DOMINION NEWS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 97, 7 December 1911, Page 5

DOMINION NEWS.

THREATENED TRAM STRIKES. (Per Press Association.') Auckland, December 6. A tram strike in Auckland before the Christmas holidays seems probable. The union to-night rejected the proposals of the company in almost all details, and resolved as follows, “This union has decided to give the necessary fourteen days’ notice under the Act to cease work, .unless a satisfactory settlement is agreed to in the meantime, provided that such stoppage shall not take place unless the consent of the Executive of the Federation of Labour be obtained.” A VALUABLE GIFT. Gisborne, December G. Friends and supporters of Sir James Carroll were entertained by Lady Carroll yesterday afternoon. There was a large gathering and Lady Carroll, to commemorate her gratitude in respect of the honour bestowed upon her husband by the King, and more recently by the electors of Gisborne in returning him unopposed, announced the gift of an acre of valuable land, in addition to a similar area donated by the Natives, on behalf of a children’s creche.

THE WAIROA HARBOUR. Wairoa, December 6. Wairoa Harbour Board has accepted the tender of C. F. Pulley for construction works, opening the river mouth, and clearing. The amount of the tender is £79,000. A SUDDEN DEATH. Masterton, December 6. A man named Grcenbank; a publican at Blairlogle Junction, died suddenly this afternoon on the road to Masterton. A SPORTSMAN’S SUICIDE. Masterton, December G. Prideaux Tailored, well known in sporting circles, was found dead in a room of a house here this afternoon. Ho had a strap round his neck, and had evidently suicided some hours before Iming found. Deceased was suffering from what he considered an incurable complaint, and had been in melancholy spirits for some months. UNION SECRETARY SUED.

Wellington, December 6. At the Supreme Court to-day, before the Chief Justice (Sir Kobert Stout), evidence was heard on behalf of the plaintiff in the case in which Pierre Chaplin, ship’s cook, claimed £l5O damages from W. T. Young, secretary of the Wellington section of the Australasian Federated Seamen’s Union, on the ground that he had been prevented from obtaining employment. Two witnesses were heard, and the defence will be taken on Frid,>y- l.| , ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. December G. Yesterday, Archibald Buchanan, proprietorl of the Ross Private Hotel, in Vivian street, was found in an outhouse at the back of the building with his throat mixt. Lying on tjio floor beside him was a razor and a. penknife. From appearances, Buchanan had used the razor on himselfl' Hei was attended by Dr Gibbs, and subsequently removed to the hospital. Very little hope is held out for his recovery.

ACCIDENTAL DEATH. Wellington, December 6. Patrick Keegan, who was found lying at the foot of a ladder at the ■gasworks early on Sunday morning, and who was removed to the hospital with a fractured skull, died to-day. An inquest will ,bo to-morrow,. . ~ NELSON SUPREME COURT. Nelson, December G. At the Supreme Court to-day, Percy Collier was acquitted on a charge of perjury, arising out of evidence of a fire enquiry. “No bill” was found in the case of the same person, charged with arson. Alexander Mackay was found guilty on charges of indecent assault on a little girl, and unlawful carnal knowledge in respect of another. Ho was sentenced to seven years on each charge, the,sentence to bo cumulative. DISORDERLY STREET SCENES. Dunedin,. December G. There was a recurrence this evening of the disorderly street scenes which have prevailed during the past four evenings. Sacks and garbage were thrown in all directions, and a large body of police, who were on the scene, were frequently hustled by a crowd numbering several thousands. During the evening, four arrests were made and charges of throwing missiles preferred in three instances and in the fourth a charge of assaulting a constable, which consisted of striking him with a wet sack. On the occasion of the last arrest a large crowd followed the police to the station, hooting and boohing. The police drew their batons when the proceedings assumed a. threatening aspect. Stones were thrown, one breaking a window at the police station.

GALES AT NAPIER. .v- fjj• • Napier, December 7. Westerly gales blew witlr hurricane force all through the night, uprooting huge trees, levelling fences, and completely wrecking gardens in exposed positions. The roof of the Ob-j servatory at the Catholic Mission was carried away. The storm shows signs of abating. WEATHER IMPROVING. Dunedin, December 7. Though the weather is still stormy, the conditions are improving.\