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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 9305, 14 September 1893, Page 4

News from Brazil shows thab the rebel portion of the navy have made a desperate attempt to capture the capital. Under cover of a vigorous bombardment of the city a force was landed, bub failed to overcome the troops ashore, and was driven back, while the forts kept up a well-directed fire upon the mutinous warships. It is" probable that further fighting will take place. So far the revolt does not appear to have spread, bub the success of the insurgents at Rio 'de Janeiro ' would set the whole country in a blaze. Intelligence has been received from Uganda that the Mahommedan rising has been suppressed, and the malcontents driven out of the country. The British Commissioner is expected to reach the coast next month.. The attitude of the Matabeles is more warlike than ever, and any day may bring news of the outbreak of hostilities. Bodies of Mababele warriorsare moving towards the territory of the Chartered Company, whose forces are being concentrated ab Fort Victoria, to oppose the advance. As the Europeans are for the most part young and strong, and accustomed to military service, and as they are all well armed, they are likely to teach Lobengula's braves a lesson that they will not soon forget. The German Emperor has delivered his customary speech, on taking leave of the inhabitants of Alsace-Lorraine, in the course of which he referred to -Germany as standing shoulder to shoulder in the work of preserving the peace of Europe. We have nob apparently heard the last of the Cordite scandal. The prosecution by the Crown of Sir F. Abel and Professor Dewar is demanded, and the opinion of the law officers is being taken on the whole question. The miners' strike is showing signs of coming to an end. In the House of Commons, in the course of a discussion on the supply.of frozen meab to the army, the Secretary for War highly praised the quality of the meat, and stated that ib was very popular in the service.

_ News has been received of the arriral in London of Mr. James Coatea, general m*, ger of the National Bank of iSIzLSSt Laab nighb the Union S.S. Ce«m*nJ»steamer Upolu leffa for Tonga and £» ya with a large general timber, meats, and general produce «h? proceeded as far as Rangitoto reef", when the mam steam-pipe gave way , * w £ necessitated her returning to port rw«Crawshaw and.Mr. Seed.L SeSfnS nob thinking it wise to proceed ontS voyage. As soon f 8 the steamer waa berthed at the wharf work was started in pub everything in order, and it is expected that the Upolu will get away on her vovacm this afternoon. J *°

An interesting argument on the con strucfcion of a will.took place before Mr Justice Conolly in banco yesterday The will in question was that of a Mr. Goodson late of Hawera, and the question for His Honor's decision was whether the trustees would be justified in paying over to two legatees, daughters of deceased, suras 0 < £2000 bequeathed to them, or whether thev should nob retain the legacies, and only pay the income derivable from them. Afterhearing counsel at considerable length, ilia Honor took time to consider his decision. . A Press Association telegram from Hawera received yesterday, says —"Newton Fairs, arrested in Auckland as an absconding bankrupt, to day applied for a release, but the Court ordered him to find £200 or remain in custody." Mr. N. Fairs has been in business lately as a bookseller and stationer in Hawe.-a, and filed soma short time since. His examinations not having been concluded, the creditors issued a warrant for his arrest, under the impression that he proposed leaving Auckland by the mail steamer. Mr. Fairs, however, intended to. return to Hawera, and bad his ticket taken |for that purpose. A private telegram received yesterday after. noon states that he has been released.

The contractor for the last section'of the Rotorua railway, Mr. M. Fallon, has returned to town, having completed his contract. The long spell of bad weather has been very much against all the contractors on the line, and they have suffered considerable loss. All the timber for the bridges is in readiness, and the first bridge can be erected in six weekj or two monthV time, which will admit, if the Government so desire, for tenders to b« invited for the permanent way. In that case the railway may be taken into Rotorua, by April, 1894, bub if this is not done ib will probably nob be completed till next winter. In any case the line as far as Tarukerga will be available for next season's tourist traffic.

An inquest on the body of Donald McKenzie was held at; the Hospital, yesterday, before Dr. Philson and a jury of six, oi whom Mr. A. C. Rigg was chosen foreman. Sergeant Bernard represented the police. The first witness called was Dr. Walter. He stated that on his arriral at the hotel he found McKenzie unconscious. He ordered his removal to the hospital. la answer to one of the jury, Dr. Walker said he considered the two bottles of chlorodyna would be sufficient to kill any man. Mrs, Martin, in her evidence, stated that Mc« Kenzie came to the hotel on Saturday afternoon last. He said he had no money, and asked Mr. Martin if he could stay at the hotel until the Monday morning. In conversation McKenzie had told witness that he was a married man, and had two children. T e Crawford, chemist, Karangahape Road, deposed to the deceased having purchased a bottle of chlorodyne on the 11th insfc, John McKenzie, brother of the deceased, stated that he last saw him alive about a fortnight ago. He wts then in good spirits, and there was nc reason to doubt) his sanity. Dr. Lyttle deposed that on his arrival at the hospital everything that was possible was done for the man, but they were unable to restore him to consciousness. Evidence was also given by Messrs. Marks, Neil, and Martin, but nothing further was elicited beyond the fact that appeared in the Herald of yesterday. The jury returned, a verdict of felo-de-se.

