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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8535, 8 April 1891, Page 4

The rising in Manipur, accompanied, as it appears to have been, by a temporary check to the Indian forces, has caused other tribes to rise, and our cable messages to-day chronicle an attack upon the British Agentin Burinuh and his escort, involving the deaths of five of the party. The revolt, however, is likely to be short-lived. The authorities arehurrying forward troops to the disaffected districts, and effective measures will no doubt be taken to thoroughlyquellthe insubordination which has broken out, and which in all probability may be traced to the easygoing complaisance of those in .authority in the localities where the risings have taken place. The outlying districts on the north-eastern borders of our Indian Empire have for some time past been in a very disturbed state, but it is evident that the extent and gravity of the situation has not been properly appreciated by those in charge of the military operations in these localities. The dispute between Italy and America is now said to be likely to be referred to arbitration. It has transpired that the assassination of the Bulgarian Minister of Finance was part of a murderous plot in revenge for the execution of the Russian Panitza, who was convicted of a conspiracy against; Prince Ferdinand, a.nd that other crimes of a similar nature are planned. The triple alliance has been, renewed, but it is doubtful whether the peace of Europe has thereby been assured. Mr. Parnell, in his hew found exuberance of verbosity—ho was formerly the most reticent of men—has been letting the cat out of the bag respecting Mr. Gladstone's secret liobnobbings with the Irish extremists in the days when the dethroned leader of the Irish party was a favoured guest at Hawarden. Among his revelations was one that Mr. Gladstone had had a private conference with dynamiters at his provincial home. Mr. Gladstone indignantly denies the assertion.

Some influential electors of Te Aroha wired to Mr. Stafford (late manager of the Whakatane station) asking him to allow himself to be nominated for the To Aroha seat now rendered vacant. Mr. Stafford replied, declining.

Mrs. Tebbs has received a cable notifying the arrival of the Kev. W. Tebbs in England in good health. He is staying with his brother, in Bedford. Friends of the rev. gentleman will ■be glad to hear this. ..

The collection of census papers is now actively being proceeded with. It will take about a week to gather the papers from the town districts, but more time will be required for the country districts.

We notice in the file of The Times to hand by last mail, that Mr. Walter Leopold Buller, having passed his final examination in law, has been called to the Bar at the Inner Temple. Sir Walter Bailer's other son was " called " a few months ago, and we understand that the two brothers are now on their way out to New Zealand with the intention of establishing themselves in practice. They will probably select Wellington as their sphere of action, their father's strong connection being of obvious advantage to them. Mr. Leo Buller has a knowledge of the Maori language, and will probably make native business his specialty. We wish them both every success.

His Honor Mr. Justice Conolly held a sitting in chambers yesterday, at which a very large number of motions and applications were disposed of. He will sit in banco ac ten o'clock this morning, but prior to that he will hold a short chamber sitting at a quarter to ten, to dispose of an application in regard to one of the cases which is to come on in banco. To-morrow the compensation case, Watson v. the Minister of Public Works, will be commenced, and, should it be disposed of by Friday evening, His Honor will sit in chambers again on Saturday to dispose of several adjourned applications. ...

Another- extradition cape came up for hearing at the Police Court yesterday. Reuben Smith was charged with wilfully committing perjury in the case of the said Reuben Smith aeainst Smith and wife at Wallsend, N.S.W., on December 4. Inspector Broham. produced a photograph of the accused that he had received from the Police Department, Sydney. He asked for an adjournment until he received further instructions from Sydney. The Bench adjourned the case for a week, and admitted the accused to bail in sureties in £50 each.

The City Schools Committee met last evening, Mr. Blades (chairman) presided. There were also present Dr. Walker, Messrs. Crowther, Sherson, and Farrell. The committee did not nominate any of the four candidates now in the field for the vacant seat on the Board of Education. The certificates awarded by the Auckland Society of Arts to pupils of the four city public schools for freehand drawing were directed to be handed over to tho masters of the respective schools. The rest of the business was of a purely routine character. The annual election of a new committee takes place shortly, nominations have to be sent to the chairman on or before Monday week.

