TELEGRAMS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 4266, 20 October 1875, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

interprovincial news. Wellington, October 19 th. It 5s understood Sir George Grey, Messrs Macandrew, Rolleston, Fitzherbert, and Bunny leave for Dunedin tomorrow afternoon. The House will not be. prorogued till Thursday. . . The following tenders ,were received for the completion of the Port Chalmers contract, Dunedin Moeraki railway. Accepted, Allen and Kingstreet, Wellington, .£32,700 ; declined, D. M'Kenzie, Dunedin, £32,715 ; Matheson Bros., £35,363; Job Wain and Co., jE37,000; JL>. Proudfoot, £38,600; Thos. Logan, £38,983 ; Ash worth Gresham, £41,514; J. Dunbar, £44,756 ; W. H. Top ham, Invercargill, £45,923. Gkahamstown, October 19ch. An inquest was held yesterday on the body of Patrick Henry Wall, one of the children murdered on Saturday. Mrs Wall,; wbo was in attendance, became very excited, and had to be removed after identification by witnesses. Her husband's evidence was to the effect that his married life had been happy, and his wife had no*; till lately been adicted to excessive drinking. She was a very kind mother. The evidence was conclusive as to the woman having killed her children, but showed she was labouring under insanity. The inquiry lasted over five hours, The jury deliberated for halfan hour, returning a verdict "That P. H. Wall was killed by Margaret Wall, bat the latter was in a state of mind, rendering her not responsible for her actions." ■ Robert Ray, a Waterloo veteran, died here yesterday, aged 77. Mrs Wall, the murdere3S, betrays unmistakeable signs of delirium, and .does Dot appear to know the nature of her crime. Gold from the new reef discovered at Upp r Tairua, is valued at £3 5s lOd per ounce. ' Chrtstchtjrch, October 19th. The T?ew Zealand Shipping Company have received telegraphic advices from London, as follows :—Arrived—lnverene, prior to October Ist; Raugitikei, prior to October 11th, after a passage of about 80 days. Sailed—Rakaia, for Otago ; Commissary, for Wellington ; Ocean Mail, and Carnatic, for Auckland ; Waitara, for Bluff; Waitangi, for Canterbury ; all in September. Orari, (from Plymouth) for Canterbury, October llth, with the lion. John Hall as a passenger. Loading : for Lyttelton—Ofcaki, and Rangitikei; for Wellington—Commonwealth, and Hurunui; for Auckland—Benvenue, and Ardear ; for Olago—Theseus, and ,Sir Launcelot. * ■ LATER ENGLISH AND AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Bluff, October 19th.. The Omeo arrived at 7.30 this morning. She left Melbourne at 2.30 p.m. on the 13 eh, aud brings four saloon and 52 steerage pas sengers, 290 tons cargo, 600 sheep, and 39 horses, for all ports. She sails at 4 p.m. Passengers for Dunedin: Mrs Solomon, Mrs Tompkin, Mr J. Newman, and 25 steerage. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, October 13th. After a long an i dreary debate, extending over four weeks, the division on the want of confidence motion was taken at an early hour on last Thursday morning. There was a full muster of members, and the galleries were filled by an anxious public. Mr Casey's amendment, having reference to the land tax, was put first, and negatived by 38 to 35. Government, seeing this, wanted to go no further, but the Opposition demanded ihat Sir J. M'Culloch's amendment condemning the finance propos ils should likewise be I u5, and the Government were forced to give waj-, although with very bad grace, and Sir James's amendment was carried by 39 to 34, showing a majority of five against the Government. An adjournment then took place to the following Tuesday, to give time to the Ministry to consider their position—in realitj to advise a dissolution, and in the meantime the country was to be stirred up by ministerial agents and meetings held in snpport of Government and urging dissolution. Yesterday deputations from all parts of the country came to town with