Telegrrams.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 9997, 23 May 1895, Page 4

Telegrrams.

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Auckland, Wednesday. The dwelling-house of Mr T. B. Smith, Birkenhetd, was struck by a whirlwind yesterday, and pare of the Iron roof was parried folly two mjloa seaward. The

front verandah was ripped off, and lifted right over the house. Another verandah was also lifted away.. The family were at dinner whoa It occurred, bnt none were iDJnredv

The Bmall steamer Waitoa, trading to VVaitoa South, struck a rock at the en-

trance to the Tamaki river last night. She is in a dangerons position, and Is making a good deal of water. The passengers were landed safely. The steamer was bound for Auckland at the time.

Later.

The Alameda sails for Sydney at 1 o'clock to-morrow morning. Among her passengerß for New Zealand is Mr Willis, M.&K. for Wanganui j for Sydney, Dr. Gillette, general manager of tbe Mutual Insurance Company, New York, and Major Dane. Tbe steamer Waitoa floated off at high water at Buckland Point bnt little injured.

The detachment) of constabulary from Wellington leave for Rotoraa to-morrow, in order to join Lieutenant Home's force ab Galatea. Teats and appliances far cnmp life will be sent up witb the force. This addition will bring tbo armed force np to 50 men and seven constables.

Wellington, Wednesday, Mr Nathan continues to receive invitations to deliver addresses on his froEen meat scheme. He has accepted one from Wanganni, and others have been received from Huntervllle and Dnnedin, He will also speak at Woodville, bat is unable to leave Wellington at present for any length of time,

Later.

A deputation from the Westport Harbor Board interviewed the Premier on the necessity for procnrlng a tug for the harbor and constructing a wharf for loading Goal for household purposes. The deputation also suggested that the money now advanced by the government on the security of the Board's debentures should be converted into a loan on the English money market, on the lines laid down in the Westport Harbor Board Act of 1881. The Premier gave the deputation an attentive hearing and appeared favorable to their proposals.

At a representative meeting of fire insurance offices it was resolved, in reply to a letter from the Insurers' Protective Association asking for a conferecca relative to redaction of fire rates, that the association be informed that a meeting of all offices will be held in Melbourne at an early date for the purpose of establishing the principles and general basis of rating for the colony. The association U asked to forward a statement of its views with regard to the special features oi Wellington, which will bo placed before the meeting. It is Improbable that Government will frrant any prospecting license in the Uriwera country until Government is in a position to deal with the country as a gold field.

The Cabinet has decided to permit Qoeenßland cattle ships to come to and coal in New Zealand wateis, but to keep them in quarantine) while here, to prevent them coming alongside any wharf or taking any cattle from New Zealand.

A cablegram from Michael Davltt states that he expectß to reach New Zealand on Ootober Ist, and will stay a month en route to San Francisco.

The Post Bays: "It is stated that tho directors of the Bank of New Zealand have decided on a general reduction of 10 per cent on all salaries of over £200 per annum, to commence from the Ist of June."

H.M.S. Pylades arrived from Auckland via Tanranga. She stops nntll Jane 4bh and then eoes to Lyttelton.

At the City Conocll to-night a deputation from the Scenery Preservation Society attended and urged the removal of the shelter Bbeds at the approach to the wharf, over which there has been a good deal of controversy lately. The question was referred to the reserve committee. A motion for establishing a city market and also one for having a paid permanent fire brigade (the cost to be defrayed by the corporation, fire insurance companies, and the Government) were likewise referred to a committee, A propnsal to level the hills between Wellington Terrace for a recreation gronnd wns withdrawn.

A young woman named Madge Robinson, formerly a barmaid, threw herself Into tbe harbor to-night, bnt was rescued. She will be charged with attempted Bulcide.

Chkistchuech, Wednesday,

At tbe S.M. Conrt tbia morning George Feck was brought up on a warrant from Auckland charged with wife desertion. Accused admitted hftving left informant,

and also said that he had tince beeu married in Chrlstchurcb. Inspector Brohara asked for a remand, in order to inquire into the alleged bigamy. Accused made a statement to tbe eiiect that though he had gone through tbe marriage ceremony with informant in Anckland, she knew that he bad a wife living in England. A remand was granted till May 30th.

Burglars broke into the Museum land niput and stole specimens, mostly gold, valued at £50.

By a fire at Sydenham this morning tbe shops of Messrs Dnrham (bootmaker) and J. Nixon (tailor) were almost totally de> Btioyed. The property wan owned by Mr J. Morgan, It is understood Mr Nixon is uninsured.

Later.

The calendar for the criminal sittings of the Snpreme Court, which opens on Monday, contains 20 charges against 18 persons. At a meeting of tbe Charitable Aid Board to-day in was reported that the list of outdoor recipients had increased very mucb, and tbe number was now the highest on record in the Board's register, being 507 cases, comprising 1724 persons relieved, in April, as aealnat 4 CO (1499) far March, and sbowiog an increase ni compared with April of last year of 79 cr.pes, totalling 325 more person;. The total number of persons relieved during the montb was 1999, and the expenditure £1030.

Dunedin, Wednesday.

Representations have been made to the Mayor nnd Mr Pinkerton, M.H It,, that there are 250 unemployed in Danedln at present. Mr Fish prominnd to wire to the Minister for Pablio Works immediately.

Later.

A resolution of condolence with reference to the late Mr K. 11. Leary was poesed at the City Council meeting tonight. Tbe Mayor also announced the death of Bishop Monp, and intimated that he would tmbmlt a motion at) tho next meeting.

Mr Carew, 8.M., pave judgment to-day lv a case in which the City Ccrporation sought) to recover from the Koalyn Council an auctioneer's license fee paid by Mr Bowler. Mr Bowler is tbe auctioneer for Messrs Wright, Stepheoßon and Co. , bat many of his sales are held in the country, and he is away months at a time. He resides in Roslyn. Mr Carew said considering the large cxleat to which Mr Bowler was nway, it could not be said he had his usual place of business at Dunedin.