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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8270, 31 May 1890, Page 4

Our cable messages this morning state that the Canadian Government are considering a proposal to buy out France's interest in the Newfoundland Fisheries. This would undoubtedly bo the easiest way out of the difficulty, for it seems as if diplomacy was powerless to solve the problem. For nearly three quarters of a century it has been attempting to settle matters, but without success. It is by no means certain, however, that France will agree to sell, in which case the issue must be left to the development of events. The Irish Land League is now dependent upon Australasian contributions for the means of its existence. There was a time when it drew its resources almost exclusively from America, but supplies from that quarter have ceased. Speaking at Dublin, Mr. Dillon said, 32,000 subscribers in the colonies represented its income; and they would remain staunch to it as long as it was loyal to Home Rule.

The ordinary meeting of the Board of Education was held yesterday, and a large amount of routine business was transacted. Tenders for addition to a school building were opened, and one was accepted. A number of applications from committees for small grants, &c, were dealt with, but the principal business was the adoption of the report of the committee on the resolution introduced by the Chairman, proposing to charge teachers a rental for the houses which they occupi d. The report which was adopted provides that trie teachers shall be required to keep the interior of the houses in good repair, and leave them in that condition when they give up occupation. No condition as to payment of rent is attached.

Mr. Justice Conolly held sittings in chambers, bankruptcy, and banco yesterday in order to dispose of motions set down before the opening of the criminal sittings, which commence on Monday. A report of the proceedings appears in another column. By latest advices from the Hospital, Salvador Vos, who attempted to commit suicide by cutting his throat at the Royal Mail Hotel on Friday morning, is doing well under the circumstances, and is expected to recover.

Messrs. Donald and Edenborough' island fruit importers, have had executed' at thn Herald Lithographic Printing Works a show card to distribute to their customers as a means of drawing attention to the superior quality of Tahiti oranges. The card is bold and original in design • the colours are striking and yet harmonious ■ and reflect great credit on the artistic staff of the Herald lithographic department again proving that it is far in advance of all others in this colony in striking conceD tion, quality of manufacture, and artistic : taste.

Mr J. P. Clarke, the District Grand Secretary of the English Constitution in Auckland, has had correspondence from each of the District and Provincial Grand Secretaries in the colony, and the result of the voting upon the New Zealand Grand Lodge questions is as follows :—l a favoui of the , new rand lodge, 36 lodges- undecided 29 ; in favour of remaining undei the Grand Lodge of England, Ireland, and Scotland, 79 lodges. The Justice Department has called on Mr. Bird, Resident Magistrate at Reef ton to resign, and has suspended him from taking any fresh duties. Mr. Greenfield Resident Magistrate and warden at Collar'' wood, has been sent down to take up the work, pending the arrival of Mr. Kenny who succeeds Mr. Bird. Mr. Bird, it will be remembered, commenced an action for criminal libel against the conductor of the Keefton Guardian, for reflecting on his administration of justice, but when the case came before the Supreme Court declined to prosecute.

Mr. Stead, in a letter to the British Weekly, says :— " I hear that there is likelj to be a new development in connection with the Salvation Army which will probably have very far-reaching effects. It is not generally known that the Booths, particularly Mrs. Booth, are intensely interested in the social question. When henry George visited London a year or two ao-o he is said to have remarked, after attending a meeting of "the Army, 'Here is the true social revolution !' and a good deal of the spirit of Henry George has unquestionably entered into the Army and its chiefs. Not, of course, that General Booth is foinc in for the nationalisation of the land or any debated policy of that sort. He is an intensely practical man, with 8 special eye to immediate utility ; and the new departure which he is engaged in elaborating has to do with the relief by employment of the unemployed and the reclamation of lapsed industries. lam not at liberty to say more at present about this matter. Bub I have discussed the subject at length with the General, and I am satisfied that the scheme now in preparation, embracing as it does the whole range of the social question in its relation to unemployed labour and waste land, when it is fully worked out, will command the support, even of those who have hitherto looked askance at the enthusiastic irregulars who march beneath the banner of Blood and Fire."

One of the teachers of the Parneil public school, Miss Mclntyre, severed her connection with the school last evening, as she ia about to proceed to Melbourne to enter on a life-long engagement. Prior to her deEarture she was presented by the pupils of er class and some of her fellow-teachers with a very handsome album. The presentation was made by Mr. Leonard, the head teacher. Miss Mclntyre said she hardly knew what to say, but she was very pleased and thought the present a very beautiful one.

