TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1401, 8 November 1886, Page 3

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

The Tonffariro Auckland, November 8 Arrived, this morning— R. M. S. Tongariro from London via Wellington The Stark Purchase. The newspapers here offsr no remark on the Stark Commissioners report, the result being what was anticipated. A. and P. Show. Judging is now proceeding at the •nnaal show of the Agricultural and Pastoral Society at Elleralie. The entries of sheep and cattle are not so numerous M in former years, chiifly owing to the New Zealand Pedigree Stock Company not competing. Horses are also a small show but the quality Is first class. In the classes for local industries the exhibits are more numerous and interesting than ever before. Samoan Affairs. Sir George Gre *, who is now in town, has had several interviews with Mr Sherwood on Same n affairs The litter thinks It a pity Samoa was rot annexed to New Z island In 1874 Mr Sherwood,i who was wrongly arrested by the United States Consul wills at Samoa lately, goes to London shortly in the interest of a syndicate, who propose utih'sing tracts of lard in the group, at the same time prosecuting his claim for damages •gainst the United State?. On returning to the colonies he intends t > contest the Bgmont seat with Major Atkinsnr. Vice Regal Visit. Christchurch, November 8, The Governor, at the invitation cf the President, visited the rooms of ti e Canterbury Industrial Association. The Kaitangafca- Strike. Dunedin, .November 8 There is a hitch in the negotiations for the settlement of the Kaitaugata dispute Cricket. The Otago cricketers play £2 against the Ac strainsna Obituary. Invercargill, November 8. News baa been received of the death in Melbourne of Mr T. Watson, who was manager for about a quarter of a century of the Invercargill branch of the Bank of New Zealand. The deceased gentleman was a few months ago appointed manager •t Melbourne and recently left to fill the position.