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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8534, 7 April 1891, Page 4

Ib is a singular commentary on the Munroe doctrine that the United States should at present be engaged in a controversy with a foreign Power, and that the dispute has already led to the rupture of diplomatic relations, and may even result in consequencesfar more serious, although that, we may hope, is very problematical. The incident serves to prove that in these days of international ramifications it is impossible for any State to so completely isolate itself from the rest of the world that it can secure for its own internal affairs immunity from all outside criticism or 1 interference. The action of Italy in terminating official relations with the Washington Government has demonstrated the danger that may threaten America from an infringement of the rights and liberties of those domiciled within her spacious boundaries, but who are not of her kith and kin, and whose loyalty andallegiance belong to a foreign Power. The comity of nations is a binding force. The English Home Secretary has just been enlightening a Birmingham audience respecting the serious danger that lurked in the Behring Sea and Newfoundland Fisheries disputes, and which was happily averted by Lord Salisbury's diplomacy. Mr. Parnell has been unbosoming himself to the Dublin people, and has told them the somewhat ancient truth, that the Liberals imprison and the Tories liberate. The latest news of Lieutenant (Grant's detachment in Manipur was to the effect that it was in a perilous position. The Miners' Congress in Paris has resolved on having the eight hours system enacted by law, otherwise a general strike will ensue. Floods, influenza, and outrages are reported from America.

Yesterday morning His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by the Countess of Onslow, Miss Gardiner, Admiral Lord Charles Scott, Captain Guthrie (A.D.C.), Captain Barlow (H.M.s. Orlando), Mr. Fitzgerald- (Flag Lieutenant), visited the works of the Colonial Ammunition Co. (Limited), Mount Eden. Mr. A. C. Whitney, the manager of the company's works in Auckland, conducted the viceregal party, Admiral and officers, through the works, explaining the various stages of operation in the manufacture both of Snider and sporting ammunition. The visitors showed more than ordinary attention to the different processes of manufacture, and expressed their pleasure at having had the opportunity of seeing at work machinery so interesting and compact.

A ball is to be given at the Government House by His Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Onslow, on the 9th instant, commencing at nine p.m.

We learn from the Cambridge Calendar and from the University Reporter that Mr. C. A. M. Pond, of St. John's College, Cambridge, obtained a first class in the first part of the Classical Tripos in 1885. In the second part in 1887 he also obtained a first class, being specially distinguished in section C, history. In April, 1890, he was elected to the University Prendergast Greek Studentship, an endowment recently given for the furtherance of study and research in the Greek language, literature history, philosophy, archeology, and art! On November 3, 1890, he was elected a Fellow of St. John's College.

It is understood that Sir George Grey will pay a visit to Melbourne and Adelaide at the close of the Federation Conference, and possibly when that far he may carry out his original intention to pay a flying visit to the mother country as the season of the year would be favourable.

The British Resident at Raratonga (Mr. y. J. Moss) left by the s.s. Richmond on Sunday. He intended to remain here for some little time, but. from information received he deemed it advisable to proceed at once to Rarotonga, , *

The Native Minister (the Hon. A. J. Cadman) was engaged yesterday at the Minister's Room, Customs Buildings, in receiving deputations, which were mostly of a semi-private character. One deputation was of some importance. , Henare Kaihau and some other natives waited upon the Minister on behalf of Tawhiao, or in his interest, in order to get a settlement of the moneys alleged to be due to him in respect to certain rents, and also the handing back of certain lands abMangere said to bave been promised by previous Governments. After going into the matter with the natives Mr. Cadman found it to be too complicated to give an off-hand decision, or to be dealt •with by deputy. He therefore informed the native deputation that if Tawhiao wanted a settlement of these outstanding questions, the best way was for him to write to him (Mr. Cadman), and he would go and meet him. It will be impossible to do so prior to the session, as the time at his disposal would nob admit of it, but afterwards. He desired it to be distinctly understood that he would only meet Tawhiao as a subject of the Queen, having a private grievance, and not as having any jurisdiction or sovereignty over, any section- of the people of this colony. He did not desire to put Tawhiao or his people to the expense of coming to Auckland. All that was needed was for Tawhiao to intimate that be desired a settlement, and he would, if necessary, go up to Tawhiao's place, and give him a week to go into all the outstanding grievances, ii thereby a complete and final settlement could be effected. Henare Kaihau stated that he would report the result of the interview to Tawhiao. Personally, he approved of much of what the Native Minister had said. Mr. E. T. Dufaur officiated as interpreter during the interview. Mr. Cadman leaves for Wellington on Thursday. Mr. Justice Conolly sab in bankruptcy jurisdiction yesterday, and to-day he will sit in chambers to dispose of a large accumulation of applications. There is a formidable list oi business set down for banco business on Wednesday, and there is only that day to dispose of it, for on Thursday his Honor will commence the compensation case, A. Watson v. the Public Works Department, and this is likely to last for two if not three days. Elsewhere we publish the list of cases set down for the banco sittings to-morrow.

