NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 957, 4 July 1890, Page 25

NEWS BY CABLE.

a TJirvo IP Tra. KT JDAlllOll ailJ> By Elkctric Telegraph.—Copyright. (per press association.) London, June 25. The Earl of Carnarvon is seriously ill. Madame Melba has signed a contract for two hundred nights at the next London season. At an interview with Mr W, L. Jackson, M.P., Financial Secretary of the Treasury, the Agents-General reiterated the request that the Imperial Government should contribute toward the cable subsidy and guarantee. In reply, Mr Jackson said that Mr Goschen’s answer would probably be unfavourable. English officials declare there is no precedent of the colonies asking England to contribute to the cable subsidy, but if the colonies pay a guarantee loss up to L 27,000 England might contribute an additional L 16,000. At an interview to-day the AgentsGeneral urged that it would be good policy on the part of England to act jointly with the colonies, as the matter was one of federal importance. Mr Jackson promised to again consult Mr Goschen, but implied that the insistence of a double demand would probably result in the refusal of both. At a meeting of Unionists it was resolved to continue their support to the Government. In the House of Commons to-day, Mr W. H. Smith stated that the Government had no intention of consulting the wishes of the people of Heligoland regarding the cession of that island to Germany. * The quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,572,000 quarters, for the Continent 620,000. The American visible supply is estimated at 11,088,000 bushels. Best tallow beef, 24s 6d to 25s ; mutton, 25s to 25s 6d. The R.M.S. Tongariro arrived at Plymouth yesterday with her passengers all well and her cargo cf meat in good condition. At the wool sales to-day 12,000 bales were catalogued. Greasy sorts are fairly steady. The decline is chiefly in scoured merinos, which are from 7| to 10 per cent lower. Crossbreds are from 5 to 7i per cent lower. Sales are fixed till August Ist. Two Australian wheat cargoes have been sold at 35s 6d. London, June 26. Truth states that Lord Balfour of Burleigh is to be the successor to Lord Carrington as Governor of New South Wales. A rumour is afloat that Lord Harrington will become Premier at an early date, Lord Salisbury remaining at the Foreign Office. The Times states that a private telegram from Hobart announces that the Government have made up their minds to purchase the Tasmanian main line for L 1,100,000. Earl Carnarvon is suffering from neuralgic gout, and is in an extremely weak state. The Commissioner of City Police resigns, owing to ill-health. A London Insurance Company has refused to pay to a widow the sum of LIO,OOO upon the death of her husband, who perished in the Quetta disaster. The Company allege that the evidence of death was insufficient. In the course of a speech to-day Mr W. S. Caine, M.P. for Barrow, strongly denounced the Government over the compensation to publicans’ question, and again stated his intention of resigning his seat and seeking re-election as an independent Liberal. The local faction, contrary to the wishes of Mr Gladstone, will run a Radical candidate against him. The Unionists are also selecting a candidate, hoping to secure Mr Caine’s expulsion. Wool is brisker owing to purchases for the American market. Bank of New Zealand shares have risen 10s. Banks rate of discount is 4 per dent. The promoters of Allsop’s Company refuse to refund the half million suggested by the shareholders. The Australian Chilling and Freezing Company has been registered, with a capital of a quarter of a milli n. Several of Nelson and Co.’s firm are directors. London, June 27. Colonel Frederick Arthur Wellesley has become bankrupt, with liabilities of L 30,000. At the wool sales to-day prices were unchanged. The market i- dull, except for sorts suitable for American manufacturers, whose demand is improving. Frozen mutton quotations are unchanged. Beef is nominal. The shareholders in the brewery company of Samuel Allsop and Sons, Limited, held a meeting' to-day, at which it was resolved that the Directors of the Company ought io guarantee a dividend of 5 per cent per annum for a period of three yea is. The Directors declined to accept the responsibility, The Pelican Club has increased the amount of the purse offered for the fight between Slavin and McAuhffe to LSOOO and tho Ormonde Club is offering a similar stake. Sixteen thousand copies of Stanley’s new hook Were sold on the first day. The Australian edition'will arrive in tho colonies at the end of August. Janies Flett, a returned Now Zea-