A meeting of the committee of the City and Suburban Firo Brigades, appointed to arrange for the reception and entertainment of the delegates of the New Zealand Fire Brigades Association, was held last night at the central station, Superintendent Hughes presiding, Cordial and unanimous votes of thanks were accorded to the citizens who had so liberally subscribed and contributed to the entertainment of tha visiting delegates, to His Worship the Mayor for his courteous reception of them, and to Mr. Adam Cairns, who had rendered such able assistance in the arrangements for the banquet. The balance-sheet is not yet prepared, as the whole of the returns have not yet been received, but it is understood that there will be a small debit balance, and the committee, more especially the secretary, Mr. Little, may be congratulated on the unqualified success of the whole proceedings as reflecting credit on Auckland hospitality. The Wellington Post has the following : —"A block of 3147 acres near Dargaville, North of Auckland, has been purchased from Mr. Mitchelson, M.H.R., by Messrs. J. W. Brown and C. H. Mansill, of Wellington, who intend to go in for sheep farming. The block is well watered, and the soil good, and , the new owners start with a bright future. Mr. J. W. Brown is chief clerk in the Stamp Office here, and is about to retire at his own request, in order to enter upon pastoral pursuits. Some-time ago he passed the law examination, and the knowledge which he gained in order to qualify himself for the position of a solicitor has been invaluable to him as an officer of the Stamp Department. In his official position he has been brought into daily contact with members of the legal profession and the public generally, and by his courteous and obliging manner he has won the good opinion of all. Mr. Mansill, who has been engaged as a builder in Wellington for many years, is well known in cricket and football circles. Both he and Mr. Brown for many years took a leading part in the recently defunct Star Cricket Club, and were several times in the representative eleven. Until a short time ago, both men were enthusiastic members of the Athletic Football Club. Mr. Mansill has already gone up to superintend operations on the land, and Mr. Brown will leave Wellington in two or three weeks."

There was a large attendance at the rehearsal of the Choral Society last evening, when the soloists and chorus acquitted themselves most favourably, giving promise of a successful concert, which takes place on Tuesday evening next. His Excellency the Governor and suite, Lord Charle3 Scott, and the officers of the fleet, are expected to be present.

A Dunedin telegram, received last night, says: Robert Fen wick, who has been r22 years with Arthur Briscoe and Co., and has for many years_ occupied responsible positions with the iirm, has accepted the offer of managership of T. and S. Morrin and Co.'s hardware business in Auckland. He leaves on the 22nd ins fc.

..... The meeting,. held in S James* Hall last night for the purpose of cpreisinc sympathy with Mr, Birch in k s present difficnl. ties, and of presenting im with a teatimonial bearing upwards f 2000 signatures was a most enthusias c - one in every respect, the building bei g crowded to the doors. Mr. . Kerapath ] resided. The pre, eentation was made by. Mr. G. B. Stone who made a long written statement in explanation of the present difficulties, and condemned in strong! terms what he called the Church Circular." In his reply, Pastor Birch, wio was received with the utmost enthusiain, referred to the leading incidents of • his! connection with the Tabernacle, and state! that he did not yet know exactly what coarse to pursue in the future. He also made reference to hi teaching on " holiness." aid other subjects, and vigorously defended, himself agains: his opponents. Messrs. Hay, Baker, anc Knight also spoke, referring to Mr. Bird in the highest terms. ' Dtring the course o: the proceedings a letter of sympathy wu read from a number of residents of Outhunga and P'inmure. "A large choir was ii attendance, and several hymns were sung The proceedings were brought to a termi nation by a short prayer by Pastor Birch, followed by the Benediction.

