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LATEST FROM EUROPE.

The Eastern Situation.

TBy Submarine Cable.]

London, May 18.

A special San Francisco telegram ststes that the Russian Government have purchased the steamer City of Sydney from the Pacific Company. She saileddast Monday. The steamer State of California, launched yesterday, has also been purchased, and they are in treaty for two other steamers. Telegrams from the Continent are more hopeful. It is reported that Count Schouvaloff is convinced the Russian interest must yield to Congress, which, it is now expected, will meet in spite of all troubles that may have arisen at Stamboul.

Another telegram states that Schoual offhas convinced the Emperor that the Russian interests must yield to the English demands re Congress, a meet ting of which is now assured. San Francitco. i 6th

The purchase of the swift steamer State of California by Russian agents has been confirmed.

London, 19th

The burning of a mill at Hasel dean, by Lancashire rioters, is reported, otherwise the affair is quiet.

AUSTRALIAN.

Melbourne, May 20.

The cable Conference has decided to adopt Captain Glover’s recommendation that the second cable between Singa pore and Port Darwm should avoid the Java land line. The subsidy to the Cable Company is not to exceed for not more than twenty years. The reduction on the present press rates is to be one-fourth, or to 75 per cent. Mr. Wilson the Tasmanian representative, attaches his signature to a memorandum, regretting that the Conference declined to entertain the suggestion that a cable connecting Tas mania and New Zealand be treated as ■ part of the general scheme of telegraphic communication with Europe.

INTERPROVINCIAL

[Per Pr :ss Agency.]

Auckland, Monday. Mr. Richard Hobbs was elected un opposed, vice Mr. Lusk, for Franklin. Mr. Sheehan goes to Mahurangi to address his constituents to-morrow. He afterwards visits the Ngapuhi tribes. New designs have been prepared foi the collapsed portion of the extension of the. Kaipara railway, Mr. Blacketi is expected here to approve them. Te Kooti sent the following letter to the Government : —“ Te Kuiti, May -14, 1878. —To Government, friends Sir George Grey, salutations to you and friend Sheehan, salutations to you, thai is both you and Sir George Grey Friend Sheehan, should you (Sir George Grey and yourself) have received m\ letter which points out the cause 0' transgression, if you see in it any fault, please inform me in order that I may know, for you are the light (or lamp) now, .and you utter words of light, of goodness, and of love to man ; you all teach that troubles may not arrive during your days. My word is your manage ment is very good, exceedingly good. No man has taught in that manner be fore. No trouble will now befall us. Salutations to you both, and to your Council. Sufficient from your sinful slave.—Te Kooti.” TeTuki Rewi also writes to Govern ment. —Te Kuiti, May 17, 1878. To Mr. Grace. I have received your letter ; your word which finds fault with news paper is correct. I am also much grieved at the deceitful words that were being carried on during the days of in terviews between Tawhiao and Sir Geo. Grey, who are trying to arrange matters between the Maori people. Sir George Grey says let them (the two races) be under one arrangement (law). Friend, Mr. Grace, the words of the newspaper are bad. They endeavour to separate Tawhiao and Sir George Grey. Friend Sheehan, make right those words which are true; contradict those words which are untrue. Sufficient from (signed) Manga.”

At the annual meeting of the Cham ber of Commerce tp-day, the balance ■■licet shows a credit of 17. The pre sident’s address complained of the and want of unity amongst, i.... members.

Alexandra, Monday.

Tawhiao’s party have returned here. Public notice has been given by one of the principal Kingite chiefs, that any European found trespassing on Native land in pursuit of game will have his gun taken from him. Tawhiao has de termined to call a meeting of his people to consider Sir George Grey’s proposals, either near Kopua or Hikurangi. Liberal as the proposals are they will be op posed. Rewi and other Ngatimaniapoto chiefs have issued an order that in future no natives are to be imprisoned for robbery' in Alexandra. In the case of the natives committing any crimes, their punish ment is to be arranged between the chiefs and the Government.

Wellington, Monday.

