LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1508, 16 December 1878, Page 2

LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

BY SUBMARINE CABLE. [IiEUTEII'S TELKGIIAMS TO THE TIUiSS] AGENCY. London, December 12. Sir Stafford Northcote, in the House of Commons, said it had been ascertained that it was thoJßussian envoy, not; the mission, that had been withdrawn from Cab id. England will not acquiesco in Russian interferouuo in Afghanistan in that or any other form. A Frenchman was charged at Bow street with threatening to shoot, the Queen. The Italian Ministry have resigned. [special to the pbess agfncy.] London, December 13. Tho Rev. Robert Hodgson succeeds the Rev. Tyrell us Bishop of Newcastle. Tlie bulletin issued to-day states that the Princess Alice is in an alarming condition. Tho House, of. Commons, after a debate ailing four dtys, negutived Mr Whitbrcad's motion by ;*2B against 227. Mr. Q-hdstone vehemently condemned tho Government's policy, and the Marquis of Harfington strongly censured Lord Lytton, and demanded his recall. Sir Stafford Northcote, in replying, deprecated any weakening of L'jrd Lytton'fl inlluenee under existing circumstances. Tho export, returns for last month show an increase, as compared with last year. On Saturday Roberts reached Shutar G-codune Pass. The Ameer's troops in Cabul are disineliLed te fight. Officials and notables at G-allabad have tendered their submimion to the British. AUSTRALIAN. [BETJTBIi'fI TEtEGEAMS TO TUB PBESS AGENCV] bVDNKi', December 14. Her Majesty 'a fchooriem Barrel and Bcegle report, continued desultory figbting at New Caledonia. The losses on both sides were slight. The Farrell Ministry remain in ofllce. It is understood they will at olco deal with the Exhibition vote. Fresh proposals for the settlement of the Chinete dispute are under discussion. Sydney, December 13. The additional Caledonian troop* have i started and are gaining ground in all directions, and tho revolts will Boon be crushed.

The directors of the Steamship Company have declined to enteitaiu the latest proposals submitted re the strike. Adklaidf, December 15. The English cricketers won V'.e ;n .;ch against the South Australians by olc run and four wickets to fall. Arrived —Acoi ica gu >\ . Mklbouene, December 15. The Victorian Fifteen scored 280 in their second imdngs. The Australian Eleven in their second innings have made 126 for the loss of two wickets. [SPECIAL TO " GLOBE."] Sydney, December 14. James Forbes, miner of Auckland, died under suspicious circumstances. The stomach is being analysed. The Newcastle miners refused to supply the company with coal. The same action has been taken by the Brisbane miners. NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. [per pekss agency.] Auckland, December 14. Mr Sheehan is expected here on Wednesday. Tenders will called on Monday for the reclamation works for the central railway station. The work is estimated to cost ,£20,000, and the railway is to he extended immediately. A circular from the Minister of Education states that ,£926 10s 6d will he available for distribution in Auckland for country libraries ; £BO has been sent as a reward to children passing meritorious examinations in the schools. 'I he barque King Oscar went ashore at Port Albert, but was got off. She had no pilot aboard. Sir G. Orey and Mr Macandrew left to-day for Wangarei, visiting Kawau and Waiwera en route, and returning on Wednesday. Napier, December 14. At a meeting of the ratepayers of the borough i of Napier, to consider the questi n of raising a I loan of J 870.000, so as to consolidate the two ' existing loans, and leave about <£o3,oJo for a drainage and sewerage scheme, the meeting was presided over by the Mayor. There was a good deal of discussion, but no resolution was passed, the Aet prescribing that there shall be only consideration and discussion. The Mayor gave notice that the poll would be taken on the 23rd instant. This morning Judge Gillies gave his decision in Banco in an important appeal case, Russell v Campbell. This was an appeal from the decision of the Trust Commissioner, wherein he refused to grant a certificate to a deed of lease from Paul Keogh, husband of Aurora, to the Hon. H. R. Russell, he having, in 1868, granted a lease to Mr Hugh Campbell's predecessor ; Mr Bees appeared for Mr Russell, and Messrs McDonald and Carlyle for Mr Campbell. After hearing the argument the Judge decided in favor of appellant, Mr Russell, and stated that the Court would order the proposed alienation. There was another appeal of exactly the same nature, with the exception that it related to another piece of land, and that the respondent was W. Douglas. In this case also the Judge decided in favor of appellant, Mr Russell. Mr h ees appeared for Mr Russell, and Mr Cotterill for Mr Douglas. Wellington, December 14. A twenty mile walking match took place today under the auspices of the Wellington Amateur Athletic Club. Lynch was first, cove ingthe distance in 3h. 18min. 20sec. Beswick second, in 3h. 2imin. Issec. Galbraith third, 3h 2Gmin. 30min. started, and five finished the distance under four hours. December 15. A supplementary "Gazette" published last night appoints the sitting of the Christchurch District Court at the Town Hall, Ashburton, on the 15th of every month, and at thj Provincial Council Chamber, Christchurch, on the 20th of every month. Sections 15, 21, 33, 40, 47, and 08 of the Sheep Act, 1878, which comes into operation on January 1, 1879, are published in the " Gazette." Mr Barton has replied to the letter of the Colonial Secretary. He re-iterates his charges against the Chief Just ce and Mr Justice Kichmond. In support of the charge that the judges corruptly favore I his opponents, he cites the cases of the Wellington Corporation v Schultze, Gihon v McDonald, Peters v Joseph, and Pole v Touks. He accuses the Chief Justice, in the case of Pole v Tonks, of causing such hindrances to Pole as enabled Tonks to make away with the property, and caused the successful plaintiff, Pole, to become a bankrupt. Mr Barton adds :—" I charge that the Chief Justice so acted with the object of depriving Pole of the fruits of his verdict, and the tame Justice afterwards upheld a fraudulent deed of Tonks contrary to such clear principles of law, that I cannot but believe he was actuated by corrupt motives." Referring to Leach v Johnston, Mr Barton says the conduct of Justice Richmond throughout that trial, andafterwards, on the motion to set aside the verdict, was such as, in his opinion, afforded proof that the Judge was acting corruptly, and not from mere error of judgment. Mr Barton intimates his readiness to prove all those charges. The Wellington bookbinders are starting a subscription on behalf of the seamen's antiChinese strike.