petitions, which they presented to the Acting-Go-vernor, and when the House met in the afternoon his reply to the Ministers was read, refusing the dissolution. This was not altogether unexpected, inasmuch as his Excellency had previously refused to dissolve the Ktrferd Ministry, and, as he stated in his reply, the circumstances are similar, and no reason has been given to justify a change of opinion siuce then. Ministers, having only just received the document, asked for a further adjournment until to-day. Rumour has it that they intend to retain their seats at all hazards, but it is more likely that th«y will find discretion the better part of valour, and resign. The Pearl has brought Mrs Goodenou^h {rota Sydney. She leaves to day for England by the Durham. Scarlet fever has appeared in a malignant form in some of the suburbs, and several deaths of children have occurred. A telegram has been received stating that the Bank of California had resumed payment. The steamer St. Osyth reached St Vincent on September 29. Page pleaded guilty to the murder of Mary Buchan, at Mount Gam bier. He is sentenced to death. On the second day out of the Ringarooma, 3, cabin passenger naint<l Watkins died from natural causes. The last quarter's revenue amounted to £994,818, being a decrease of £11,027 on the quarter, and an increase of £51,651 on the year. Mr A. K. Smith has been elected mayor of Melbourne without opposition. A private telegram states that Lord Dunmore's herd of short-horns, consisting of 40 head, sold at an average of 670 guineas, and that William Torres's herd averaged 509 guineas. Mr Morton, of Mount Derwent, has determined to remain in England, and his celebrated short horn herd is to be sold at the end of February. The Exhibition continues to attract, and the daily average of visitors is well kept up. : Captain Foster, of the steamer Dandenong, was killed whilst superintending the hoisting of the screw. The convict Howard, perpetrator of the Frankston murders, was executed on the 4th. He died firmly, admitting the justice of his sentence. Madame Ristori, having concluded her Melbourne season, is now playing in Sydney. The refusal to license the Town Hall for her 1 dramatic performances caused some discussion. Mdlle. lima de Murska is again with as, and as charming as ever. A testimonial of 350 guineas has been presented to Captain Saunders, one of the oldest Intercolonial shipmasters, on the eve of his departure for England. The New Zealand cable has been shipped jon board the Edinburgh and Hibernia ! steamers, which are to leave London about ' the end o: the month. William Henderson, a jockey, has been remanded to New Zealand on a charge of robbery. On a reconsideration of his decision, the Chief Secietary has agreed to license the Town Hall for Madame Ristori's performances. Business continues very dull. Flour sells freely at £'3. Wheat, very scarce, 3s 9£d. Candles have again advanced. Oats are dull; milling 4s, but sales difficult. Dundee goods declining. Timber trade firmer. Sydney, October 13th. Parliament meets for despatch of business on the 16th November. Sir Charles Cooper, Agent-General, is not likely to resume duties. The quarter's revenue shows a decrease of £125,000, a fourth of which is owiug to the expiration of the Stamp Act A public meeting passed resolutions m favour of the local manufacture of rolling stock for railways, and iron-work for bridges. The Rev. MrSelwyn, of Melanesia, has arrived in the mission schooner with a number of converts. The dispute between the lightermen, merchants, and stevedores continues. News from Cooktown is very encouraging. There is plenty of gold coming in, and the reefs are looking well. Business is brisker. Adelaide, October 13th. Government has decided to prorogue on the 19th for a short recess. They will then reintroduce the Stamp Bill, and in the meantime take an expression of public opinion. The Lind Bill and Real Property Bill have been abandoned.

