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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 9040, 19 November 1892, Page 4

Additional particulars of the intertribal conflict at Samoa state that between fifty and sixty natives were killed, but this report lacks confirmation. It is also stated that the dispute is not a matter of chieftainship but of religion, the Roman Catholic and Protestant natives having brought about the present strife. The Ringarooma has proceeded to the scene of conflict. According to a German journal America recognises that either England or Germany must possess Samoa. The liberty of the Press is being seriously threatened both in France and. Germany. In the former country the Government have submitted proposals to the Chamber ol Deputies which curtail the freedom of th« French newspapers. An animated discussion has taken place upon these proposals, in the course of which tumultuous scenes occurred. The Premier, however, greatly strengthened the position of th« Government in this matter by a brilliant speech in justification of their policy. In Germany the Government threaten th« expulsion of an American correspondent because of his adverse criticisms on tht Army Bill. Considerable excitement pre. vails amongst foreign newspaper representatives in consequence. It seems incredible that a great Power like Germany should adopt the tactics of the ostrich, and imagine that by expelling the correspondent of a foreign newspaper it can conceal from the world its domestic policy. What, wo wonder, would be thought if the Gladstonian Ministry expelled from England a German newspaper correspondent because of hia adverse comments on Irish Home Rule! Russia continues to urge her. claims to passage for her warships through the Dardanelles, but the Porte has not yet conceded this important concession, nor is it likely to do so unless abandoned by the Powers that hitherto have been regarded as the allies of Turkey. General Booth has made to an interviewer the extraordinary statement that the working classes in Australia should cultivate and finally purchase the runs'held by capitalists. How they are to do this, the General does not explain, lb would be more to the point if he were to show how they could subsist, as hi claims to do, on a shilling a day. The petition against the election of Mr. Balfour, for Manchester, has collapsed. A similar petition against the election of an Irish member, has brought to light the fact that the priests used their influence in an extraordinary manner against the Parnellitea.

lb is gratifying to find, from inquiries among the house and estate agents, thab there is a definite hardening of landed and household property. They state that there is a considerable amount of property changing hands privately; thab interest and rents are paid more readily and regularly than heretofore, and that there are fewer empty houses. Houses of the bettor classsix rooms and bathroom—are much in request, and are difficult to get, within reasonable distance of town. The demand is, in fact, ahead of the supply. The class of houses which have not felt the improvement so largely are three and four-roomed cottages in the suburbs, for working men. There was a general consensus of opinion among the house and estate agents, that rents had advanced, were more readily paid, and that property generally had manifestly improved on the state of things prevailing last year. Property owners were already sensibly feeling the benefit of the change..

It is said that some Indian officers who are here have written to India to their friends, recommending officers, civil or military, who may have become acclimatised, and are retiring upon their pensions, to settle here, where with a piece of land and their pension they could live comfortably, and have a chance of openings on the 1* ad for their sons.

The nexb Auckland representative to meet his constituents is Mr. Frank Lawry, who will address the Parnell electors in the Parnell Hall on Wednesday evening. The Returning Officer for Newton notifies elsewhere that Mr. S. C. Brown has been re-elected mayor of the borough of Newton. This is Mr. Brown's third term.

Two stowaways were found on board tho Glenelg, which arrived yesterday morning at Onehunga, from Wanganui and Opunake. They were given into custody.

A painful accident happened, yesterday, to a boy named Edward O'Hara, in Hillstreet, Newmarket. He was in a _ cart, loaded with refuse timber from the timber mills, driven by another lad named Walters. While the cart was going down a steep part of toe road, the horse went at a.good pace, and O'Hara fearing it was going to take charge, jumped off, falling on his face, which was lacerated, while ho was bruised severely. Ho was taken to a neighbouring house, where his injuries were attended to, and he was then sent home.

Among the passengers by the incoming Australian .steamer will be the Rev. VV. F. James, President of the Bible Christian Conference of Australia. He has taken an active part in Adelaide in tho movement for the union of the various branches of tho Methodist Church in Australasia, and has written a. pamphlet on the subject. He is announced to lecture in the Pittstreet Wesleyan Church on Wednesday evening next, on the subject of the " Methodist Union of Australasia."