Tbe permanent modified contract for the San Francisco mail service (that is the one abolishing the coasting by the ocean steamers) is oxpected to be signed about the end of the present month. Bough plans for a new Supreme Court and new Resident Magistrate's Court are prepared. It is expected the Government will call for tenders in about six weeks. The buildings are to be in brick, and to provide every convenience forjudges, counsel, Press, and public. Dunedin, December 14. The wrestling match for .£SO aside and the champion belt of Otago, took place this afternoon, between John Tyson, champion of Otago, and the present holder of the belt, and Thomas, of Eagtehawk, Victoria, and champion of that colony. Thomas was the challenger, and came down to Otago and defeated Dagg for J2IOO aside about a fortnight ago. In consequence of the victory which he then gained he was the favorite to day, and both he and Tyson were loudly cheered on appearing in the ring. The contest this time was to be decided by the beat two out of three. Considerable play took place when the men came together, but it was evident they would never take "hold" of their own notion, and when they were, put together by the judges, Tyson frequently clipped his hold, and his wrestling throughout w.s marked by great want of pluck, and the crowd booted. However, by sheer brute force, be twice in succession throw Thomas, and during the struggle for the second fall almost choked him. Thomas wrestled very fairly, and very gamely, and many believe that had Tyson done the same he would not have won. Tnvkkcak<ui,i., December 14. The (rial of Welsh for the murder of his wife was resumed this morning. 1 he evidence having been concluded, the Crown Prosecutor (Mr McDonald) addressed the jury for an hour, contending that the hypothesis of the woman having committed suieh'e was untenable. They could come to no conclusion but that the deceased had come by her death by the hands of Welsh, and that offence was murder. Mr Wade addressed the Court for the defence for an hour and a half He contended that the woman either committed suicide, or had been murdered by a third person not discovered, and that accused had fled hit ) the: bush through fear that he should he convicted of the crime. His Honor began His summing ui> about 3 p.m. and dealt with the evidence in an exhaustive and extremely impartial manner. His deliverance occupied two hours. The jury then retired, and within half an hour returned with a verdict of " Guilty." Prisoner's demeanor was impassive. When asked if he had anything to say why sentence of deatli should not ho passed, he muttered almost inaudibly that lie knew nothing about it. He kept his eyes steadily fixed on the judge and did not display the slightest agitation when sentence wis p is.-cd. The Judge, in passing sentence, stud the prisoner had hula long and fiir trial, nd hail been convicted, and with that vcnli'f- he (!!•<• Judge) thoroughly concurred. 'I he verdict i i regarded as righteous by everyone hire. The "Southland Times" was enlarge! this morning. A leader on th<> subject alluded to the necessity of culaigemeut through the progress of the town and district and the hearty support accorded since the paper was iu the company's hands. [FHOM THE COBBESI'ONDKNTS 01' THR PRKfIP.] Dunejhx, U< cember 1 I. Mr out Point, has been appointed to the charge of the Industrial School at Uuruham. Oajiaru, Decruiber 15. A fatal accident occurred last night at the Awamoko Junction Kail way station. A widow named M iloncy was com n™ into i 'am tru by th < train, winch arrives at 7.50. She was in company with her niece, ten years old. 'I. hoy stepped on to the platform of a carriage, and Mrs Maloney hesitated before entering the door. The train started and the jed? t .rew her hetwe >n the riilway platform ami the ear iaues. The guard and the (-tation-master rancid hold < I' her but the «uird had to release hi- hold ti prevent the niece throwinff her.-elf down between the wheels. The station-piaster held Mrs Maloney down till the step of the next carriage compelled him to let go, She then struggled to get '

up and the ,°tcp struck her Lend, ppun her r'-ni d. ;i <1 i'h' wh n els of one carriage and the brake van went over her 'o,us below the knees. One leg was cut. off and the other fearfully mangled. She w:s picked up, placed in a carriage, and brought oa t • • lamuru, when fche was conveyed to the bo-pital, but expired at ten o'clock. An inquest wul he held to morrow. Timaru, December 15. The half-yearly criminal and civil sittings of the Supreme Court will open on Tuesday and will proba' ly last till Ihe end if the week. The total amount of subscriptions received for the Waimatc tire relief fund is within a few pounds of dDIOUO.