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Western Star, Issue 261, 7 September 1878, Page 2 (Supplement)

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{From the ‘Dunedin Evening Star.’) CABLEGRAMS. Athens, August 24.—Considerable difficulty has arisen in carrying out the decisions of the Berlin Conference re the extension of the Northern Greek Provinces. Vienna, August ,24.—The Austrians troops have again attacked and routed the Bosnians after severe fighting. St. Petersburg, Augiist'24.—The ‘Golos’ this morning says the Russians are about to issue a new international loan.

London, August 25. —For the Dunedin Municipal Loan, over L 229.100 was subscribed at an average price of 95 l-7th. London, August 25.—The dowager Queen of Spain has died at Vienna. It is probable that there will be a general mobilisation of the Austrian army.

1 London, August 25,—There are rumors of the cession of the Island , of Tenedos to England. [Tenedos is an island in the Greek Archipelago off the coast of Troas. Its greatest length is five miles, and its breadth two miles.] London, August 25. Telegrams from Berlin state that Russia is sending fresh troops to San Stefano to replace the Guards just withdrawn. Also that arrangements have been completed between England and Turkey regarding reforms in Asia Minor. London, August 2G. Austria has officially notified to the Porte that unless the proposed convention respecting the occupied provinces is at once signed she will recall her ambassador at Constantinople and annex Bosnia and Herzegovina by right of conqust. London, August 26.—Montenegro Servia, and Greece protest against the Austrian occupation. London, August 26. President MacMahon has intimated to England the willingness of France to allow England to annex the Holy Land. Sr. Petersburg, August 26. —Lord Salisbury Sent a dispatch to the British Ambassador protesting against Russian connivance at Bulgarian atrocities on Mahommedans. A semi-official communication has been made, which resents England’s interference. Vienna, August 27. —The Bosnians renewed the attack on the Austrians on the 24th. After nine hours’ continuous fighting the Bosnians were defeated and compelled to fall back. • • : ■ Constantinople, August 27.—The evacuation of Batoum has been postponed,

Sydney, August 27.—At a crowded meeting to-night, to express admiration of the labors ef Mr Gladstone and the leaders of the Liberal party in England, it was decided to forward a congratulatory address. Sydney, August 2S.—lt is stated that the Agricultural Society has intimated to the Government its intention of proceeding with the International Exhibition.

Sydney, August 28.—1 tis stated that 700,000 acres of land have been alienated by auction dm-ing the present year, as compared with 2,500,000 acres last year. London, August 26. The Austrians, greatly reinforced, made a general advance, defeating the Bosnians everywhere. London, August 26. The Duke of Northumberland, at the Paris Exhibition, said that colonial wines must eventually disElace Continental, and sent a cheque for iSOO worth.

London, August 26. —The King of Siam is arranging to christianise his country. London, August 26. Yellow fever is spreading in America. London, August 26. — Severe storms have taken place in England, inflicting much damage. London, August 26.—A revolution baa broken out in San Domingo. London, August 26. — A leader in * Tho Times,’ referring to quarrels in the Victorian Legislature, strongly objects to an appeal to Downing street, and recommends the settlement of the question in dispute by a joint vote of the two Houses. It remarks that the Legislature has hitherto exhibited surer respect for law, and a sounder constitutional spirit than the Assembly. t -.i Sydney, August 29,, —The chairman of the Liberal Association meeting held yesterday sent a telegram to the Right Hon. W. E, Gladstone, expressing confidence in the Liberal party. Melbourne, August 29.—The second reading of the Ministerial Reform Bill was carried in the Assembly by 59 to 22. Melbourne, August 30.—The cable negotiations have ended. The London Board declines to make the concessions. Colonel Glover leaves immediately for England. • ■ London, August 26.—The ‘ Times ’ advo-$ cates the adoption of ,a conciliatory pelicy towards the Ameer of Afghanistan, and a rectification of Yokook Khan’s frontiers.