lander, fell from a cliff in the Orkney Islands, and died from the effects of his ill j UrioS. Miss Wiedemann’s action against Mr Walpole is to be tried again. A drastic measure entitled the Directors’ Liability Bill has passed the third reading in the House of Commons. It affects directors and promoters, and applies to companies launched after the Ist October next. Lord Harrington is supporting Mr Wainwright, the Unionist candidate, against Mr \V. S. Caine for Barrow, and the Eighty Club have put forward Mr Duncan, a Radical. It is considered probable that the Tithes Bill will be held over. Lord R. Churchill’s friends are supporting a movement to securs his re-entry into the Cabinet. The Captain of H.M.S. Emerald seized and closed two of Baird's lobster factories. Later. The Captain of H.M.S. Emerald is being sued for damages for forcibly closing Baird’s lobster factories, News has been received of a revolt at Erzeroum, the capital of Armenia, owing to continued atrocities by Kurdish freebooters. Eighty Armenians and nine Turkish soldiers were killed in the first encounter. In the House of Commons to-day the debate on the West rn Australian Constitution Bill was resumed. Sir George Campbell, M.P. for Kirkcaldy, moved that the consideration of clause 1 should be postponed until the extent of the territory to be included shall have been decided. During the course of his remarks tho non member was frequently called to order. The Right Hon John Morley considered the Bill a mischievous one, and protested against further discussing its proposals. Ultimately Sir George Campbell’s motion was withdrawn. Speaking on an amendment preposed by the Committee to insert universal suffrage, Baron de Worms, Under Secretary for the Colonies, opposed it. Sir John Gorst stated that the House of Commons must either accept or reject the Bill, as they were unable to amend the Constitution. In that case, Mr Morley thought it would be better to give effect to the wishes of the colonies. After further discussion, the closure was enforced, and on division the amendment was rejected by a large majority. Mr W. H. Smith, leader of the House, announced that the Government would not reinsert clause 8, which-provides that any local Act authorising restrictions on the immigration of British subjects, or any class of British subjects, into Western Australia shall be reserved for the Queen’s assent. The House adjourned before passing elause 1, and the Bill is not likely to come up again for consideration for a fortnight. It is, however, considered certain to pass in the shape recommended by the Committee. Another meeting of creditors in the estate of Viscount De-rhur-t was h Id today, when the bankrupt’s proposal to pay 10s in the pound down, and the balance when he succeeded to the tit’e, was refused, as a sufficient majority of the creditors did n«>t approve it. The Colonial Quarterly Review, which is projected by Sir M. E. Grant Duff, the Earl of Derby, Sir John Lubbock, and Mr J. A. Froude, will oppose Imperial Federation, and advocate an alliance between Kinsfolk in preference to the more ambitions schemes of the Empire. The weekly returns of the Bank of England published to-day show the total reserves in notes and bullion to be L 13,168,000. The proportion of reserves to liabilities is 36 "84. Consols, 96f. New Zealand 4 per cent inscribed stock, 105 ; 3j, 95J. South Australian wheat, 38s, market restricted ; Victorian, 375, quiet ; New Zealand longberried ditto, 365, steady. Sugar—German beet, 12s 3d; Java, 14s 6d, nominal. No. 1 best Scotch pig iron, f.o.b. in Clyde, 455, steady. Three months bills are quoted at 3J per cent. The first issue of 50,000 shares in the Australian ChiliingandFreezing Company has been offered. Nelson and Co. will be employed to sell the meat. The Appeal Court has upheld Anthony Gibbs and Co.’s right to recover L 40,000 from the Socifite des Met ux. Mr W. H. Smith has finally withdrawn the licensing proposals, owing to the Speaker’s ruling regarding the licensing fund being adverse to the Government. London. June 28. In the House of Commons the Police Pension Bill has pas ed its second reading. In the House of Commons to day Sir James Fergusson denied that the Island of Dominica, .n the West Indies, is being exchanged for French rights in Newfoundland. A Blue Book < n the Newfoundland fishery dispute has been issued. In a despatch of May last the Marquis of Salisbury refuses to recognise the right of the French commanders to interfere with the British commanders. The St John’s correspondent of the Daily News telegraphs that the colonists are purchasing rifles, and a collision with the L ranch is feared. Mr Baird has served the captain of H.M.S. Emerald with a writ, claiming' damages on behalf of the owners of 26

lobster factories, whose- operations were suspended.