The Revenue retains are very satisfactory*, being the largest ever taken. Daring, the week interesting information has been received by, telegram in reference to the exploration of New Guinea. The Missionary steamer, El largo wan, ani the Chevert proceeded to different portions of the Island. A splendid river was asjended by the Missionary party on the southwest* coast. The mouth of the river was a mile and a half wide, arid they proceeded a distance? of ninety miles;" They only saw one native ma canoe, and he went off alarmed. The countryis described as most magnificent, but ass they proceeded the land was found to be mostly low-lying and swampy, and covered with, mangrove. They found plantains, palms, cocoanuts, and tobacco. ' A reptile about fifteen feet long was found, inside of which, was a large male kangaroo ; an immense bird was also killed, measuring sixteen feet from wing to wiDg. The Ohevert party afterwards proceeded to the Eatou River, anil Mokatta village, and there they made short; explorations into the interior, but having no> permission from the chiefs to pass through, their territory they turned bask to avoid a> conflict. Mr M'Leay discourages any settle* ment of New Guinea on account of the climate, the hostility of the natives, and the want of labour, which would be felt. He thinks the exploration could be properly un» dertaken by the Imperial Government. ADDITIONAL AUSTRALIAN NEWSL (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Melboitrnb, October 13th. There are probably more frequent changes of Ministry in Victoria than in any other part of the world, and we are now on the eve of another change, as, after a hard and. fast struggle to keep hold of the Treasury benches, with the place and pay, the Berry Government have at last had to give way,, and to-day will see,their resignations placed in the Governor's hands. The no confidence debate dragged wearily through for four long weeks, and the patience of the House and public was literally exhausted. For the^ last two or three.,nights the nobodies occa- ' pied all the time. At length on last Wednesday night all the forces were mustered for the final struggle. The sick men .on both sides were brought up, and everything done that could be' done. There were only three absentees in a House of 78 members1, and just before the division both sides claimed a victory. Mr Casey's amendment was first put, and the Government found themselves in a minority of three. MrBerry seeing this, was not at, all desirous that Sir James M'Culloch's amendment, which disapproved of the financial pro* posals of the Government, should be put* It was quite enough that the Opposition had voted .against the tax, but the Opposition could not quite counteract such a ruse, and a scene of some excitement ensued, which spread to the strangers' galleries, where some indiscreet strangers expressed an opinion rather too loudly. Mr Berry roared loudly, and asserted that if they sat there till morning, there should be not another division taken. But the lion soon became as the lamb, when: he saw that the Opposition were firm, and the division then showed a .majority of five against the Government. The House then adjourned for nearly a week, and dissolutions became everywhere the talk: Numerpiw bets were made; but in most, odds .were given against. Meetings were got up, and petitions signed in quantities. Arguments pro and con filled the journals ; and yesterday, the day appointed, a crowd of delegates from all parts waited on the Governor with. the petitions. They presenteda formidable array in front of the Government offices ; but the Governor received them singly, which, prevented anything like a demonstration. When the House met, the excitement had. culminated, and very soon the result was known. The Governor had refused ; the dissolution, and immediately the glad tidings, were telegraphed all over the country. The Ministry, instead of at once resigning, still clung tenaciously to office, aud asked for another day, which boon was granted thenx, after Mr Higginbotham had made one of his forcible speeches, accusing the. Governor of refusing the dissolution to Mr Berry, that lie might give it to Sir James M'Culloch. , 4 It is stated that Harold Selwyn Smith haa been appointed manager of the New Zealand! Shipping Company, at a salary of £1500 a, year. Mr Woods, the whilom Commissioner o£ Railways, is never at a loss to make political capital out of anything. On Monday a large number of apprentices from Sandhurst visited the Exhibition—came down excursion, fares, and presented orders to the Commissioner, and he in return, talked to them of the Flinders Lane conspiracy, and the Collins street combination. The Argus rates him soundly for this indecent behaviour; A small ketch, the Wasp, capsized at the Hea^s. The crew were saved. Efforts are being made to obtain postal