INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XX, Issue 6229, 11 April 1895, Page 4

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

(by telegraph.) (PEK !'Kr»- ASSOCIATION".) WELLES GTON. April 10. The Mayor has been making enquiries respecting the possibility of converting the municipal loans, the result of which leads to the belief that the operation can be readily effected, and a large saving made in interest. The Tariff Commission has asked for an -extension of time to May 31at. The Ruapehu arrived at Plymouth on Monday with her frozen meat in good condition. The Post says: "The difficulty with regard to the choice and status of an umpire will probably be solved by the postponement of the arbitration till November, and during the interval the selection of an umpire of suitable standing will he made in England. Meantime, Sir Bruce Barnside, the Midland Company's arbitrator, and Mr T. Salt, the chairman of the Company, will return to England, but will come back in Novem-ber-with an empire, and proceed at once with the arbitration. It is to be hoped that the upahot of the present arrangement will be the ultimate attainment of a satisfactory settlement, though it is likely that other proceedings may supervene." In reply to numerous enquiries on the subject the secretary of the New Zealand Rugby Union states that there is no alteration in last year's rules of football as adopted at the meeting of the English Union. DUNEDIN. April 10. The Workers' Political Committee endorse the action of the Canterbury Liberal Association in propounding a comprehensive scheme for old age pensioners, but would suggest that the age at which pensions should commence could be reduced from 65 to 55, and that the term of residence in the colony to qualify for a pension be reduced to 10 years. The Committee passed a resolution expressing disapproval of the methods by which a private insurance company is inducing people to insure under the provisions of the Employers' Liability Act. CHRISTCHURCH. April 10. A meeting of the unemployed was held in Cathedral Square this afternoon. About 100 were present, and they were addressed by Messrs Powell and Decombe. It was decided to assemble in the Square at 10 a.m. to-morrow, and march in a body to the Charitable Aid Board office to demand work. At another meeting held at the Provincial Council Chambers, a deputation was appointed which waited on the Minister for Labor. Mr Reeves explained that steps were being taken by the Government to settle the unemployed difficulty, and promised that a fair share of work would be given to the Canterbury men. At the Supreme Court to-day a motion on behalf of the Government to estreat the recognisances of John Martin, a halfcaste, and his two sureties (Maoris), binding him over to keep the peace for six months towards his wife, and her Majesty's subjects generally, was heard. Martin had committed an assault before the expiration of the term, and the motion was, it appeared, made in pursuance of recent instructions from the Government to estreat the recognisances in such cases. A number of ingenious pleas were put forward by counsel foi the parties, but his Honor Mr Justice Denniston ordered each of the parties to pay L 3 and costs. To-day his Honor Mr Justice Denniston granted a writ of mandamus to compel the Registrar-General to place the name of A. B. Worthington, described as a minister of a religions body known as the Students of Truth, on the list of officiating ministers under the Marriage Act. Worthington, who conducted his own case, was allowed L 5 5s costs. AUCKLAND. April 10. Chief Detective Grace arrested Ernest Wright on his departure by the Manapouri for Sydney, on a charge of the larceny of a watch and jewelry valued at Ll2 10s, the property of Douglas Watt, Hastings, Napier, He was found cooped in the lazarette, the door of which had been locked. The New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association have informed the Premier that they warmly approve of the Ministers' reported intention to establish a New Zealand Humane Society. BLENHEIM. April 11. The following Championship Regatta entries were received last night:— Championship Fours—Lyttelton, Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, Wansianui, Blenheim, Little River, Port Chalmers, Picton, Stars. Pairs—Union (Christchurch), Stars. Blenheim. Picton, Wellington. Double Sculls—Union (Christchurch), Auckland, Wellington, Little River. Single Sculls Wellington, Grahame; Auckland, Barrett; Wellington, Young ; Lyttelton, Page ; Dunedin, M'Grath; Canterbury, Daly; Little River, Chapman. The committee decline to supply the entries for other events. INYERCARGILL. April 10. Shorland, who essayed to lower Sander's cycle record between Dunedin and Invercargill to-day, failed to do so by about five minutes. The day was an exceptionally fine one, and the wind light east, which was in bis favor. Shorland, who finished strong and fast, will try the task from this end. Most of the riders favor the north-bound run. Shorland had to foot it for seven miles. An interesting point cropped up at the Assessment Court to-day. The Education Board recently built new offices, attached to which is a technical school. They claimed exemption from taxation. The Judge ruled that the technical school was exempt, but that the portion used by the Board and its officers was liable to taxation. ____________ Waimate Sigh School Board. (FROM OCR OWX CORKESPOXDEXT.) A meeting of the above Board was held on Tuesday laat. There were present, Dr Barclay. Rev. G. Barclay, and Messrs J. Manchester, G. Manchester, and Coltman. The Rev. G. Rirclay and Dr Barclay were nominated for the chairmanship. Dr Barclay stated that he had already held the position for three years, and would, therefore, prefer not to be reelected. He thanked the members for working so harmoniously with him during his term as chairman. The motion to elect the Rev. G. Barclay was then put and carried unanimously'' The following business was then transacted: — The annual statement of accounts was laid on the table. A resolution was passed regretting Mr Smyth's severance from the school, and complimenting him on the good secondary work passed by the pupils. It was resolved that the Board desires to place on record its high appreciation of the work done by the late Mr Goldsmith in the cause of education, not only in Waimate, but in South Canterbury, and while doing so to tender to Mrs Goldsmith its deep sympathy in her affliction. Mr Gow was voted L 3 3a for acting as anpezvisor to the Board scholarship

The application of Mr Win Gilbert for the balance of his son's scholarship money, as the lad had now left the district, was declined on the grounds that the Board had do power to vote money in that direction. In accordance with a request from the Education Board, that a deputation be appointed to meet the Board and try and arrange matters re amount to be paid by the High School Board to the. Education Board, it was, after considerable discussion, resolved that Mr J. Manchester, Dr Barclay, and the Rev. G. Barclay be appointed to meet the South Canterbury Board. In connection with Mr Tavendale's application for a road, Mr R. G. Baxter sent in a lengthy report, and it was decided to instruct Mr Baxter to prepare plans and specification? for the work, and that the Chairman and any two members make the necessary arrangement. Accounts amounting to L 23 Is were passed for payment, and the meeting terminated.