INTERPROVINCIAL.

Evening Star, Issue 6476, 18 December 1883, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

j [Pkb United Pbbss Assooiattoh.J WELLINGTON, December 18. The police today laid an, informatics against Kate Boyle, charging her with the wilful murder of her infant. The Hawea, with the San Francisco aaaiL left the Manakau at a quarter past twelve ; to-day» She calls at Taranaki only, and \ will arrive here to-morrow afternoon. The : Southern portion will be taken on to Lyttelton by the Wauaka, and if she is too late for the express her mails wiH be forwarded by special train. CHRISTCHURCH, December 18. Mr E. J. Lee, M.H.R. for Selwyn, who has been ill for some time, died this morning. About 100 of the unemployed gathered in front of the Immigration Offices this morning, when the Committee appointed by them were received by Mr Marsh, who informed them that the Government were prepared to* put on men at clearing fences and plantations on the railway lines. Some work would also be provided at the Aldington railway yards and the Domain. In all cases 4s 6d per day would be paid and free pasgiven on the railway where necessary Any jobs that were taken on piecework would be paid for at such a rate aB would enable ordinary workmen to obtain 4s 6d per day. The Committee withdrew and rejoined their companions outside, and, on the result being communicated, some of those present groaned and manifested their disapproval in other ways. A meeting of the unemployed was held this afternoon, when ft was decided to refuse the Government offer of 4s 6d per day. It was resolved to agitate for 6s per day. The meeting also objected to work being offered through Mr March, who is tile charitable aid officer for the district.