LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

Waipawa Mail, Volume I, Issue 13, 26 October 1878, Page 2

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

(Reuter’s Telegrams to Press Agency.) Adelaide, October 23. A motion will be proposed in both Houses on Thursday to the effect that it is desirable that the Government forthwith contract for a monthly mail service between England and South Australia, the time not to exceed 35 days, nor the cost .£400,000. Constantinople, October 22. A reply has been received by the Sultan from the Amcor of Afghanistan couched in unfriendly terms, consequently the present aspect of affairs is unchanged. The Sultan has informed the British Ambassador that Turkey will never conclude an alliance with Russia. London, October 22. The First Lord of the Admiralty and the Secretary .of State for War have started for Cyprus. Sydney, October 23. The Siam, with the Suez mail, left Guile on tiie 17th instant. Constantinople, October 23. Large bodies of Russian troops are advancing southwards towards Adrianople and Sun Stefauo. Melbourne, October 24. Amendment is scratched for the Cup. It is doubtful if Le Loup starts. Melita is firmer at 100 to 14 ; Chester, 11 its Lordship, and Cabinda, 100 to 6 ; Vulcan, First • King, and Macaroni, 100 to 5 ; Loekh*vs, S wive Her, and Savanaku, 100 to 4. F. r the Derby—tj to 4 against lli.i Lordship, and 3 to 1 against Bos worth. [Special to the Press Agency.] ■ London, October 23. Large bodies of Russians are landing at . i Bum gas. ’ 1 Admiral Hornby, who is at Cyprus, will move, on tiie return of the fleet, to Ismid. i The Bulgarian Committee appointed to ! select a candidate for the throne, have i chosen General Ignat ioff. • jjv iny uiing indicates mat Russia has rc- ? solved to act towards Rouuiclia regardless i of the Berlin treaty. Tlie directors, the manager, and the i secretary of the Glasgow City Bank have been remanded on the charge of falsifying the books and preparing fraudulent balance sheets and statements, with the intent of concealing the true liabilities of the Shareholders. James Morton, of Glasgow, lias failed. The total liabilities are reported at. two and a half millions. The race for the Cambridgeshire Stakes, yesterday, was won by liomoy, Joacbat second, M rveille third. The* race was won I)3* two lengths. Thirty-eight ran.

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[Per Press Agency.] Auckland, October 23. Mr Reed, the vocalist who travelled lately through the colour with his wife (Miss Leaf), died to-day of dysentery. Mr ltees addressed his const!t i cuts at the Choral Hall to-night. He reviewed the work of the session, explaining fully the nature of the land tax and other measures introduced by the Gov rmnent. He said that, on any question affecting its existence, the Government had a majority of twenty-four or more, but many were men who thought for themselves, and would act independently on minor matters. Jle foreshadowed for the future active steps by the Government to secure colonial reciprocity, and spoke of a possible visit of Sir George Grey to Australia to promote an unanimity of feeling among the colonies. He said lie had the assurances of the Premier that the recent meetings with the natives were most satisfactory, and the only reason that everything hoped for was not accomplished then was that the chiefs desired time to make their people familiar with the terms and with the new order of tilings. He confidently believed that the Waitara meeting in March would result in an agreement for the construction of a ra Iway through the King country. At the close of Mr Rees speech lie received a vote of confidence. Christchurch, October 23. A dastardly assault was made on the Rev. Mr Douglas, of Akaroa, last Sunday, after the evening service. As lie was returning home he was severely beaten with a stick, and iiis assailants made ojf. At the morning _ service the rev. gentleman had spoken in very strong terms of the conduct of a portion of the larrikin clement of tiie town. Otari, October 23, 12.15. The ship City of Auckland, from London, bound to Napier, with railway material and 240 adult immigrants, went ashore near the mouth of the Otaki river. The vessel came ashore about nine o’clock hist night in a heavy north-east gab*. Great excitement appears to prevail amongst the passengers, who are throwjug boxes, &c., overboard. Tiie lifeboat came ashore in charge of the second mate, and every endeavour to land the passengers m being made. ’ The residents of Otaki are making every ‘arrangement for their reception, and traps and Cobb’s coach are on the beech waiting- to drive them to the township. The beach is lined with natives hauling up the wreckage. 7.30 p.m. i The City of Auckland lies about twenty chains north of the Otaki river, and about ! forty chains from ihe wreck of the Felix 1

