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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8320, 29 July 1890, Page 4

The revolution which lias broken out in the Argentine public is of a very serious character, as indicated in our cable messages this morning. The cities of

Buenos Ayres, Santa Fo, and Cordova are besieged by the rebels, and in the former serious lighting has taken place, heaps of dead police and soldiers lying in the streets. The navy remains neutral, bub the military are divided in their allegiance. The President is in the provinces endeavouring to raise an army for the purpose of quelling the revolt, but his success is doubtful as the populace is said to bo in sympathy with the rebels. In Guatemala a revolution

has also occurred, and the troops of San Salvador are reported to advancing. Altogether, the outlook in that part of the world appears at present to be of a very sanguinary character, and we may expect to hear of further bloodshed and anarchy. Wo have received tho following intimation from the Telegraph Office :—" Buenos Ayres notifies that it is impossible to effect the delivery of telegrams. Berne advises that communication with Guatemala is interrupted."

An idea prevails that the rainfall in Auckland lias been abnormal during the present month, and really it would appear to those who had not taken records, that it was so. The month of July has certainly been a rainy month, for there were only three days on which rain did not fall, but the rain has been more in the shape of' frequent showers than of large or heavy tails, and the total is much less than was generally thought. Up to nine o'clock yesterday morning, the rainfall was 5.00 inches. This is a trifle over the average for the month of July for the last 23 years, which is 4.G0 inches, but of course with three days to come, there is a probability of the maximum being increased. We are indebted to Mr. Cheese man, of the Museum for the above facts.

Some of the members of the General

Assembly are of opinion that some retrenchment could bo made in the police department, and that there are too many constables. The Minister of Defence (Captain Russell) has looked into the matter, and he states that in Queensland there is one policeman to every 425 people, and they cost lAd for every inhabitant; in South Australia, Ito every 544, cost 5s 3kl; New South Wales, 1 to every 710, cost 5s ; Victoria, 1 to every 709, costing 4s 10. ; while in New Zealand there is only 1 to 1340, costing 2s 10;£d ner head of peculation,