Subscribers to the Telephone Exchange are reminded that this is the last day tor paying their quarterly subscription. All those who do not pay to-day will find their wires disconnected to-morrow.

It appears that the idea of holding a Municipal Conference such as that proposed to be held at Wellington during the ensuing session, is not a new one, as has been imagined. As far back as 1887 Mr. P. A. Philips, 'the Town Clerk, suggested this subject to the Auckland City Council, and a circular was forwarded by him to every municipality in the colony in April of that year. The conference did meet, but for some unexplained reasons failed in its object. The benefit of such a conference (long and successfully established in Australasia) must be palpable to every person having any experience in the administration of local government, and it is to be hoped that the next conference will be more fortunate, and of great service to all the municipalities. A municipal association embracing the whole colony would have a wide field ol usefulness in watching over and protecting the interests, rights, and privileges of municipal corporations, and in taking action in relation to any subject affecting municipal legislation, and to promote the efficient carrying out of municipal government throughout the colony. A fairly well-attended meeting of the Auckland Federated Butchers' Union was held last night in • the Assembly Rooms, Uppei Queen-street. , A certain amount of routine business was disposed of, and a report was received from the Complimentary Benefit Committee, Stating that satisfactory progress had been made, and that the affair promised to be a great success. A promise of staunch support was accorded to the bootmakers in the struggle which they ar< at present carrying on.

In regard to the fire on board the e.s Tamo' Shanter ab Oneliung aon Saburdaj night we learn that Frank Samley, the night watchman on board the Government steamer Hinemoa, and the chief officer of tnr.fc vessel, were amongst the first to discover the outbreak, and to their active assistance, the prevention of further damage to the steamer was greatly due.

The annual general meeting of the University Football Club was held at the College library yesterday evening, Mr. J. Wooller presiding. The following officer! were elected for the ensuing year : —Patron.. Lord Onslow ; president, Professor Thomas; vice patrons, Professors Brown and Pond. Dr. J. Giles, Messrs. C. F. Bourne, F. E. Baume, J. Dilworth, and E. Hesketh ; captain, C. T. Major ; deputy captain, C. A. Tisdall ; secretary, P. F. Battdey ; treasurer, T. U. Wells. The club decided to hold a half-mile handicap race prior to the opening of the season. The following new members were elected to the club Messrs. W. Airey, R. A. McCullough, J. Boyle, T. Gordon, Wernham, Thomas, R. Horton, and Thompson.

A gentleman who has just returned from Taranaki thus writes of the wreck of the Wanaka :—" This ill-fated vessel lies where she went ashore, about four - miles north of New Plymouth town, and six or seven miles north of the breakwater. Ever since she went ashore the wind has been southerly, and while it remains in this quarter the vessel will not be likely to break up, as the bight is well sheltered iron, southerly, south-easterly, and easterly winds. If, however, it blows from the west, northwest, or south-west, she will go to pieces 'ab once, as the swell on that coast is very haavy. The vessel stands upright, and looks from a distance as if she were at anchor. She is right opposite Bell Block,"

The testimonial to be presented to Rev. William Birch this evening, at St. James's Hall, will consist of over 2000 signatures bound in book form, large quarto size, in full dark green morocco, elegantly and richly tooled in gold, with appropriate title, the address being specially illuminated by. Mr. Charles Palmer with conventional flower border in the XIV. century style and Gothic capitals, surmounted by an artistic view of the Auckland harbour from Remuera. This- handsome and useful token of the signatories' esteem and re- ■ gard has been produced at the Herald works, and will no doubt be highly .prized by the recipient.

On Friday night a concert will be held which will be largely attended. It will be so for several reasons. First, the performers will be almost entirely selected from the men and officers of the ships of war in harbour; second, these gallant sailors are not only all that British men-of-war's men should be, but have amongst them a wonderful amount and variety of musical and dramatic talent. Third, the concert is for the benefit of the poor widow of one of the Orlando's men, who lately was invalided home, and died a few weeks after he had reached the shores of Old England. Able-seaman J. Bull caught a severe cold, and it settled on his lungs. He was sent home in November. His widowis now residing in Cornwall, and as she is in poor circumstances Bull's messmates have resolved tc do something for her, and to appeal to ths Auckland public ■to help them. The arrangements are being made by Torpedogunner George Wright, and we understand that His Excellency the Governor and Admiral Lord Charles Scott will be present. Those who go to the concert will be amply rewarded, and the men of the fleet will be grateful to the people of Auckland if they will come forward and enable them to send home something handsome for the widow. Great preparations are being made fox the Crysanthemum Show, which is to be opened at the Choral Hall next week, com mencing on Thursday, and to be continued on Friday and, Saturday. There will be a concert on Thursday, a tea for lady visitors, on Friday afternoon, and a general musical fete (together with the show) on SaturdayGood judges infoVm us that the show of chrysanthemums and other autumn flowers will be better than on any previous occasion. '

