TELEGRAMS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 7540, 17 April 1886, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

(Pkk United Piskss Association,)

Auckland, April 10.

The body of Johanna Binning, wife of a slaughterman, was found floating in the harbour this morning. She has been in a desponding state of mind for some days, the cause being the arrest for theft of an adopted daughter. Last night she threatened to drown herself. At the inquest a verdict of " Found drowned " was returned. The body was without any marks of violence.

John Doyle, who died suddenly at New North road, is supposed to have been poisoned. Mr Thompson, M.H.R., addressed City North electors to-night. He said that on a vote of want of confidence he would vote against the Ministry as at present constituted, though he highly admired some of its members. He admired Sir George Grey, but would not blindly follow him. He was a Freetrader, in favour of a ls'.nd and income tax, and against the property tux. A vote of thanks and confidence was accorded.

James Oscar Walshe, the husband of Mrs Walshe, who was arrested on a charge of absconding from her creditors in Blenheim, has been apprehended on a similar charge, and admitted to bail.

The house of Mr M'Carraehie, near Papakura, has been burned down. The dwelling was insured for £100, and the furniture for £50 in the New Zealand Company. Mr Samuel Morrin, an old Auckland resident, is dead.

Thames, April 16. Colonel Fraser, M.H.R. for the Thames, addressed his constituents this evening, He

expressed himself in favour of a loan of li million during the present year ; also in favour of Sir George Grey's bill for the reappropriation of the laud a« an experiment. He generally supported the Government. A vote of thanks and confidence was uuanimousl) carried.

Wanganui, April IG.

On the conclusion of the criminal business the divorce and civil cases for juries were not ready. Judge Gillies, in adjourning the Court to meet the convenience of solicitors, hud great stress on thrt fact that while it was said that the Bunch of Judges was inadequate to cope with the business, delays like, these were caused by solicitors, who should be ready with their cases the first day of the session.

Wellington, April 10.

A lriigthy memorandum has been received from the Premier and Colonial Secretary of Queensland relative to the Government of New Guinea. The matter is being considered by the Cabin yt.

Messrs May and Henderson, two gentlemen who have had considerable experience in fishcuriui.; in the uorth of Auckland, have arrived in Wellington, and had an interview with Sir J. Vogel. As the Stella is about to pay a visit to Jackson's Bay, these gentlemen will take a trip in her to see what opening there is there for establishing a fishing industry. They have brought with them a* complete plant for establishing a fish-curing establishment.

Greymouth, April 10. _ Henry M'Carthy, of No Town, was killed by the upsetting ofhis cart yesterday

Hokitika, April IG. Mr Laruach has met the various local bodies, and addressed a public meeting at the theatre this evening. He leaves for Greyrnouth, via Kutnara, to-morrow.

Ohristchuucu, April 10. It is iv contemplation to hold a grand demonstration in Hagley Park to celebrate the receipt of the news re the West Coast railway. 3lr O. C. Boweu, chairman of the guarantors, has cabled Home to Mr Alan Scott for details of the contract made with the syndicate.

Tapaniti, April 10. Two well-known Dunedin men were caught poaching deer on Brooksdale Estate yesterday. They had killed a stag. The ranger is ptosecuting them for illegal trespass in pursuit of game.

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Oam.vku, April lti. The Osimaru Harbour Board to-day decided to over the Tiniaru Harbour Board a half share in their dredge for £8000, and a Committee was appointed to arrange the details of partnership. Captain Anderson, of the Armed Constabulary, arrived in Oamaru to-day to conduct the arrangements for the Volunteer encampment, and 20 A.O. will come next week to prepare the camp.