TELEGRAPHIC.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 75, 2 August 1913, Page 5

TELEGRAPHIC.

DOMINION NEWS.

DEPUTATION TO THE PRIME MINISTER.

[Per Press Association.] Wellington, August 1

Replying to a deputation from the A. and P. Associations Conference and members of the Clydesdale Hofse Breeders’ Society, whicu. waited on the Prime Minister and Minister for Railways, the Prime Minister said: (1) That the Government had no intention of establishing more than one agricultural college, which would be in a central position in the North Island, and Lincoln College might be capable of utilisation for the South Island; {2) he did not think he could do anything-- regarding the reduction of rates on snow grounds; (3) the suggestion to give preference to farm laborers at land ballots would not work; (4) a Bill will be shortly laid before Parliament giving lessees of pastoral lands much better security of tenure; (5) he would be glad to co-operate with a committee set up for the purpose of inquiring into rural housing; (d) the Agricultural Department was looking into the question of grain grading; (7) starting fires in bush districts will he made a penal offence; (8) the Land Bill will include a clause for exemption from residence on certain conditions.

The Hon. W. H. Herries said that there would be an increase in .rolling stock shortly, and he would look into the matter of insulated trucks. He would also consider charging quarter freight both ways on stock for shows.

MISSING MAN TURNS UP. Gisborne, August 1

Anxiety regarding the disappearance of Thos. Holden was set at rest this afternoon when it was reported that Holden had turned up at Tun hau, only a few miles from Wai mata, where he was previously seen. He lost his way in the darkness ant wandered about the hills till daylight, which enabled him to find his bearings.

A CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT

Auckland, August 1

Alexander Gore Brett, formerly clerk and collector to the Eden Terrace Road Board,'was committed for trial to-day on a charge of failing to account for £237 19s lid.

A PARK FOR NELSON

Nelson, August 1

i The City Council to-night received a letter from Mr Thos. Cawthron, well-known for his benefactions to the city, stating that he had acquired an area of 2,500 acres on the Dun Mountain line, surrounded by wooded peaks and mountain®, about four miles from the city, which he desired to present to the Council as trustees for the people. The land embraces grand and beautiful scenery, and forms one of the fittest natural parks in the Dominion. There are already scenic and waterworks reserves adjoining, which, with Mr Cawthron’® gift, makes a total reservation of about 7500 acres.

The Council adopted a resolution expressing high appreciation of Mr Cawthron’s generosity, and decided to name the area Cawthron Park.

The solar physics observatory which Mr Cawthron has > offered to erect, equip and endow .will probably be situated in or near the park.

FRESH CHARTING TO BE DONE

Wanganui, August. 1

In the past, the coast between the Titrakina and Otaki rivers has been the scene of many strandings, and has borne an evil reputation. The latest victim was the Indrabarah and as a lesson from her mishap the Harbor Board to-night, decided to draw the attention of the Marine Department to the number of vessels which have been driven ashore on the coast in question, and expressed the opinion that the coast is subject to rapidly changing ocean currents, which are insufficiently defined on the Cook Strait chart or other publications. The Marine Department is to be asked to take steps at once to ascertain if there be such currents or other phenomena endangering shipping, and that the mercantile marine be fully advised and warned through the proper channels.

A CHEMIST FINED. Auckland, August 1

Alfred Robert Welham, chemist, of Grey Lynn, pleaded guilty to-day to nine charges of having purchased opium without recording the purchases and the manner in which the drug was disposed of, as required by the law. He explained that some of bis papers were destroyed by fire, and that also some of the drug was used

in the manufacture of proprietary medicines. A fine ol Cl on each charge was imposed.