TELEGRAPHIC.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 6162, 6 February 1882, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC.

[PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Auckland, Saturday.

Sir George Grey and several other members -waited at the Premier's office for the purpose of requesting him to follow the established rule of calling Parliament together as quickly aa possible after the general election. Through some misunderstanding the Premier was not at the office, and the deputation postponed their visit till to-day. Mr Moss has had a petition forwarded from Dunedin to a similar effect, with the request that he would get it signed, and Mr Moss has handed the petition to Sir George Grey to take action. The Premier- visited the Industrial Home to-day and expressed himself pleased with what he saw, which, he said, reflected great credit on the master, Mr Hogan. The residence of Mr Von Stunner at Hamilton was burnt down. this morning. Von Stunner's furniture was insured for £140, and the house, by Mr Jolly, the owner for £300, but the policies were allowed to lapse.

At the R.M. Court to-day Joseph Merrick was brought up on remand charged with setting fire to the dwellinghouse of Mr D. U. Garner, Albert-street, Mr Garner's wife and children being therein at the time of the fire. The prisoner was remanded. Bail was allowed — himself in £150, with two sureties in £50 each.

Captain Kuhn and the officers of the German warship Habicht paid a visit to-day to the Thameß goldfield.

Dunedin, Saturday.

The coroner's jury returned a verdict of arson against Waldemann re the Queenstown fire, and the jury censured Dixon, a witness, for the manner in which he gave his evidence, and the insurance companies for over-insuring.

The interprovincial cricket match was continued to-day. Canterbury in their first innings scored 91, and Otago in their second innings 93, leaving Canterbury 146 to get to win. In the latter's second innings three wickets have fallen for 2 runs.

Sunday,

Constable Young effected a clever capture of a burglar at Port Chalmers on Friday night. Hearing ' footsteps in a jeweller's shop he tried the door, and the burglars escaped by the back. The constable gave chase, overtaking a man who at. once struck him in the face. A atruggle ensued, but the constable managed to lock up his prisoner. A brooch was found on him, and watches were found on the grass. A great deal of other property is missing, and it is surmised that it was taken by an accomplice, who is still at large. The verdict of the coroner's jury against Waldmann, in respect to the Queenstown fire was " Guilty of arson in setting fire to his premises in Ballaratstreet." This refers to the store from whence the fire spread, not to the attempt to burn down his private house.

Chbistchubch, Saturday. Messrs Joubert and Twopeny intend holding a grand competitive musical festival, lasting a week, during the Exhibition. There will be gold, silver, and bronze medals for class singing, band contests, vocal and instrumental solos, and school children glees, open to the whole colony.

Wellington, Sunday,

It ia understood that a Royal Commission is to be appointed to investigate the long-standing volunteer claims ; that it will consist of three members, and that these will be Mr Henry Bunny, late M.H.R. for Wairarapa, Mr Jas. Fulton, M.H.R. for Tairei, and Mr Thomas M'Kay, late Deputy-Commissioner for the property tax at Nelson. An inquiry in respect to the recent fire iv a store situated in Hunter-street will be commenced to-morrow morning. A large number of Wellington Volunteers are expected to take part in the ensuing meeting of the New Zealand Rifle Association at Nelson.

Timaru, Sunday.

A fire broke out in Coxhead's photog *aphic shop, George-street, about three o'clock this morning. The premises were *'l but completely gutted. The building, w'aichisof wood, and containing BeY«»l

other shops, was saved. Ifc is understood Coxhead's stock was insured.

The weather is again unsettled, and heavy rain fell last night.