As Mr. David Blair, stationmaster at Canley Vale, New South Wales, was lighting himself over Canley Vale viaduct on his way to tea at half-past six o'olock on Monday night, he stumbled across a man who was lying across one of the sleepers. When removed he was found to have lost his left arm, which was hanging by a piece of skin. He was taken to Liverpool, where no doctor could be found, and afterward tc Parrannttta Hospital, where he now lies. He had evidently been crossing the viaduct when overtaken by a train, and as an only chance for life had thrown himself across the sleeper, over which he was found suspended. The viaduct is in time of flood the only available approach to the northern end of the station platform. A girl named Lavinia Whiting-, aged 17, had a miraculous escape from drowning on Saturday night, the 17 th instant, at Parramatta. The girl is subject to fits, which are followed by periods of despondency; and for some days prior to the accident she had been very dejected. At tea on Saturday evening she had some words with a sister over an egg ; and a couple of hours later left the house barefooted and with head uncovered ; and, although search was made for her after her absence had been of such duration as to cause anxiety, it was not till half-past eleven p.m. that a man named G. Bates discovered the unfortunate girl clinging to the bank of a deep waterhole, in a paddock adjoining her, stepfather'.*, T. Mcßrien's residence, her body being almost submerged. She was quickly removed froii her perilous position, and it was then found she was frothing at the mouth and unconscious. Dr. TrincMl was called in, and under his care the sufferer was brought round. She states she remembers walking as far as All Saints' Church, some 300 yards ; but what followed between that time and her resuscitation by the doctor is a blank. The waterhole is a very dangerous one, being deep to the edge and unfenced ; and is a source of constant dread to residents in the vicinity. Some twelve months ago an infant son of Mr. Brien fell into it, and was at great risk rescued by his stepmother, who bravely jumped into the water to the child's assistance.

The committee which conducted so successfully the late mission of Mr. Varley here, have held a final meeting, when the accounts and balance-sheet, audited by Messrs. J. Barber and J. E. Baker, were presented and passed. Out of a total income from all sources of £332 4s Bd, a balance of £70 remained after payment of all expenses, and this has been handed over to Mr. Varley. Mr. H. J. Ross has the balance-sheet for the inspection of anyone desirous of seeing it.

Amongst the inmates of the police cells, last night, were Charles John Moller and James Stewart, arrested by Constable Macky, the former charged with stealing some gum, and the latter with receiving the same. William Evans was also charged with the larceny of a pair of trousers, and three drunkards made up the list. The concert to be given on Monday next in aid of the Benevolent Society promises to be an excellent one, and the quality of the music announced should, with the deserts of the object of the funds, attract a crowded house to the City Hall. The programme as announced elsewhere is a well chosen and varied one, and in addition to the best of local amateurs being amongst the list of performers, Mr. Christie Murray has kindly consented to deliver one of his stirring recitations. With so many items of more than ordinary merit, we anticipate a crowded audience.

At the Opera House, last night, Harry Saint Maur's Dramatic Company gave theii final performance of "Jim the Penman,* belore a fairly numerous and very appreciative audience. The high excellence ol the play and the capital acting of the vari ous members of the company evoked loud and frequent applause. This evening" "The Arabian Sights" will be repeated The company will perform during the week, when some new attractions are promised. On Friday next a benefit will be tendered by the company to Messrs. Frank Gerald (stage manager) and Charles M. Berkley, on which occasion a most interesting production will be staged, at which many of the two gentleman's Auckland friends will doubtless be present.

Our Clevedon, Wairoa South, correspondent writes:—" It will be remembered that Mr. Thomas Hyde, settler in this district, sustained a dangerous accident from a fall off a horse that he bought at the Tramway Company's horse sale, held at Epsom on the 12th instant. Mr. Hyde's injuries were so dangerous at the time that he could not De removed to his own home, but was taken to the residence of Mr. Handy, near Epsom. Dr. Lewis attended Mr. Hyde until tne 27th instant, under whose care he is now out of all danger, and was able to return to Wairoa, by the s.s. Waitoa, on the -«tn instant."

The numerous friends of Mr. G. Jones will be pleased to hear that he has so i« recovered from his painful and pwlonga illness as to be able to resume his old duties at Messrs. T. and S. Morrin's ship cnanalery establishment, Queen • street, «"- Jones had been confined to bed to ow three months with aneurism of thesrswy the right leg.

Afc Masterton, on Thursday, Mr. Beetbain, M.H.R., addressed the electors at the Theatre Royal. He gave a lengthy explanation of the causes of his eighteen months' absence from New Zealand. In the course of his address he referred to the adequate representation of the colony at the Paris Exhibition. He was pleased to note the substantial progress made by the colony generally during his absence, and thought" this was due to the thrifty habits of the colonists. He did not think tho shareholders in the Bank of New Zealand had cause for fear. He advocated the immediate and profitable expenditure of the loan fund. It was gratifying to find an increase of exports and imports. The flax market be had no doubt would again harden. The cause of the fall was principally the introduction of an inferior article into the London market. The people of New Zealand were insured twice as much as any other country in the world. He congratulated the colony upon the successful working of the railways, but would not like to see them Bold. He was opposed to the special form «rf borrowing suggested by Mr. Fergus, And did not care for the opening up of «srown lands by means of debentures. He "«ould like to see more money spent on Rdiicational buildings, and favoured the 'Pacini,' of a sum of money on the estimates br immigration. He was accorded a unanimous vote of thanks.