lii the sharemarkeb yesterday there wa a good inquiry for investment stocks though mining shares were quiet. Ban! of Now Zealand (old issue) were sold at £ 13?, and new issue at £5 2s 6d, the price at closing beingßuyers, old £5 12s, nev £5; sellers, old issue, £5 l.~>s. Soutl British Insurance were done at 2os Gd. Bishop Cowie has received an intimatioi from the Chancellor of the New Zealam University that he will be expected on th Chancellor's behalf to present the diploma to the now graduates of the University The Bishop has consented to do so, and th ceremony will tako place on Thursday, th 28th of August. The placc has nob yo been decided upon. At the meeting in connection with th London Mission in the Synod Hall, Edin burgh, the Rev. Hugh Price Hughes, ii alluding to (lie press, said he sometime pitched into the editor, but ho neve; pitched into the reporter. The reporte: was his best friend. He did not knov where they should all be withou the reporter. At all their services the] had a table for his benefit, and tin steward was instructed to receive hin with smiles and with bows and blandish monts never bestowed on any other mai i than a duke. A newspaper reporter was ! ( far greater man than a duke in these days j and it was high time they recognised tin importance of the press, and prayed God ti sanctify its gigantic influence. (Applause. No doubt the press was the main instru nient in revealing the condition of London It was brought) to light by the newspapc censors in London and the provinces tha the great majority of people in England a any rate did not go to any places o worship. A meeting of the Board of Governors o the Auckland College and Grammar Schoo was held yesterday afternoon. Present Colonel Haultain (chairman), Rev. C. M Nelson, Messrs. J. H. Upton, J. M. Len nox, S. Luke, and Theo. Cooper. Th headmaster wrote pointing out that permis sion had been received from the authoritie: , allowing the Government House grounds ti be used by the boys. He also wrote urginj the erection of a covered shed, in which th' girls might play in web weather. Tin Board agreed to await further informatioi before dealing with his subject. Perm is sion was granted to .Miss F. Power to teacl music in the school. The question of pay ing rates on the school building was thei discussed, and it was pointed out that thi; was the first time that the school property had been rated. After some discussion, i was decided, on the motion of Mr. Theo Cooper, that a reply be sent to the Citj Council stating that the Board was ex eiupted by the Education Act from tin liability to pay rates. The Ministers' Association held thei! usual meeting at the Tabernacle yesterday There wasan excellent attendance, including several country members. The Rev. \V Birch presided. After some time spent ir devotional exercises the Rev. \Y. Slade missionary from Fiji, delivered an eloquent and thrilling address on " Mission Work ir Fiji." Owing to the interest excited bj the address it was decided to hold a unite* missionary meeting on Thursday, Augus! 7, in the Tabernacle, when Mr. Slade wil repeat his experience in the mission field. i Our Rotorua correspondent informs ui ' that a sawyer named Christie narrowlj escaped drowning on Sunday. He was oi the lake in a canoe when it capsized, Managing to get on the upturned canoe, h< was in that position for an hour and a-hijll before being picked up by some Maoris, who heard him cooieing, as the accident occurred after dark. The Tnkapiir.ii carried to Wellington 68* more signatures to what may now be termec the Monster Public Petition for Raihvaj Reform, and praying that a trial be made of ailo's Stage System. There area great many other sheets out principally up the country, both in the northern and southern parts of Auckland, but as the Railway Ratet Committee is now appointed, it is doubtful whether any useful purpose would bt served by forwarding any more. The above consisted of 20 sheets, and were forwarded to Mr. T. Thompson, M.H.R., to be presented to the House. Besides this portion of trie public petition, the members of the Ministers' Association of Auckland, who were present at the usual weekly meeting held on Monday, signed an engrossed copy which we learn was very similar to the one already sent by the Bishop and clergymen of the Church of England, and the one from Bishop Luck and the Catholic clergy. This list one is signed, we understand, by the following gentlemen, namely, the Revs. \\ . Birch, E. Best, John Walker, J. D. Gilmore, J. L. Rishworth, W. Gittos, C. \\ orboys, Duncan Macphcrson, R. F. Macnicol, E. 0. Perry, B. L. Thomas, George I) Cox. Many other ministers expressed their wish to sign it, but unfortunately the mail for Wellington closing at one o'clock p.m., they had not the opportunity of attaching their names to it. The Rev. A. Carrick and several other Presbyterian ministers appended their signatures to other portions of the general petition. The document from the Ministers' Association was transmitted to Sir George Grey, M.H.R., and it will no doubt be laid before the House of Representatives with the one Mr. T. Thompson has on Wednesday afternoon, 30th instant (to-morrow). The funeral of the late Mr. John Proberfc, of Newton, took place yesterday at the cemetery of the Episcopalian Church, Epsom. A large number of old colonists and friends followed his remains to their last resting place. The burial service was read in the church by Archdeacon Dudley, and the Rev. E. Best delivered a short address at the grave. The colli was of polished rimu, with heavy brass mountings. Mr. G. A. Henderson, Karangahape Road, was undertaker, and superintended the whole arrangements. The usual meeting of the members of the Progressive League was held last evening in Kobson's Rooms, Mr. McCarthy in the chair. Mr. T. West continued the review

of " Looking Backward." He considered it the most important addition to literature of this kind since Henry George's " Progress and Poverty," and would prove a great factor in furthering the cause of liberty. The organisation of society, as advocated by Mr. Bellamy, he thought was essential to the welfare of all. He also believed in concentration of capital and labour. Many tincl fault with the system which would be introduced of equal remuneration. This would nob cause dissatisfaction, for he was of opinion the love of power would influence people far more then than love of money. This great system would be founded on justice, unselfishness, and honour, which is just the reverse of what it is at present. A very taking feature in this scheme of Mr. Bellamy's is that of education. Everyone will have an equal chance of progressing, so that want of education will not debar any person from taking the foremost places in society. lie thought, however, that before such a perfect state of things can bobroughtaboutthecxisting laws relating to land will have to be considerably altered. The meeting was also addressed by Messrs. Renshaw, Withy, Parkinson, Crosher, and McCarthy. Mr. West having roplied to the various criticisms, it was resolved that the discussion be now closed. An entertainment took place last evening in connection with the anniversary of the Pitt street Wesleyan Church Band of Hope. It took place in the lower schoolroom, which was crowded. The Rev. C. 11.

