TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 4200, 5 September 1874, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

[Press Telegraph Agency.] Grahamstown, Friday. Mr. James Maokay, junior, publishes a long letter in the Star this evening, in reference to a telegram published in the Thames Advertiser , purporting to come from Sir Donald McLean to Mr. O’Borke, about the opening of Ohinemuri, and alleged to have been found by one Thomas Wilson. Mr. Mackay says that the only telegrams addressed by Sir Donald McLean to Mr. O’Eorke, in December, 1873, were the following : “Hon. D. McLean to Hon. Mr. O’Rorke. Tauranga to Auckland. Tauranga, December 13, 1873. 'Hon. Mr. O’Rorke, Auckland. You are, no doubt, fully acquainted with the diggers’ excitement about Ohinemuri. I hope you will exert yourself in Auckland to see the editors connected with the Press, and endeavor to get them to refrain from adding to the present irritating feeling which is being created between the races. Would you also consult with the Attorney-General and Whitaker as to the legal steps to be, taken in the event of a rush, or attempt at a rush, .on the Native lauds at Ohinemuri. I will keep the office here open to-night, to hear what steps you have taken in the matter. The subject is one of importance to Auckland, and the Superintendent should be seen by you, in order that wo should act in concert in the best means of repressing the present violent agination, which is only calculated to delay the opening of the country, and to defeat the objects which the agitators profess to have in view.—(Signed), Donald McLean.” “ Telegram, Hon. D. McLean to Hon. Mr. O’Korke. December 14, 1873. Hon. Mr, O’Rorke, Auckland.—Thanks very much for telegram, and for trouble you have taken. I have heard from Mackay, and do not antici-' pate that any rush will be attempted. Still, it is as well to get Attorney-General’s opinion.— "(Signed), Donald McLean.” The telegram as published by the Advertiser was as follows:—“December 14, 1873. — Thanks very much for telegram about Thames demonstration. See editors of papers and induce them to unite against it and the action taken by the miners respecting Ohiuemuri_ The Government do not wish the country to be opened.” Mr. Maokay has also published two letters from Wilson to the Hoh. .the Premier, which state that the writer will “ publish the telegrams, having retained a copy, unless provided with a billet.” Mr. Mackay concludes his letter with a comment on the contemptible nature of the transaction on Wilson’s part, and not flattering comments regarding the Advertiser. He says that that journal had published statements and insinuations regarding his conduct in the land purchase negotiations which have no foundation in fact, which the ■ result will shortly show. He charges the Jdreriiscr with misleading its readers for “political, purposes which arc thoroughly understood and appreciated.” Napier, Friday. Six thousand trout ova brought by the Bangatira on her last trip have been landed in good condition except about two per cent. The hatching boxes are at present in charge of Mr. Goodwin, of Hastings. The Opera Troupe continues to draw crowded houses. The Bangatira will sail to-night for Wellington. Christchurch, Friday. There was a hail and snow storm last night, with a heavy wind from the south-west. The weather is now breaking. Lyttelton, Friday. The s.s. Phoebe sails for Timaru with 200 immigrants ex Cathcart, calling here on Sunday on the way to Wellington. Captain Crawford, of the ship Cathcart, has been committed for trial for wounding three refractory seamen on the passage from England. Westport, Friday. The schooner Dunedin got off safely last night, with slight damage. Dunedin, Friday. The ship Parsee, from Glasgow, is at the Heads. The Tweed is not towed in. No particulars have yet been received, except that all are well on board.

