INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXVI, Issue 10041, 8 January 1909, Page 3

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

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WtitINGTOX. , , . .. January 8. In reply to a cable from the English Northern Union suggesting at visit and statins that Australia offers 60 per cent of the gross takings and asking if 2Jew Zealan-i will give the sam?, a reply was cabled: "Only established short time, cot sufficient warrant -visit." Mr Frasc-r. secretary of the Tjangoe bore, says the ciisculty would bo to get grounds and, coroovcr, tfco public ware rather- sick of football. The League WCuM prefer to wait till the Englishmen come to Australia and to see what arrangements could be

made.' Then, possibly, New Zealand would tend a team over to Australia and play triangular matches. As a counter-blast to the req that the Government establish a conserv ;rium of music, the professional musicians have sent the Government a vigorous protest, pointing oat that the population is too scattered and the institution would have no general beneficial effect, but would prejudice the work and livelihood ot private, teachers. They denominate the proposal as the work of two outside agitators, asd ca3 on the Government to take no notice of them. DTJXEBEf. January 8. The police returns for I>unedtn for 1903 show that the arrests for drunkenness numbered S6 more than in 1907. Thu Attomey-General stated to a Star interviewer that it v.-as not intended to splint an acting Judge during Sir Robert Stout's absence from the dominion While the- Chief Justice has been engaged C'".rtn? the pas! twelre months on the Native Land Commission all the Supreme Court work has been attended to. As to prke-fights, Dr Findlay does not see that it is possible to interfere with kinematograph exhibitions under the law as it now stands. The question of the appointment of additional magistrates will be considered ly the first Cabinet meeting. The Secretary of the Employers' Association received word this morning that alt the men employe- in the Barewood quartz mine had submitted themselves to medical examination and, all had passed.

OHRISTGHURCH. January 8. A baby was bom on the steamer Mararoa yesterday nicmiag while the vessel was travelling from Wellington to Lyttelton under circumstances that 6eem to call for inquiry. The mother is a young married woman who was deserted by her husband in Nelson some months ago. She was in receipt of charitable aid in Xefeon, it is stated, bat under a system that has previously produced recriminations amo.igst charitable aid boards, she was ■art to Wellington. The birth of the chiSd WES imminent, but relief was not forthcoming in Wellington. After some delay somebody paid tho woman's steamer fare to Lyttehan, apparently without any definite arrangements, being made for hex reception- The. baby was bora during tha night. The police" were informed of the birth on tEe arrival of the steamer in Lyttelton yesterday morning. The woman seems to have been told that she could go to the Samaritan Home, and the authorities of that institution were connnunkated with by telephone. They replied that they could not take the woman and child the borne being intended for persons of quite another cla.=6, and not for those who are merely destitute The secretary of the Charitable Aid Board was also communicated with, but ra the meaaiwhißo the Salvation Army stepped in and mother and child were ritkd- with a temporary abiding place that organisation in its maternity fiaffia.

Rain set in again at five o'clock last evening and fell heavily for some hours. The gutters were flooded in the city and many people who had been holiday-making in the afternoon returned home thoroughly wet- The rain continued at intervals during the night, and the temperature fell in an unexpected fashion. To-day the weather is beautiful, and hopes are higher for the harvest work

The Chri3tchurch Cycling and Motor Club's executive decided to commemorate Arnot's victory in the scullinz championship by a presentation from the members of the club, of which Arnst was for many years a member, being prominent on the racing track. A meeting yesterday of Arnal's supporters considered cables from England inviting Arnst to race Barry, the English champion sculler, on the Thames. It was decided to cable a Teply that Arnst was willing to row Barry provided the contest was rowed in Xew Zealand, and to allow Barry £2OO expenses if he would undertake tho trip. The holder of the title has the privilege of_ naming the place where the championship is to be rowed. It is understood that a strong section of the Liberal party will endeavor to secure the nomination of Mr T. H. Davey, member for Christchurch East, as Chairman of Committees. Mr Baume- will also receive a measure of support. It seems fairly certain that the ultimate selection will be between tiiese two and Mr T. H. Wilford.

The Tongariro sailed from London for Wellington on January 7. The Ruapehu arrived at Monte Video on January 7. AUCKLAND. January 8. The TaKsman Consolidated for a broken period ■ended December 24 crushed and treated 3400 tons of ore and obtained bullion valued at £16,316 12s 6d. Sailed—Powerful, fox Sydney and Eobart.