The Otago Daily Times has a leading article on the strike, in fche ,boot.trad< in Auckland, in which it says :— " I is matter for grave regret that th< agreement arrived at by the bootmak ing trade at the Wellington conference las month should nob have been generally at cepted in Auckland, and- that a strik should now be considered necessary to en force the acquiescence of some of the ere ployers. The bootmaking trade of th whole. colony outside Auckland acqui esced in the scale which was then drawn up and although only one considerable Auck land employer at the time gave in hi; adhesion, it was considered that the re mainder could not fail to fall in with t modus vivendi arrived at by a process s< manifestly fair. A number of Auckland employers have up to this point refused tc accede to these terms, apparently foi reasons which were set forth locally immediately after the rising of the conference. It was then stated, if we .'remember, cot rectly, that there were special circumstances in connection, with the Auckland trade which made impossible the adoptiol of the scale of prices. -It was urged appa» ently on authoritative grounds, that the boot trade in Auckland Bad risen to prominencj because of the existence of special condii tions, and among these special condition! were named the facilities' for" obtaining leather there more cheaply than in othej parts of the colony, and the low price a living. There is reason for believing, how ever, that the special conditions whicj existed were of a nature much more un favourable to the operatives than those mentioned. It cannot be supposed that thi cost of living in Auckland can differ greatly from that in the southern cities, or thai Auckland enjoys a monopoly of advantage in the production of leather. Moreover, the export trade, the magnitude of which was referred to, is not an export trade to places outside the colony, but to other New Zealand ports. The trade to the Pacific Islands, for example, 'is far more largely shared in by Sydney than by Auckland. The real fact would appear to be that the export trade from Auckland had grown up because of the facility with which certain classes of work could be done there by cheap labour. . . For all these reasons we consider the attitude of the recalcitrant employers to be altogether indefensible, and if they persist in their opposition to a method of mutual agreement so consonant with the spirit of fair play and so conciliatory, they will find public opinion strongly against them. • •

Mr. Kidd, one of the official visitors to the Kohimarama Industrial School, is endeavouring to' raise funds to provide a band for the annual excursion of the orphanages to Motutapu to-morrow. The sum required is only £4, and it is hoped that it will be forthcoming, as the pre sence of a band would .greatly enhance the pleasure of the children and all who take part in the outing. Subscriptions will be received to-day by Mr. Kidd, Commercial Hotel, Messrs. Wildman and Lyell, booksellers, Victoria Arcade, and at the Herald publishing office. "

Yesterday a deputation from the Education Board—consisting of . the chairman, Mr. R. Udy, and Mr. J.. M. Lennoxwaited on the Hon. Mr. Cadman respecting the granting of- a school site at Russell. Application had been made previously to the Land Board on the matter, and they were willing to grant the application sought, but the allotments selected had some prior claims upon them. The deputation now made application to Mr. Cadman, who quietly heard the statement of the case, and promised to forward a report on the matter to Wellington, and any claims upon the sections selected would be duly considered, and,' if ' necessary, these would be adjusted. It is considered pretty certain that the allotments selected will be obtained for a school site.

Last night the Auckland Yacht Club held a meeting in the Auckland Harbour Board Rooms. There was a good attendance, and the commodore (Mr. J. Wiseman) presided. A new rule, previously tabled, to prevent evasion of a section of the regulations affecting sail area measurement, was passed. The committee appointed to revise the drafted set of rules for the proposed New Zealand Yachting Association, submitted a .lengthy report, in which many useful alterations and additions to the draft were made. After these were considered seriatim, the report was received, and it was resolved to forward copies to th« Southern Yacht Clubs with such explanations as were deemed necessary.

The anniversary soiree in connection with the Pitt and Vincent street United Free Methodist Church Sunday-school was celebrated yesterday. Tea was provided in the schoolroom, and there were about HO visitors present. The ladies who presided over the various tables were as follow Mesdames Booth and Waterhouse, Misses Mason, Knight-, Hill (2), Wheeler, Manson, Tattersall, Tudehope, and Bain. At halfpast seven a public meeting was held in the church, Mr. E. Withy presiding. Addresses were delivered by the Revs. T. Sherwood and E. O. ■ Perry, and several musical selections were rendered by the members of the choir during the evening. The Bay of Plenty Times gives the following account of the death of Mr. Hingston, of Te Puke, by drowning, while bathing in the Waihi Creek, near Maketu, on Easter Monday :—The deceased gentleman and his family had' gone picnicking to the Waihi, which is a favourite resort of the Te Pukeites for that purpose. Mr. Hingston and his son went into the creek to bathe. He swam to the opposite bank, and was returning, when suddenly he sank. His son ran off to give the alarm to the ladies, not noticing a Maori close at hand, who might have given assistance. About 3.30 p.m. Mr. A. Warbrick, manager at Matata of Mr. Symonds'" sulphur works there, who was on his way from Matata to Mr. Symonds here to talk over the proposed purchase of a new sulphur deposit, arrived at Waihi. He, on being applied to by Mr. Kingston's family, searched for the body, accompanied by a Maori in a canoe. Mr. Warbrick saw tho body at the bottom neat the bar. He dived and dislodged it, and succeeded in getting a rope about it and getting it into the canoe. The body was brought. ashore, and . Mr. Benner, postmaster, Maketu, did his best to restore animation by means of an electric battery, bub . without avail. Mr. Hingston and family arrived here in the Lady Jocelyn as one of Mr. Stewart's special settlers. The sad occurrence has cast a gloom over the district, and much sympathy is expressed for the family. •

