TELEGRAMS.

Feilding Star, Volume I, Issue 288, 11 June 1907, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

v « [PU PBBBB ASSOCIATION.! Pahiatua, June 11. At the inquest of John Beaufort, held yesterday afternoon, the verdict of the jury was as follows: — That deceased met his death as the result of a fracture of the skull and rupture of a blood vessel on the brain, caused while under the influence of liquor on Friday last. During discussion at the County Council meeting on the question of Government valuations, Or. Bolton said that the land, in this district was changing hand at prices that made it impossible for any man to make a living. This was brought about by speculators, who bought on paper, and as low as ten per cent, of the purchase money was all that was paid, the result being that where little cash was required the land was raised each time it changed hands. These fictitious prices gave the valuer a basis to go upon, but at the same time it was inflicting hardship on the legitimate farmer who worked his land. It was resolved that the Council emphatically protest against the manner in which the valuation of country lands are made, in so far that valuations are made too frequently, and that a valuer be apSointed who has a knowledge of the istrict. Auckland, June 11. Mr Massey addressed a meeting under the auspices of the Huntly Political Reform League. He said he was glad to acknowledge that the Treasurer had a surplus. The country was prosperous, and the revenue was buoyant, but he remarked upon the indebtedness of the colony increasing at the rate of two millions yearly. He did not see how this could be avoided. He. urged in the revision of the tariff that the Government should reduce the duties on the necessaries of life and keep down the cost of living to the multitude. Amendment was needed in the local government system, and doing away with the dual control by county councils and road boards and place the finance of local Authorities on a more satisfactory basis. He also dealt with the Land Bill. A vote of thanks was carried with enthusiasm. Wellington, June 10. The Acting-Postmaster-General announces that advice has been received from the resident agent at San Francisco for the New Zealand Government that the first steamer of the Weir line is expected to leave San Francisco on 80th August, for Auckland, by way of Apia. Steamers will leave every four weeks thereafter, and will carry the American mails. The voyage is expected to occupy twentyfive days. -.. At the Police Court to-day Charles Dunn and Frank Morrow were committed for trial on a charge of assault, with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The assault is alleged to have taken place in a "two-up" school. Auckland. June 10. An effort is being made to match B. R. Day, the English professional running champion, now in Auckland, against a local runner. The Hon. G. Fowlds to-day visited Helensville for the purpose of formally opening the new bath house at the hot springs there. A large number of Auckland visitors attended. The supply is said to be permanent and its medicinal qualities undoubted*. Government assistance towards erecting a caretaker's house and beautifying the grounds was asked for. The Minister gave a very sympathetic reply. He believed a very great tourist'traffic would develop, and he thought the Tourist Department would take over the springs. On May 31st, in latitude 27.32 east, longitude 173.23 west, the barque Drammersen, from Maiden Island to Auckland, experienced a sudden shock from stem to stern, completely stopping the vessel for four or five minutes. A report, very loud, was heard in the distance. Dunedin, June 10. Eighteen houses in or off Walker street were this morning condemned by the Health Department. The quarters are for the most part occupied by Syrians, and the Health Office's inspector, Mr Gladstone, who accompanied Dr. Ogston, says that the premises were surprisingly cleanly kept considering the state of the buildings. Napier, June 11. In reply to Day's conditions for a race, McLauchlan 'states he will only run 100, 150, and 250 yards conditionally that each runs the full distance 260 yards in tapes, otherwise he will not make a match. McLauchlan will run the above distances anywhere, and will only accept the distances proposed by Day on the Napier track within the tapes. Auckland. June 11. The diver accompanying the expedition on the steamer Huia obtain- . Ed a further £400 in gold from the wreck of the Elingamite. Operations are now suspended for the winter. Palmereton N., June 11. Mr Prior, secretary for the New Zealand Employers' Federation, addressed a large and enthusiastic meeting of employers here last night. The local Employers' Association was resuscitated, and a large number of new members were enrolled. Wellington, June 11. Mr W. G. Riddell, S.M., who has been appointed a second Magistrate in Wellington, was welcomed by a large number of the legal profession to-day. Speeches were made by Mr Hadfield, president of the Law Society, and Dr. Macarthur. Tub woman who died suddenly in . the city on Sunday has been identified as Mary Murray. Dunedin, June 11. Cr. Small, one of the City Councils representatives on the Fire Board, has also resigned, out of sympathy with the Mayor, and as a protest against the action of the third representatives of the Council, Cr. Sullivan, an. insurance agent, proposing Mr Grey (another agent) for the Chairmanship. Wanganui, June 11. Samuel Wilson died this morning, the result of an accident last evening, when, through a collision, be was thrown out of » trap on $o his head. He never recovered coniciousnees.