THE NEWS ELSEWHERE.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1184, 9 November 1894, Page 13

THE NEWS ELSEWHERE.

NEW ZEALAND IN MOURNING

Dunedin, November 1

When the news of the Wairarapa disaster became known in t6wn, business was almost completely suspended. The newspaper offices were rushed for news.

In the Presbyterian Synod special prayers were said, and business was suspended to have the latest news read.

Reference was made to the event at the gathering to say farewell to Mr T. L. Murray. Mr John Roberts said he, and no doubt others, were upset with grief. Many of the /seamen had friends and relatives in Duuedin. He was afraid that in the terrible calamity they, had lost a prominent citizen, Mr W. Scoular, who with his wife and two daughters were absent from the list of those saved. Auckland, November 1. The news of the wreck caused a most intense sensation in town to-day. Flags were displayed at half-mast by all the vessels in port, while many business premises also flew their flags half-mast high. The newspaper . bulletin boards were eagerly viewed, and the office of the Union Steam Ship Company was besieged during the day.

The survivors were about town most of the day, some of them presenting a curious sight in the morning as they gathered at the telegraph office to wire the news of their safety to their friends. Their next biisiness was to procure clothes for themselves, and the Union Company having given the unlucky crew and passengers

orders on local clothing firms, some of the premises in Queen street were crowded for a little while during the forenoon by rescued seafarers. Some had no boots or hats, others were without coats or waistcoats, and some had comparatively nothing in the way of clothing saved from the wreck.

Christchurch, November 1

The news of the wreck caused a painful sensation in Christchurch and Lyttelton to-day, and all news regarding the disaster was eagei'ly awaited. The Cathedral bells to-night rang a muffled peal.

It is believed that four of those drowned came from Christchurch. These were Miss Arkle, Mr Hill (of Wallace and Co., chemists) and his wife, and Mr Willis, formerly an assistant in the shop of the same firm.

At a meeting of the Lyttelton Harbour Board this afternoon a resolution of sympathy was agreed to. Sydney, November 1.

The city was profoundly affected by the news of the Wairarapa disaster, and the railway accident of the previous day paled into insignificance. Flags were lowered half-mast, and most anxious enquiries made at the office of the U.S.S. Co. by those who had friends on board.

The newspaper, offices and the office of the New Zealand Press Association were besieged. Mr J. C. White, who is mentioned as missing, is 85 years of age, and is father of the Hon E. H. White, M.L.C. Mrs Waterhouse is the wife of a school inspector in one of the country districts. PASSENGEES WHO TRANSHIPPED.

The following passengers in the Wairarapa transhipped in Australia. From London by the Austral- -Dr and Mrs Harris and son, Mr and Mrs West and family, Misses Perry, Wheatley and Dunn, Mesdames Eeam and Smith, Messrs Stuckey, Dixon, Gordon, Johnson, McKenzie, Corrie and Bowker. From Naples, by the Austral —Mr and Mrs Vella, Messrs Melicie, Terraboccio. Transhipped from steamer Home —-Mr Spencer. Transhipped from the German mail steamer —'Messrs Berezan, Martin and Davis, and Miss Eitchie. Mr J. C. White had attained his 85th birthday on the day of the wreck. Mr Dryborough was well known in business circles and was a member of the firm of Sanderson and Co. He leaves a wife and family. Mr C. S. Smith was an articled clerk, and resided with his mother at Manly. Miss Eowbottom had recently arrived from England on a visit to her brother, who was accompanying her on the New Zealand trip. Mrs Waterhouse was niece of Mr Forsaith, who many years ago was a member of the New Zealand Government.

Mr Geoghagen resided at Berry. Mrs Stewart, who had booked to Wellington, was a resident of Petersham.

Melbourne, November 1

The news of the loss of the steamer Wairarapa created immense excitement here, and flags at once were lowered to half-mast. Messrs Varley and Charleyer and Miss McKellar were residents of Hawthorn.

Hobajrt, November 1

The news of the disaster to the Wairarapa caused a gloom over the city, and flags were dipped out of respect to those who lost their lives.

LETTER PROM THE GOVERNOR. Christchurch, November 1. The following letter has been handed to the' press : " Merivale, November 1, 1894. —Having only heard on my arrival this afternoon of the terrible catastrophe which has brought sorrow to so many New Zealand homes, I desire to lose no time in making known through the medium of the press the deepest sorrow with which I heard of the wreck of the Wairarapa, and in expressing the heartfelt sympathy of myself and the Countess of Glasgow with those who are now in mourning for relatives and friends lost on Sunday in that ill-fated ship.—l am, yours faithfully, Glasgow."

TELEGRAM PROM THE PREMIER. The Premier telegraphed on the Ist to the Mayor of Auckland expressing his sympathy with those affected by the catastrophe.

CABLEGRAM PROM THE PREMIER OP NEW SOUTH Y/ALES.

The Hon Mr Seddon received the following cablegram:— "Hon Premier of Nov/ Zealand, Wellington : The Government and people of this colony most deeply sympathise with those wiio have been bereaved by the loss of the Wairarapa.—G. H. Reid, Sydney."

SYMPATHY OP THE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT.

Christchurch, November 3

His Excellency the Governor received this afternoon the following cablegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies:—:

" I desire to express regret and sympathy at the shipwreck of the Wairarapa and great loss of life.—Ripon." The Premier has been notified by His Excellency the Governor of the receipt of this cable message.

Among the passengers who arrived on the Ist by the Haureto was a young man who had intended to come by the Wairarapa, but had changed his mind at the last moment. His feelings on hearing of his narrow escape can be better imagined than described. Captain Mcßeth, of the Corinna, who arrived at Auckland on Sunday, was just in front of the heavy weather which the Wairarapa encountered somewhat later in the day. As he steamed into Auckland he could see the heavy leaden bank of clouds rising to the north, and knew what it meant.