The committee appointed by the House of Lords to inquire into the question of children’s life insurance has taken some startling medical evidence. Mr Sandford Fleming, director of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, has written to Lord Knutsford, Secretary for the Colonies, protesting against the Imperial Government joining in the cable guarantee and subsidy as requested by the colonies. Mr Fleming alleges that such action would be injurious to Imperial Federation, and would be the means of blocking for a period of ten years the scheme underway for laying a pacific cable and the establishment of a line of steamers between Canada and Australia. Tho debentures of the Western Australian Midland Railway are being taken freely at a premium of 4A to 5 per cent. Mr- D. Hean, who has been investigating tho, affairs of the Banx of New Zealand, has arrived from Auckland. The Directors of the Bank entirely deny the reported reconstruction of the Board. The Company promoted by Miss Alice Cornwall to construct an outer harbour at Adelaide has abandoned the project. Replying to a question to-day, Sir James Fergusson stated that the tenns of the East African agreement do not commit England to fresh obligations in the event of war. Sir Graham Berry (Victoria), Sir Saul Samuel (New South Wales), and Sir F. Dillon Bell (New Zealand), have left for Brussels for the purpose of attending the International Tariff Conference Mr Cecil Raikes, the PostmasterGeneral, has undertaken to consider Sir F. Dillon Bell’s application that in the event of a renewal of the San Francisco Mail Service the British Government should defray the cost of the transit of mails between London and San Francisco. Owing to the authorities fearing a strike of the Police Force, the Foot Guards are practising street patrol. London, June 28. The money market is firmer, owing to the expectation of a scarcity of supplies. Three months bills are quoted at 3£ per cent. The English wheat market is dull, the Continental firm, and the American steady. Colonial oats, common sorts, 22s 6d ; beans, 335. The total number of bales catalogued at the wool sales up to date is 58.400, of which 13,200 have been held over. Leather, best sides, Bjd. London, June 29. Archbishop Walsh recently censured the Irish members for being absent from a “ snatch ” division. Mr Parnell was included, and, as a protest, seventy members banquetted him on the occasion of his birthday. , " An imposing Unionist demonstration was held yesterday at the Crystal Palace. Mr Balfour, Irish Secretary, ridiculed the idea that the Government was tottering. The temperance party would regret that their fanaticism had succeeded in destroying the licensing clauses of the Local Taxation Bill, because their action would prevent efforts being made in future to legislate in the interests of temperance. The East African agreement has been ratified. In addition to Heligoland, England cedes Maria Island to Germany. [Maria Island is one of a group of four small islands in the South Pacific, in lat. 2Ts9deg. S., long. 136 12deg. W. It is uninhabited, and landing is almost impracticable owing to the surf.] New Zealand wheat (on passage) averages 345. At the wool sales 55,200 bales have been sold up to date, and 3200 held over (not 13,200). The New Zealand Shipping Company’s steamer Duke of Buckingham has arr.ved (all well) with her frozen meat in good condition. The R.M.S. Kaikoura left Plymouth yesterday for New Zealand. London, June 30. Glenn, Secretary of the Belfast Union Building Society, has embezzled £35,000 of the Society’s funds. The judgment of the Court of Inquiry into the loss of the steamer Dacca was that the chief officer alone was to blame for not altering the course enough to clear the Daedalus Reef. His certificate was ordered to be suspended for a year. Mr D. Hean’s reports on the Bank of New Zealand have created a most favourable impression on the London Directors. Diplomats consider that Prince Ferdinand’s departure from Sofia is connected with the impending declaration of the independence of Bulga- ia. A man named William Ewart. Moran, charged with repeated big.uny, declared himself to be really Pierce Egan, and said he had never been, out of Australian w t.ers from 1877 to 1889, when he shipped as assistant engineer on the Ruapehu. Wheat is quiet; prices are unchanged. New Zealand wheat has advanced 6d per quarter. London, July 1. The revenue shows an L crease of LI, 146,000 over the same quarter of last yeair The applications for the debentures of the Western Australian Midland Railway Company have been allotted. They are quoted at 7 per cent discount.' Tho Court awarded great unjSapHo the captain and crew of the D2jMyfc#_tho | discipline and rapid sengers, but regretted the the

