Pas Electric Telegraph—Copyright,] (Reuter’s Agency.) (Received 11. a.m., June 9th.) SIR F. D. BELL. London, June 8. In the action brought by the Lan caster Wagon Company, against Bell, Agent-General of New Zealand, in court before the Queen’s Bench, judgment was given in favor of defendant, the court deciding that Colonial agents are not liable for contracts made in the name of other Governments. (Received 12.50 p.m., June 9th.) LAND LEGISLATION. Sydney, Juno 9. In the Legislative Assembly last night the motion of Mr McMillan affirm ing that rents assessed by local Land Boards should not be subject to increase, was negatived. THE JUBILEE. All arrangements for the celebration of Her Majesty’s Jubilee In this city on the 20th Inst are now completed. LOYALTY. Melbourne, June 9. The Legislative Council last night adopted a Jubilee Address to the Queen, members standing and singing the National Anthem. BANQUET. A banquet is to be given to Mr Deakin, Chief Secretary, on July 4th by the Australian Natives Association. PROTECTIVE POLICY. Adelaide, June 9. It is expected a Protectionist Ministry will be formed, of which Mr Playford will be Premier. THE CRIMES BILL PASSING. London, June 8. In the House of Commons last night, the third clause of the Irish Criminal Law Amendment Bill passed through Committee witbout amendment.
NEW ZEALAND.
[Per Press Association,] Fire. NELSON, June 9. There was a [fire this morning, which completely destroyed Mr Lock’s bone mill and the greater part of the contents. The damage done is estimated at £IOOO. It was uninsured. Shipping. PORT OHALMKRS, June 9. Arrived—s. s. Mahinapua at 9. p.m. yesterday.