By a mistake in the telegram from Dune din yesterday, the dividend of the Colonial Bank for the half-year was stated to be eight per cent., instead of seven per cent. The dividend hitherto paid has been at the rate of seven per cent., and the policy of the directors has been to maintain this rate steadily, and rather to strengthen the reserve fund than to seek to pay a highe* dividend. The sum of £5000 is this half, year carried to the reserve fund, which now amounts to £60,000.

An inquest will be held to-day at ten o'clock at the Nevada Hotel, by Dr. Philson, Coroner, to enquire into the origin of the fire on the premises of the Sydenham Tailoring Company- (Mr. Kurts, manager), on Sunday evening last. The enquiry ia being held by the Coroner, owing to the fire having been reported to him by the; police authorities.

The following estates of deceased persons have been placed under the charge of the Public Trustee during the month of August:— Alexander Darragh, Frankton, estimated value of estate, £5; Nicholas Lawson, Wellington, value of estate, £1200; T. F. O'Neill, Wellington, value of estate, £10S0; Patrick Rhoddy, Hunterville, value of estate, £65 ; William Rose, Rotorua, value of estate, £1; James Tait, Frankton, value of estate, £20; Selina Walker, Petone, value of estate, £190,

The regular monthly meeting of Lodga Ara No. "1, N.Z.C., was held at Freemasons' Hall, Princes-street, last night, and there was a fair attendance of visitors and brethren. In the absence of the W.M., Brother S. D. Hanna, Brother A. S. Russell 1.P.M., presided. The business consisted of the initiation of two candidates in the first or E.A. degree, and the raising of one brother from the F.C. to the M.M. degree. There was also to have been a passing, but owing to the press of other business it had to be postponed.

Our Paparoa correspondent writes:—On Friday last Mr. C. Mills jun., met with what might have been a very serious accident, while engaged in felling bush. He was struck on the face and chest by a falling tree, and is rather badly bruised. It was at first feared that he had received internal injuries; but the latest information was that he is gaining in strength. With reference to the recent pamphlet, published by the Rev. C. H. Garland, on "Higher Criticism," in reply to Mr. W. S. Alien and a notice of which appeared in our columns, Mr. Garland sends us the following note, dated, W 7 anganui, Septem* ber 9, which speaks for itself : — It wai pointed out to me to-day that I had misquoted in my recent pamphlet words from the Conference lecture. The words misquoted are "If the Higher Critics prove that Psalm ex, was not the work of David, must wa give up our belief in His (Christ's) divinity?" The words should have been "must we not give up our belief in His divinity." As I undertook the reading of " proof" I must bear the blame, and regret the error, Both the lecture, however, and the pamphlet show that whichever way the question is put, it does not affect my position. But, as the sentences ought to exactly agree I beg the favour of making this correction through your columns.

In our advertising columns will be found a requisition to Mr. J. J. Holland, member of the Auckland City Council, requesting him to allow himself to be nominated for the position of Mayor. Mr. Holland states, in reply, that he has much pleasure in acceding to their request. The resignation of the Hay Government in the Auckland Union Parliament having been accepted, and the leader ot the Opposition •* sent for," Mr. Dix has succeeded iu forming a Ministry as follows:— Mr. P. R. Dix, Premier and Colonial Secretary; Mr. E. W. Burton, Colonial Treasurer and Minister for Public Works; Mr. F. G. Ewington, Native Minister and Minister of Justice ; Mr. R. D. Stewart, Minister of Education and Postmaster-General ; Mr. A. A. Hough, Attorney General and Minister of Defence; and Mr. A. G. Jarrett, Minister of Lands and Agriculture. With regard to the trouble which arose through the free criticism of members of Parliament by " Lex" in his " Notes of Parliament" in the Monthly Record (Young Men's Christian Association) a more friendly feeling now prevails. The clerk of the Union Parliament) has forwarded to the publisher of the Monthly Record the following resolution :- " This House desires to express its grateful thanks to the publisher of the Monthly Record for the services he has rendered the A.UP. by publishing 'Lex's' notes, and trusts that he will continue to publish such notes." We understand thab as the result) of this communication " Lex's" notes of Parliament will be continued as heretofore,

