Melbourne, September 9. — A telegraphic despatch from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor of Victoria, dated August the 16th, has been made public in a message to Colonel Stanley. He announces that if the colonies jointly guarantee the payment of £15,000 annually the Imperial Government are willing to proclaim the Queen's Sovereignty over New Guinea, and to give a suitable ship, valued at £18,000, in order to cany on the government of the country.
King's Own is scratched for the Melbourne Cup.
Cairo, September 8. — Rumours of Osman Digna's death are again rife, and re-asserted that he was killed by sheiks.
INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

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AUCKLAND.
Sept 9. Fifty unemployed tradesmen have taken their passage tor Sydney by the Waihoia to day. Ihe Union Company is carrying them stt a reduced fare of £3 10s each.
September 9.
NEW PLYMOUTH.
Mr Dempsey, of Ashburton, has been ap pointed head master of the Central .School, New Plymouth.
RED LION HOTEL LICENSE CANCELLED.
