The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-13
SYDNEY, Oct. /, 1870,

The Governor has returned from the Warkato
country. The Provincial Council oi Canterbury has
voted G 900 for the encouragement OF the meatpre-
serving industry
A number of half starved rebels have ndered
on the East Coast.
The arrival Of the Worga Worga. with the English
mall, on the 10Th inst, and Geographic intelligence
IRON Europe to the 1lth August, being five days
later than previously received from the seat OF war;
produced great excitement. European news TO the
evening OF the 9th September was received, via
Suez, on the oath.
The European war news produced more excite
ment all over the colonies than had been witnessed
since the time of the Crimean war. Public sympa-
thy leans generally TO the side OF Prussia.
The government OF this colony increasing the
means OF defending Port Jackson from foreign ag-
erosion. A Harbor DeTence Board mas been ap-
pointed, the members OF which meet frequently.
The volunteer force has been well supported
as it has been since the first nlimaton received
OF the outbreak Of hostilities between France and
Prussia.
A bill with reference to trading in articles contra
band OF war has been read first time in the
Assembly.
The sum of s7,5oo for the present year and of
100000 Tor next year has been placed on the estl-
mates Dy the government.
Her Majesty's ships Galatea, Clio ana yirago (war
steamers are In port
Resolutions IN favor OF the resumption of immigra-
tlon at the public expense proposed by Mr.. Parkes,
have been rejected III The Legislative Assembly by
slIlall majority.
QUEENSLAND.
The general election now over has given the gov
eminent small majority. Parliament Is to assem-
bic on the 18th Of November.
The accounts from the gold fields ana also from
the squatilng districts are favorable.
VICTORIA
the snip Jerusalem, arrived at Melbourne on the
III,
captain, with MS wife, OF the snip Elizabeth Flem
ing IRON Glasgow to Kangooh.
They were landed at Madeira.
royal commission has been appointed to con-
slider the expediency Of inviting the cooperation OF
the other colonies In providing
FTst-For the extradition Of offenders from one
colony to another.
ing OF probate shall he extended TO all the colonies.
Thtrd-The adoption OF a system whereby exc
Superior Court may take effect In ali the others.
f0WLe-Ine establishment ol q court OF appeal.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Mail dispatches from the London Agent General
state that The Overland Telegraph Company requires
the colony to pass act binding ITSELF under pains
and penalties, have the work completed IN lair
time. The proposal Is generally regarded as an
abandonment Of the undertaking.
The wheat crops generally look well.
~ TASMANIA.
An Intercolonial Free Trade bill has been read
second time in the Council. The new tariff has a
There Is duty grain OF all kinds of lod per 100
pounds.
Inc NOur market Is urn. Adelaide, best brands,
fl5 10 fl6. New Lealand-Saes have been made at
Ell. Californian National Mills ana Golden Gate)-
Holders ask tl3. The fearful floods which have
lately visited the nelghboring colony OF Victoria, 1t
Is thought, VIII tend 10 keep the market trim, and
should the runors OF rust IN the South Australian
crops prove an Improvement In prices can be
looked for. OF wheat there no sales Of import
ance, and 1t is not possible TO give prices IL is
quoted at 5s 3d. 5s Cd and 5s Cd for best qualities
South Australian.
American goods are in fair demand. Kerosene
2s. I'd IS. Sd. for best brands. me colonial
la 81 mi nf GVftn -
demand for tonnage. The following are merely the
nominal rates:-San Francisco, 1888. Shanghae, 1885,;
Hong Kong, l4s Mauritlus, u.s. 3D. Java, los; Calcut
Ia, rs. There considerable decrease in shipments
OF cotton from all quarters. The adviccs TO hand
by last nall show further decline in China prices
and the disastrous results Of shipments TO San
Francisco VIII be the means OF stopping shipments
in that direction for some time. Prices are unal-
Jered In wool, sales since the arrival OF the PENN
sllar ana oriental mail show decline. Greasy, 3s.
"a. 7s I'd. fleece, l2Ad.; secured, 4d. q l23ad.;
rior "a. a 21ad.; inferior, Z14d.
Territorial Quict-Natives in Council, but
Peacefnl-Tho European War News-Indus-
trial Progress.
AUCKLAND, oct Z, 1870.
The country is quiet Several very large native
meetings have been held, which have however, been
Of peaceabe character
AT the residence OF the Moore King In the interior,
two thousand natives assembled to discuss the ques
ton OF national unity, but the result OF the confer
ence is not yet known.
AT Taranokt large meeting OF natives was held,
at which only one European-a government inter-
preter-was present. Tibokowaru the notorious
rebel and cannibal chief, attended the meeting.
Many speeches OF hostile character were made, but
q difference III sentiment prevailed, and the meeting
terminated without any practical result. Tiboko-
warn went away with his followers in disgust. The
horrd appearance of this chief, with his one eye
and fendish cast of countenance, Is said to nave
excited the utmost adherence.
The progress OF the inland telegraph is opposed by
the natives In order to eXort money. At one place
they demanded f5Oo per telegraph post
The war news via san Francisco created intense
excitement
Patriotic meetings OF Germans have been held
throughout the country and funds subscribed.
In view OF the disturbed state of the English
money market, Parliament decided not TO attempt
to force the New Zealand loan OF $4,000, 900 upon
the market, but empowered government to borrow
$500 900 at discretionary of interest Railway
works and immigration large scale were also
provided for ny liberal votes
In the Auckland province railways to be made
through The aikato district and TO connect Auck-
land with the kaipary estuary. The Parliament
threw out the tarlf Dill providing Tor dutes but
passed bills allowing drawback on goods exported
10 the Pacific islands, to provide Tor reciprocity with
the Aust alian colonies and 10 connect New Zea-
land with AUSTRALIA 10y submarine cable. Bills were
also passed proyilng Tor the encouragement OF local
industries. The House unanimously agreed to vote
$4,000 subsidy for the san Francisco mari. New
South Wales contributes 81 500 this year and 100000
next, and Vuona Will also contribute IL is believed
here that existing arrangements cannot be easily
disturbed. Auckland remains The trsl port of arri-
val and the last OF departure. The annual statistics
OF the colony are satisfactory but there was slight
falling OF III the wool and gold export The total
ordinary revenue Of the colony Tor 1889 was
f1025 $40, being decrease OF Ia ~ per cent
pared with 1865.
The United States man-ofwar Resaca has visited
Auckland, where The officers rendered themselves
great favorites. The Commissioner VI Customs OF
The colony has procured quantity OF rope manufac
tured from New Zealand max 10 be experimental
upon by the vessel. Samples OF flax In different
stages OF preparation have alss been put on board
The commander promises to report upon them.
Tne trade with Feejee Islands Is rapidly ncreas-
ing, but there danger Of its beng overd0ne. The
Governor is at present on visit 10 the Wa1kato.
The East lothian sailed for New York direct ON
Septeml 81, with a cargo Of New Zealand fax and