. I -"-f" l . The annual election *U vacancy in the City Council (KarangsPe Ward/ Darnell, Newmarket, Devonpi, Onehi/ga, and Birkenhead Borough mncils t*es place today, and the potig hour/are from „inea.m. till six pro. The Krangahape Ward is contested biMessrs/Sarratb and Eugster, the polling 'ace be/? fcxcelsior Hall, corner of Pitc ad Easfreets. while the Council Chamber will th polling booths at the various subuP" boroughs. Some interest is takerin tf?? ntes * »n the I'arnell Borough, owng/ Mrß - Matson, who was nearly retuW y ear bein & for the third time a caw*' 6. The burgess roll fo^ 3 " 4 shows that there is an increase of rs b y 338 » and , of votes by 512 over last / s "umbers. 'Ihis year's figures are th» hesb y eb atbaiQed , and are regarded asp/ in S toan improved condition of affairs. 7 iers > who have been watching and inarf"? the rolls, state th.it in some of th/ ards tllQ creation of "faggot votes " is* marked. On Tuesday nigP public meeting was held in the PubliqMl, Onehunga, for the purpose of consjnng the Government Liquor Bill. Thjeeting, which was held under the auspicJf the Onehunga Prohibition League, vjwell attended. Mr. J. M. Barr occupie/he chair, and briefly explained the coftution of the League, before calling p Mr. John Brame to explain the projpns of the Bill to be considered. Mr. ane scathingly criticised the measure, a characterised it as a travesty of thoperal principles professed by its promoter! The following resolution, proposed by MKoberts, was passed without dissent: —i the opinion of this meeting the Goverfcnt Licensing Bill, while professedly a jasure to give the people greater contrtbf the liquor traffic, has really been sUed in the interest of the liquor traffic, l we protest against it as an infringement (Liberal principles, and as an attempt to thvt the direct popular control of the drink trie." With a hearty vote of thanks to MJBrame for his interesting interpretation! the Bill, and a like compliment to « chairman, the meeting dosed. I

A man naml Michael Ryan has been sentenced to fa months' imprisonment at Whangarei, foitealing his mate's swag, and will be brot.b up to Auckland by first steamer. I. The prelimina competition in connection with the A eland Literary Societies' Union was held! the Young Men's Christian Association wins last evening. Mr. C. E. Button prided. There was a large attendance. T solo-singing competition was first taken. There were eleven entries. After the compc ors had given an exhibition of their isical ability, the judges selected Misses ng (St. David's Society), and Butler (Stlohn's), and Mr. Martin (Pitt-street) for a final competition. The , v'.mpore speect came next. There were six entries. M»rs. McVeagh (Beresfordstreet), Parr (ihenajum), and Stewart (Onehunga S-Wty) were the successful three. In the s«or elocution Messrs. Bodley (Pitt-street)fvobb (Onehunga Society), and Thomas (jrestord-street) were highest. In' the jijor elocution competition Miss Reynold!was awarded the first honours. Thsinal competition is to be held on the 2*l instant, when it is expected there ill be a large gathering

present. The man Hraond, who fell over the wharf on Tuaay, and was rescued by Mr. Eliott, v* yesterday sent to the hospital for meial treatment. Recently in \& House of Commons, in reply to Sir AJA.. Hood, Mr. H. Gardner said that it was fact that in the county of Somerset, from t» ISth March to 14th June, there had been feventy-four outbreaks of swine fever, affnetog over 600 pigs. But as regarded Grea Britain generally, the number of swine ttacked in the twentyfour weeks of this bar was 6S3S, as against 635SJn the correspnding period of 1892, and 15.479 in the prresponding period of 1891, and 10,373 in the corresponding period of 1890. Thre had, therefore, been an increase of abouß per cent, this year as compared with let year, but a decrease of 34 per cent, as cmpared with 1890, and of 55 per cent, as cm pared with IS9I. At the Frankiiißoad Primitive Methodist Church last oening a very interesting welcome service Us tendered to the Kevs. E. Drake and J. 1 Hindes, who have recently arrived frda London, to labour in the colony in conn'ction with the church. A soiree was held « the schoolroom at halfpast six o'clock, aftivhich a large number were present, the tiles being set out with all sorts of srood thugs, presenting a very pleasing appearance being decorated with flowers and evergrecs. A public meeting was held in the churii afterwards, a large number being preset. 1 Mr. David Goldie occupied the chair I and welcomed the rev. gentlemen on behalf of the church mis-ion, of which hi was secretary. The Hev. J. Guy, president of the New Zealand Conference, fjlbwed on behalf of the church of the coknj, and the Rev. W. J. Jlayward, for the ninisters of the church of the colony. Mrs. Kerr, who attended the Church Conference in January last, also spoke for the ladiesof the congregation. Mr. T. Booth, one of tie oldest lay preachers in the colony in connection with the church, extended a welcome to the rev. gentleman on behalf of the laity, »nd the Rev. W. S. Potter spoke on behalf of the circuit. The Revs. Drake and Hindis replied in feeling terms, and the meeting closed in the usual manner, During the evening the church choir gave several anihems, and several , .nns were excellentlyxendered. One of the rev. gentlemen wid take Mr. Potter's place in Franklyn Road, the latter gentleman touring the colony in the interests of the jubilee of the Primitive Methodist Church in New Zealand.

