LATE TELEGRAPHIC.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1106, 12 May 1893, Page 22

LATE TELEGRAPHIC.

(press association.) Auckland, May 10. During the four weeks ending May 6tb an average number of 59 stamps was need at the Waihi Mine, and IG7O tons of ore crushed for a return of £5005 worth of bullion. Hawera, May 10. It Is reported that a systematic scheme of horse and oattlestealing has been carried out on this coast for some time past. In addition to two arrests which have already been made, three more warrants have been issued. Walter Gibson was tbi3 morning brought before tbe Court and remanded. The Borough Council last night, on the motion of the Mayor, passed a motion regretting the death of Mr Ballance, and expressing sympathy with his widow. Dunedin, May 10. A reply haß been received from the Premier regretting that so many men are out of work, and eaying that the matter is under the consideration of the Labour Department. The present appropriations are almost exhausted. A warrant was issued to.day against William Freeman Kitchen for wife desertion. The state of Dr Stuart's health is causing grave anxiety. The Poultry Fanciers' Sooiety has practically shelved Mr Bannister's letter suggesting the formation of a New Zealand Poultry Association. A ohild named Daly has died in the hoßtal from burns. Another child, named Spenoe, living in South Dunedin, died this morning from burns. TiMARU, May 10. The Colonial Investment Company is about to build a shop on Main street. The contractor dug the foundation trench iower than the base of the adjacent two-story brick shop of Mr Radcliffe, cabinetmaker. The wall subsided, and the building will have to come Jdown. The contents of the shop were got out. Woodville, May 10. Mr A. J. Morton, 8.A., headmaster of the Woodville school, has been aopointed inspector and secretary to the Westland Education Board. Danevikke, May 10. Corneliuß Brosuahan was brought before the Caurt this morning on a charge of attempted suicide. No evidence was offered, and the case was dismissed. On a charge of vagrancy'he was sentenced to a month's hard labaur in Napier Gaol. Tauranga, May 10. The brewery at Opotiki waa totally des. troyed by fire last night. It was insured in the Union office, but the amount cannot be ascertained. The property waß valued at £IOOO. New Plymouth, May 10. Mr R. Cook was eleoted chairman of the Harbour Board to-day. The work for the protection of the breakwater will bo commenced in a few days. 3 (by telegraph.—own correspondent.) Mahterton, May 10. Mr Harry Richard Low, late of Norsewond, who was killed this afternoon by falling from a tire escape, had just recently taken the Star Hotel from Mr J. O. Eastwood. Mr G. Harold Smith, of Pahiatua, son of Mr Valentine Smith, of Patea, married Mies Elsie; Emmeline Meredith, fourth daughter of Mr E. Meredith, at St Matthew'B this morning. The Masterton Hospital ball, promoted by ladies, takes place here on June Ist. POLITICAL. MR C. H. MILLS AT CULLENSVILLE. (BYTELEGRAPH.— OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Blenheim, May 9. Mr C. H. Mills, M.H.R., addressed a most enthusiastio meeting at Cullenevlllo on Saturday night. Mr Coombes occupied the chair, and in a few well-chosen remarks hoped they would lorg retain the services of their present member. Before opening his address, Mr Mills alluded to the great loss the Colony had sustained by the death of two great statesmen, Sir Harry Atkinson and the Hon J. Ballance (at the mention of whose name tbe meeting rose as one man). They had both been martyrs to duty and their adopted country. The Ministers' salaries were totally inadequate for their responsible positions. The prophecies that capital would leave the country had proved false. The exodus had stopped, and good colonists were returning. Bank rates bad lowered ; substantial dividends were declared, and plenty of money was open for investment, The goldfields industry waß one of the moat important in the country, and Parliament should vote larger sumo for prospecting and developing m\am\ resources, Many thousand miners

were employed. We had thirteen million acres of auriferous land to deal with, and the Government were only open, ing up their own estate. Ths Cheviot Estate would not be the white elephant the Opposition papers predicted, and the sooner a fow more large estates were purchased and opened for settlement the battsr for the Colony. The Labour Bureau was doing good work, and was greatly appreciated by many seeking honest employment. The peculiar geographical features of the country necessitated such an agency, while, combined with 00-oporative works, it mußt prove beneficial. The Land Bill was tbe most liberal measure ever placed on the Statnte Book. Settlement waß proceeding rapidly, but more surveyors were required. They should always be in advance of settlers, and the Government should assist the leaseholders who were making improvements by lending them pound for pound, bearing 6 per cent interest to—liquidate the principal in 26 years, and add the cost of survey to the value of tbe land. The land and income tax had proved a great suocess, small settlers paid £70,000 less per annum than they had done under the property tax, and overgrown estates paid more. He hoped eventually to sea a pure land and income tax without any exemption, except for improvements. The reduction of tariff would raceive ear!/ consideration, but under a self-reliant policy it was neces. sary to continue public works, especially roads in outlying districts. The oyster culture in the Sounds would prove a great industry In the future. Ministers deserved great praise for moving about the country and seeing for themselves what requirements were most urgent. They were men of sound business acumen and praotioal judgment. The late Treasurer had said that the coming Financial. Statement would be the moat brilliant one ever delivered in the Colony, and the Government had fully earned tbe confidence of the electors with such a satisfactory budget. They were the first executive who had legislated for the masses, so no wonder the Liberal Party was extending. While he rei presented them he should do his best for the welfare of the Colony and the constituency. Mr Mills gave a forcible and eloquent speech, and was frequently applauded. A vote of thaEks and confidence in him as their member was passed unanimously, and also a vote of confidence in the Government.