. Latest dates, London, August 29. The Belfast riots continued till the 21st. Several persons were killed and houses pillaged. didders has entered the Cabinet as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.. He has resigned office as Agent General for the Victorian Government. The sale of the Middle Park stud realised over £100,000. Ida was purchased by Jones of Dunedin. At a meeting for the support of the Ticliborne claimant it was stated, that one of the crew of the Bella-Mary had beca discovered. The London Bakers threaten to strike. The potatoe disease is alarmingly prevalent. The Geneva Arbitrators- have settled the principle sf the indemnity claims, the probable amount awarded will be between three and four millions. The National Bank of New Zealand has been announced,. with a capital of two millions. It will ibsorb the Bank of Otago.

Gladstone & Co have failed* for a million and a half. The Germans will evacuate France in September. There is great probability of Greely being elected President of the United States. Professor Anderson, the wizard, has recognised the Tichborne claimant as Castro. 2598 Emigrants have sailecLfor New Zealand during the last two months. Arrived—The Kaimoi,at London, from Auckland. Indignation Meetings have been held throughout England in consequence of the high price of meat; thousands, have pledged themselves to abstain until the price is reduced. Australian is selling freely. Tne Wool sales concluded; before the close a considerable advance was established. The next series will commence on September 12, with 80,000 bales. Flax is in better demand. The French harvest has been abundant. Sailed-—Gladiator for Auckland. The Rev George Rogers has sailed with a party to found an English cotony in the State of Minnesota. Eton defeated- Harrow in the annual cricket match, after two day's contest. The Wimbledon Rifle Meeting- was successful beyond all precedent. Sergeant Milton, of the- London Scottish, won the Queen's Prize; Edward Rbss, the Albert Prize; Sergeant Croso, the Army and Navy Challenge Cup. The Canadian Dominion sent 20 competitors,. who. carried off three of the principal prizes. The Channel yacht race was r ,won by the- schooner Guinevere. , " The Railway Companies have decided to increase the rate of fares.. -

Throughout the month the country has b~en visited by violent thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Judge Keogh's Galway decision was the subject of a sharp debate in the House of Commons on Manday. A vote of censure for his removal from ollice was rejected. The Mint is unable to coin sufficient silver to meet the demand. Mr Lowe has contracted with a Birmingham firm for 50,000 pounds weekly. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have assented to the proposal made by Lord Shaftesbury that the reading of the damnatory clauses ol the Athanaskn Creed should be optional. With the exception of the masons the London building trades are still on strike. Parliament was prorogued on the 10th. The Queen's message refers to the American controversy , terminating by the spontaneous declaration of arbi- j trators, consistent with the views of Great Britain, j Steps had been taken to deal effectually with the slave trade. It referred to the growing prosperity of New Zealand and the flourishing condition of the revenue. Favourable negotiations have been re-opened between England and France for a mollification of the Commercial Treaty. On the 17th serious rioting took place at Belfast between Catholics and Protestants. A number of hou es were wrecked, and the rioting was continued for the next three days with disastrous results. The constables fired on the people, and the streets were filled with troops who endeavoured to keep rioters apart. The rioting continued all day on the 19th to such an extent that all business was- suspended. Special constables were sworn in, and firearms freely discharged upon the police whilst searching for arms; one was killed Several thousand troops and constables arrived in town on the 22nd, when things became much quieter.

The Daily News has received a telegram from Rome, reporting that a violent distention had taken place between the Pope and Cardinal Antonelli. The latter threatens to resign uidess the Pope treated with the Italian Government.

A resolution sanctioning registration in the colonies of shares in the Union Bank was confirmed. It was intimated that a motion for rescinding the resolution would be lodged at the May meeting.. The injury to the submarine cable at the Australian end is attributed to the abrasion of coral formations. The repairing steamer lost her grappling gear, and was compelled to return to. Java for coals and material. The Tiehbornc demonstration continues. The money market is healthy, and the position of the Bank of England strong. Stock exchange securities arc rising. Consols, 92 j-; debentures, New Zealand fives, consolidated, 102:2;. sixes, 113. Tallow, quiet; stocks large. Brilliant harvest weather continues. There is good private demand for wool, and full prices are obtained. The commercial exports far New Zealand amount to £130,300-. Obituary : —Henry Fidey, artist; Baron Hughes, Irish Judge; Lord Southampton, S. W. Pulton, Sir T. Jlesketh, member for Preston; Lady Louisa Cornwallis; Walker, correspondent of the London journals; the Rev. F. Bullock and son, and Edward Goulding, by a boat accident at Neuschatel; Corza, musical composer ; Sir James O'Conncll; Dr Aldis, Metropolitan Health Officer; Rev H. Glyn, the Premier's brother-in-law ; Admiral Collis ; Gustave Devrient, German comedian.