A week or two ago we referred to a trial of the Ngunguru coal by Mr. Laird, chief engineer of the s.s. Wellington, on the trip up from Whangarei to Auckland. Mr. Laird has now given a report to Mr. E. Ford of the result of the trial of three tons taken from the outcrop of the seam. Mr. Laird says : —" The trial took place under the ordinary conditions of steaming at sea. The sample proved to be a first-class steam ing coal, burning freely, with little smoke or ash, which was easily removed from the furnace burs, and amounted to about 4 per cent, of the weight of the coal."

An Ace comes into force shortly—the Unclaimed Lands Act—which is of considerable importance to the citizens of Auckland, and to local bodies generally. All unclaimed lands, or lands squatted upon without the parties having a title, can be resumed by the Grown, and, after being vested in the Public Trustee for a certain number ol years, will in the case of cities be handed over to the corporations, and in the country to local bodies. It appears that in the city of Auckland there are a number of lections which come under the category, " unclaimed," and for which there is no valid title in possession of the present natters.

Yesterday forenoon Detective Chrystal arrested a lad named Thos. Heaps on a charge of larceny of a watch, guard, and gold pin, the property of Mr. Cochrane, of the Blue Post Dining-rooms. Heaps had been charged at the Police Court the previous day with the theft of a pair of gold studs, and had been discharged, a conviction being simply recorded against him.

In yesterday's issue it was stated that a little boy, Charles E. Turner, had been admitted to the Hospital, having his skull fractured through a kick from a horse. It appears that the father of the child, who is a carter, residing in Kyber Pass, had •tabled his horse after his day's work, and went into his home to his tea. The horse aad got out of the stable into the yard, where the little boy was playing about. In a few moments a scream was heard, and the father ran out, when it was found that the child had been kicked on the head by the horse. Mr. Turner picked the child up, and carried him in his arms to the Hospital. The child remains in a very precarious condition. What makes the accident the more distressing is that Mrs. Turner is in a delicate state of health.

Among the visitors to the colony at the present time (says the Otago Daily Times) is Mr. Gresley Lukin, who comes from Australia to New Zealand with a big commission from the leading journals of the Australian Continent. It would seem that we are at the present time a big object, lesson, both in industrial development and progressive legislation, to all thinking Australians, aud particularly to those who are at the opposite poles of ultra-Conservatism and social Democracy. Mr. Lukin, who is an experienced Australian journalist, and was for many years editor of the Brisbane Courier and the Queenslander, has been commissioned by the Melbourne Argus, the Sydney Morning Herald, and the Sydney Daily Telegraph to personally inquire upon the spot, and formulate his views upon our industrial development and our political future. He will, we understand, first deal with the land question in all its phases— from the rise and progress of the "dead meat" trade and the export of dairy produce to the probable effects of the progressive land tax and village settlement, while later he will turn his attention to the causes and effect of the growth of the New Zealand Democracy. It is his intention to stay in Otago for some weeks, and then visit other portions of the colony.

An adjourned meeting of the members of the Masonic Institute was held last night, in the lecture-room of the Institute, and there was a large representative gathering of Masters, Past Masters, and brethren of the various local Lodges holding under the New Zealand Constitution. Brother H. C. Tewsley, P.M., president of the Institute, occupied the chair, and he was supported by the M.W.G.M., Brother M. Niccol. The business of the meeting was to discuss the question whether or not it was desirable to form a club in connection with the Institute, and it was debated at some length. A financial statement, submitted by Brother Duncan, secretary, showed that the Institute was in a sound financial position. In regard to the main question, it was agreed to issue voting-papers to the members, and abide by the result.

On Thursday evening Mr. Them. Cheeseman, Kemuera, *aw the new comet in the constellation of Andromeda, from about eight o'clock to half-past ten o'clock. It is to be peer) in the northern sky, and was about 15 to 18 decrees above the horizon. He is going to make further observation upon it with his large telescope.

The public sale of Crown lands, originally advertised to be held ab the Crown Lands OlEce yesterday, has been postponed until the 16th or next month, and a sale takes place at Tauranga on the 15th proximo.

At the meeting of the creditors of Thomas Colli*, who had been stationed as constable at Devonport until recently, Mr. James Rae, pawnbroker and money-lender, stated that in his opinion the Government was working in a highhanded manner in "Racking" all their officers in this way without a moment's notice. A mooting of the creditors of Edward Hughes, lato detective in the police force, was also held yesterday.