The Divorce Court opened to-day before Chief Justice Prendergust and Justices Johnston, Gillies, and Williams. The case Henry v. Henry and Moore, from Christchurch, was postponed for a week, the papers connected with it not having been sent up. In the Divorce Court, Devery v. Devery and Burke (Christchurch), this was an application for divorce on the ground of the wife’s adultery. The couple were married at Greymouth in 1866, and subsequently lived together there and at other [daces. The wife’s maiden name was Bridget Bolston. She had not conducted herself properly be fore marriage. She was given to drink, and when her drinking fits came on she would leave home, but her husband always followed her and brought her back. In 1875 s^ie wanted to go to the Christchurch races, but, as on pre vious occasions she had disgraced her self, he refused to take her. On the morning of the races he went to Rakaia on business, and while standing at the railway station he saw his wife, James Burke, and another man drive up and dismount at the Railway Hotel. She there got drunk and quarrelled with her husband, because he remonstrated with her. She and Burke tried to go to Christchurch by the last train, but the guard made them get out of the car riage as they were so drunk. She and Burke put up at a lodging house for the night, and next day they went to town together. She returned home about eight days afterwards, when a deed of separation was drawn up. Two months afterwards he went to seehemt Rakaia, but found her and Burke together in Taylor’s lane, Christchurch. Further evidence went to show that the wife frequented brothels, and generally con ducted herself very bady. A rule nisi l was granted.

Reefton, Monday.

A crowded meeting of the electors was last night addressed, first by Mr Reeves and afterwards by Mr Barrow man. Motions were passed adverse to the latter but favorable to Mr Reeves.

Tuesday.

Mr Newton has announced that, hav ing been nominated for the Grey Valley during his absence and without his con sent, and there not being time to can vass the district, he does not intend to contest the election.

Gisborne, Monday,

Mr. Rees was unable to leave here on Saturday. It seems that a thorough ripping up of land titles in this district will be necessary before matters can rest on a sound basis. Startling revelations are being made by the Natives respect ing the mode in which sales and leases were negotiated in past years. Relative to Messrs. Barker and M‘Donald’s run, these gentlemen have been interviewed with the hope of having the title adjust ed. A meeting between Mr. Rees, the Natives and Europeans is fixed lor Wed nesday, when efforts will be made to settle difficulties without appealing to the Supreme Court.

THE EVENING ECHO, TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1878.



BREWERY. WOOD AND CO., ALE AND PORTER BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS, CAMERON-ST., ASHBURTON.



TWO GENTLEMEN can be accommo dated with Board and Residence in a Private Family. Apply ‘ ECHO ’ Office. N OTICE. THE Annual GENERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS of the Ashburton PERMANENT BUILDING and INVEST MENT SOCIETY will be held on WED NESDAY Evening, 22nd May, at 7.30 p.m., in the Library Hall, Ashburton. Business—To receive Statement of Accounts and Directors’ Report. By order. CIIARLES BRATDELL, Secretary. ASHBURTON SCHOOL COM MITTEE. NOTICE is hereby given the Compulsory Clauses of the Education Act, 1577, have been adopted by the Committee, and will now be ENFORCED against Parents and Guardians of all ' Children between the ages of 7 (seven) and 13 (thirteen.). years neglecting to attend the school. F. MACBEAN STEWART, Chairman. May 15, IS7S. ONE POUND REWARD. STRAYED from Ashburton, about the 9th May, one BLACK HACK MARE, with white blaze down face, brand S S on shoulder. Any person who will inform Mr. E. COOKSON of her whereabouts will receive the above reward. WANTED, a few Respectable YOUNG LADIES as Apnientices to the DRESS MAKING. A. O. ATTKEN & CO. Food for the Mind and Reeresiiment for THE ISOIIY. J A WESTON’S COFFEE and PUBLIC READING ROOMS, will be opened on Saturday, nth May. Pies and Coffee alv ays ready.



Saunders Bros, £4, HAVE AAAto LEND upon TOWN ? SECTIONS and olliei FREEHOLD PROPERTY. to be INVESTED in FREEHOLD Security. £2,000 £2,500 '° be ADV ANCKD in Sums of and upwards. Preference given to town sections and house securities. nno to be ADVANCED on GROWING CROPS, LIVE STOCK, andotlu.-rACRICULTUR.AL Security.