cards. They are found a great convenience in Sydney. The Rev. A. M. Henderson, Congregationalist, has received twelve months' leaver on half pay. He visits Sydney and NewZealand, The enquiry in reference to the channel lights, shows that an additional pile light is required. By last mail several horses were sent to* India for the equipages for the use of the Prince of Wales. The Ringarooma is expected to make s quick passage with the mails this trip, as the compasses have now been properly regulated. The Head-Quarters Band, formed of aH the best musicians, has collapsed and heeo. disbanded. The information of the exploration of New Guinea is interesting, but, from all accounts; it seems an unlikely place for settlement, the climate being one great reason, and th» hostility of the Natives another. The Chevert party do not seem to have accomplished much, and the reason of the disorganisation has not yet been made known. The account furnished from the Mission steamer is much more interesting. <\ In the case of Bishop v k Smith, Judge Molesworth decided that the marriage settlement made on Mrs Bishop by her husband need not be given up aosr. She has obtained a divorce. T ' '.::':. There is very little betting on the Melbourne Cup. Kingsborough, Imperial, an& Melbourne are the best favourites. The Albion sails for Hokitika to-morrow^ and the Ringarooma, with the English mails^ probably on Friday. Convict Weechurch is again giving trouble^ and has nearly killed another warder. There was to have been muck warm worfc over the Mayoral election ; but at the last; moment, Patterson's friends Hading it unable to obtain a majority, partly owing to the Jewish fast days, withdrew, and Mr A^ SL ' Smith was elected. Spelling bees, which ..were at one time plentiful, have completely died out. A good deal of comment was made on the refusal of > the Chief Secretary to grant * Theatrical license for the Town Hall, for the Ristori performances. The managers -of both Theatres sent in a protest, and the manager, of one Theatre is a Member of the Assembly, and voted ■wiifo the Government on the no confidence motion. There was a terrible wet day for the EDantt Club meeting ; but there was some, very good racing. In the Hunt Club Cup, every horse bnt one came to grief. Sailor was the winner. Sultan won the fiat race. The Cup day is now being looked forward to, A large number of horses each, morning exercise on the course. Kragsborougb., Imperial, and Melbourne, are at the present the best favourites. If fcbe weather is fine, it is expected fully a hundred thousand persons will be on the course, as the day is at public holiday for the Prtaoe of Walea's birthday. . .o» : CABLE TELEGRAMS. London, October sth.. Mr Wade, the British minister at China, has notified to the foreign legations at Pekim that negotiations hvae been entered inta which have had the effect of averting im.mediate war. The Servian ministry has resigned, and the fortign consuls have been instructed to remain at Morkar. In the meanwhile the Sultan has suppressed the fourth part of the tithes and promised fiscal reform. The Carlisfcs are bombarding Pampelunjs and San Sebo&tian. October 6th. Mr Samuel Wilson, of Victoria, sind Captain M'Mahon, Speaker o£ the Assembly, have been knighted. The silk season has been a failure in Japan Increased planting in' Australia is recommended. The wool sales have closed ; good wools maintaining the advance, inferior remaining unchanged. 125,000 bales have been takea for the Continent;, The next sales willfoa

'teld ou November 23rd. Theprcbable arrivals •are estimated at 90,000 bales. Australian tallows sold at 49s to 50a. ■ Arrived: H.M.S. Rosario. 'October Sth. At the Municipal Banquet given at Liverpool, Lord Derby deprecated unwise intermeddling a& much as excessive indifference 'in Continental affairs. England's great interest was the maintenance of peace. The importance of the Herzegovina insurrection nad been exaggerated, and'the autonomy of the provinces would be impracticable, owing to difference of religion. Concerning China no decisive intelligence 'had ytt been received, but Mr Wade was hopeful of a satisfactory settlement, :is the demands of Great Britain were both moderate and just. October 9tb. Money is tightening There have been large withdrawals of gold for-Germany. The Bank reservehas weakened. The Bankrate is 2|r pr-r cent. The default in paying interest on- the Turkish Loan has produced great excitement on the Stock Exchange. There has been a heavy fall in Turkish, Egyptian, and Peruvian bonds. The corn market has advanced Is to Is 6d a quarter. Adelaide wheat is quoted at 53a to 555. The Queensland mail is delivered. October 11th. The steamer Edinburgh has sailed with the shore ends of the New Zealand Cable. The deep sea portion leaves here early in November. Quotations for New Zealand wheat are at •51s to 545.