The Mount Wellington Road Board, at their meeting on Monday lasS, appointed Mr. AndrewS. Thompson to attend and vote at a meeting of chairmen of Road Boards in the county of Eden, to be held at the Resident Magistrate's Court-house, Auckland, on Wednesday, the 23rd instant, at one p.m., for the purpose of electing two members to represent the road districts of the county of Eden on the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board.

At the Opera House yesterday evening, McLean's \oung Australians repeated their burlesque, entitled, " Selim and Zulieka," to a somewhat meagre audience. The entertainment, which is of the variety description, passed off well, however, and a number of encores were demanded. Several local hits were introduced, some witty and harmless, others not so unobjectionable. The local version of "Tara-ra-boom-deay" was received with great applause.

A valuable gold chronograph was presented yesterday by the staff of the Bank of Now. Zealand in Auckland to Mr. VV. Callender, who has been promoted to the charge of one of the Bank's branches in the colony. Mr. J. M. Butt, the inspector of the Bank, made the presentation, and in a few kindly words spoke of the estimation in which Mr. Callender is held by his associates, and conveyed their good wishes for the happiness of himself and family. The spring show of the Onehunga Horticultural Society will be held to-day, in the Onehunga Public Hall.

The directors of the Casaell's Company, : working the MacArthur-Forresb cyanide f>rocess for the extraction of gold and silver rom quartz, have just paid a high compliment to our townsman, Mr. J. A. Pond. That gentleman some time ago examined into the process connected with bhe various patents owned by the Caseel's Company, and reported at considerable length with regard to the same, in reference to the originality and scientific value of this process, and also as to the practical working on the quartz ores of the Thames district. So pleased were the directors of the company and their skilled advisers at home with the scientific and comprehensive knowledge displayed by Mr. Pond that they have cabled out to their agent here, Mr. James, to endeavour to arrange with him to go to Johannesberg to give evidence in a lawsuit which they have there pending, and which involves all the intricacies of tho different methods of gold-saving by cyanide. This is a very great compliment to Mr. Pond, showing that the owners of the Mac Arthur process believe that he completely and thoroughly understands it in all its bearings and applications. However, the investigation now being made into the cause of death of Mr. Thompson at Waikomiti will probably prevent Mr. Pond from carrying the wish of the directors into effect. The case in question will be heard at Johannesberg in January next, while it would be impossible for Mr. Pond, in case there is a committal to the Supreme Court, to leave New Zealand until after the February session.

Of the three hundred odd volumes recently received for the Auckland/Free Public Library, over one-half are for the londing branch, and will be ready for issue today to the subscribers.

The Lord Chamberlain has publicly cancolled (by advertisement in the London Gazette) the presentation at Court of a Lady Simpson. The incident which led to Lady Simpson's disgrace occurred at one of the May drawingrooms. The lady has a tongue and temper, and is unaccustomed at home to put a bridle on either. Going to Comrt is at best a tiring and exasperating business. This particular afternoon tho crowding and crushing through barriers had been particularly bad. Lady Simp«on, tired and cross, was pushing slowly along when the person immediately behind (Lady Sybil Erskine, 'tis said) trod on her dress. With flaming face the injured dame turned round, and before Lady Sybil could apologise rapped out a terrific imprecation. Ib was no finicking profanity, no milk-and-water malediction, but a genuine full-bodied piece of hard swearing, in which the Deity and Lady Sybil's optics were appallingly blended, and which would have done credit to a Whitechapel virago. Here the story ends abruptly. There is no record as to what the appalled person anathematised answered, or whether bystanders intervened. The sequel was the announcement in the Gazette.

The schedule of prices of the first land sale in Melbourne, on June 1, 1837, has been re-published by Messrs. C. B. Hoadley and Co., land agents and auctioneers, of Napier, of this colony. The documeut gives the list of allotments sold by public auction, with the names of the purchasers and the prices, contrasting the figures of 1837 with the official valuations made iu 1888. The terms were 10 percent, deposit, remainder payable in a month, in cash or Sydney Bank notes. Of the 100 allotments put up in Bourke, Collins, and Flinders Streets, one individual purchased five, three purchased four each, seven purchased three each, seven purchased two each, and 4J> purchased one each. One-fifth of the whole number were purchased for residents in Sydney. One block (No. 12) fronting Collins-street, with frontage also to a back lane, will serve as a fair sample for the rest, as showing the "unearned incroraent." The inner allotments realised an average of £'A) an allotment, their value in 1888 being £198,000. The corner allotments fronting Collins-street were sold respectively at £32 «nd £45, and in 1888 each were valued at £493,500, and the back allotments fronting the right-of way or lane, sold at £22 and £26 respectively, were valued at £203,000 and £250,000.

