TELEGRAMS,

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XX, Issue 3892, 7 April 1877, Page 2

TELEGRAMS,

0 [From hie Prkss Aqexcy.] CABLE TELEGRAMS. LONDON, April 4. It had been rumoured tliat Prince Bismarck had resigned the position of Chancellor of Germany from overwork. This is semi-officially denied. Bismarck tendered his resignation, but the Emperor refused to accept it, but grants leave of absence. The Porte treats the protocol as assailing the dignity of Turkey. MELBOURNE, April G. New Zealand oats have been sold at a decline of 2d. New Zealand soft wheat, 5s 7d to os Bd. SYDNEY, April 6. All-aged Stakes. Tocal 1 Adelaide ... ... ... 2 Royalty 3 ! Sike.s Produce Stakes. Chester ... ... ... 1 [ Waterford 2 j Cap-a-pie ... ... ... 3 | Cumberland Stakes. Pride of the Hills 1 Chrysolite ... ... ... 2 Vision ... ... ... y Pride of the Hills won easily. DUNEDIN, April 0. A fire occurred in Walker-street last night, "when the Rising Sun Hotel, together with Carter's store and Palmer's drapery shops, were completely destroyed. The stock and furniture of the hotel were insured in the Royal for £200, and the building in the Norwich for £300. The store was insured for £100 in the Norwich, and £100 in the New Zealand oilice. The third building was insured for £100 in the Norwich. Sir Bradshaw quotes the share market as follows : — Bank of New Zealand, £11) 17s o'd ; Colonial Bank, £1 17s ; Standard Insurance, 14 ; National, £1 10s ; South British, £i ; Otago and .Southland Investment Company, 20s ; New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency shares (new issue), 50s ; Mosgiels, £2 4s. Produce — Wheat, 4s 3d to 5s ; barley, 4s Gd ; oats, 2s Id to 2s Gd. In response to a deputation, the Mayor will call a public meeting to consider the question of retaining the fever hospital on the present site. The sittings of the Supreme Court were continued to-day. Letitia Reid, convicted of burglary, was sentenced to nine months' imprisonment with hard labor. Bernard Grey, convicted of stealing valuable receipts, was sentenced to five years' penal servitude. The dramatic season at the Princess Theatre closes to-morrow night. WELLINGTON, April G. Mr. O'Shea reports : — Floiir, Adelaide, £18 10s to £19 ; colonial do., £14 to £lo 10s ; oats, 3s to 3s Gd ; bran, lOd to Is ; hams, Sh\ to lOd ; bacon, 4d to 8d ; cheese, Gd to Sd ; potatoes, £4, falling ; maize, 4s 9d to 5s ; pollards, Bs. Major Atkinson, the Premier, writes a letter to the New Zealand Times — apparently a copy of one written to the Agent-General — in reference to certain New Zealand statistics published in Westgarth's Circular of January, 1877. He first points out that the circular publishes the amount of New Zealand revenue for 1873-74 instead oi that for 1876. The tables in Westgarth's Circular made out that the revenue of New Zealand for 1875 was £1,077,020, while