London (Undated). —The French Govern*., ment have postponed the distribution of the prizes awarded at the Exhibition to October 21, in order to secure the presence of members of Parliament and other eminent, visitors. There is great discontent in consequence amongst the exhibitors. A deputation from them requested the awards to be published immediately. The matter has been referred to the Minister of Commerce. ' l , London, August 26.—The report of the”,; Rhodope Commissioners confirms the statement that more outrages have been committed by the Russians and Bulgarians than by the Turks in 1877-78. The British, French, Italian, and Turkish delegates agreed on a report, but the Russian and German delegates refuse to append their signatures to it. The Austrian delegate was absent from illness.

London, August 26.—The Dakal (? Jackal), warship, has been ordered from the Cape to the Australian station. j

London, August 26. —Disastrous floods have occurred in the Tyrol, the destruction of property being immense. \ London, August 26. — There has been a disastrous fire at Riga. f London, Undated. — A severe shock of earthquake was felt at Elbenfeldt and Cologne. . ) London, Undated.—lt is probable that, there will be a compromise re the cession of Batoum, the people paying tribute to Russia and maintaining present institutions and existing officials. London, August 26. —The Australians are now playing against eighteen of Hastings. ; •{The local team, which is i, strong one, have t&e wickets down for Reruns. Berlin, August 27. Two earthquake shocks were experienced here to-day, but no : damage was done. London, August 28. —The evacuation of Batoum by the Turks was commenced today. ‘ TELEGRAMS. Auckland, August 27.—Mrs A. R. Dar- * gaville, who recently arrived from Tasmania, died in the skating rink on Saturday night from heart disease. She had been startled by an alarm of fire.

Natter, August 2G.—Yesterday a man named Thomas Hal! attempted to commit suicide at the Waipara lock-up by cutting his throat. He severed the wind-pipe, but did not cut the artery. He was brought down to the Napier Hospital to-day. Hall had been taken to Waipara from Hampden on suspicion of being insane, but neither the doctor nor police thought him so. Wellington, August 26 I —The Jockey Club have removed the disqualification from Fishhood and Derritt.

Christchurch, August 28. —The terming , tion of the grain season has < led to consider* Jv ■ able diminution of the ; working staff. A" ' petition, numerously signed,' is to be at once ‘ *, forwarded by the Mayor of Rangiora to the -..i Assembly, praying the Government to carry out the extension of the Northern railway from:, Amberley to Hokitika via Ahaura and Grey* mouth, with a line from Ahaura to Reefton, eventually to connect Christchurch with: Nelson. ’ < '

Wellington, August 27.—The result.oil. the inquiry before the visiting Justices oi:c the gaol re the alleged brutal iUtreatment oil; I the escaping convict Hawkins on his capture ’-I by the warders is that the evidence proved the iUtreatment as alleged, several respect - able witnesses deposing that on the wardern overtaking Hawkins, although he made no resistance, they knocked him down, beat and kicked him violently, and otherwise maltreated him. The decision is deferred, but it is understood that the warders implicated will be summarily dismissed and probably • be otherwise punished for gross brutality. • The matter was brought under the notices of the Justices by the * Evening Post.’ e

Wellington, August 30.—The ArawaU . is now undergoing repairs in Melbourne, 1., and Messrs M'Meckan and Blackwood have t • * asked and obtained permission from the ' ; Government for the Ringarooma to conns direct to Wellington next trip, and leave Wellington with the outward Suez mail on Monday, September 23, instead of on the 22nd. / Auckland, August 31.—Joseph Smith, a settler at Waiuku, committed suicide by i•• • hanging himself in his house. ■' Wellington, September 2.—A rumor has appeared in several journals in the Colony to the effect that his Excellency the Governor is about to be removed to New South Wales to take the place of Sir Hercules Robinson. The ‘ Post ’ is authorised to state that tho : ■* report is without foundation, no intimation '! of any such intention on the part of the Home authorities having reached his Excellency. ; Wellington, September 2.—The Customs revenue received at the port of Wellington for the month ending Saturday amounted to L 20,955 Is 2d, beipg the largest sum ever collected in any one month at this port. For lithe corresponding’month of last year it only * ' reached L 17,958 llsiOd. ' ■ •