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Colonist, Volume XXV, Issue 2925, 5 August 1881, Page 3

J 1 ELE GRAPHIC t LATE ENGLISH ITEMS > GitEAT SCENE is the HOUSE ; OF COMMONS. MR BRADLAUGH FORCIBLY f REJECTED. 1 A STRUGGLE IN THE HOUSE L SHOCKING AFFAIR at NAPIER f [FEU REUTEWS AGENCY.'} LONDON. . ' ■ August 2. f In the House of Lords to day tbe Irish j Land Bill was read the second time after a , brief debate. ,■: The trial of the two men M'Grath and 3 M'Kevitt on a charge of attempting-to { destroy the Liverpool Town Hall on the 10th 5 June .last was concluded to-day. both . prisoners being found guilty. M'Grath has j been sentenced to penal < servitude for life, t and M'Eivitt to fifteen years imprisonment. ■ - August 3. t A scene of unparalleled disorder occurred at the House of Commons to-da/. In def?ance of the commands of the Speaker, Mr ] Bradlaugh, M.P. for Northampton, made his ' way into the lobby of the House, and notwithstanding the protesti and opposition of i the officials, he persisted on entering the Houce. He violently resisted the Sergeant-at-Arms at»d the assistants in tbeir attempts to remove him. A severe struggle ensued, which resulted ia Mr Bradlaugh being forcibly carried out of the House, and being deposited outside the gates of tho Palace yard in the presence of an immense crowd of spectators, who had been attracted by_tbe sorimmage. In the meantime, the ordinary business of the day was suspended within the House, and a long and most animated debate took place upon the subject. Mr Labouchiere (who is the senior member for Northampton) at once brought forward a motion condemning the aotion of the Speaker, and denouncing the explusion of his colleague as beiDg illegal. In the course of the debate which followed, the Hon. John Bright and Sir Cbarles Dilke spoke warmly in approval of the action of the Speaker and of the officials of the House. Tha motion when put to the vote was rejected. The Radical members generally abstained from speaking during the discussion. CAPETOWN. August 3. A telegram from Pretoria states that the Transvaal Convention has not been signed as was stated in previous telegrams. The final settlement is delayed as the Royal Commission are still waiting Ihe arrival of despatches from the British Government, approving of the draft which was forwarded to England. [Unitkd Pbess Association Teleqbams.] hawke's bat. August 4. An inquest was held this afternoon on the body of a boy named Cross, who was shot by. his brother. The latter picked up a gun, supposed to be unloaded, put a cap on. It suddenly exploded, and the ramrod, which was in the barrel, entered the other boy's back. He died at the hospital, whither he was removed. A verdict of accidental death was returned' A new journal called the " Schoolmaster," was-issued to-day. It is twenty pages foolscap. WELLINGTON. — "August 4. John William Norman, a carter, was this afternoon committed for trial on a charge of perjury. The offence, it is alleged, was commitied in giving evidence in a civil case. Two men, named George Lee and J". F. Gordon, have been arrested for issuing valueless cheques. *. The barque Sophia R. Lnhrs arrived from Newcastle this afternoon. She left on the 23rd July, and on the first day out Cuptoiu Patton wassittingon the house aft, when a heavy sea broke on board, washing him off on to the deck, where ho was greatly knocked about, and narrowly escaped being wsshed overboard. The injuries he received consist of a fracture of the skull, a broken dobo, and one of bis eyes is in such a state that it is not known yet whether he will recover his sight. In addition to this, he is considerably bruised about thtf body. At a meeting of the Rugby Union Committee, it was.decided to postpone all football matches arranged to be played in Wellington with other provinces. This step is rendered noeessary owing to the ground being under repair. ■'.',_. A deputation of the Directors of the West Coast (North Island) Railway Company •waited on the Premier, suggesting that the present was a favorable time for acquiring - a block of Nativo Land through which the proposed railway would run. They _ also asked for several amendments in tho Railway Construction Bill. The Premier promised consideration. CARTERTON. - August 4. It is authentically reported tbat Mr W. C. Buohannan will be a candidate for the Wairarapa seat at the general election. LYTTELTON. '' The revenue of the Lyttelton Harbor Board for tbe past month was nearly £3000. ■ The Harbor Board being dissatisfied with the hijjji price charged for"ga3 'at Lyttelton, has instructed its Engineer to seek far information as to the possibility of a more economical mean of lighting the harbor, and hinting at: the. advisibility of; introducing, the electric light. '' " CHRISTCHURCH. ;. -August 4. ; The market quotations are—Wheat, 3s 8d to 3s lid; oats no change, best milling 2s to 2s Id ; barley, nothing new; flour, £10 to £11; potatbe market slightly weaker, buyer's offer 37s 6d but sellers demand 