SPECIAL TELEGRAMS

Waikato Times, Volume IV, Issue 227, 23 October 1873, Page 2

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS

TO THE "WAIKATO TIMES." Auckland, Wednesday, 2.56 p.m. The Phoebe arrived at Onehunga, bringing European newi to Oct. 15. The rate of discount is raised to 6 per cent. The Liberal papers condemn Disraeli for the terms of bis recently published letter, which a»ys that the Ministerial career has been one of plundering and blundering. They allege that Disraeli has been guilty of exaggeration. The great ballooning expedition from the United States across the Atlantic failed. The machine was driven on to thd coast of Connecticut. The election for Bath resulted in the return of James, the Solicitor General. The Eoyalists are convinced that restoration is possible only on the basis of modern ideas, and under the Tricolor. Carthagena is still blockaded. A private message from London and Sydney states that satisfactory proposals have been made respecting the cables from Australia to New New Zealand. The wool sales have opened. Competition and prices are well sustained. The flour market is lower ; Adelaide wheat in good demand from 46s to 65s the 496 lbs. A person claiming to be Arthur Orton has arrived in London, and the Tichborne trial assume* an interesting pluoe. Several persons identify the arrival as Arthur Orton, but tlie fe-Hmony is doubtful at present Tljo llight lion. Edmund Haiumcnd, one of the TJnderSecretariAi of the Foreign Department, has resigned office. Lonl Tiiiik'uluti succeeded him. M. Kouiicr i.a 3 demanded a plebiscite against the Monarchists. l Several engagements have occurred between the Republic and insurgent forces. Both claim victory. Discount rates 6 per cent. The Hero arrived at Sydney on the 10th. The Rangatira leaves for Auckland on the 18th. The Alice Cameron is loading for Melbourne. Horatio is favorite for the Cup at sto 1. Lapidah first for the Derby. San Francisco telegram reports no further ihipments of breadstuff to the colonies. Flour, £14 ; parcel wheat, 6s 9d ; maize, 4s ; Java sugars — yellow, £23 ; medium white, £37 10s. A deputation from the Insurance Companies askod the Government to support the Fire Brigade, and received a reply that Government would support a private bill for the recovery of salvage. Adelaide wheat, 6s Id to 6i 2d. The following telegram from the Postmaster-General was laid upon the tablo of the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales: — Telegram from the Hon Saul Samuels to the Colonial Secretary, Sydney. London, October 11, 1873. Have had great difficulty. Russell and self have only just got the preliminary agreement signed for both services. The permanent service stands as advised in telegram of 27th ult., except that fresh and good men are now associated with Hall, who give sureties for £25,000. The temporary service to be performed by steamers over 2000 tons gross, but all the fastest steamers to bo got have been employed, to be paid for as follows : at the rate of £60,000 per annum for ten knots, penalty £2 for every hour's delay, and for 11 knots £75,000, and further premium for increased speed if obliged. The service will probably be 11 knots. Have had to pay extra proportionate rate on account of the difficulty of procuring suitable vessels for such short term of contract, loss of time sending them out and bringing them back. The steamers secured are the McGregor, now near Hongkong, which will be in Sydney on the sth Dec, to leave Sydney on the 20th Dec. s the Tartar, now on a voyage to China, will be in Sydney for second boat ; the Modgal, a new steamer ready for sea in five weeks ; the fourth boat not yet named. The temporary service to continue only about nine months when permanent service will commence. Instructions have been given to solicitors to prepare contract. Have had a most anxious task. Be assured that Russell and self will insist on proper provision for an efficient service. Could not telegraph before, as we have been unuble till now to get satisfactory arrangements concluded with contractors. Mr J. A. Wilson, under instructions from the Native Minister, obtained a grant from the natives to lease Motu country, uniting Poverty Bay and Opotiki. flfcThe Superintendcncy eltctipn is exciting great interest. Lusk's and Williamsons supporters are bitter towards Dargavillc.