Telegraphic News.

Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1111, 7 August 1879, Page 2

Telegraphic News.

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS. [reuter's special cablegrams.] MELBOURNE, August 4. A Mauritius telegram states that in July, 750 tons of sugar were cleared or loading for Melbourne.' No new sugars would be in the Mauritius market before September. This news improves the Melbourne market. A cablegram states that the Continental hops are damaged by the weather. Mr McCulloch's imported bull Alma Haast died suddenly. It cost two thousand guineas. LATER NEWS FROM THE GAPE, MELBOURNE, August 3. The Garonne from London, has arrived via the Cape. Undine Magune has been burnt. Dalbunmauzi, an important ZJulu chief, has surrendered. No advance is expected this season. The difficulties of transport service

are increasing, and the oxen are dying. Ekowe will be re-occupied. The Naval Brigade is returning to England.

THE AFGHAN AND ZULU WARS. LONDON, August 4. The House of Cjmmons has agreed to a resolution, without a division, conveying its thanks to the Viceroy, officers and troops in connection with the Afghan War. The House of Caramons has also agreed to a resolution, without a division, for a grant for the expenses of the Zulu War.

TERRIBLE STORMS Iff ENGLAND. MELBOURNE, August 5. Terrible storms have occurred in England. The destruction of property is immense

THE ZULU WAR SETTLEMENT. MELBOURNE, August 5. The latest news from the Cape reports that preliminary peace proposals have been made. Sir Garnet Wolseley has ordered the gradual disbandment of the colonial auxiliaries. To prevent future danger, he is determined to divide Zululand into different native principalities. THE VICTORIAN MINISTRY IN TROUBLE. MELBOURNE, August 5. Sir John O'Shannessy intends moving in the House a want of confidence in the Beri'y Ministry, on the ground of extravagant administration of the business of the country. SYDNEY, August 6. Hanlon's challenge to pull for the sculling championship, is certain to be accepted. MELBOURNE, August 6. The Want of Confidence motion by Sir John O'Shanassey is unlikely to be proceeded with, as the Opposition is weak. ADELAIDE, August 6. The Treasurer introduced his Financial Statement. The revenue for the last financial year was '£1,661,000 j expenditure, £1,854,000. The deficiency was in the customs revenue. It is proposed to cover the deficit by new taxes of 6d in the £ on incomes derived from interest, 3d in the £ on capital invested in business, and 3d in the £ on incomes exceeding £3OO per annum.