Messrs SAUNDERS BROS, have for Sale, Situated on the NORTH BANK of the RAKAIA, 4000 acres, partly improved. 690 ~ unimproved 675 ~ fenced 760 ~ 400 of which are now in Turnips 72 ~ unimproved 400 „ WAKANUI DISTRICT. 490 acres, 130 of which are ploughed 20X ~ highly improved 255 „ 201 111 9:6 200 House, Stable, &c. Sixty Acres four miles from the Township. Several Valuable Town Sections. DRAUGHT HORSES. 'TTIE Undersigned have FOR SALE : -L Number of Broken and Unbroken COLTS now to be seen in their Paddocks, adjoinim the Ashburton Domain. SAUNDERS BROS. NOTICE TO FARMERS, HORS! BREEDERS, AND OTHERS. THE Advertisers are prepared to Receive HORSES for Sale by Public Auctioi or Privately, and to make Liberal Casl Advances on same. Good PADDOCKS and Plenty oj FEEL for Stock. SAUNDERS BROS. ANSTEE’S LUNCHEON & DINING ROOMS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. J. G. ANSTEE, BEGS to intimate to the public that he has just OPENED those spacious building situate in East Street, as LUNCHEON AND DINING ROOMS. Persons pationising this establishment can rely on securing all the com forts of a home. The bedrooms are well ventilated, every attention being paid to cleanliness. The table will be found all that can be desired. First-class accommodation Cr Boarders. N. B.—The proprietor trusts by strict atten tion to the comfort of his patrons, combined witli moderate charges, to merit a share of public custom.



T. CHALMERS, gO O T AND SII O E MAKER, WILL RE-OPEN Mr. SKILLEN’S SHOP; EAST ST., ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, May 22nd. Any person having left Boots for repairs, will please call for same on and after Wdenesday. MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER and SOLICITOR, H AS COMMENCED PRACTICE in ASHBURTON, and can be consulted at the SOMERSET HOTEL until he can obtain suitable Offices. LOST oil Sunday in Ashburton, a CALICO .BAG, containing a Cheque for ios. and three fi note.. Reward on returning to Echo office. Tilli Public are Cautioned against Cashing i- a lost N.Z. Bank Cheque, numbered 9462, as payment has been stopped. May 6th. WANTED Immediately, SEVERAL first class CARPENTERS and JOINERS. Highest wages given to really good hands.— THOS. WILLIAMS, Builder, Tinwald. WANTED, about the beginning of June a3or 4 roomed Cottage, to rent. Ad dress, W. “Echo” Office. WANTED —Three or Four Intelligent MEN to circulate the “EVENING ECHO ” throughout the County. Apply at IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MOTHERS. jgON’T trouble yourself to make any Clothes for your little ones this Winter, as you WILL GET all you want Well-made and Elegantly Finished at the ASHBURTON PRESBY TERIAN CHURCH GIFT AUCTION, which will he held shortly. SHBURTON COUNTY STEEPLECII AS E M E ETING. WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1878. PROGRAMME : 1. ASHBURTON COUNTY STEEPLE CHASE—Handicap of 30 sovs. added to a sweepstake of 2 sovs. for acceptors. Nominations 1 sov., over about 3 miles of fair hunting country. To start at noon. 2. ASHBURTON HUNT CUP—For Sil ver Cup, value 15 sovs., with silver mounted whip for rider, weight for age. About 2 miles. Gentlemen riders to be approved of by the committee ; entrance 1 sov. ; winner of theA.C.S.H. to carry iqlhs penalty. 3—THE FARMER’S PLATE of 15 sovs. We'ght for age—about miles; entrance 1 sov ; hoses to he the bona fuic property and ridden by Farmers or Farmer’s sons resident in the County, winner of the previous races to he excluded. 4.—MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE of to sovs—Weight for age. Entrance, 1 sov • 1 mile ; for horses that have not competed at this meeting. 5 HACK RACE of 5 sovs—About 1 mile; post entry, ios. catch weight. BYE-LAWS. All races to be run under the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules, unless otherwise specified. No horse shall he qualified to run at this meeting, unless such horse was the bona fide property of a resident in the Ashburton County on Ist April. Nominations for the handicap, enclosing 1 sov., to he sent to the Hon. Sec. by 8 p.m. on Saturday, May the nth. Weights will be pub lished in the Evening Echo on May iSth. Acceptances enclosing 2 sovs will be received on night of general entry, Saturday, May 25th, at 9 p.m., at Somerset Hotel. Entries for Hunt Cup, Farmer’s Date, and Maiden Steeplechase, enclosing 1 sov, to be sent to lion. Sec., May 25th, at 9 p.m. N.B.—Scale of weight- for-age—4yrs old, list ; syrs old, list I2lbs; Gyrs and aged, I2st jibs. All colors must be declared to Secretary, May 25th, at 9 p.m., and a fine of £1 will be enforced for running in colors other than those declared. JAMES WILKIE, lion See. LOTTO, Draughts and Draught Boards, Dominoes, Cards and Cribbage Boards, Ate., at FURNESS AND DIXON’S, East-street, Ashburton. [A Card.] PRIVATE LESSONS TO YOUNG 1 LADIES, Four times a Week in Music, French, German, and Drawing, at MISS STEANE’S, Oxford Villa, Burnett Sheet.