Garland presided. The annual report showed that there were 391 children on the roll, and that there were 29 members added during the year. There was a balance to credit of £1 16s 9d. The following programme was gone through with great acceptance :Pianoforte duet, Misses Eeid; song, "Comrades," Master George Burton; chorus, " Work Away," Band of Hope Singing Class ; recitation, " Bachelors' Hall," Sir. Watkin ; pianoforte duet, Misses Allies and Rollerson; song, "The Old Armchair" Mr. Hardwick ; vocal duet, " Tell Me Where the Fairies Dwell," Miss Reid ; recitation, "The Engineer's Story," by Miss B. Souster (this piece was recited with considerable elocutionary power, and with excellent taste and feeling). Excellent spoeches were delivered by the chairman and Mr. R. French on the Temperance question. The dramatic recital by Mr. Garland of his story of "Three Homes I Have Known Spoiled by Drink" sent a thrill of horror through the meeting. One of the homes was in Ponsonby, another in Newton, and a third in the country. The Fresh Food and Ice Company of New South Wales is forwarding another large shipment of fish from the various ports of the colony by the 8,8. Monowai for Sydney. ,. t

The infant son of Mr. Merrick, of M • wai, died somewhat suddenly the other da" As the child had not been attended by*' medical man, an inquest was held ft 8 Bell, of Helensville, made a poK. mnrtf.ni and as the result of the medical evid. ' the jury returned a verdict of death f-om natural causes. * ° m We understand that tbo Reei«tra»- „e Electors, Mr. 8. Y. Collins, has "receive, the maps of the new electoral district" namely, city of Auckland, Parnell. Newton' Eden, Manukau, Waitcmata. This looks as if a movement was being made toward--making preparations for the general elfc lion, as the compiling of the "rolls is t L" usual preliminary. Until the Registration of Electors Bill is disposed of, it is not expected that any material steps will ho taken. Tho Auckland Committee of the X ew Zealand Assistants' Union (a body heretofore comprising only drapers' assistants) met yesterday evening, atßobson's Rooms a large number of the assistants employe,] in other trades, to ascertain whether th<>-> wero willing to join the Union. After som« discussion several enrolled their names a* members. The Union also adopted rutand transacted some routine business. At a special meeting of the Canterbury Trades and Labour Council, it was resolved "that all labour unions, whether aliilinted or not, be asked to send delegates to tingeneral meeting on August l'Jth." Tin'," assembly, which will be composed 0 f members entirely distinct from the Council will have the management of the who!,' business placed in their hands to carry out and will therefore be a complete organic! Tien within itself for that purpose. There is little doubt from the enthusiasm evince' that the coming demonstration day will b< a most successful gathering. A meeting of the Slaughtermen's Union took place last evening in the Foresters Hall, Mr. A. M. Salmon (president) presided. The resignation of Vs. Bust as secretary was not accepted, nod he agreed to continue after that expression of opinion. Mr. J. H. Jones resigned his position us secretary, and Mr. T. R. Peek was elected. Messrs. Salmon and Grey, at the request of the Wellington Union, were authorised to proceed to Waitara and New Plymouth and form branches of the Auckland Union. It was stated that the Wellington Butchers' Union had formed Unions right tin tc Wanganui, and that here was not a nonUnionist butcher between Wanganui and Wellington, or in the latter city. It mm, resolved to vote £2 towards the funds of the Auckland Tailoresses' Union in connection with the late strike fund. The rules of the Union, as amended after a conference with the master butchers, were read for the information of members by the secretary. They come into force on ".Monday. It was announced at the meeting of the Slaughtermen's Union last night that the Master Butchers' Union had resolved that the master butchers would in a bod) abandon the use of the city abattoirs on account of their being used by a nonunion butcher, and thus boycott him. George James Rogers, appeared before the Police Court yesterday morning, and was charged with the theft of gum from the store of Messrs. Lyons and Garlick, t oristreet. The case was remanded for a week, in order that it may be heard in connection with the charge against John Belsham tor a like offence. The time of the Court was also occupied by the hearing of several charges against parents under' the Education Act, for the non-attendance of their children at school, and orders were issued in each case to enforce obedience to the Act. The portrait of Mr. A. E. Devore, who was Mayor of Auckland for three terms, lias been framed for hanging in the City Council Chamber, beside the portraits oi his predecessors in ollice. It is an enlarged photograph, and has been artistically finished and mounted at the establishment of Mr. Hanna. Mr. Aldridge gave the second of the series of discourses on "Miracles" lasG Sunday afternoon at the Opera House. Space will not permit of giving more than a brief summary of the arguments put forward, which fro as follow :Miracles are not continuous, but occur in groups. They are wrought chiefly to establish ho Kingdom of God upon the earth. That the la«! of Palestins was God's land, designed to be the centre of the Kingdom, and whence blessings should outflow to the whole earth. When Israel was entering the land miracles were wrought to give that people—Cod's chosen racepossession. When the Kingdom was established under David and Solomon no miracles were worked for none were needed. When Israel failed in its obedience to God, miracles were ought to bring it back to allegiance. hen the Kingdom was in allegiance for four hundred years miracles did not occur. When Christ came He wrought miracles under the title of Son of David. The disciples, after His ascension, wrought miracles by the power of the risen Christ, and they were the seals of God's acknowledgment of the claims of Christ to the throne of David. When the Kingdom does come, as described in the Book of Revelation, miracles will be wrought to inaugurate it of like character to those wrought when the Israelites were entering Canaan." Next Sunday Mr. Aldridge will attempt to explain the "Sun Standing Still" and "Jonah and the Whale." The annual soiree of the Grafton Road Wesleyan Church will be held this evening in the schoolroom, at half-past six. The Rev. W. Lee will preside at the after public meeting. Addresses will be given by the Rev. C. H. Garland, on "The Unpopularity of Denominationalism by the Rev. 11. J. Lewis, on " Christian Work and by the Rev. W. Birch. In connection with the above, there will be a sale of surplus goods in the back schoolroom from three till half-past seven.

