INTERPROVINCIAL.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 6690, 10 June 1892, Page 3

INTERPROVINCIAL.

[By Telesrai'h. — Press Association.] WELLINGTON. Last night. The Post says that an information for perjury is being laid against Baggott by the Audit Department, and that it has l>«un ascertained that the Hon J. B. Whyte has converted scrip at other land offices in tho colony, which will be made the subject of prosecution. The Premier, in the course of a conversation on the question of coolio labor for Australia, expressed an opinion adverse to the employment of any colored labor in that country, ab all events in South Australia. He was convinced that the way to develop that colony was to push the railway line from Adelaide through to Port D..rwin by slow degrees, establishing settlements at every point where water could be found. The work should be done by the unemployed, and there were people who should be settled along the line, where they would gradually become acclimatised. This was the principle his Governsuonb had laid down for the development of New Zealand, to build railways by the surplus labor of the country, and settle districts as they were opened up. They were not particular as to 6peed so long as the people were settled on the land. As to New Zealand being represented at the conference, they had not yet made up their minds. He did not agree with Sir Geo. Gray on this question of colored labor, as he believed Sir Geo. was in favor of using coolie labor to develop the northern districts of South Australia. At the annual meeting of the Licensing Bench the Chairman spoke rather strongly of a number of complaints against houses and tho frequency with which they changed hands. The Committee warned the Star hotel that the license would be takeu away if there were any further complaints of drunkenness near the premises ; it was also stated that they had Rood reason for believing one licensee had made a false declaration befoie a J.P. to enable her to sell out and take another hotel, and they warned her against a repetition. No extensions beyond 11 p.m. would be granted. Lord Glasgow has intimatod to Mr Hoben, Hon. Secretary of the New Zealand Football Union, that he will have much plensure in accepting the Presidency of the Union. The Vice-Presidents nominated to date are : Messrs George Fisher M.H.R., Wellington ; G. F. Bnyly, Tarannki ; C. V. Powell, Wangauui; E. M. D. Whatman, Wairarapa ; F. Logan, Hawke's Bay ; W. S. Littlejohn, Nelson ; and A. E. T. Devore, Auckland. The charge against Bnggott and Whyte was continued all day in the R.M. Court, and cannot be finished before late tomorrow. The s.s. Tainui left Capetown on the 4th fur Port Chalmers, via Hobart. The s.s. Pakeha arrived at London from Wellington on the 4th ; her meat is in good condition. H.M.S. Goldfinch is to leave for Tauranga and Auckland about the middle of next week. H.M.S. Ringaroomn will remain in harbor till after the opening of Parliament, and will then probably await the arrival of Admiral Lord Charles Scott in tho Orlando, which will come to Wellington about 14 days after visiting Hobart and Adelaide. The Ruahine Lodge, No. 2178 E C, Woodville, has joined the New Zealand Uonstitutition. All the lodges in Hawke's Bay are now held under the Grand Lodge of New Zealand. To day. - It is intended to give a public banquet to Sir Patrick Bucklfiy in recognition of his elevation to Knighthood. CHRISTCHURCH, To-i>ay. An old man named J. E. Hassell, 56 years of age, a carpenter, was killed yesterday by being thrown out of a cart owing to the horse bolting. The Hon. W. P. Reeves addressed a large meeting ak Sydenham under the auspices of the Canterbury Liberal Asso ciation. He urged the necessity for a United National Liberal Party for the whole of New Zealand. He referred to the satisfactory work done by the Labor Bureau and the diminution of the Public Works expenditure. He claimed that the exodus had ceased, and that during the nine months since the passing of the Land' and Income Tax Act the colony had gained nearly 2000 people. Mr Reeves mentioned the following legislation to be introduced by Government next session : Electoral, Land for Settlement, Industrial Conciliation, Civil Service, Juries, Bankruptsy, and Testamentary Restrictions Bills. In conclusion he claimed that the Government had done more for the people than any other Government that ever held office in the colony. A motion expressing confidence in the Government and determination to support them as long as they adhered to their present policy wa6 carried unanimously. AUCKLAND, To-day. A large number of Native chiefs are present in town un route to attend the Native Convention at Napier, opening next week. Applications for enrolment in the Ohaura village settlement, on the line of the Auckland-Stratford railway route, now number more than 150, sufficient to form live special settlement associations, requiring an area of about 50,000 acres. It is expected that twice this area will be virtually available. The bulk of the applications are from farmers' sons in this province. INVERCARGILL, To-day. Mr Jas. Mackintosh addressed his constituents at Riverton, and announced himself a warm supporter of the Government. He received an unanimous vote of confidence.