NEW ZEALAND.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXV, Issue 130, 3 June 1891, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

Donedin, June 2. It is understood that the Minister for Lands cannot see his way to prohibit tho poisoning of rabbits in faotory distriots during the season set apart for that purpose. At the Supreme Court to-day George Barnett, oharged with horse stealing, was acquitted, Ouly one oase remains now on the liat. Auokland, June 3. The raoes have been postponed till Saturday next. A steady rain was falling this morning but it is now fine weather. Oamibo, June 8, All the licenses in tbe Waireka and Papa* kaio districts have been granted afresh, Messrs Seddon and MoKeuzie and the Speaker leave here for the North this after,, noon, Wellington, June 3. Among the Bills to be introduced by the Government is one for the establishment of a Maori village settlement under the perpetual lease Bystem, A Bmall rental will bo oharged, and stringent conditious os to ocoupanoy will be enforced. A right of transfer will be limited toother natives, and all precautions taken to prevent tranaCer to Europeaus. The system will be applied especially to the South Island natives, many of wlioui ure said to be almost ho/uelesa. The Government will buy the land neoessary for settlement. In consequence of the delay ia receiving the Native Commissioners' report Mr Cadman will not be able to oiroulate the Native Bills before the session as intended, The Oity Counoil deoided to refer the competitive deaigns for the f reo library to a ! committee outside of the Counoil,