CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 8, 19 September 1879, Page 3

CABLEGRAMS.

■♦ . (reuter's telegeams.) London, September 13. Best Australian beef tallow, 36s per cwt. ; best Australian mutton tallow, 37s 6d per cwt. Melbourne, Tuesday. The directors and manager of the Provincial and Suburban bank were arrested to-day, but bailed out. The Colonial Secretary, in reply to a deputaiion, promised to make representations to the Imperial Government regarding the import duties on colonial wines. The lancefield Bank robbers were tried to-day. Lowe wns sentenced to penal servitude for eight years, and Bray to five j'fars. Wednesday. The Hon Sir Charles Sladen, leader of the Opposition, has intro duced a bill in the Legislative Council providing for the reform^ of the Constitution. Postal difficulties continue between Victoria and South Australia in reference to the new contract »vith the P. and 0. Company, fcouth Australia proposes a reference to tho Inv perial authorities. Sydney, Tuesday. The Victorian Shipowners Association assert that tn*e shipping of New South Wales exceeds that of Victoria by 33,000 registered tons, although equal a few years since. The Cricket Association have decided to assist in sending an Australian team to England next year. The Governor of South Australia has arrived. „ Heavy rains have fallen throughout the colony. The District Association have disapproved the arrangements of the Lanib'yh miners for resuming work. V Affairs are still unsettled. V-- - f Sydney, Wednesday. .There has been fine weather to-day .^and a general public holiday was ob"^^Berved, on -the occasion, of the public opening of the Garden Palace. At 9 o'clock thitmorniug a procession ol public bodies and mounted police was formed, followed Vy Lord Loftus (Governor of New South Wales), Lord Uormanby (Governor of Victoria), Sir William Jervois (Governor of South Australia), and Mr Weld (Governor of Tasmania), and their respective staffs, members of the Ministry, and the Mayor. The procession proceeded through .the principal streets, which were gajtlv decorated .and lined with crowds of people. The vice-regal party reached the building at noon. Lord Loftus unveiled the statute of the Queen under the dome, and then proceeded to the dais, where he was received by the Executive Commissioners. The representatives of foreign countries, British colonies ami posessions, and distinguished citizens, surrounded the dais, the whole mak- \ ing a brilliant scene, 'i he choir perJLformed an inaugural cantata, after Mr Jennings, Executive Commissioner, presented an address to Lord Loftus, asking him to declare the International Exhibition open. Lord Loftus replied, congratulating the colony upon the success of its efforts to gather the representation of art achievements and the industrial forces of the globe. He said the event was an era in Austra lign progress, and he welcomed the representatives of foreign countries and the British colonies and possessions ; and concluded by declaring the Exhibition formally opened. Salutes were then fired,, and tho cfioir performed further music, iuctuaingthe iNational Anthem. Lord Loftus, guests and suite proceeded en a tour through tho building, and visited the various courts. They were introduced to the several commissioners. An immense concourse of people attended the opening ceremony, which concluded at two o'clock, and passed eff with great brilliancy and eclat. The Garden Palace is now completed, and was splendidly decora: ed, thedome especially Many courts are -" tiulsned7*aud others, are still engaged unpacking The exhibits ar« of a highly interesting character. Lord i Loftus during the week gives a series * of entertainments to distinguished visitors aifd leading citizens.