captain from the deck at the time of the catastrophe. Clauses 1 and 2 of the Western Australian Enabling Bill were carried. Sir G. Campbell moved an amendment to clause 3, reserving to the British Government half of the south-western division of the colony. Mr Morley characterised the amendment as fantastic, and it was negatived. Mr Cremer moved that the colonial Parliament only be allowed to lease the lands and mines. Baron de Worms said such a proposition was an insult to the colony. mi. _ .i . . * -Liie aiueiiuineno was negatived Dy a majority of 135. Clause 3 was finally carried by 190 against 54, and progress reported. Mr Gladstone is supporting Mr Duncan, the Radical candidate for Barrow, against Mr W. S. Caine, who resigned to test the feeling of the electors on the compensation question. Lord R. Churchill is working for Wainwright, the unionist candidate. The telegraph operators have refused to work overtime, and it is feared that great inconvenience to the public will result. The Congo Commercial Company have determined to send an expedition to the sources of the Congo. Sofia, June 25. It is reported that Prince Ferdinand has started on a secret visit to Vienna. The retirement of Dr G. Stratisky from the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs has seriously weakened M. Stambuloffs Ministry. Sofia, June 28. Prince Ferdinand has left on a visit to Carlsbad, a town of Austria, in the province of Bohemia, and M. Statnbuloff, the Premier, has been appointed Regent. The sentence of the Court, ordering Major Panitza, who was convicted of plotting to dethrone Prince Ferdinand, to be shot, was carried out to-day with an imposing military display. Sofia, July 1. A fresh Note, issued by the Bulgarian Government, warns the Porte that if it refuses to recognise Prince Ferdinand the people will assert their power. / Prince Ferdinand only signed the warrant for Major Panitza’s execution after the Ministry had threatened to resign if he refused. Vienna, June 25. Some alarm has been occasioned in this city owing to an outbreak of Asiatic cholera in the suburbs. Already two deaths have been recorded. Berlin, June 26. The Emperor has sailed for a month’s cruise along tho coasts of Sweden and Norway. Bismarck considers England has got the best of the African bargain, especially with regard to Zanzibar. Berlin, June 29. The Reichstag has passed the third reading of the Army Bill. It is believed that. Dr Krauel will be appointed German Minister to Buenos Ayres, Dr Kaiper replacing him in the Colonial Office. Rome, June 26. The members of the Municipal Council have resigned as a protest against the Bill introduced in the Chamber of Deputies by Signor Crispi to reorganise the finances of the Council. Rome, June 30. News received from the Red Sea states that the Italian troops killed 150 Dervishes at Dega, captured several cannon, and released many captives, including women and children. Paris, June 27. Figaro says Lord Salisbury is offering the Island of Dominica,'in the West Indies, in exchange for the French rights in New--foundland. Paris, June 28. The commission appointed by the Panama Canal Company to inquire into the present position and prospects of the undertaking, report that as a result of their investigations they estimate that three milliard francs will be required to finish the cansi, and that the only possible basis on which the work could be successfully carried out was by an inter national syndicate undertaking it The more serious charge of Nihilism preferred against those arresst d with dynamite in their posse sion has collapsed, and the acvus d are only changed with minor offences. Paris, J une 30. The Inspector of Finances has reported that the Credit Foncier is in a sound position. Paris, July 1. Two peasants belonging to Epinal while gathering firewood crossed the German frontier. When retiring they were challenged, and, nob answering, the guard tired and wounded one ■ f them. Valencia, June 27. Occasional deaths from cholera continue to be. reported. Constantinople, June 28. The Porte has de lined to answer the Bulgarian note making a final appeal to Turkey to sanction the election of Prince Ferdinand to the throne of Bulgaria. Brussels, J une 28. At the Anti-Slavery Conference Holland has abandoned its opposition to the Congo Free State raising a revenue by means of import duties. Brussels, June 30, Tho repudiation by Holland has further delayed the signing of tho Slavery Conference Act. New York, June 25. The Supreme Court has declared the Sugar Trust to be illegal.

