Telegraphic.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 10057, 26 July 1895, Page 3

Telegraphic.

• — [VER UNITED PKKSS ASSOCIATION.] Auckland, Thursday. When the resale of the election was declared from the Earning Star balcony Mr Thompson addressed the large crowd ot electors assembled in the street. The resnlfc, he said, showed than they bad won a grand victory for the Liberal party — not only in Anokland, bat New Zealand. Ii showed what they could do if they stood firm to the ciuae. The majority was a large one, and it mast be gratifying to the Ministry to know that they could depend on the votes of the City of Auckland when the time came. The Opposition candidate (Mr Monk) polled 676 less votes than Mr Button, the Opposition candidate at the general election, while Mr Thompson polled 1686 more votes than be (Mr Tbooipson) polled at the general election. Mr TbompDon'6 total is only 644 less tbnn Sir George Grey headed the poll with (it tbe general election, and Sir George Grey's number on that occasion was 1700 above Mr Crowther, who stood second on the poll. This shows a largely increased Government majority in Auckland. Later. The Premier has telegraphed the following message of congratulation from himselr and colleagues upon the result of the eleptlon ;— "I heartily and sincerely congratulate tbe Liberals of Auckland on their splendid victory, The rennlt of the election should prove to the Labor nod Liberal party that in unity there is strength, and that as long as this continues the rights of the people are safely guarded. Salf and colleagues tender to all friends oar sincere thanks for the great services rendered. ' Mr Thompson leaves for Wellington on Monday to undertake his Parliamentary duties, Woodville, Thursday. Mesßrs Monckton Bros, laid an Information against Alfred Gowor for alleged theft of cattle and selling the same at Falmerston, Gower did not appear, »nd the constable who weufc to executo the warrant found ho had left his home. Wellington, Thursday. The council of the Chamber of Commerce bas forwarded to Ibo Wellington members the following resolutions adopted in reference to certain bills now betore Parllument:—" Juries Act Amendment BUI — The council considers that the abolition of special juries would be detrimental to the interests of justice in a case where commerce and trade are concerned, Astatic and Other Immigration Restriction—That the provision of this bill wculc impose grieroQS bardena upon shipowners.

withoni) any commensurate advantage to i the. community." Mr Mlclinel Davill) writes tbati lio will 1 probably arrive io Dnnedin about the end of Angnst, and stay a month In New 1 Zealand, ; On Saturday the Appeal Court will hear argument in the case of Mrs Dean. The question is whether the evidence aa to fiadlng other Infants' bodies on Dean's property was properly admitted in the case on which she was convicted. Dr. Findlay, instructed by Mr Hanlon, will apply for leave to appeal. Mr Mac Donald, Orov°n Prosecutor of Invercargill, and Mr Mr Gully, Crown Prosecutor, will appear for the Attorney General. The body found floating in the harbor to-day was not Identified. It is apparently that of a seaman.

Later. Return tickets on the Government railways are to be issued nfter August 5Sh available from ods to ten ruiles till following day or from S itnrday to Monday : from 11 to 200 miles for a month; and over 200 miles for two months. Fresh regulations are also gazetted for excursion tickets, freight on fruit sod vegetablbs, and other branches of traffic. The imports for the June quarter were £1,073,121, against £1,591,574 same quarter last year. The exports were £1>885,393 againat £1,939 787. A deputation consisting of the Hon. Mr M'Lean and Messrs Wilson, O'Regan, G. W. Rnssell, Stevens, Lawry, M.H R.s, and a number of gentlemen Interested In racing waited on the Minister for railways for the purpose of requesting him to convey racehorses to and from race meetings at single rates. Mr Stevens pointed out that the Australian nnd Indian railways pave the concession asked for. The i Hod. Mr M'Lsan pointed out the deputation only asked for raeehoreen what was already granted to stock sent to agricultural shows. The Minister promised to go fully into the question. HokitikA, Thursday.

At 2.10 this morning a fire broke out In Stnfford-streer. Two cottages, one owned nnd occupied hy Jones, dairyman, and one owned by Coltraan nnd occupied by Schramm, were burned down. The (ire originated in Jones' kitchen, and it is thought Rome wood must Imve fallen out of the Drc. Schramm's furniture wi\b saved, bnt nothing from Jones. Insurances — Cnltmnn, £7o in tb« Nntioual ; Jones, £100 in the Victoria oflio. Later. The football match Nelson against tho West Coast Union was ployed here to day. There was splendid weather. The visitors were outclassed and defeated by 10 points to 4. For the winners Rutland and M 'Donald each pcoreU a try, Macfarlane converting both. For Nelson Hall gained a mark, from which Harper placed a goil. The visitors were entertained here to-diy, and to-morrow play a retnrn mntch at Greymouth. On Saturday the Ross United washed up 2520z of gold, valued at £942, from tho elevators. CiißisTcnuEcit, Thursday. By the last S»n Franr.l.'cn mail a letter was received from H.R.H, the Princpss of Wales, entrusting Balloatyne and Co, with an order for two dresses of New Zealand dresi tweed, manufactured by the Kaiapoi Woollen dimpny. These goods, which were specially made to the order of Ballantyne and Co., were brought under the notice of her Royal Highness by the Connte?s of Macclcsfied. The Princaas vna much interested in the fabrics and immediately forwarded an order. She expressed considerable rurpmo and pleasure at the proficiency attained by this colonial textile industry, and bnth she and many ladies concluded the materials were equal to anvt'iing of a similar class manufactured in England. This recognition of colonial industry is most gratifying, Bnd should have the effect of extending the trade. Dunedin, Thursday. _ William Hay, blacksmith, was accidentally shot dead whilo rabbit shooting near Liwrence last evening. Francis Fraser, a rabblter, was found dead in hie hut at Ida Valley tbis morn* Ing. William Hocking, a miner, was drowned in the Tnieii ilver yesterdoy throngh a boit capsizing. The Danedin Assembly of tho Knights of Libor passed a resolution nrging the Government tn push on with the Local Government Bill, bo that persons disfranchised by the operation of the Rating Act, 1893, may tnve oa opportunity of taking part at this year's municipal elections.