The prizes were awarded .at the Albertstreet Baths yesterday morning by Mrs. Reid to the successful male competitors at the swimming carnival held under ,e direction of Professor Pannell at the Graving Dock on St. Patrick's Day. The prizes consisted of elegantly designed gold and silver medals. Owing no doubt to the presentation taking place in business hours, several of the prize winners were unable to put in an appearance. Another pleasing little ceremony also took place at the baths yesterday morning, when the Indies attending Professor Pannell's swimming cms made a monetary presentation to Mrs. and Miss Calder, the lady attendants, for the invariable kindness and attention shown by them throughout the season. There were in the lock up last evening four persons on charges: of drunkenness i and Minnie Silver Wuymouth, on a charge of larceny of sundry articles, v:\lue £2 I& S > the property of Mr. Mills. • - -

. Mr. George Ajustus Sala, in " Echoes bf the Week," sa;:—" A son having been born to Lord Onaw at Government House, Wellington, Newioaland, it was suggested that the ' vicereei baby' should be given a Maori name, and; is understood that His Excellency offeredio objection to the proposal. He hintedhowever, that it might be advisable, for he sake of convenience, not to confer a to lengthy native appellation on his interring scion. But, in all probability, Lord jnslow has been told by this time that whii Maori place-names are often .polysyllabio-Rotomahnnaaj, Rotorru», Tarawota, foiexampleproper names ire often commndably short. They asually have the prefix of ' Te.' Thus, Jitnong Ma»ri chifs I have known a Te Koti, Te I>bo, nn< Te Mao ; in fact, I met so many /TV in jhe Hot Lakes district that, getting conhsed, I used to address them indfl'erently is Te Pot, Te Kettle, Te Totum, Jl'e Tastci, Te Fight, and le Square. /With a iVaori To Totaller, however, on I does not <ften meet."

A meting of the members of the Tabernacle liurch took place on Monday night. There las a large attendance. Mr. J. T. Garlickjpresided. A letter had been sent to the 9Crotary of tlie Church by Mr. Birch stating hat, as he had resigned, he desired that tlj vote of censure which had been

passed jupon him by the Church should be reminded, and that such recission should/receive the same publicity as his cqdemnation. The secretary submittedjthe Church circular which had been issued by the officers of the Church in reply o the " statement" signed and published y some of Mr. Birch's sympathisers in the star of the 10th March last. Some of the sympathisers referred to objected to portios of the circular, and endeavoured to car: • a vote of censure upon the officers for the manifesto, but. were defeated by a large rjnjority. An attempt was then made by tli|se parties to have the vote of census upon Mr. Birch rescinded, as requested in his letter. Tho chairman ruled the motion as out of order and

irregulr, due notice of motion being required by the rules of the Church in such cases. A fresh attempt was then made to j accomplish the object in view by another ] metho({ and a motion was put, "That ths Clurch regrets the vote of censure wtich has been passed upon Mr. Birch bu; this was at once covered by an amendmmt, * That it is inexpedient to re-open aiv matters in connection with Mr. Birch's p;ftorate, : ' and on being put the amendmot was carried. It was again put as a su«tantive motion and carried, so that the roe of censure upon Mr. Birch remains upn the records of the Tabernacle Church. i London paper has the following on the Pmce of Wales and gambling:—"The Brace of Wales has a chance before him, bu it is time to knock off beer and skittles, to ait himself clear of associates who simply dra; the Royal reputation down, and who, if h does not take care, will turn into the meling pot the crown which he might wear witl state and honour. The English race is pcfectly ready to accept the idea of a inonrchy so long as there is a certainty that the monarch will be a credit.to the natici. Our King does not rule now ;he reiirra. In other words, the gilding must be kipt bright and clean on the figurehead.''