A gumdigger, named Edward Boyle, Mras admitted yesterday to the District Hospital for treatment, having sustained fracture of the arm, the result of a blow. At the Opera House last night Cogill Brothers' New Minstrels gave another change of programme, which was fully up to tire high standard of their previous entertainments, and, as a consequence, the performance was an undoubted success. There was a large audience in attendance, and those present showed their appreciation and satisfaction by hearty and frequent applause. Messrs. W. Cogill, A. Holland, and J. Wilkinson, showed that they had lost none of their popularity, and each of the lady singers and instrumentalists met wit!) a very favourable reception. Mr. P. Cogill's selection of songs made a fine impression, whilst the clever dancing of Jack Evans was warmly applanded, and the eccentricities and comicalities of the performances created intense amusement. Slade Murray once more delighted" the audience with his entertaining songs, after which the entertainment concluded with an amusinp act, " A New Idea."

The twentieth of the series of popular concerts was given at the City Hall last evening. The splendid programme submitted had the effect of drawing a crowded house, and the greatest enthusiasm was manifested throughout the evening. The concert opened with an orchestral selection, "Myosotigj" by the Septette Orchestra under the able leadership of Mr. A. R. Hunter. Mrs. Kilgour was very successful in her two songs, " The Moorish Maid" and "The Old Lock," which were rendered with great taste. Mr. Horace Stebbing was in fine voice. He contributed two songs, "The Sleeping Camp" and "The Old Home on the Farm," receiving an encore on each occasion. Recitations were given by Misses 1,. E. Webleyand J. Glover both young ladies being recalled. Miss E. L. Featon gave a most effective rendering of " The Beating of My Own Heart." In her second number, " Fiddle and I," she was equally successful, receiving a well-deserved encore. Miss Lizzie Warren gave an excellent rendering of "If." Mr. John Fuller sang " My Sweetheart When a Boy " and " We Don't Know How We Love Them Till We Lose Them," both items being encored. Miss Clarice Brabazon contributed a piano solo, which was skilfully executed, and as usual encored, The feature of the evening was the two grand operatic duets, "The Miserere" and "Oh, Maritana." The former number was rendered by Mrs. Kilgour and Mr. Fuller, and the latter given by Miss Warren and Mr. Fuller. Both these pieces were excellently given, and the audience insisted on a repetition of each number. A harp solo, " March of the Men of Harlech," by Mr. F. Carter, was much appreciated and enthusiastically encored. A selection by the Septette Orchestra, " Tranquil Night," brought the performance to a close.

A lar»e quantity of scenery to be used in *"« production of "Judge Not" at the Opera House on Monday next by the Hollow *y Company, arrived from the South yesterday.

A native named To Hourangi has been 'Committed for trial at Port Albert, for horse-stealing. He is at present doing a sentence in Mount Eden gaol for another offence, and was sent to Port Albert to answor the charge of horse-stealing.

H.R.H. the Prince of Wales (President) and the Council of the Society of Arts have recently awarded the Albert Medal for the present year to Sir John Ben neb Lawes, Barb., F.R.S., and a like medal to John Henry Gilbert, Ph.D., F.R.S., for their joint services to scientific agriculture, and notably for the researches which, throughout a period of fifty years, have been carried on by them at the Experimental Farm, Rothamsted.

This evening Mr. A. Field-Wblrige will lecture iu the Parnell Hall, on " Rome, Ancient and Modern." He will also show on the screen about 36 views of some of the finest scenes of that favoured place. Shortly before coming to New Zealand Mr. Wolrige visited Rome, and is thus in a position of describing the Rome of to-day as contrasted by the Rome of the past. The Rev. Canon McMurray is to preside.

During the late drought in the old country an interesting and very successful experiment was carried out in South Lincolnshire by Mr. G. F. Young, of Swineshead Abbey, agent for Lady Ingram Watkm. His farm is intersected by one of the arterial fen drains, and from this he pumped water at the rate of SO tons per hour on to his croj>s, which, in common with others in the district, had greatly suffered from the continued absence of rain. A powerful fire-engine was used, it delivering the water in a spray which covered an area of from 70 to 80 yards, and fell with an evenness and gentleness almost equal to a heavy rain. Flexible piping several hundred feet in length was attached to the engine, so that overy part of the field was easily irrigated without moving the engine an inch. Hundreds of farmers who saw the operation pronounce it to be a complete success!