An enjoyable evening was spent by the members of the Auckland Athenaeum last night, the usual course of lectures being broken by a " Musical Evening," conducted by Herr Tutschka. There was a very good attendance. At the conclusion a vote of thanks was given to Herr Tutschka and the other performers. The programme was as follows:—Overture, "Iphigenie Encliolide " (C. Cluck), vio'iti (Herr Tutschka), clarionet (Mr. S. Jackson), piano (Miss C. Wright); song, "Two Voices'' (Hutchison), Mrs. Cooper; song, "The King's Minstrel" (Hutchison), Mr. E. Cox ; duo for piano and violin, " I Puritani" (Do Beriot and Osborne), Miss C. Wright) and Herr L. Tutschka; song, "Cambriana," Miss A. Rimmer ; song, " Twenty Years Ago " (Sullivan), Mr. A. E. Edwards; piano solo "Alice" (Ascher), Miss I'. Wright; song, "The Old Ferryman' (Piccolomini), Mrs. Cooper; song, "Serenade" (Gounod), Miss A. Rimmer, violin obligato by Herr Tutschka; "Allegro Sostenuto," for clarionet and violin (Eaton Failing), clarionet (Mr. S. Jackson), violin (Herr Tutschka), piano (Miss C. Wright) ; song, "The Lay of Hybrias the Cretan," Mr. 10. Cox ; "God Save the Queen." Miss C. Wright acted as accompanist. The wonderful exhibition of " Inana, the Queen of Space," is still before the Auckland public. It was open yesterday during the afternoon and evening, •*>"<' attracted many visitors. The exhibition is reallji worth seeing, and no doubt many sightseers will find their way to it to-day.

Pastor Birch will deliver a lecture in St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, Kemuera, tomorrow evening, at half-past seven p.m. Subject, "Christian Work among lhieves and Burglars in England." The Ohinerauri Licensing Committee held its adjourned annual meeting yesterday. The committee granted a renewal of the license to Percy No well for the Waihi Hotel after refusing it in June. The- chairman resigned as he disagreed with the decision. .

The Tramway Company invite tenders for the manure from the .tramway stables, Epsom, for twelve months. Meeting of members of Lodge St. Andrew, S.C., will be held this evening, in Freemason's Hall.

The half-yearly general meeting of shareholders of the Tanpiri Extended Coal Miuin" Company (Limited) will be held at the Company's ofiice, Fort-street, to-day. at halfpast two p.m., in order to receive directors' report and balance-sheet. The degree lodge of the Star of Auckland Lodge, 1.0.0.F, A.C., will be held this evening, at half-past seven.

Water-works plumbers are reminded that the annual licenses expire on the Slsfc, and must be renewed on or before that date.