THE S.S. ALHAMBRA AT HOKITIKA EUROPEAN NEWS. London, August 15. Arrived—Glenlora, from New Zealand ; Lady Jocelyn, from Melbourne ; Gowan, Jung Frau, Star of North. August 21. Austria and Russia have assented to the recognition of Spain, in pursuance of an agreement by the three Emperors at Berlin for common action on all diplomatic question. Discount, three per cent. August 18. The London Colonial wool sales opened this evening. The arrivals amounted to 260,000 bales. Upwards of 5000 were offered. The attendance of Home and foreign buyers was large, and the biddings commenced with great' spirit. The closing rates of last sales were well maintained. Arrived—Warwick, Harvest Home, Earl of Mar, and R-illie Java. August 19. The death of Sir William Fairbury is nounced.August 22. At the wool sales, the opening competition was well maintained. Prices.coutinue very firm. The com market has experienced a considerable fall. The weather is favorable for harvest operations. Dr, Haast, of Canterbury, has received the Order of the Iron Cross. August 25. Austria recognises Spanish Government, but Russia refuses. At the wool sales, competition continues extremely vigorous, and shows a renewal of advance, compared with previous sales, of Id. to l|d. Foreign arrivals of wheat are abundant, and prices have fallen. At the sales of new wheat yesterday, purchases were made reluctantly at a reduction of seven shillings. Paris, August 18. ABonapartist deputy has been elected for Oalvador by a large majority. Singapore, August 20. A rupture is threatened between China and Japan, on account of the Formosa expedition.. China is making immense preparations for war. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, Saturday, Aug. 29. On Thursday the Treasurer made’his Financial Statement. He stated that he ebmmenced the year with a balance of £170,358' from last year. The estimated revenue was £1,259,135, which, together with a recoup from advances, made a gross revenue.of £4,515,182, being nearly £200,000 more than was received in the previous year. The expenditure was £4,478,000, which was also in’ 'excess of last year’s. This would leave a sum of £37,102 to be carried forward next year. He proposed to change the ad valorem duties on a half million worth of goods to fixed duties, and to place some of the 10 per cent, goods in the 20 percent. list, and remit duties on a few articles, an additional duty to be placed on wine. The result of these alterations would occasion a loss to the revenue of £470,000, but £130,000 more is expected from wine. The statement has not given satisfaction, especially to freetraders. The boot importers have already held a meeting and protested against fixedMuties instead of ad valorem. The Payment of Members Bill has been read a first time in the Assembly. Several Council elections have been held, but only one alteration has been made, where a former member had retired. A large number of petitions have been presented to the Assembly from-local bodies in favor of assisted immigration. Lady Bowen proceeds to Europe by the mail steamer next month. The libel action by the proprietors of the Theatre Royal v. the Herald resulted in a verdict for .the plaintiffs, with a farthing damages., A small sheep farmer, named John Moriarty, has been murdered near Schnapper Point. 1 The murderer is yet undiscovered. The Californian mail steamer left San Francisco on August 17. Mr. Carter, Commissioner of Titles, resigns at the end ,of next month. Mr. Parkes, the Premier of New South Wales, is at present visiting Eiveriua. A London telegram of August 27 iFeports an advance on scoured wool of 1 Jd.; g-jsasy is unaltered ; cross-breds are higher ; lambs selling well. The buyers were principally English. Sydney. The Governor leaves for Fiji on September 7 th. A fire in Bolton Street, Newcastle, destroyed the property and buildings of Woods and Croker’s bonded stores ; value, £20,000. Insured for £IO,OOO in the Victoria and Liverpool, and London and Globe. The Torres Strait steamer Jeddah put into Eden with her fore compartment on fire. The fire was extinguished by scuttling the fore portion of the vessel. An official account from v the Palmer states that the goldfields are prosperous, but that provisions are dear and scarce. The blacks are troublesome. Adelaide. The immigrant ship City of Adelaide has been stranded in ten feet of winter two yards from the shore at Henly Beach. The passengers were landed safe. Mr. J. H. Barrow, editor of the Advertiser, late treasurer of the Colony, is dead. The crops are reported as looking well. COMMERCIAL. Melbourne. The markets arc very dull, and business has received a check, pending the result of the Budget. Sugars, especially yellows, have been sold at an advance. Flour and grain are very dull. Milling oats are held for ss. 3d. Tobacco is in good demand. Six hundred and eighty 'guineas were paid for a single sheep yesterday, SHIPPING. Melbourne. Arrived.—August 23 : Acacia, from Wangaroa; Gleaner, from Greymouth. ' • Sydney. Arrived. August 27 : Cyphrenes, from Auckland. ' Newcastle. Arrived.—August 23 : P.C.E., from Lyttelton. 24 th : Transport, from Auckland. Sidled. —August 25 : Record, for Welling, ton ; Isabella, for The Bluff. 26th ; Medea, for Wellington; Woodville, for Dunedin. 28th : Inverallen, for Lyttelton. Hobart Town. Sailed.—August 27 : Planter, for Lyttelton; Glencoe, for Dunedin.