INTERPROVINCIAL.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXX, Issue 13101, 14 June 1913, Page 3

INTERPROVINCIAL.

(Per Press Association.)

AUCKLAND, this day.

A degai point of interest to commercial men was considered by Mr Justice Cooper at the Suprenie Court yesterday. Johnson, Garnett and Co., of Christchurch, are indent agents representing Richards, Ltd., canvas manufacturers, of Aberdeen. The first-named firm sends round travellers, and accepts ordera which are fulfilled by Richards, Ltd., from Aberdeen. The action was begun by Marks and Co., of Auckland, m respect to the alleged non-fulfilment of three large orders given m this, way. Richards, Ltd., are applying to havo the proceedings set aside, on the grounds that they are not carrying on business m New Zealand. After nearing legal atgument on the subject, his Honor reserved his decision.

To-day's sharemarket sales : Talisman, 37s 3d ; Saxon, 4W ; New Zealand Insurance Co. £5 3s od.

ELTHAM, this day. At a representative and enthusiastic meeting last night, a presentation was made by the Kgmont Liberal League .to Mr D. L. A. Astbury, a candidate at the by-election. JThe rift was a purse of sovereigns, running into three figures.. During tbe evening a vote of condolence and sympathy was passed with Lady Guinness m her recent bereavement, and regret at the great loss suffered by the Dominion by the death of Sir Arthur Guinness.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. Yesterday the treasurer of the Passive Registers' Union telegraphed to the Minister of Justice : "Unless the boys are released from Ripa Island within 48 hours a serious position will arise. Making preparation for 500 men possibly to take possession of the military barracks." Mr Allen, Minister of Defence, replied that he was inquiring into the question seriously. Ho hoped the suggested proceedings would not be carried out. However, the president and vicepresident of the union subsequently stated that the treasurer had acted On his own initiative, and they emphatically repudiated the threat. (Special to Herald.) WELLINOTON, this day. C.)lonel- Heard's report regarding the officers! position m relation to the Otago 1 camp incident, when a reporter was ducked, is not yet available. I hear that the authorities, who regard his inquiry as merely a preliminary, will not con- , sidcr tlie advisability of a more complete investigation. , DUNEDIN, this day. 1 Mr Massey reaches Dunedin on Tuesday afternoon at 4.15. He attends a civic reception to Mr Allen m the Town i Ha : l. The two Ministers address a j public meeting m the evening. On 1 Wednesday forenoon Mr Massey transacts public business, proceeding to Kaitangata &nd Itfilton m the afternoon. He returns to Wellington en Thursday.