INTERCOLONIAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 10625, 21 March 1896, Page 4

INTERCOLONIAL.

Press Association—By Telegraph-Copyright, CITY OF MELBOURNE BANK. Melbouene, March 20, The Chief Justica, in grtmtiag aa application for the exemiD&tion of the iate auditor and general manager of the City of Melbourne Bank, made an order for the examination to be held in public at the discretion of the examining commissioner. UNSEAWORTHY SHIPS. The Sangnter Board of Inquiry were mainly oocnpisd yesterday in iEveftSgating the charges against the .Undsrwritens' Association. Saveral officials, including Mr Cleveland (the secretary), denied Captain M'Kenzid'B statement. The ex-chairman admitted that the reason for hot re-engaging Captain M'Keczie was owing to his suspicious valuation of a steamer. A CORRECTION. The Argus des been informed by the board of directors of the Joint Stock Bank that the statement in a recent financial article to the efCset that the bank would have to ask for a redaction of interest in ab3olntely without foundation. The Argus expresses regret at having published the statement, •THE SALVATION ARMY. Sydney, March 20. The Salvation Army has received a cablo to the effect that Herbert Booth and his wife, now commanding in Carman, have bsen appointed to command in Australia and Naw Zealand in succession to Commissioner Coombs, who is appointed to the command in the United Kingdom in succession to Commissioner Howard.