A very successful concert, got up by Mrs. Woodward, head teacher of the Mangere Bridge school, for the purpose of augmenting the Mangere schools picnic funds, took place on Wednesday evening, 16th instant. Notwithstanding the heavy rain thsc fell during the day, and the threatening aspect of the weather in the evening, there was a pood attendance, the large room fitted up for the purpose being completely filled. The concert and dance that followed were a decided success, and the result will bo a considerable accru«ment to the funds. At the close of the concert, and for several hours while the dance was in progress, Miss Woodward, in one of the schoolrooms, dispensed refreshments, which with kindly forethought had been provided for all. The following programme was gone through : — Overture, airs from Pinafore, Miss Robertson ; song, " Lo, the Glad May Morn," school children ; song, " Cherry Ripe," Miss Bacon; recitation in character, " Quack Doctor," Mr. A. Harrison; quartet, "The Pilot," by four schoolchildren ; comic song, " Haul Mo Back Again," Mr. Harrison ; song, " Anchored," Mr. Dickey ; song, Miss Robertson ; piano and flute, Mr. and Mia? Harrison ; song, " The Boatman," school children ; song, "In Happy Moments," Miss Bacon ; piano and violin, "Carnivalof Venice," Misses Robertson ; comic duet, "The Upper Ten and the Lower Fivo," Messrs. Harrison, encored. On the motion of Mr. Mcfntyre, a vote of thanks to those who had assisted in the programme was carried by acclamation. Dancing was then kept up with great spirit until the small hours of the morning.— Correspondent.]

It will be seen by advertisement elsewhere that among the features of the Scottish concert to be given by the Auckland Caledonian Society in honour of Lord and Lady Glasgow will be a grand march by forty Highlanders in costume, the mystic Keel of Nine, and Star and Ribbon Reels by a detachment of boys and girls under seven years of age, and the Highland Fling by the champion dancer of the North Island.

By particular request Mr. W. H. Jude will re deliver in the City Hall to-morrow afternoon his first lecture- "The Morning of Life, and the Music of Hope," with vocal and instrumental music. The complimentary benefit to Mr. Judo is to take the form of two concerts to be held at the Opera Bouse on the 29ch and 30th instant, and at a meeting yesterday of those interested, a largo and influential committee was appointed, and other necessary arrangements made.

A social Catherine will be hold in connection with St. Mark's, Remuera, at Mount Hobson Hall, on Thursday next. There will be a Christmas tree, etc.

Messrs. D. Tonks and Co. advertise an extensive sale of suburban and country properties, in another column. These properties are situated in all parts of the province, and are to be sold without reserve, in the estate of the late Mr. J. M. Alexander.

The annual meeting of the shareholders of the Northern Boot and Shoe Manufacturing Company will be held at the offices of the company on the Bth prox.

A conterence of the Auckland Sundayschool Union, with the Auckland Ministers' Association, on " The Relation of the Church to the Sunday-school," will be held on the 2nd proximo. The second concert of the season, of the Young Ladies' Orchestra, will be held on Monday, the 28th instant, in the Choral Hall, nnder the patronage of Lord and Lady Glasgow. „, _ , ,„ ~ On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Colonel Bailey, of the Salvation Army, will conduct a meeting for ladies only, in the Wesleyan lecture hall, on the subject, " Our Social Work." The annual meeting of the Moanataiari Gold Mining Company will be held at the company's office on the 30th inst. A notification in reference to the foundation scholarships, 1893, of the Auckland College and Grammar School, appears elsewhere. , . .„ , The usual ecclesiastical notices will be found in the eighth page. The Rev. W.G. Lawes, of New Guinea, will preach at Pittstreet Wesleyan Church to-morrow evening. The annual flower services at the Ponsonby Baptist Church will be held to-morrow afternoon and evening. Pastor J. Blaikie will give an address at the afternoon service, and a collection will be made on behalf of the Sunday School Festival Fund. The children will sing special hymns. Special services will be held in the Franklin Road Primitive Methodist Church to-morrow in aid of the Superauuation Fund. A number of superanuated ministers, ministers' widows, and ministers' orphan children receive support from this fund. The church will be decorated with roses and lilies. ' There will be a lily service in the morning, and a rose service in the evening.