INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XVI, Issue 4996, 10 June 1891, Page 1

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

(BY TELECiRAI'H.) (I'KR PRESS ASSOCIATION.) WELLINGTON. Juno 9. John Howard Wallace, ono of tho oldest identies in Wellington, died this morning from heart disease, aged 87. Mr Wallace arrived in Wellington in 1840, and took an active part in drawing up the petition to the Houho of Commons praying that a constitution should bo framed for New Zealand. Deceased was an auctioneer for many years, and was the principal author of " Tho Early History of Now Zealand." _ J The Trades and. Labor Council, after considering the Industrial Conciliation Bill, passed the following resolution: " That this Council, whilst reserving tho right to suggest alterations as to details, highly approves of the Industrial Con-' ciliation Bill drafted by tho Government, and pledges itself to help tho Government in every way possible to have it placed on the Statute Book of the colony. Tho Wallabi, which went ashore at Evans' Bay some weeks ago, has been got off safely. She will probably bo dismantled and turned into a coal hulk. It stated that Mr Wigloy had abandoned his intention of claiming his forfeited seat in the Legislative Council. Tt is stated that it is improbable that Mr Hamerton, Commissioner of tho Pub lie Trust, will, owing to tho stata of his health be able to resume his official duties even at the expiry of his present torm of leave, in which ease Parliament will bo asked to provide a retiring allowanco. The Government in this matter are believed to be acting after consultation, and with the concurrence of tho Royal Commission. Mr Hamerton has only been granted one month's leave of absence. Mr J. K. Warburton, accountant in the Post and Telegraph Office, has been appointed to act temporarily as Deputy Public Trustee. The appointment was made under tho Act of 1872. He will probably enter upon his now duties to-morrow. DUNEDIN. Juno 9. The Acclimatisation Society voted LlO to assist the Canterbury Society in defraying the costs in connection with tho Maori fishing case. Complaint was made of the robbing of eggs from the nests of black swans, and it was decided, with tho view of establishing wild gocse, to place a number of goose eggs in the nosts of black swans. At a meeting of the Roslyn Licensing Committee all the licenses were granted for 12 months, after which no licenses will be issued. The Chairman stated that he expected the law to be observed to the letter, and if unfavorable reports were received at tho quarterly meeting the licenses would be cancelled. The Green Island Hotel, owned by D. Richardson, was burnt down early this morning. The occupants had some difficulty in making their oscape, the children having to bo taking by a ladder from tho balcony. Tho fire is supposed to havo been caused by the high wind blowing the embers of a lire in the bar parlor on to the floor. The building, etc., was insured for LOSO in the Standard Office, and tho stock and furniture for L 4.00 ill the National. The tides to-day caused but little damage at the Ocean Beach. At St. Clair the whole of the broad esplanade, right up to the building line, has been washed away. AUCKLAND. J uno 9. At a largely attended meeting of tho Boot Manufacturers' Association, they reaffirmed their declaration that any attempt to induce the manufacturers to conform to the federal statement and conditions would only prolong tho strike. No settlement on that basis could be accepted. It was agreed to restrict boy labor to a reasonable limit. Sir George Grey will bo presented^with an address at the Choral Hall. Ho is oxpec tod to make a speech. The residence of Henry M'Fadden, Otaliuhu, was burned down early this morning, through the upsetting of a kerosene lamp. The house was insurod ill the Royal office for LIOO and tho furnituro in the Imperial for LIOO. Jeremiah Hickoy was found dead in tho Old Men's Boarding-house. Ho foil from a bed in a tit. WANGANUI. June 9. At the annual licensing meeting to-day, one licensee failed to apply. Out of 18 applicants, frur were refused on tho ground of not being required. Ten houses were granted 10 o'clock licenses and four 11 o'clock licenses. It was ordered that hotel lights be kept burning from sunset to sunrise. HOKITIKA. Juno 9. At the Education Board mooting tonight, John Gammcll, the present head master of the High School, was appointed Secretary and Inspector. At tho Resident Magistrate's Court, 11. L. Snow, publisher of the Kumara Times, was committed to the District Court for libel, on tho information of W. G. Johnston, ironmonger.