The Vienna correspondent of the Tribuna of Rome states that he has had an interview with a statesman who informed him that negotiations were in progress between the Vienna Cabinet and the Vatican, with a view to restoring some temporal power to the Pope. The arrangement proposed is, that the Trentino, or Italian Tyrol, should become a Pontifical State under the protection of the Catholic Powers, and that the Pope should take up his residence at Trent. The author of this proposal, it Is said, is Dr. Eugenic Valussi, Bishop of Trent.

It appears from the Scotsman that in one *reek 40 new jointstock companies have been registered in Scotland, with a total capital of £3,455,520. During the three months expiring on the ."Ist of March last, there has been a considerable increase on last year's average, which for the quarter was £'2,'211,151. The total capital of the 13b' companies registered throughout the whole of ISS9 was £5,544,604, but these figures include a number of private firms converted into limited liability companies, whose shares were not offered to the public. The largest individual share capital of the companies registered during the first quarter of IS9O was £700,030, and that represented the amalgamation of two or three businesses for iron and steel manufacture. A new gold mining company for Australasia has been formed with a capital of £250,000, and a coal company has been floated with £500,000 capital. Five shipping companies and two papermill companies have been started, while two more Scottish breweries were converted into limited liability companies during the past quarter.

The advent of another member of the fourth estate in the identity of the Stratford Setler is thought to betoken increased opposition to the return of the Premier for the Egmnnt electorate. There can be little donbt that, however much Sir Harry's »ction in regard to the native leases has tended to cement the attachment of some of his staunehest supporters to his cause, ii: has *lso alienated many of those who gave him consistent, if not very cordial support. Those who paid enormous cash prices to the Government for the portions of confiscated lands which were sold, as well as the purchasers of Crown lauds previous to the fall in value of real estate, the deferred payment settlers, and those who would have been benefited had the Fair Rent Bill become law, fail to see the justice of their being placed in unfair competition with these native leaseholders, who, because they have a powerless people for landlords, and are supported bv a powerful Premier who sits at the Public Trust Board which administers the natives' estate, are able by the reduction made in their tents to give a shilling more for a sheep at auction and to sell the same for a shilling less when the fattening process is complete. Meanwhile, the impoverish-_ ment of the natives is taken little notice of by either side. —[Hawera Correspondent.]

On Monday evening the Mangere Farmers' Club will meet in the Mangere Hall.

The first meeting of the session of the Auckland Institute will be held at the Museum on Monday evening, when Mr. James Stewart will deliver the anniversary address. Mr. Thomas Gellibrand has been appointed Inspector of the Market and poundkeeper by the City Council. I he annual general meeting of the members ef the Auckland Sailors' Home Association will be held at four o'clock on Monday afternoon. The Industrial and Provident Building Society announces its half-yearly general meeting for Friday afternoon next, the 6th June. Tickets for the Ponsonby "At Home" reason, IS9O, can now be obtained from Mr. Macindoe or the hon. sec., Mr. C. A. Taylor. The first dance takes place on the 6th June to and from which special cars will run at twenty minutes past seven and half-past twelve. George Thomas Dean, formerly of Burslem, Staffordshire, England, is advertised for by Hill and Mahony, solicitors, in to-day's issue. Messrs. A. Buckland and Sons announce in another column the sale by them of Mr. J. Melville's stock and farm plant at Mangere Dn the 7th of June. Mr. Melville is moving to the Waikato, and is well known as secretary to the Mangere Farmers' Club. The second term of the Auckland College »nd Grammar School will commence on Tuesday next. The headmaster will be in attendance at the school on Monday morning to receive new pupils. In our advertising columns will be found an abridged prospectus and the staff of masters and mistresses, which now numbers thirteen. Allan Traoy has opened a shop in Karangahape Road for the distribution of first prize goods from Dunedin Exhibition. Special attention is directed to the stocks previously purchased at enormous discounts during the glut in the Dunedin Exhibition. An elementary class for the study of shortnand will be commenced next week, at the Young Men's Christian Association. Intending students will please leave names in the library. On 31st May, only, the Committee of the Sunday School Union announce by advertisement, an open competition for a design for a certificate to be given at the forthcoming Scholars' Industrial Exhibition. A prize of three guineas will be awarded to the successful competitor, and the design is to remain the property of the institution. A lecture on a subject full of deep interest &o the merchants and citizens of Auckland, frill be given next Friday, in the Y.M.C.A. Rooms. Mr J. T. Arundel, F.R.G.S,, will lecture on the "Islands of the Pacific," Illustrated with a large, specially prepared map of the Pacific Ocean. As Mr. Arundel has had large experience as a business man in the Islands, he will be able to give Information of great importance and value in connection with the developing of our trade, etc., with the Islands. Mr. Arundel has kindly consented to deliver this- lecture on behalf of the Young Men's Christian Association. No charge will be made for admission. A collection will be made on behaif of the debt fund.