Stowe. About half an* ashore, and at psrsent there is no danger to life. Jenkins, the pilot, and his crew •ire buyv getting the passengers ashore. The sIuVL boats and crew are also bu.-y in the same way. All the immigrants are irofn.g to be lodged in the college at Otaki. The sh’rp'-iS' stem on, on a good beach. AH the cargo can be saved and the vessel Hunted. October 24. The immigrants left for the Waikanso in bullock drays, traps, ami all sorts of conveyances, so as to catch the steamer Hinenioa. The landing of the passengers has been effected with considerable expedition, considering the circumstances, and without the slightest accident or disturbance. Later. The City of Auckland stands in an upright position close to the Felix Stowe, apparently undamaged. The crew are busy at the vessel discharging the immigrants’ luggage. It is expected that all the cargo cau be saved. Auckland, October 23. The New Zealand Insurance Company have a risk for £SOOO on the cargo of the City of Auckland, a considerable portion of which is for Auckland. The South British also loses heavily. New Plymouth, October 24. Iliroki is at Parrl.aka, but it is believed* lie cannot live on account of the gunshot wound lie received from someone in the search party when they met him near Opuuake. The bullet must have hit him. in the groin, and driven his cap pouch into the wound. He is under Te Wliiti’a protection, who wishes to see Mr Sheehan and Major Brown. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wellington, October 25. Last night the House resolved to Hit orr Saturday from 2.30 till not later tiian 10. The remainder of the sitting was occupied over the adjournment of the debate on. the Railway Construction Bill. Major Atkinson, in a long speech, blamed the Government for bringing forward so important a Bill two or three days before the close of the session. No Government should be. entrusted with uncontrolled power to spend such enormous sums as were down in the schedule. At present the debt of the colony was twenty-two millions, which would be increased by six and a half millions ; the Government ought to have brought down a Loan Bill with their proposals, lie complained of the treatment to the North Island as compared with the South. He hoped the Bill would be withdrawn. He said the Minister of Public Works could enter into contracts for making these lilies without coining to the House.. Mr Fox considered the Bill as unparalleled. Mr Ballance expressed • surprise at Major Atkinson, a member of the late Ministry, talking of the pres ent Government spending so much, money hi the South Island on railway construction. and his statement that Minister of Pul lie Works was mixing , on yto se-: railways construct-.*d in Outgo, because one of tiie lin s he had most at heart was ti at from Hutt to Foxtoii. After considerable discussion pro and con, Mr Curtis’s amendment for the reading of the Bill for that day six months was negatived by 45 to 11.‘ The Bill was thi n read a second time on voices, and oidcrcil to be committed to-morrow. The House then adjourned at 2.1 b. In liit House to-day Mr Fox gave notice that' lie would move to-morrow that arrangements he entered, into between the Government and three newspapers for a special wire be suspended until some facilities can be extended to all journal. . In reply to Mr Richardson, Mr said t ie Government bad invited competition lor railway waggons. Tile Government desired to encourage local industry. In rep! y to Mr riioiuson, the Premier said the question of laying out towns ou private property would be considered during the recess. Mr Fitzroy asked whether the Government "proposed to alter the National Anthem by distributing Mr Bracken’s New Zealand antnems in schools. The Prenm r declined to answer tiie question. In reply to Mr Pylce, Mr Ballance said the Govern-in'-nr would increase the police pay sixpence for the lower ranks, and a shilling for the higher, and wpuld next session introduce a Bill to provide for ordinary pay, long- service pay, and travelling allowance. Mr Ball nice said the Royal Commission on tiie New Zealand University would ileal with the whole question of higher education. Mr McLean asked the Government if it will bring down a return of amounts paid to newspiip is for advertisements. Mi Ballance promise o a. return on the table. Mr McLean asked who authorised the increase from £BO to £l2O per annum for advertising the time table iu the Otago Daily Times. Mr Macandrew said lie was iniornied no such authority was given. Fifty pounds was. authorised by Mr Larnach to the end of the year. In reply to Mr McLean, Mr Fisiier said Holt and McCarthy’s letter of application for a special wire was not laid on tiie table with other correspondence iu consequence of an oversight. Evening papers #ould be granted a thousand words at evening rates all the year round. The Premier said he was. considering the propriety of opening and placing lighthouses and steeples on C’apo Farewell. Mr Murray-Ajisley gave notice that he would ask the Government what steps they intend to take to equalise the pay of gaolers. Mr Fitzroy gave notice that it is not necessary to distribute the New Z-aland National Anthem to schools.. Mr Eolh ston gave notice of amendment on the Railway Construction Bill, that all appropriation shall be made by Parliament, and any contracts entered into without sin b authority, shall be -null and void. The Seal Fisheries Protection Bill anil Bill to prevent destruction of lish by explosion was read a first time. The Wait ingi Harbor Board Bill, and the Wellington College Reserve Corporation Bill wero passed. The amendments of the Council in tiie following Bills were agreed to : Norsewood Mechanics’ Institute, Foxton Reserve. Tim uni Harbor Board Endowment, C risfehurch Boys and Girls High School, Oamaru Harbor Ordinance Amendment, Napier Harbor Bills. Iu the Council to-day Colonel Whitmore referred to the obstruction in the Lower House, and said possibly tiie session would continue till Christmas. The following Bills were passed : Milford Harbor, Thames Harbor, Hokitika Board, New River Harbor, District Law Societies, Lyttelton Waterworks, Transfer. The Council adjourned from four till to-