TELEGRAMS.

Southland Times, Issue 14101, 14 July 1898, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

New Zealand [Per Press Association.] AUCKLAND, July I’3. The New Zealand Crown mine crushed 1600 tons for gold valued at L 3433. In connection with tbe statements made in Pailiament concerning thewoik of erecting the Auckland Exhibition building, the President of the Exhibition states that only LlOO of the work has been s üb-let, and that to elderly men indestitute circumstances. As to the hours of labour, the workmen themselves fixed the weekly number at 47. All the carpenters were paid one shilling per hour, being rough work only, and improvers were receiving six shillings daily. Had the executive been aware of the Government condition that no sub-contracting would be allowed, it would have been given sff ct t>, but they were never informed. He considered it an act of great discourtesy, sending the Government inspector direct to tbe buildings, instead of communicating with the President. WELLINGTON, July 13. Among the passengers by the Ruahine were Lieutenant J. B. Mackenzie and Master Gunner W. Duval, both of the Royal Artillery, who have come out under engagement for three years to the Government as instructors to the colonial forces. The Government is said to be making inquiries in England for a steamer to be used entirely in connection with the defences of Wellington. Tbe annual Racing Conference opened this morning, nearly all the delegates being present. The chairman (Sir Geo. Clifford) gave a lengthy review of the past season. The question of jockeys’ licenses, registration, colouis and nomenclature were fully dealt with, and he expressed the opinion that a new appelate court would meet with general approval. On the subject of purifying the turf, he refer/ed to the praiseworthy action of the authorities in attempting to sweep away tote shops, adding that their efforts would tend to make racing a recreation in which no man need be ashamed to participate. The balance sheet, which showed a small sum to credit, was adopted. CHRISTCHURCH, July 13. At the Charitable Aid Board to-day it was stated that though the Board contributes L2OO to the annual cost of the Samaritan Home no provision has beennjade for the representation of the contributing bodies on the Board of Trustees. It was decided to consider the question of paying the money when the local bodies have been afforded an opportunity of electing representatives. DUNEDIN, July 13. At an inquest on the body of Bertram Garnet Druiff a verdict was returned that death was due to a bullet wound, selfinflicted, whilst tempororily insane. The deceased, who was of Jewish parentage, was born in London and came from Sydney six months ago. •The Otago Prohibition Council has passed a resolution strenuously objecting to Mr J. A. Millar’s Licensing Bill as an outrage on common sense and entirely in the interest of the liquor traffic.