Telegraphic News.

Waikato Times, Volume XII, Issue 1008, 7 December 1878, Page 2

Telegraphic News.

ENGLISH GAIiLEGB IMS. [press agency. I LONDON, December 3. A message from Ihe Presi lei.fc of fc ie- United states promises th t an

investigation will be held into the electoral returns fraud in the Southern States. He deprecates any change in the existing financial legislation.

It is generally reported that the Russian Ambassador at Constantinople has informed i/he Grand Vizier that the Russians would hold Adrianople and other important posts until the departure of the British Irouclal squadron from the Sea of Marmora. Of the Canadian new three million four per cent, loan three millions have been issued, Half the loan is guaranteed by the British Government. ft is rumoured that Parliament will be dissolved in January. The Viceroy's telegram of the evacuation of Jelhlabad is confirmed. No Afghan troops are ne irer Khyber than Cabool.

Sr. PETERSBURGH, Dec. 3. The Emperor of Russia is visiting Mojcow. In a speech, he stated that he hoped a definite treaty of peace would be concluded shortly. LONDON, Dec-1. . The suspicious attitude of Persia towards Afghanistan compels the Ameer to keep a large force at Herat and elsewhere, in order to be prepared to check a probable invasion. The Ameer's operations against England are consequently hampered. LONDON, December 5. The immediate return of the Duchess of Edinburgh to England is regarded as a peaceful sign. The' Queen's speech, in openiug Parliament, will probably abstain from home references, but will, however, advert to the Afghan difficulty, and the necessity for a revised frontier in the East, and will indicate that foreign relations are friendly. No amendment is expected, but the Opposition will subsequently bring forward resolutions, disclaiming their responsibility for Afghan war. The Glasgow Bank is liquidating and paying a deposit. The Liberals have decided to move no amendment to the address, but to introduce a motion pursuing the policy of the Government, but not referring to supplies. [reuter's special cablegrams I CONSTANTINOPLE, December 4. Khevedidive Pasha has bean appointed Vizier, Kava Theodore Pa ha has been appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs, aud Ojman Minister for war, An Imperial Hatt reeommmda the immediate execution of extensive reforms. Negotiations have been opened between Turkey |»nd Russia for a definite treaty of peace.

AUSTRALIAN- TELEGRAMS. [itEUTER's SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.] SYDNEY, Dumber, 5. The Government was defeated in the second reading of the Land Bill; the decision being forty-one to twenty-one. The Government Supporters intend moving a vote of confidence. further efforts of mediation between the directors of tht company and the seamen by reprenentative of Eight hour Conference, Iroa Trades, and Company's Marine Engineers failed. Toe strike situation is unchanged. The Premier replied favourably to the deputation, urging the nneeaaity of action to restrict Chinese influx. SYDNEY, Dec. 5. Yesternight an anti-Chinese mob stormed the factories of the A.S.N. Company in which the Chinese arc employed in Sydney. The mob then endeavoured to burn down the buildings. The police were resolute and active, and prevented serious consequences. Four thousand people accompanied a deputation of the Seamen's Union to Parliament street, which was crowded with many thousands of people until after midnight. The Seamen to-day rejected the Company's proposals to pay demands (?). Three hundred Chinese, who have been engaged at Hong King, are reported coining to Sydney. The proposed compromise and its rejection has ended in the Seamen's Union commencing operations, and a serious development is feared.

SPECIAL TJIbtiQItAMS. [press agency.] I AUCKLAND, last night. j A fire in Pitt-street destroyed a fine two-storey house, being built by Mr i Wright, contractor, for Capt. Elliott, at a cost of £650. It Avas nearly finished. The adjoining house, owned by Mrs Knox, formerly of Mangere, -was considerably l injured. Elliott was insured for £400; Knox, for £3OO. DARGAVILLE RACES. DARGAVILLE, yesterday. Hokianga Cup Hurdle Race.—Worm, first. Main-Royal, Firetail, and Tom Finn bolted. Settlers Purse.—Worm, 1; Kate, 2; Jessamine, 3. Forresters Plate.—Belle of the Isles, 1; Kate, 2. Kaipara Handicap. Belle of the Isles, 1; Tom Finn, 2. Wellington; last ni*ht. At tho New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company's flrst wool sale was languid. Cross - bred greasy, fair quality, fetched 8d to Sid. A movement is afoot to petition the Government to impose a poll - tax on Chinese seamen. COROMANDEL, Thursday. At a dinner given last night to ('olonel Fraser, of the Thames, formerly Warden and R.M. of thi* district, a purse of sovereigns was presented to him for the purpose of purchasing a sword suitable ?o his lata promotion. Mr A. J.Cidman, County Chairman, p-esided. HOKITIKA, Thursday. Heavy thunderstorm and continued rain have flooded the rivers, and tho Christchurch coach has not arrived in consequenco of the floods It has beea raining continuously, so much so that trade in nearly all the branches is com pletoly destroyed this summer. WELLINGTON, December 5. SALE OF A BIG ESTATE. Gilligan's Tarueru estate, Wairapapa, has b>-an sold for thirteen '•hou3and pounds. Tmre are 2,818 acres of land, three thousand sheep, and a few horses.' Mr Iladtilu, of Canterbury, U the purchaser. THE MAYORAL ELEJTION. The opinion of ths Attorney-General iavmg b=sen taken a* to the validi'y or •therw se of tho late Miyonl elecum, ie saya that; as reprds the first? and principal point, the m mberj of the Constabulary nave a ri hi to vote at Muni cipal elections. DUNEDIN, yesterday. Sir J hi Richardson, Speaker of the

Legislative Council, die! of dropsy fco-day

CHRTSTCHrjRCH, Thursday.

At Jibe Lioensitig Court yesterday, plans were shown for a new hotel in the centre of Ohristchurch with 90 bodrooms, to coat froth £12,000 to .£IB,OOO. The hotel keepers in the vicinity objected, but the Court said it would grant the license if the plains were carried out. DUNEDIN, yesterday.

The Uricket Association has just received advices from the Gentlemen Players that they cannot visit New Zealaud.