LATEST CABLEGRAMS

Inangahua Times, Volume VIII, Issue 1282, 8 June 1883, Page 2

LATEST CABLEGRAMS

(PER REUTER'S AGENCY.) (Received June 6, 10.80 p.m.) Melbourne 6. A deputation of several Presbyterian Ministers and members of Parliament waited upon James Service to-day to urge the importance of the Colonies uniting to move the Imperial Government to annex -JNew Hebredies, Solomon Island, ahd'New Britain or to establish a Protectorate over the groups. The ' Premier in replying stated, that he believed that it was England's special mission to civilise and elevate the dark races, and promised that he would consult his colleagues in the matter, and take steps to further the views of the deputation as far as possible. Service added that he attached great weight to the resolutions of the Colonial Legislatures which were better than Ministerial actions. Sailed, this afternoon — Tarawera for the Bluff. Received June 7, 11.40 a.m. London, 6. It is announced that the Eai*l of Roseberry has resigned the UnderSecretaryship of State for the Homo Department, in compliance with the wish of the Cabinet that the post should be held by a member of the House of Commons. Mr J. T. Hibbert, M.P. for Oldham, who now occupies the position of Political Secretary to the Home Office, has been appointed to* succeed Earl j of Roseberry, (Received June 7, 0.55 a.m.) St. Petersburgh, 5. The Journal de St. Petersburgh, in its issue of to-day, publishes an article hinting that additional liberties will be granted to the Russian people if they confide in the Czar, and not endeavor to coerce him. Constantinople, 6. It has transpired that the Sultan has re-called the Turkish agent in Egypt, and it is understood that no successor will be appointed to that position. London, 6. The Homeward mails via .**an Francisco, which left Auckland on April 24th, were delivered here yesterday. (Received June 7, 2.30 p.m.) Adelaide, 7. In the Legislative Assembly last night Cole's motion of censure on the land administration of the Government came on 'for discussion. The debate lasted during the sitting, and was finally adjourned. The motion is not expected to be carried. Melbourne, 8. Tho libel action Hunt v. Age newspaper, has resulted in a verdict for plaintiff, with damages one farthing. The libel complained of, was contained in the Age ofthe 11th April last. Received June 7, 7.10 p.m. London, G. The balance of unallotted shares of

the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company, was placed in: the.; market to-day and fully covered. It is announced that Sir E. Malet,. late Diplomatic Agent, and Consul General in Egypt, has been appointed to succeed Sir Savate Lumley, as | British Minister at Brussels. I