New York, June 27. Details to hand of the death. of the President of San Salvador show that General Wzeta surprised the capital and sent General Maroial to announce the revolt to President Menendez, who was then at a ball. The latter immediately shot Mareial and then died of excitement. The revolt has caused a change of Government. New York, June 28 Many deaths are recorded from sun stroke. Washington, June 26. The President refuses to sanction tho agreement arrived at between Lord Salisbury and Secretary Blaine with regard to fche Behring Sea dispute. The two Houses are conferring about the Silver Bill. Washington, June 27. ‘ Owing to Lord Salisbury’s strong protest, Mi- Blaine has recalled the vessels directed to search suspected sealers in Behring’s Sea. Mr Blaine suggests that the Pope should be asked to arbitrate. Washington, June 30. A tornado swept over Kentucky and Tennessee. A church at Galatin was wrecked during service and many people injured. Washington, July 1. Hundreds of deaths are reported in tho United States from sunstroke. Sullivan refuses to fight Jackson on the ground of the recent police restrictions. Ottawa, June 29. There is a great outcry throughout Canada in consequence of the abolition of the free carriage of newspapers in the Dominion. Capetown, June 28. The New- Zealand Shipping Company’s steamer Duke of Westminster arrived today. She proceeds to Mauritius, thence to New Zealand. Murray, Roberts and Co. have received the following cable message from their London house, Messrs Sanderson, Murray and Co.. regarding the hemp market:— “New Zealand hemp has suffered a further decline of LI per ton.” This brings the present London selling price for fair average Wellington quality down to about Ll 6 per ton. SPECIAL. London, June 26. Mr Henniker Heaton is agitating in the press for a reduction of cable messages to Is per word. It is expected that France will assent without difficulty to the African arrangement,. Sir E. Bradford, Commissioner of Ponce, has forbidden meetings of policemen to agitate for an improvement in wages and hours. The Triple Alliance is being formally renewed. London, June 27. The Western Australian Midland Railway debentures, of which a million pounds’ worth were offered, have been fully covered, and are quoted at 5 per cent premium. In answer to a question, Mr Goschen said it would be impossible to carry through legislation this session on the subject of the investment of Trust Funds in Colonial stocks. The amendment proposed by the Committee on the Western Australian Enabling Bill to insert universal suffrage was rejected by a Urge majority. It is hoped that the Australian cruisers will be ready to sail in December. If the residents of Heligoland are hostile to the cession of that island to Germany Mr Gladstone and Lord Rosebery will oppose it being, done. It-is consideied doubf'ul if Lord Balfour of Burleigh will accept the Governorship of New South Wales. London, June 30. The Earl of Carnarvon’s funeral takes place on Thursday at Highclere Castle, Newbury. The negotiations for a match between Slavin and McAuliffe have c -me to a standstill, and threaten to result in a failure. The latter agreed to stand if an addition was made to the purse. Keplying to a question in the House of Commons, Mr E. Stanhope, Secretary for War, said that General Edwards’ report would oe presented after the colonies had been consulted. The postmen are much incensed at the alleged system of espionage to which they are subjected. Berlin, June 27. The Reichstag lias finally approved tho proposed increase in the German, army by a majority of 83. Constantinople, June 28. The Sheik ul Islam is suspected of plotting to depose the Sultan, and a iv.prv.V-.Ar~ TTI„ W „ 1„„„ I 1 LUIIULI Ui IUOiIiUOIO Ul DliC U lUllia nuVv been arrested on suspicion of being connected with him. Paris, June 28. The Earl of Lytton, the Bri ish Ambassador, is urging the French Government to discontinue the transportation of convicts to Ne w Caledonia. Vienna, June 29. Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria has arrived here. Sofia, June 29. Major Panitza was stripped of his uniform when led out to execution. Ho I preserved an undaunted front to the last, j Vienna, Jnly 1. Count Kalnoky i 3 iu a precarious state 1 of health.