Thi first of the Newton Band Society's select weekly socials, advertised to be held in St George's Hall on Thursday, the 9th inst., is altered to Friday, the 10th. The management, on becoming aware that the benelt conceit given by the Orlando's men in aic of the widow of A.B. J. Bull had been arrayed for Thursday night, at once waived their right in favour of the visitors. At the quarterly meeting of the North Shoe \Vesle3 - an circuit, held on Wednesday eveiing last, the balance-sheet was presented, and the fact was announced that the liberality of friends had enabled the stewirds to show a clear balance-sheet. As the Rev. J. Dukes has finished his three years' term in the circuit, and shortly leave* for Masterton, the following resolution vas unanimously passed :— 44 That the quarterly meeting places on record its sincere thanks to the Rev. J. Dukes for the faithtal and energetic manner in which the spiritual and financial responsibilities have been carried on during his term in the circuit, and trusts that the divine blessing may follow his labours in his new circuit. Also, that the cordial thanks of the meeting be given to Mrs. Dukes for her hearty cooperation in everything pertaining to the best hterest? of the church." Representatives from Devon port, Birkenhead, and Takaiuna heartily endorsed the sentiments expresed in the resolution, and all trusted that .sir. Dukes would be very successful at Masterton.

A meeting of the Council of the Gospel Temperance Mission was held yesterday afternoon to take into consideration the matter of the signing of the Birch testimonial by the secretary ih his official capacity. It appear? that application "was made to the President by telephone by qome one for permission for the secretary to gigs it, and he - being left under the impression that the address was simply one of courtesy, gave permission. He subsequently ascertained than it contained an offensive statement reflecting tpon the members of the Tabernacle Church, of which he was not aware when he gave permission, and he demurred to 150 members of the Gospel Temperance Mission being committed to such a statement officially, and he wrote a letter which was read at yesterday's meeting, explaining the situation. The whole affair was thrashed out at the meeting, and as the outcome of the discussion the Rev. G. B. Monro moved, and Mr. Birch seconded, " That the word ' secretary ' be erased after the signature," and it was thus divested of any official importance.

The Marine Engineer is getting out plans for the lighthouse on the Snares. It will be of solid masonry.

A twenty-two mile section on the Otago Central railway to Middlemarch will be •pened at the end of the month.

A conference of Employers' Associations in New Zealand will be held in Wellington during the next session of Parliament.

Two sailors of the ketch Venus at Gisborne were going back to their vessel when one fell into the river. The other, seeing his mate being' rapidly carried down the stream with his head under water, plunged in bravely and rescued him, not a minute too soon.

The defaulters' and burgess list of the Borough of Newton is open for inspection at the Borough Council otiice until the 22nd inst. The burgess and defaulters' list of the Borough of Newmarket are open _ for inspection at the Council office until the 22nd April.

The launch Despatch will leave the man-}'-war steps for the Lake to ; day at ten a.m. md two p.m., returning at three, and halfpast live p.m.

A dividend at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum for the half-year ending. 28th February, will be payable on and after Wednesday, the Bth instant, in the South British Insurance Company.

The Governor has appointed the 10th April as the day for the election of members of the Board of Governors of the Auckland College and Grammar School.

A meeting of shareholders of the Diamond Goldmining Company (Limited), Kuaotunu, will be held at the office of the Company, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, 011 the 16th inst.

The Auckland Chrysanthemum Society's annual show will be held in the Choral Hall on the 16th, 17th, and 18th inst. Entries close at five p.m. 011 Friday next.

The Auckland Harbour Board invite tenders for concrete facing Quay-street and landing steps at Calliope Dock. Messrs. Arthur and Buddie will sell to-day it eleven o'clock,' at " The Pines," Mount Eden, Owen's Road, at the residence of the late Mr. E. Bilbrough, the whole of the household furniture and effects.

The Mayor (Mr. J. 11. Upton) desires to acknowledge the receipt of 10s for the Huntly Disaster Fund, from " Sympathy." ,

The Tabernacle Literary Society's concert to-night promises success, judging from the low price of admission. The programme is Qfuch the same as was given hist year for the Sunday-school Banner Fund, and which proved such a splendid success. A crowded schoolroom will doubtless be the result of the committee's exertions to provide high--lass music eo cheap. In our advertising columns appears the card of Miss Ethel M. Tuffnell, a lady who intends to follow the profession of music in our city. Miss Tuffnell possesses high credential from the Royal Academy, London, »ud has studied under the celebrated Walter Macfarren. She is now prepared to take pupils for the pianoforte, violin, singing, or the theory of music, and may be consulted daily at her chambers, 313, Victoria Arcade, or her residence, Hellier House. Grey-street