TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 752, 12 April 1877, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

EUROPEAN CALOGRAMS

THE WESTERN POWERS AND TURKEY.

DEMANDS OF THE POWERS. —DISPLEASURE OF TURKEY.

GREAT UNCERTAINTY OF FUTURE EVENTS. [Press Agency.]

London, April G The Protocol recognises the necessity of European concert. It favours the desire of Montenegro for the rectification of her frontier ; invites the Porte to reduce its army to a peace footing ; recognises Turkey's promise of reform, aud hopes for its energetic execution. If the Porte disappoints the other Powers, they will then consider the best means of securing the well-being of the Christians, and the general peace of Europe. • The Porte is .displeased with the Protocol, and will probably refuse to disarm.

Montenegro maintains her demands.

Great uncertainty exists as to the course of events-

Wool inactive. Money easier. Wheat strong ; stocks reduced. April 8. A Cabinet Council was held at Starnboul, on Saturday and Sunday, to consider the invitation of the Porte, with reference to the protocol. The decision is awaited with uneasiness. It is rumored that the Porte has resolved to negotiate with Russia.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. Auckland, last night. In the Supreme Court, James Gordon, charged with an indecent assault on a girl twelve years old, at the Thames, .was sentenced to three years, the judge omit'Ung flogging, on account of previous good character given' him by witnesses, who had known him sixteen years. He is a married man, .with several children, and his wife was the means of bringing the offence to light. The Electra, ship, arrived from London.

Moanatairis fell..to ,£lO, and closed at £ll.

Tavpo, Monday

At 9.35 this morning, two smart shocks of earthquakes were experienced here.

Tongariro was covered with snow during the storm of Saturday night. Oama.ru, Monday

There is a feeling of dissitisfaction at the decision of the stewards at the race meeting when Fishhook was disqualified. Mr O'Brien to-day sent a letter to the stewards asking them to reconsider their decision. A meeting of. stewards thereupon took place to consider the letter. After considerable discussion, in which it was poinfcel out that even though O'Brien could show that his jockey was to blame, ho must be held responsible for the action of his servant, ib was resolved that this meeting does nob deem it necessary to review the decision arrived at at once on the course. Dunedin, last night. The Waste Luuls Board resolved not to #ive fresh lease, for several runs. Ib indicates a desire to throw the country lands open for settlement. Scarlet fever ve,ry prevalent.

been forwarded to us for publication :

Thames County Council Chambers,. 16th March, 1877. Sir, —By resolution of the County Council the •inst, I have the honour'to<;ommunicate with you in reference to a main line of road between the, Waitoa District and the Thamesauver. The Council are very desirous of connecting adjacent districts with the' County by meaiis of roads, as being naturally advantageous. I am instructed to enquire whether the Waitoa Highway Board have considered a line of communication in this direction,, and it not. whether your board would co-operate with the Council.in surveying,and constructing a road. I would esteem it a favour if you could in reply, state what amount would possibly be required to make such a line of road suitable for traffic through, your.district .to a. point of connection, .with the County boundary line. .^ I have the honour to be, Sir, Your very obedt. servant, (Sg) Alexander Brodie, County. Chairman.

Reply. Waitoa Highway Board,

■ - 26th March, 1877. Sir, —I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 16 th inst.

In reply, I beg -to inform you that the Board has already surveyed and formed a road from the Waitoa to the Thames river. This road is now passable for stock and carting ; at the same-time I fear that without something more is done to it, it will not stand anything like a heavy traffic during the approaching winter. This Board is however unable to do moi'e to it at present, having already spent over £7OO on it this summer. ■'■-■.

I am glad, to see the Thames County Council appreciate the advantage which this road will prove to the Thames, the large amount which the Waitoa Highway Board have expended on it shows the importance which this district attaches to easy communication with the Thames.

To make what we havi already done a thoroughly good job, would reqaire an . expenditure of about £3OO, this sum being expended would make good communication between Hamilton and a navigable part of the Thames river. I may mention that a much shorter and better line is already surveyed between Waitoa and Piako river. We have been unable to commence this very necessary piece of work for want of funds; the estimated cost for bridging the two rivers and making the road being ,£I,BOO. In conclusion, I beg to inform your Council that the Board will be glad to co-operate with you in the direction mentioned, as it fully recognises the advantages to be gained from communication with the natural outlet of the District. I have, &c (Sg) F. Nelson George. Chairman W H B.