Natal, June 28. are demanding Responsible Government for Natal, with control over the native subjects. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS; (TER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Sydney, June 26. Arrived—To Anau. The following are the current quotations for the principal silver mine shares :—Broken Hill Proprietary, Ll2 os ; British, L2 8s 6d ; Central, L 7 15s ; North, LI Is ; South, L 4 6s ; Block No. 14, L 6 7s 6d; Block No. 10, LB7s ; Junctions, L 3 18s 6d, At a meeting attended by 700 wharf labourers, arrangements were discussed for the anticipated strike. A suggestion by the Chamber of Commerce to refer the dispute to arbitration was declined, the meeting insisting that the only solution of the difficulty could be the concession by owners of the demands made. The men will be called out at midnight on June 30th unless the employers give way. Sydney, June 27. Arrived—Zealandia, ss, from Auckland. The Commission which was sent to the New Hebrides by the Presbyterian Church reports that the missions are flourishing, and three missionaries have been established on Espiritu Santo. The operations of the French Company are becoming more extensive, butFranceville as a commune has practically broken up. A Bill has been introduced into the New South Wales Parliament to enable Messrs Chaffey Bros, to establish irrigation works on the Nepean. Sydney, June 28. Sailed—Te Anau, for Auckland. Sydney, June 30. Seven inches of rain have fallen since Saturday, bat it is now fine. Obituary—Principal Fletcher, of Newington College. The revenue for the year ended June 30tli was L 9,177,500, an increase of L 214.470 over last year. Sydney, July 1. Wheat—chick, 2s lOd to 3s ; New Zealand, 3s 6d to 3s 7d ; local, 3s 7d to 3s 9d ; oats, Is Sd to 2s ; maize, 3s to 3s 6d ; barley—Cape, 2s 6d ; bran, 74d ; pollard, 7id ; potatoes—Circular Heads and New Zealand, £3lss to £4 ; onions—Victorian, £4 10s lo L 5 ; New Zealand, L 5 os to £5 10s ; butter—imported dairy, 7d to 8d ; separator, 9d to lOd ; local dairy, 9d to Is ; separator, Is to Is 3d ; cheese, 2Jd to 4|d ; bacon—machine cured, 5d to 6d : hand cured, 6d to 7id ; New Zealand, 9d; hams—local, 7d to lOd ; New Zealand, lOd to Is.

A Royal Commission has been appointed to inquire into the manner in which the defence works at the North Harbour have been carried out. Melbourne, June 26. Mr Hayfcer’s statistics show a decrease in the Chinese population of New Zealand, Victoria and Queensland, and an increase in New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania at the end of last year. Melbourne, June 30. The floods in Gippsland are the highest known for years. One settler named Taylor was drowned, and great damage was done to crops and property. Mr J. Cheetliani, member for Donolly, was thiown from a buggy in the city and killed.

Melbourne, July 1. Prime wheat, 3s - 1 made L 8 7s 6d, roller-made L 9. Oats Calcutta 2s, Victorian stout 2s lOd ; maize, 4s 3d ; barley, making, 3s 8d ; bran, lOd ; peas, 3s 3d. The revenue for the year ended 30th June was L 8,511,104, a decrease of L104 ; 185 over the previous year. Hobart, June 26. The R.M.S. lonic arrived at 9 o’clock last night, and s > ils at noon to-day. She brings 56 passengers for Australia and 66 for New Zealand. Adelaide, June 27. The South Australian Assembly is debating the Federal resolutions. Adelaide, July 1. Wheat—rat outports. 3* 4d to 3s sd, far i ers’ lots 3s sci to 3s 6J, at Pott Adelaide 3s Sd ; flour —stone-made L 7 10s to LS, roller made L 8 5s to L 9 ; bran, 8:1 to 81 d. ; pollard, B<l The. revi uue for the year ended 30th | June was L 2,467,662, which is an increase of L165D00 over last year. Brisbane, June 28. A Bill has been introduced providing that a barrister or solicitor shall not appear in Court where his father or brother is adjudicating. Brisbane, June 30. In consequence ol a gambling row at Rockhampton, a tight occurred in the street between speileis and their victims. Eighteen of the former took refuge in an hotel, which the mob blockaded for 24 hours, when the spellers were escorted to the wharf by the police and placed on board an outward-bound steamer. 1 his movement was only effected, however, after great disturbance. Perth, June 30. The blacks are harassing the settlers in the Kimberley district. Troopers were sent to disperse them, and one of tho number/Sergeant Gray, was killed. The force followed the natives up, and killed two. Albany, July 1. Arrived—S.S. Ormuz, from London. Passengers for New Zealand —Messrs Broke and Ormistou, Misses Peacock and Ormisfcon.

Hobart, June 27. Lord Carrington, assisted by the Earl of Kintore, Governor of South' Australia, and the leading Masons of other colonies, yesterday installed the Rev. Mr Harris as first Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania, The ceremony was of a brilliant character.

The infection which is spreading aaiong the sheep is said not to be the Cumberland disease, and opinions differ whether it is stomach stampers or liver rot. Hobart, June 30.

The steamer Nelson struck on a rock in the river Tamar and foundered, but all on board were saved.

Thursday Island, June 27.

The Elsie, from Avoo, in New Guinea, reports that pearlshell is plentiful there, but a Dutch frigate patrols the place and refuses to allow British vessels to work.