Cromwell Argus, AND NORTHEAN GOLDFIELD GAZETTE Cromwell: Tuesday, May 4, 1886. SPECIAL TELEGRAPHIC

Cromwell Argus, Volume XVIII, Issue 890, 4 May 1886, Page 2

Cromwell Argus, AND NORTHEAN GOLDFIELD GAZETTE Cromwell: Tuesday, May 4, 1886. SPECIAL TELEGRAPHIC

(FROM OUR OWN CORRKSI'O.NDKST.) D U N B D I N . Monday Evening. The weather during last week has been very bad and rain fell during four days. Very little damage was done by the heavy fall. The few small slips which occurred on the railway did not interfere with their running. Fears were entertained as to the safety of stock in Palmorston District but little loss has yet taken place. Kelso, in Tapanui District, was under water, and both stock and property suffered. The rain which cleared off on Sunday recommenced again today. The action brought against the Great Extended Sluicing Company for damages caused by discharging tailings into Munro Gully was concluded on Saturday, but judg ment was reserved. The body of young Parkes, son of the lighthouse keeper at the Heads was discovered on the beach. The lad fell over the cliff while on his way to school. A. Hill Jack left for England in the Coptic on Saturday and is not expected to return. He has been general manager of the National Insurance Company since its inauguration, and will now take charge of the London branch. Mr Jack was Major of the Artillery. The Coptic put back to Lyttelton after she had been a few honrs at sea, as a stowaway was discovered in a dying condition between the two boilers, and though taken out he died in a short time. The Captain intended to bury the body at sea but changed his mind and returned and placed it on board the tug. The deceased was a foreigner and arrived as a stowaway from Cape of Good Hope some time ago. It is believed he has a wife and family at the Cape. Mr Anderson, classical teacher at Auckland Grammar School, is believed to have levanted in last mail steamer. His salary had been reduced and he had got into difficulties. A meeting is to be held in Wellington to make arrangements for giving Mr Bryce a public reception on his arrival. Intelligence has been received that the Syndicate formed in London to construct the East and West Coast Railway have transferred the contract to a company which is to be floated, and the Agent-General has formally approved of the transfer. The news has been received with great rejoicing in Christchurch, and an open air banquet is to be arranged to celebrate the occasion. GABLE KE¥S. London, May 1. M. DeLiyannis disavows the defiant speech recently attributed to him, and the publication of his reply to the European ultimatum shows that it was couched in milder terms than was lirst reported. The documents expresses willingness to disarm, but suggests it should be done in a gradual manner. The Standard denounces the programme put forth by Sir Julius Vogel, and argues that it is not safe to lend money upon it. The opposition to Mr Gladstone's Irish proposal is general, and 60 of the Liberals have declared their intention of voting against the measures, and others are wavering. If the second reading is carried by a narrow majority Mr Gladstone will probably recast the proposals and bring them down next session again. The first issue of shares in the North British and New Zealand Investment Company is 100,000, of which four-fifths is already subscribed. Some 2UQ colonists are to be entertained at a banquet by the Mayor of Manchester. N. Z. frozen mutton sells at 6|d per lb. The eight hours movement is extending in America. The Colonial Exhibition was visited by the Prince of Wales, who expressed gratification at the forward state of the exhibits, and at the support given by the Colonies. IN TERCOLONI AL. Pekth (Westekn Australia), May 1. Further favorable reports have been received from the Kimberley district as to the richness of the deposits. The gold fields are 300 miles inland. Intending prospectors are notified that ample means are indispensable. Sydney, May 1. At the last day's races of the A.J.C. Meeting, Nelson carrying 9st 3lb, won the Place Handicap, of 200 sovs, from 11 others. In the A.J.C. Plate, of 350 sovb, three miles, five horses started. Matchlock beat Nelson by half a length for first place. Monte Christo was third, the other horses being Cerise and Blue and Sandal.