that of Victoria was £4,236,423. The Premier, quoting from New Zealand statistics, shows that the receipts in New Zealand for 1875 amounted to £2,841,053 (instead of only £1,677,626), as compared with the £4,236,523 received in Victoria. He also points out that, although there was a note in the circular stating that the amount given as New Zealand revenue was ex provincial revenues, still that left- aj> tvvov of £30,000. He requested the Agent-Gene-, ral to make personal explanation to Mr Wcstgarrfi, and get him to rectify the error pointed out, and also inform him that he can obtain all statistics of the colony, and information relating to its progress, at the Agent-General's office. The Premier appends to the letter tabulated statement of all the sources of revenue of Victoria and New Zealand for 1875. The totals are — Victoria, £4,236,413 ; New Zealand, £2,841,953. Sailed — Kiwi, for Napier, at 4 p.m. Passengers — Mr and Mrs Torre and family, and Mr Thome. The Government steamer Luna has been just sold (though not yet taken over) to the Brunner Coal Company for £4000. A thousand shaves in the new Brunner Coal Mining Company have been allotted to Wellington, which is to be made the depot of the company ; eighteen hundred shares are for Greymoutli, a thousand for Dunedin, and five hundred for Cliristchureh. O AMARU, April 5. Tlie annual meeting of the North Otago Turf Club was held to day under, most favorable circumstances. The attendance was large, and the weather was gloriously fine. Maiden Plate of 40 soys., weight for age; one mile and a half. Titania 1 Duntroon ... ... ... 2 Little Nell ... .... ... 3 Five horses started. Time, 2 mm. oTj sec. Selling Race of 40 soys. , one mile and a quarter. Miss Elswick 1 Malabar 2 ] Six horses started. Miss Elswick led with Merry Monarch second, for about a mile. Steamer then challenged her,, and beat her on the post by half a length. Time, 2 mm. 2Q>h sec. M'Kay entered a protest against Steamer receiving the stakes on the ground of jostling by Allan, the rider of Steamer. The stewards sustained the protest, dssqualified Steamer, and awarded the stakes to Miss Elswick. North Otago Turf Club Handicap of 200 soys. , with a sweep of 5 soys. added, second horse to receive 20 soys. ; third horse, 10 soys. ; distance, 2 miles. Templeton ... ... ... 1 Guy Fawkes ... ... ... 2 Fishhook was scratched. The betting was 6t04 on Guy. There was considerably excitement over this race, as both horses had been backed heavily. Templeton's form when stripped was simply perfection, but Guy seemed to be hardly tip to the mark. Directly the flag fell Guy made the running at a terrific pace, tintil entering the straight for the first time. On passing the stand Templeton had crawled up until he was only half a length behind. The two horses raced together until the second mile from home, when, Rowlands called upon Templeton, and he responded gamely, entering the straight half a length ahead of Guy. This order was maintained until the rails were reached, Avhen Guy made a desperate effort to get on even terms with Templeton twelve lengths from home, but the latter passed the post winner by a length and a half, amid tremendous cheering. Time, 3 mm. 30k sees. Tradesmen's Handicap of 60 soys. ; distance, 1 mile and a half. Titania 1 This was a well-contested race, and was won by three lengths. Time, 2 mm. 50 sees. Six started. KAITANGATA, April 6. An inquest was held to-day into the origin of the fire which destroyed the offices, store, and timber belonging to Reginald M'Donald, storekeeper and timber merchant, on the morning of the 4th hist. The jury returned a verdict that the place was maliciously set on fire, but that there was no evidence to show by whom. Besides the premises destroyed, a timber store and produce store had been set on fire by means of " Hobart Toavii splets" and a bag saturated with turpentine, but they were discovered and extinguished before any damage was done. Two detectives have been engaged investigating the matter for several days. The premises and stock were fully insured. CHRISTCHURCH, April 6. At the opening of the annual session of the Philosophical Institute, Dr. Haast, in his presidential address, gave an account of the discovery of remai'kable ancient rock paintings in the Weka Pass ranges. He exhibited careful drawings of them made by S. S. Cousins. Some of the rock paintings are 15 feet long. They represent animals of foreign countries, weapons and dresses of semi-civilised people ; underneath them are characters like those of the Tanil language, resembling those on an ancient bell found in the North Island. In the Supreme Court report telegraphed yesterday, it was wrongly stated that Jacobson, who was convicted of embezzlement, was formerly a clerk in the National Bank. It was in the Colonial Bank that he was formerly clerk. Export quotations, f.o.b. at Lyttelton : — Bust milling wheat, 5s 6d ; second quality do. , 3s 6cl to 4s Cd ; oats, 2s 8d ; barley, 4s to 5s ; Hour, £14 10s to £15 10s ; bran, £4 10a ; sharps, ' £5 10s : cheese, 7d. In the Supreme Court to-day, Pooley and Branihall, of the English cricketers, were charged with malicious injury to property. No new evidence was adduced, and the accused were found not guilty. Sykes and Falloon were found not guilty of forgery. TAUPO, April 6. Thera is quite a lull here after the great native meeting. Inspector Crapp and 30 (native) A.C.'s are coming here to be stationed shortly. The natives are busy getting in their crops, which are of a good us crags. The weather is splendid. AUCKLAND, April 0. At the Supreme Court, Albert Carroll, an old oifender, was sentenced to four years' penal servitude for breaking and entering a dwelling. ' The Alburnia has declared a 2s Gd dividend. The District Inspector of Sheep attempted to stop the sale of sheep from Patea, which he pronounced scabby, although in landing the Inspector had passed them. The sale is proceeding, notwithstanding that a more vigorous inspection is likely to be instituted. Mr Buckland quotes : — Fat cattle, 20s to 26s per 1001 b ; sheep, 2kl per lb ; pigs advanced jd per lb. Mr Binney reports : — Adelaide flour, £18; Southern ditto, £16 10s; maize, 4s 9d ; oats, 3s oil ; sharps, £8 10s ; bran, £6 ; bacon (in cloth), 10 id ; jams, 8s ; potatoes, £3 10s. Sharemavket. — Bank of New Zealand (buyers), £19 17s Gd ; Colonial Bank, 40s (paid up, 38s) ; Thames Gas, 2Gs ; South British Insurance, 79s ; National Insurance, 30s ; New Zealand Insurance, 92s Gd ; Red Queen, 4s ; Caledonian (sellers), £3 ; Moanatairi, buyers £17 10s, sellers £1 8 ; Inverness, 6s ; Alburnia, 20s 6cl fo 21s. Dr Lee will not stand for Auckland City West. Farewell sermons to the Bishop of Melaneisa were preached to-day. The subscription to the All-England Cricket Fund amounted to £170 ](i« (id ; expenses to £210 os ; £100 was paid to the Auckland Racing Chib for the use of the ground. In the Supreme Court to-day, Crowell, charged with stealing from tlio A.C. at Taupo, was acquitted. .Jameson and Gray, Larceny, acquitted. Boyle, arson, acquitted. Peheria and Ake, natives.

horse-stealing and burglary, 18 months find 2 years respectively. The Jury List Revision Court has exempted foreign consuls from serving. (FROM OVK OWN" CORRESPONDENT.) WAIROA> April v. At the Resident Magistrate's Court on Thursday-, before Messrs F. F. Ormondand G. Burton, the following case was heard : — J. H. Smythe against W. Atwarcl, claim for £20 for purchasing and removing away from certain leasehold property (the site of the late fire) a brick chimney valued at £10, and- a colonial oven valued at £3 16s. There was also a claim for four shillings for trespass. The plaintiff proved his title to the ground, which is leased from W. Moloney. Evidence was brought to prove that Atward bought the chimney and oven from \V. Shaw, agent to the New Zealand Insurance Company, under their direction. Plaintiff having built in the stove after the chimney was erected, endeavored to prove that it was not a fixture, and having received his insurance on the stock, now sued for the sum of £20. The decision will be given at the next sitting of the Court.