INTERPROVINCIAL.

Timaru Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 3584, 26 March 1886, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

(By Telegraph.) Auckland, March 25. Tho petition againßt tho election of the Licensing Committee of Wangaroa was heard beforo the Resident Magistrate of Wangaroa. Tho allegation m tho petition was that the roll contained the names of unqualified persons.JJJAfter evidence had been given at length His Worship said he was of opinion that he had no power to go behind tho rolls m an enquiry of this description, although heconsidered it conclusively proved that those- " ratepayers' qualifications wero bogus ones and that the admission of those people to vote had' materially olterod the result of tho election,. Ho was .bound, however, unwillingly to como to tho conclusion that ho had no power to review the roll. He therefore dismissed the: petition. At a meeting of boot manufacturers, to consider an increased tariff of wages, and new

regulations submitted by tho Bootmakers, Operatives Society, after a diaultory discussion, it was agreed to adjourn till noxt week, to work out tariff calculations, and sgroo to a common basis. - It is stated that tho demands of the men mean an increase of 20 per cont m wages, or 7i per cent ovor Southern rates. Wanganui, March 25. A Maori woman named Henga Mapu has been missing since Monday night. She wos found drowned to-day. When last seen Bhe was undor the influence of liquor, and was thon crossing the bridge to the camping ground. It is rumored that her husband had beaten her a few nights previously, but he denies this. An inquest wzll be held. Later. In the case of the Maori woman drowned m the -Wanganui river, the jury returued a verdict of " found drowned m the Wanganui river on March 25th, but there was no ovidence to show the cause." Hawera, March 25. A meeting wob held last night to consider tho question of the construction of a breakwater and raising a loan of a hundred thousand pounds. A resolution against it was negatived, and an amendment m favor of the proposal was carried by a majority of three. Tho borough and county are to be jointly liable. Wellington, March 25. No further telegrams have been received with reference to the construction of the Nelson and Springfield Railway. The Government have for some time been m communication with the Agent- General and a syndicate on this subject, and it is considered probable that the whole question will be discussed at a meeting of the Cabinet this afteruoon. The contract entered into between tho syndicate m New Zealand and tho Government, under which the former had to pay a doposit of £5000 within 12 months, expired m January, and the contract has therefore been formally broken, but as it is optional for either party to break the agreement, tho Government will take no action. Iho Gazette notifies the appointment of A. Canter, F. E. Childs, G. F. Lovegrove, Meehan, and M. Quinn as Licensing Committeo for Makikihi. The Secretary to tho Post Office has received a cable to tho effect that the s.s. Mariposa, with the English mails of tho 25th February, left San Francisco for Auckland on tho 14th- inst., being one day later than timo table date. The s.s. Mararoa, with the colonial mails of 2nd irist., arrived m San Francisco from Auckland, on the 23rd iuat., one day later than time table date. Tho 10th May is the date fixed for the Bitting of the Court of Appeal at Wellington. Dr McGregor's appointment as Inspector of Lunatio ABylums,|Hospitala, and Charitable Institutions ia to take effect from the Ist April. Dr Lemon, by instruction of the Post-master-General, has intimated to Mr Ponder that Government having considered his proposals that New Zealand should join m tho subsidy to the Australian-English cable lines, m consideration of certain reductions ho proposes to make, havo como to the conclusion to decline his offers. The Government, Dr Lemon added, considers the proposed reductions trifling, and that the rates should bo reduced to a fraction of tho present scale. The Postmaster-General haa also cabled to tho Postmaster Generals of New South Wales and Queensland, asking them if they are willing to join m laying down a cablo between Australia and New Zealand, with the object of charging rates not exceeding three-pence a word. Sir Julius Vogol added that his Government was of opinion that the colonies should join together, with the object of getting cheap cabling from Europe, and suggesting a conference of Post-masters-General; asking them also, if they entertained tho idea, to communicate with the Poatmaßtcr-General of Victoria. The attention of the Minister of Justice has been called to tho case of Mary Moran at Oamaru. Sho will havo to be m gaol for six roontb.3 waiting for next criminal sessions, if the usual coUrso is followed, as a change of venue is impracticable. The Minister will probably direct her release on bail m view of the peculiar circumstances of the case. Negotiations are proceeding between the Postmaster-Generals of thiß colony and Now South Waloß for formally settling tho torms of tho San Francisco mail service. . It is proposed to abolish tho break at Honolulu, provided m the contract. When theso negotiations aro concluded, tho subject will bo brought before tho Parliament of New South Wales. . No successor is to be oppointed to Mr Habena as Inspector-General. He will discharge the duties both of his old office and that of Secretary to the Department. Tho Gazette notifiea that cock pheasantß and Californian quail may be taken and killed within the South Canterbury district, consisting of the Counties of Waimato, , Mackenzio, and that part of Geraldine County lying south of tho Opihi river, from the Ist June to the 30th, inclusive. Native gamo, excepting Tuis, may bo taken or killed within the said district from tho Ist April to the 30th July inclusive. Government haa received no information about the strike of unemployed at Hokitika. So far from there not being enough work, thoy intend to tako 50 more men on. The railway formation at present extends from Hokitika to the Arahura River, the bridgo aoross which ia under tender. The unemployed were at work on a section beyond tho river. The formation has been completed at both ends for soveral miles for somo years past, but no rails havo ever beon laid. Last year a voto of £8000 was taken to enablo the works to bo resumed once again. If the men refuse the employment offered, their places will probably be filled up with fresh drafts. CHBiSTOHUEOn, March 25. Last night a fire broke out m tho dwellinghouse of Mr Truman, at Waikari. Truman is a bootmaker. Ho set to work m the first jdace to secure the safety of his family, and, •as ho thought, ho got them all out. Thou he proceeded to save some articles of furniture, &c, from tho building. Suddenly it was discovered thata ohild was left m the parent's bed. Horrified at the thought, Truman's instant resolvo was to save it at all hazards. With this intent, he rushed into tho burning portion of the house, but he himself fell a victim to the flames. At about Bix o'clock this morning, those who searched the blackened ruins, found the remains of tho father, but of the ohild thoy saw no trace. Dunedin, March 25. The hearing of the libel action Stewart v. Roydhouse was continued to-day, and plaintiff's caso is practically concluded. Tho orossexamination of Dr Miokle, ond the evidence of Dr Stewart and Dr Coljnhann, and tho reading of the evidence token by commission, occupied tho whole day. Information has been received here that reports are current m other districts that a heavy failure haa taken place m Dunedin. So for aa can be ascertained, these reports are uttorly without foundation. A young man named Metcalfe was fined 10s with £2 16s costs, for illtreating o horse oy beating it, ond attaching another horse to its neck by o chain, to make it go. Heelected to take the alternative of four daya —imprisonment. iNVBBOAHaitL, March 20. At the Rodent Magistrate's Court to-day, Burwell, <$pttin of the Hussars, sought to recover capitation from a troopor which had been lost to tho troop through his frequent absence from parades. It having been shown that no fines for theso absences had been imposed, plaintiff wob non.suited, tho Magistrate holding that evidence of fining was necessary to prove absence. It is expected that the Frozen Meat Company will escape liquidation, tho shoreholderß having responded well to the call to tako up more shares.. The Borough Council aro divided on tho question of floating o new loan of £15°,0p0. The majority is m favour of putting £70,000 on the market and retaining debentures for £80,000 to exchange for others now current. Tho other party maintains that the whole loan should bo put on tlio market and £30,000 invested.