42s 6d to" 45s ; -fresh butter. Is, salt ditto 6d per lb ; cheese, 6d to 10d.; beef,.2d to 6d; mutton, 2d to 4d; pork, 7d;' ham, 9d; bacon, 10' d, It is proposed:to. erect a new theatre at the /corner of Tiiam and Manchester'streets. • ; : This morniug Jeffrey Williams, 45 years of age, of: intemperate habits was found dead. It appears" to have been a case of most determined suicide. A rope wak tied around his neck and fastened to a bench two feet high, and deceased; had evidently laid down on the floor and pulled at the rope till he was strangled to death. DUNEDIN. August 4. In a letter received from Mr Conway, the cricketer, in regard to tho ro-visit of the English professional team, he says:—" The tour in New Zealand will begin probably early' in January, in the South, and then travel North to Auckland. Two cottages were burnt in South Dunedin last night. They were insured for £200 in the Colonial.office. The " Star" states that Mr A. G. Burns intends to start the manufacture of .printing paper at Timaru. He goes home to procure the necessary machinery.' Mr Hazlett, of Dunedin', purchased Mata for £700. ...... , ~' B Advites have' been received here that the' Bqr Fftthtr Xftrkia hit been coiaaiitted for '

1 trial for manslaughter at Honolulu. He bar ' devised a'school" whichfell in course of con structioh, killing a Kanaka boy. AUCKLAND. August 4. The announcement that the Squadron wil ,J fritter away in Sydney the time set apart fo; visiting New Zealand has caused feelings o intense bitterness here, where £500 for th< r ;ception of the Princes had been subscriber: in Queen street alone. It is suspected thai the change in the Squadron's programme has been caused by representations from Wellington, aud the Press suggests that some Auck- \ land member should move for copies of the '» i Governor's telegrams to Earl Clanwilliam. PARLIAMENTARY. Wki/LlNgton, Augu-t3. Mr Weston moved the second reading oi - the Offences against +he Person Bill, which , provided that consent on the part of a girl under 13 should not excuse an indecent assault, and that wife beating should be punished by flogging. Messrs De Latour, Stewart, Grey, Lundon, Levestam, Seddon, Speight, Moss, Pyke, Turnbull, and J. B. Fisher opposed the-Bill,,and Messrs Rolleston, Hall,:Stevens,,Fulton, Bpwen, J. T. Fisher, Barron, and Reid'supported it. The second reading was negatived on a division of 22 to 19. TheHouseroge at 1.25 a.m. - Weliinqtok, "August 4. In the Legislative Council to-day,. Dr Menziei moved the second reading of the Education Act Ameadmei t Bill, which allows of Bible reading. Mr Wbit«ker moved the previous question, After a short debate the second reading of the Bill was carried by 18 to 12. Tbe Waitara Harbor Board Loan Bill was read a seoond time b.v 15 to 13. Tbe Medical Practitioners Society Bill was read a second time on a division of 20 to 6. ' The Council rose at 5 p.m. The House met at 2.30 plm. Mr Stevens moved that the report of the Committee on the Church of England in New Zealand Trustees Incorporation Bill be adopted. Mr Sheehan objected, Blaring that he desired to see the whole of these Church endowments looked into with the view of ascertaining how tbey were being dealt with. Mrßtewartsuppoiledt.be motion, stating that the provisions of the Bill were meant to apply exclusively to Ot ago. Sir Grearge Grey suggested that the Bill should stand over until next meeting of the General Synod. Although classed as a private Bill, it was one which affected the whole Colony in a greater or lesser degree. Mr Thomson moved that it be remitted back to the Committee to take fresh evidence. Mr Stevens explained the object of the Bill to be the incorporation of the trusts with respect to the diocese. Mr Pitt said the objects of the Bill were objocted to by the dioceses of both Nehjon and Wellington. The House divided on the original motionAyes, 25; Noes, 33. On the question for recommittal of the Bill, the House divided—Ayes, 31; Noes, 27. Ordered to be sent back to Committee. The Hororata Water Race Bill was read a second time. Ten notices were given of intention to introduce Harbor Board Endowment Bills. Mr Finn gave notica that he would nsk whether the Resident Magistrate and Warden at Kuroara did not 02 a recent occasion open his Court for the transaction of 'bn'sinoss between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., and whether he did not daring such hours take the evidence of certain girls of the age of 10 and 15 years, and alio at 3 a.m. issue a warrant for tbe arrest of an accused person; aud if so, what action the Government intend taking under the circumstances ? - Replying to questions, it was slated that it was intended to bring down the Publio Works Statement next week. The Police and Armed Constabulary uniforms were manufactured out of colonialmade cloth. They were tendered for, and the present price paid was £3 12s 6d. The Government would attend to the suggestion that J.P.s should be appointed at Charleston and Lyell. A Bill was in preparation