hsssssss ' 1 1 The Rev. W. Keall'a three years' term in connection with the Wealeyan Circuit nb IheJThames expires at the end of this week, when he leaves for his new circuit at Palmerston North. • During his stay at the Thames he has won the regard and esteem of all with whom he has come into contact, and general regret is expressed at his departure. At the quarterly meeting of trustees, held on Friday night last, the following resolution was carried unanimously:—"This being the last occasion on which our present minister (Rev. W. Keall) will be presiding over us, we tender him our hearty thanks for the excellent services he has rendered to the Thames Church during the three years of his ministry amongst us. He has faithfully attended to the many duties of his office, but we would specially note his interest in the church choir and bund and the Sundayschool, his manly and upright bearing in church matters and in private life, also the creditable condition in which the parsonage and grounds have been kept. We would record that the spiritual, numerical, and financial standing of our church has been well sustained by Mr. Keall, and would express our appreciation of Mrs. Read's kindly sympathy and help. As they leave us at the expiry of their three years' term we wish them and their family every happiness and success in their new circuit." Mr. Keall replied, thanking the friends for their kind expressions of regard, and especially for the many kindnesses he had received from the officials and members of his congregation during his stay here. He always felt parting with a circuit, but he and Mr?. Keall were especially sorry to leave the Thames and all their friends. The rev. gentleman preached his farewell sermons on Sunday to large congregations. Both the morning and evening sermons were founded on St. Paul's address to the elders of the Church of Ephesus, as set forth in the 20th chapter in the Acts of the Apostles.

The Nelson Educational Institute having considered the Auckland Hekald article, report that whatever truth it contained was self-evident and universally admitted, while whatever went beyond that was, if not absurdly false, at least grossly exaggerated. Claptrap was the radical blemish which prevaded the entire article, which was utterly unworthy of the official recognition it had received.

It. was almost feared that the Kohimarama Industrial School boys would have their sports alone this'year, and that they would not, as in the old days of the Hero excursions, have tho pleasure of being conjoined with other children ; but it is a pleasure to find that a local company like the Devonport Steam Ferry Company has taken up the lit.es inaugurated by Captain Lotran. and tint the orphan children of Auckland will hive their annual treat. One of he Ferry Company's tine fleet will be laid on to tale the children of the Kohiin a ram a School St. Stephen's Girls' School (Parnell), Industrial School, Parnell Orphan Home, and St. Mary's, on the 9th instant, starting from tie Queen-street Wharf for Motutapu at hdf-past nine a.m. Messrs. Reid Brothers, owners of the beautiful island, have intmated to Mr. A. Kidd that they will be plased to see and welcome the children. A Urge number of prizes have already been cdlected by the Kohimarama School sports, tv Mr. Hogan, the master of the institute, hit he informs us there is room for more, aid as this is the year's outing of the child en's life, we hope there will be" a liberal rspotue. Subscriptions in coin or kind canbe left with Messrs. Wildman and Lyell Mr. A. Kidd, Commercial Hotel, or with ;he manager of the Ferry Company.

An interplealer case, Dukeson v. Tozer, was to have leen heard at the Resident Magistrate's Ciurt yesterday, but when the case was callei Mr" Baume, who appeared for Tozer, a sled for an adjournment until Thursday, ancas Dr. Laishley, representing Dukeson", did not make any objection, the application ws granted.

In the Bankruptcy Sitting of the Supreme Court, Duneiin, yesterday, the application for the dischrge of S. Jacobs was granted, but in the ct-e of H. Benjamin, judgment B-a- reserves A petition was filed by the trustees of the Loyal Prince of Wales Lodge, Por Chalmers, to have G. J. Clarke declared a bankrupt, he having been secretary of th; Lodtre and having, ib was alleged, absonded with £350 of the Lodge's funds. Che of the three trustees did not sign the jetiticn, and a preliminary objecjection wis raised that the parties were not befoe the Court, as by the Friendly Societie Act the property was vested in the whee of the trustees. ' His Honor held that ordinary, apart from special provision, tie mistake would necessitate the dismissal of the petition, but under Section 216 of ,he Bankruptcy Act it was competent fcr the Court to order proceedings to be coitinued. The debtor's solicitor would be albwed costs as the point was a substantial one, but the non - consenting trustte having since resigned trusteeship the proper parties were now before the L'oun and the case would now proceed.

