LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1270, 13 April 1878, Page 2

LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

[BY SUBMARINE CABLE.] [EEUXBS’S (IPEOIAD TEDEGBAMB io the PBESS AGENCY.] Death of Bishop Selwyn. Prince Gortschakoff’s Circular. Uneasiness in Roumania. Threatening Movements of Russians, Movement of Russian Troops. Uortschakolf on the Peace Congress. London, April 11, Bishop Selwyn, formerly Bishop of Now Zealand, died to-day, Madame Rachel has been sentenced to five years ’ penal servitude, Q oi -*«c:littbo/f'B note has arrived. He leaves the Congress open, and reiterates that each Power should have full liberty of action, and claims the same for Russia.^ There is great uneasiness in Roumania, The concentration of Russian troops, chiefly artillery, in strategic positions between GHurgevo and Bucharest are movements that foreshadow the fulfilment of the threat to disarm the Roumanian army. Singapore, April 13. The speech of the First Lord of the Treasury is regarded at St. Petersburg with disfavour. The Russian troops are nearing Bucharest, Regarding the Peace Congress, Prince Gortsehakoff says he can only repeat his previous statement, leaving the Powers full liberty to appreciate his action as they may deem fit. AUSTRALIAN. Si'DN KV, April 12, tVwhw-Csac and quarters unchanged , mg; Pj Mw wi&Hqj

New Zealand oats, 4s 3d to 4s 6d ; Barrett’s twist, Is 6J to Is 7d. Sugar and candles unaltered. Adelaide, April 12. Elour unchanged ; wheat, 3s 9d. [Per Alhambra, via Bluff.] Melbourne, April 6. Sir Charles Sladen stated in the Council the other day that the Governor had solicited the votes of councillors in favor of passing the Land Tax Bill. This he characterised as an act of impropriety, bordering on indecency. His Excellency’s attitude throughout the whole crisis was also severely condemned. The Council passed an address to the Queen reflecting on the partiality of the Governor, and the Assembly, as a counterblast to the Council’s address, passed an address to tho Governor on his impartial and constitutional action during the crisis. The Opposition in the Assembly declined to discuss the Governor’s conduct, and left the chamber in a body. Such is at present the state of political feeling in the country, and it will probably take a long time before political animosities are assuaged. Mr Berry, in moving the address to the Governor in the Assembly, said that the Governor’s utterances were perhaps not always discreet, and evidence of that is furnished in his reply to the address of the Legislative Council, in which he complains of (the want of that ?) loyal respect for his office, which had heretofore always distinguished both Houses of the Victorian Parliament. The recess will be short, and then the Bill fob Reform of the Council will be introduced. This will provide that when a measure is passed by the Assembly and rejected by the Council it shall be brought in again next session, and, having again passed the Assembly, the Council shall have the option of calling for a plebiscitum, and envoys be sent home to obtain the passing of the Bill into law. Judge Fellows’ death is regarded as a public calamity. The revenue returns published show a decrease of .-618,000 on the corresponding period of last year, and of £24,000 on the whole revenue. The principal increases were in ad valorem duties, wharfage rates, and territorial. It has been shown that the rainfall during the present year was greater by an inch than during the last twenty years. Everything looks green and well over the whole country. The Government intend dealing permanently with the Civil Service at the end of next week. Only those officers absolutely required will be reinstated. In some departments further reductions will be made. Business is brisker. There is good demand for brandies and sugars. Arrangements are pending for the visit of another All-England Eleven. They will come under the auspices of the Melbourne Cricket Club. Sydney, April 6. The repairs required to the Chimborazo will probably occupy three months. The Assembly rejected the amendment in the Electoral Bill in favor of payment of members. The revenue returns show a decrease of £223,661, owing in a great measure to the withdrawal of land from sale. The Free Library and Museum, in accordance with resolution of the Assembly, are to be opened on Sundays. Adelaide, April 6. Tho elections are proceeding. All the members of the Government so far have been returned —the majority unopposed. INTERPROVINCIAL. [PEE PEESS AGENCY.] The Port Chalmers E'ection. Waikato Native Affairs. Auckland, April 13. The dispute between Walker, the Waikato settler, and Ngakau, the King’s secretary, with regard to certain cattle, which ended in the seizure of a team of bullocks and dray by Walker, was amicably settled during Sir G. Grey’s and Mr Sheehan’s visit. Ngakau, much to Walker’s surprise, produced a written agreement, made some time ago with Parker (since deceased) and Walker, giving the Natives permission to appropriate to their own use all cattle found outside certain bounds. Walker, on the production of this document, contended that it had been intended to be in force only for a limited period, but Ngakau pointed out that the agreement bore no date. Ultimately by the judicious intervention of the Native Minister, it was arranged that Ngakau should return ten head of Walker’s cattle, which had been seized, on condition that Walker returned the bullocks and dray. Amongst other invitations, Mr Sheehan received a letter from Rewi inviting him to come to Putiu. Tho Minister declined on the ground that a meeting under such circumstances would be liable to create misapprehension, and that it will be more conducive to a good understanding between all parties that all matters under consideration should be openly discussed at the Hikurangi meeting. Rewi replied, expressing approval of this decision, and intimating his intention of acquiescing in the course proposed. Russell, April 12. The whale ship Alaska, Captain Fisher, arrived from the Chathams, having taken since leaving here last year, 650 barrels sperm, 150 right whale oil, and 6001bs. bone. He spoke the Triton, Captain Keith, with 500 barrels sperm oil. Gisbosne, April 12. The “Herald” states that the Government have sanctioned the return of the ex-rebel, Te Warn, to this district. Wellington, April 12. A notice in last night’s “ Gazette” orders that the 20th of April be observed as a Bank holiday throughout the colony. It is understood that Mr Clark, the eminent engineer, now here investigating the question of the drainage of Wellington, will in the main approve of the drainage scheme drawn up by Mr Climie. Mr Barton moved ex parte in the Supreme Court, this morning for an attachment against the late proprietary of the “ Argus” on behalf of Mr Gillon. Judge Richmond took time to consider his decision. W e'stx-obt, April 12. A prospecting area has been applied for at Totara River, midway between Westport and Charleston, The prospect yielded eight or nine shillings worth of gold for two men’s work for two days. The wash is black sand. There is plenty of ground, but the cheapest race will cost £4OOO. Several claims arc already pegged out, and applications made for water rights. Poet Chalmers, April 13. The election was keenly contested. The returns, so far, give Green, 269 ; Dench, 179. One booth has : yet to send in its return, The Contest will probably be in favour of Mr Green. The official declaration will be made on Tuesday. [feom the cobeebpondent of the press.] Timabu, April il. A telegram was received from Government this morning, stating that if the Harbor Board granted permission, Sir John Coode could report on the harbor works. A deputation then waited on several members of the Board, but tho latter stated they had no power to grant the request, A public meeting is to bo called for Monday,| to consider the matter, but it is improbable that any result will follow. Sir J. C.oode visited the harbor works to-day, and afterwards proceeded to Tomukn. Tho Chamber of Commerce to-day received a telegram from the Government stating that inquiries were being made re railway tariff, and that the result will be communicated to the Chamber.' Letter's were also received from Ofttnaru and Dunedin Harbor Boards, and from Dunedin Chamber of Commerce, thoroughly endorsing the notion and views of tho Timaru Chamber, and promising hearty co-operation and assistance. All those bodies have determined not to let the matter rest till the tariff is placed on a fair and equitable basis. Margaret Wilson, lately committed to the Supreme Court for infanticide has Vecome d paving lunatic while ip gaol, and wjll be sent to the asylum. jji again Wty hoi ftnd stj,