for dealing with Native Reserves generally, under which provision would be made regarding the management of these reserves at Greymouth. The Timaru Mechanics' Institute Act, 1877, Amendment Bill passed through all its remaining stages ; and the House adjourned at 5.30. Midnight. '■, The House resumed at 7.30. Mr Shrimski moved the second reading of the Pensions Bill. He had no wish to der priva anyone of what was justly due, but recent revelations showed the necessity for exercising control to prevent abuse in the matter of pensions. The Bill was not proposed to be retrospective, but to prevent in future BUch soandals as had occurred in tbe past. Mr Hall objected to tbe details of the Bill, and its interfering With rights whioh existed. It would be a breach of faith to pass this BHI., Mr Bullance agreed in condemning anything in the nature of repudiation, but coatended that tho Bill did not oontemphte anything of the kind. All that was asked was before a pension was granted, Parliament should be informed of the basis on which the pension was computed. This could not prejudice the just or legal rights of anyone. Mr M'Lean thought that a muoh more comprehensive measure would probably be found necessary when the Publio Accounts Committee reported on the subject. The present Bill wa* defective in many respoct?. Mr Collins did not agree with Mr Ballance's interpretation of the Bill's meaning. He thought the Bill amounted to repudiation of all pensions iri prog'resi of accruing. Sir George Grey insisted on the justice of all papers relating to a pension being placed before Parliament before any pension is granted. Unlawful pensions had already been granted in pursuance of illegal arrangements. 3 tMr Hursthouse supported the 'Bill under the belief that it would not prejudice any legal rights. Mr Bowen said that after the explanations given as to what the Bill really aimed at, he saw no serious objection to it. It could be made better in Committee. Mr Sheehan supported ths Bill, as it was right Parliament should know the reason of a pension being granted before it was granted1 He condemned the ptnsion system altogether. Both Mr Kelly and Mr Shephard supported the principle of the Bill. Mr. Saunders thought the law should be so distinct on the subject that any persons entitled to a pension should be able to get it as a matter of right without asking favor of either House or Government. He was, however, altogether opposed to pensions. Mr Brown regretted that when the pension rights were valued in 1872, the claims had npt all been fought out. It would have been , the cheapest'method of procedure. Mr Fulton supported the Bill. ■Mr £htimski repli* 1, and the Bill was read a second tim:e". Mr Seddon L moved the second reading of the Gold Duty_ Abolition Bill, urging that the time had arrived for giviug somo relief to tha mining population, and'relieving them from a. special tax""which pressed' heavily -upon them;-) At some length he urged the justice of this claim, and declared he was thoroughly in earnest-in bringing the proposal forward. 1■ Ut Crowtt supporwa -.tin, Sill, aul f»M«

1 I strongly in favor of the abolition of the gold . duty. " -.'..' t Mr Beeves also urged the total abolition of the duty. -The apathy of- Government •in regard to encouraging prospecting was, however, more prejudicial than the duty was. A 1 few rock boring machines judiciously used r would largely benefit the goldfields. * Mr Gisborno considered the gold duty inI defensible on any grounds ( of prinoiple or ' policy. ' ' . ' -' ; ' ■ Mr Shephard also urged the abolition of 3 the tax as being a special one, and unjust' in * principle. ' 1 Mr Hirst supported the total abolition of 1 tho duty. ' Mr Hursthouse was willing to see the duty abolished, - although he did not agree with many of the arguments used against it. It was no more a tax on local industry than the . beer tax was. Mr Sheehan thought it should be left to the local governing body of each district to remit the duty if it thought fit. Mr J. B. Fisher did not think his district would approve of abolishing the duty. I Mr Weston supported' the abolition ef the duty. • 0: ! Mr TRolleston said he would not oppose the second reading of tbe Bill, but he was not;at all Bure that removing the duty would really benefit tho miners. Ho was, however, willing to allow the various gold-producing districts to settle for themselves whether they would impose the duty or abandon it. He regretted that since he'^became Minister of Mines he/ had not been ablo to devote as much time or i attention as he would have liked totlie'department. After the session the Government would make arrangement* f«r the department being placed under the charge of a Minister hot so fully oooupied with other matters as he was. Mr Reid supported the Bill, and bo did Mr Speight. Mr Seddon, in reply, hoped the Government would take up the Bill. He had no objection to its being made optional. The Bill was read a second time, and referred to the Goldfields Commfitee. t