TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
[EBUTBE'S TEIrEGBAMB.]
fBY SUBMARINE CABLE.]
AUSTRALIA.
SYDNEY, August 30. Arrived—Wakatipu; from "Wellington, on Saturday. -
Sailed—Hero, on Saturday, for Now Zealand. ,
A case has bees commenced'against; the proprietors of the Sydney "Evening News" for contempt of Court in commenting on Judge Windeyer'e summingup in an action for libel. The defendants offered a qualified apology, to which the Bench objeoted, and the'case was adjourned till to-morrow.. :; ■'•■•.: '■
Tb,e E. and A. M. s.s; "_ : BrisbaneThasJ arrived at Cooktown from Singapore, and brings the following items of Eastern ■ news: —A , second shock of; earthquake occurred on July 2.oth at Manilla, which caused great damage. The .inhabitants were panic-stricken/bat there was no great loss of life. The whole-of the city oscillated, and the principal buildings are in ruins. The streets are" completely blocked, and business is prostrated.
The- Genii left Singapore on August sth. Captain Robardy, holding the portfolios of Works, Justice, and Instruction of Artillery was- on hoard, also the Governor of the colony. 850 immigrants are expected by steamer from India. 7 The pirates who attempted to seize the steamer Bowen have been discharged for want of evidence.' 7 19,000 quintals of tobacco have been sold at nineteen dollars, being an immense: advance. ' MELBOURNE, .August 30. In the Legislative Assembly the Reform of the Constitution Bill will be introduced for discussion, but in all likelihood the latter will be deferred till next year. • 7
Oats are firmer., Milling qualities are firm, with moderate inquiry, but any attempt to raise prices would check business.
The Alexa is reported as having arrived at Hong Kong on July 20th.
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Press, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4705, 31 August 1880, Page 2
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