The Rev. Mr Olphert (Timaru), the retiring president of the Primitive Methodist Conference, in his annual address referred to the splendid victories gained at the EO-Boense pott. He pleaded for more aggresive methods in mission work in towns, and suggested that the whole of the wvxk in the cities be based upon a more active and! broader basis. It was very evident, ho said, that the question of the hour was the social and economic condition of the people. A great unrest possessed the industrial world and great changes were impending. If these were not directed by the Church he feared they would run on anti-Christian Knes. The Congress passed a resolution of sympathy with Italy in the earthquake disaster.

WANGAXUI. January 8. The exports from Wanganni last year included 2,311,Z501bs of wool valued at £241,3W, as against 7,835,6451bs in the previous vear, valued at £335,194. Other exports last year were three million feet of white pine, 175,000 carcases of frozen lamb, 470,0C0 carcases of mutton, and I4,So3cwt. of beef. The total value of the exports was £368, i (0. A magisterial enquiry was heW this. morning' before Mr Graham, S.M., and Captains Smith, and Reid into the stranding of the steamer Charles Edward at the end of the breakwater on the 16th December. Captain Graham said the vessel was of 145 tana and was built in 1864. She was overhauled at Nelson two weeks before the accident. She was loaded with 2CO tons of coal and drawing 7ft 3m forward and 9ft aft. A moderate soutierly gle was blowing and there was a fairly avy sea when the vessel took the bar at high, tide at 3.20. She struck -on the outer part of the bar and an hour after the engineer reported that the water was making in the after hold, where she struck. She had previously crossed the bar mating more water. After high tilde the vessel was never properly char of the bottom from the time she first struck. The tug was signalled for, but the pilot repKed that none was availabie. Efforts were made to keep the ttent in the channel and to back her off, but thi was of no avail. Her head was then brought out to sea from the pike of the breakwater. The vessel was lying straight across the channel, and efforts to get her off were continued till 7.30, when the water had .risen in her and put the fires oat, and by next morning the seas had drifted her under the pile work of the breakwater. The lines were run out. but were of little use, and no attempt was afterwards made to move her. She had often struck harder, and he was_ of opinion that on this occasion something harder than sand had been struck, and had she not struck on it she would have come in safely. He had never had any casaalties before and knew the bar well. LTTTELTON. January 8. It will be remembered that there was crarfdersble agitation recently in connection with the Lyttelton casualty ward, which, partly in consequence of » sensational fatality, was found to be in a highly unsatisfactory and inefficient state. The Christcharch. Hospital Board voted £2OO for repairs and improvements, and tbae are now being carriea putv The

operating room is being considerably enlarged, is better lit, and is to be fitted with better appliances. Baths and other sanitary conveniences are also to be put in. GISBORNE. ... January 8. Mr J. B. Kirk, who was offered the appointment of stipendiary magistrate, has notified the Premier that he cannot see his way to accept the position. Interviewed, he said he thoroughly _ appreciated the honor, but considered it would be unwise in his own interests to acceptIn the ordinary conrso of events Kfe before him had many possibilities, whereas it was necessary to ocenpants of the Bench to a large extent to shut themselves off from many interests. NELSON. January 8. An American named: Thomas Lorenzo Alfred, a missionary of the Church of Latter Day Saints of America, was arrested on warrant issued by the Crown solicitor on behalf of the returning officer for making a fake declaration for registration on the Kelson electoral roll. Itis alleged that accused b an American citizen and not a. naturalised British subject. A similar information, it is understood, was laid cgainst another missionary associated with accused, but he left the city some time ago and is now on his way to America. In connection" with the above Mr Harry Atmore, who was a candidate at the recent election for Nelson, is charged -"that on the 24th day of September at Xelson he did wilfully mislead John Glen, registrar for the electoral district, in the compilation of the electorate roll for Xelcon by causing to Us enrolled the names of Thomas Lorenzo Alfred and Oliver Thc-odore Niisen in respect of false qualification, knowing the raid Thomas Lorenzo Alfred and Oliver Theodore Nilscn not to be British subjects by birth or naturalisation in New Zealand." The qnestian of the adjournment of the hearing till the return of the stipendiary magistrate will be considered by justices of the peace this afternoon.

NEW PLYMOUTH. January 8. When the Rarawa reached the wharf this morning from Onehnnga a Mrs Haliett was found dead in her cabin. She was coming *a visit her daughter here (Mrs MacEwen). H.M.S. Cambrian recovered her anchor this morning, and wili leave at 7 o'clock this evening for Wellington. Dr Goode was again remanded' this morning on a charge of murder. He is still in the hospital, but his position is improving. TTMARTJ. January 8. The Mayor sent a cable to Captain Fyler extending the, sympathy of the citizens in the fatal collision, and a reply has been received from the captain and officers of the ship's company thanking Timaru for its sympathy.