Intelligence has been received by Inspector McGovern from Constable Moar, of Mangonui, of the finding of the body of a man "on the beach at Mangonui, near the head <">•' Doubtless Bay, on Monday last. The fa:e had been eaten away by the fishes, md the remains were not identified. Deceasjd was a European, stout, five feet seven inches high, dressed in blue-serge trousecs and vest, together with a cotton shirt aid leather slippers. At the inquest a verdict of "Found drowned" was returned. So far as Constable Moar can RFceriain there is not any person missing at Manjonui.

Cases of abandoning children are extremely rare in Auckland, although in Sydney and Melbourne it is of frequent occurrence. Lately there were close on hflf-a-dozen cases in Sydney in one week, aid the authorities are puzzled how to deal vith this form of crime. On Satnrday jvening an infant, about six weeks old, was found exposed on the verandah of Mr. Oxley's residence, Lower Nelson - street. The police were notified, as also the visiting officer of the Charitable Aid Board, Mr. J. Strathern, who placed the foundling in suitable care till some light was thrown upon its parentage. The detectives are busy making investigations, but the result has not transpired.

A correspondent writes : —The children attending the Pakuranga Public School presented Miss Roberts, their teacher, with an album at her leaving the school to be married to Mr. Hugh Kane, of Pakuranga. On Wednesday night the children of the Howick and Pakuranga Band of Hope, in recognition of Miss Roberts' valuable services, presented her with a lady's silver watch and chain. We offer this young couple our hearty congratulations and wishes for all happiness, as Miss Roberts is a great favourite in Pakuranga, where she will be missed, as she is going to Sydney after her marriage.

The employes at Messrs. Smith and Caughey's establishment, in Queen-street, presented a dressing-case, on Saturday, to one of their number, Mr. E. 0. Browne, who is about to leave for England. Mr. Self made the presentation, and spoke in great praise of the efforts which Mr. Browne had made to obtain the weekly half-holiday for those engaged in the drapery and clothing trade.

The Auckland Catholic High School, conducted by the Marist Brothers, was opened yesterday morning in the brick building adjoining the primary school of the Brothers, and known as St. Peter's. The numbers present surpassed expectations, and as there is a probability that the attendance will be considerably increased during the month, the Brothers will proceed vigorously with the arrangements for the permanent existence of the High School. The school is under the charge of the Rev. Brother Augustine, whose class in the lower school has been taken by the Rev. Brother Philip, recently arrived from Sydney.

The collections at the anniversary services of the United Methodist Free Church Sunday-school amounted to £10 lis Id. The annual soiree and public meeting is to be held this evening, when addresses are expected from Mr. Edward Withy and the Revs. Thomas Sherwood and E. 0. Perry, to be interspersed by musical selections by the scholars and teachers, assisted by 'an efficient orchestra.

A lady who recently crossed from America to England was prepared for shipwreck. She wore an underskirt round which ran bands of hollow indiarubber. These comniunieated with a tube which was left rest ing on the top of her corset. In case of an emergency she could lift the tube to her mouth and inflate the skirt, which would keep her afloat.

This evening the Temperance Harmonic Society will commence the practice of " Daniel," at half-past seven, in the Temperance Ha'l. A general council meeting of the Gospel Temperance Mission is called to-day for halfpast three o'clock, on very important business. ~ The Newton Band Society's select weekly socials commence on Thursday evening at St. George's Hall, when a first-class string band will be in attendance. Mr. Murchie, tailor and importer, Short-land-street, announces in our advertising columns his autumn and winter shipments for the season. This evening the Auckland Catholic Literary Society are to open their winter session with a conversazione in St. Patrick's Hall, next the Cathedral. An attractive programme has been prepared. The Rev. Dr. Egan and Miss Egan, Mr. Thomas Bracken (the celebrated poet and humourist), Misses Lorrigan, Mr. Montague, and others, are to take part in the entertainment. From an advertisement in our columns it will be seen that Mr. W. I. Robinson is just commencing a course of marine engineering on Tuesday evenings at the technical classes in Wellcsley-street. This, meets a definite want among the mechanical section of the community. Many young men will follow the occupation of sea-going engineers, and this class training will help to obtain the necessary certificate from the Board of Trade.

The sale of furniture, etc., at the Pints, Mount Eden, on Wednesday, will be conducted, as per catalogue, ns far as tho breakfast room. _ Should there bo time for further lots the kitchen will be taken. The bedrooms, library, .etc.. will be sold on Thursday. Arthur ami Buddie are the auctioneers.