HBH 1892 August 31 3 Australian and Colonial news. News from the Islands states that a British protectorate has been proclaimed over the whole of the ELLICE Group, and that the protectorate will be established by Captain GIBSON, of H.M.S. CURACAO, who was to leave SUVA on August 17th for the group. VICTORIA-Melbourne Tuesday The eight men left on the barque NEWFIELD were got ashore safely. Those drowned include Captain SCOTT, the boatswain, steward, the sail maker, and five seamen. Several bodies have been recovered. The catastrophe occurred through the captain mistaking NELSON'S light for KING'S Island. Several acts of bravery are recorded in the work of the rescue. It is understood that the cargo is insured in a NEW ZEALAND office. Sir Andrew CLARKE has been appointed Agent General in Mr MUNRO'S absence QUEENSLAND-Brisbane M. PERETT, who is in custody on suspicion of being a Russian spy, will be brought before the Police Court tomorrow. In the meantime the authorities are developing his photo plates. NEW SOUTH WALES-Sydney The Right Rev J.F. TURNER, Bishop of Grafton and Armidale, is retiring after holding the position for 23 years.