ARRIVAL OF THE ALBION AT HOKITIKA.

Otago Witness, Issue 1160, 21 February 1874, Page 18

ARRIVAL OF THE ALBION AT HOKITIKA.

The Albion arrived at Hokitika yesterday morning at 2.30. She left Melbourne at 5.30 p.m. on the 14th, and brings 200 tons of cargo, and 120 passengers for all ports. There are one or two items of English news brought by her which are important. The first is the announcement of the death of Baron Meyer Rothschild, the head partner in one of the wealthiest banking and commercial firms in the world. We have also an intimation that, though the resignation of Mr Gladstone is not yet confirmed, still circumstances point to the fact that it is almost inevitable. The election returns give a large majority in favour of the Conservatives. Amongst ths members elected is Mr Jenkins, author of " Ginx's Baby." The chief items of Australian news are the following :—: —

It is likely that Parliament will not be prorogued till 12th. March. On the morning of the 9th a small box, containing an explosive- compound, was sent to Mr Maxwell Reynolds. In the acfc of opening it in the presence of his old partner, Mr Euglish, ifc exploded. Mr RfynoLls* was killed and Mr English injured. The police are endeavouring to trace the mystery. An inquest baa been opened, but adjourn od. In the cricket match, All England Eleven v. 22 Bendigo, the local team scored €0 hi the first and 165 in their second innings.' The Eleven made 154 in their iirst innings, thus leaving them 102 to win. The Buckley will case is still proceeding. The Attorney General for the Grown says lie will prove the will to be a forgery, and that the claimant Maher forged it. Maher came from Wagga Wagga. The Government Gazette contains a notice revoking the proclamation prohibiting the introduction of live stock from New Zealand. The Launceston riots are over.