NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 31 October 1901, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

(per press association.)

Palmerston North Tragedy. Palmebston Nobth, Tins Day. Miss Cameron, who was shot at Shannon on Tuesday, died last night. An inquest will be held to-morrow. Gold Mine Return ™ , Dunedin, This Day. The Glenrock mine for October obtained 106ozs 3dwts from 180 tons of stone. An Oil Launch. Auckland, This Day. Hendersons new oil launch, “Solf” for the Governor of Samoa, was launched to-day by B. Logan,

The Blind Institute Enquiry.

At the enquiry of the Blind Institute, Mien Cochrane, an inmate, said that five years a<jo Tighe behaved improperly to her. Three other girls were present at the time. Samuel Cochrane, father of the girl, said he did not believe there was any truth in the statement. The girl was peculiar in her ways. Several inmates gave evidence contradicting the allegations that food was inadequate and stating thatTighe’s treatment was always kind and considerate.

Case Against the Maori King. Wellington, Oct 30.

The claim of Goo. Bodley, a lodging housekeeper against King Mahuta for £lB2 9s 6d for disputed balance of account for accomodating 75 Maoris during Mahuta’s visit to Wellignton last year, was decided by the Slipendary Magistrate to-day ; Plaintiff being non-suited without costs.

General Hector Macdonald’s Tour. Christchurch. October 30.

General Sir Hector Macdonald left tonight for Wellington. He inspected the High School Cadets, and while complimenting them on their smartness said he hoped that if he visited New Zealand again he would find them with more up-to-date weapons. He had a private chat with the local volunteer officers. Christchurch Bazaar. Lady Eanfurly opened the bazaar today in the Canterbury Hall in aid of the Melanesian Mission Ship funds. Bishop Julius and the Mayor of Christchurch were the other speakers. A large crowd Was present. Nelson Municipal Loan. Nelson, Oct 30. A pell took place to-day relative to the remaining proposals of the City Council to raise a loan for city purposes. The proposal to extend the water works at the oatt of £15,000 was carried but the remainder was negatived. Extensive Embezzlement by a Cadet. Walter William Jabcz Hall, recently a cadet in the Postal Department was charged to day at Motueka with embezzling various sums, most of which were handed to him for deposit in the Post Office savings bank. The total defalcations amount to £261. Accused pleaded guilty and will go before the Supreme Court for sentence.

Briokmakers Dispute

Wellington, Oct 30,

The Conciliation Board to-day announced its recommendations in the Briokmakers’ dispute. It proposes that the week’s work for expert burners shall consist of 46£ hours, the wages to be Is 3d; for assistants, la od£; for labourers, Is per hour. That boys be allowed in this class in proportion of one to three men.

Inspector Lea’s Retirement. At to-day’s meeting of the Education Board, the chairman announced that he had been unable to obtain the services of anyone to conduct the enquiry into the statements made concerning the Board by Mr Lee, Chief Inspector.

Farther consideration of the position in which the Board now finds itself in connection with this matter was postponed until next meeting.

Anglican Synod and the Drink Traffic.

Dunedin, Oct 30.

The following resolutions were passed by the Anglican Synod to-night: (1) “ That in the opinion of this Synod the retail trade in alcoholic liquors is at present conducted is in many respects unsatisfactory”; (2) “ That total prohibition of alcoholic liquors in the Colony is irrational and likely to cause more harm than good”; 3 (a) “ That the time has arrived when those who are interested in temperance reform on moderate lines should have a common platform upon which to combine; (b) And that the transfer of all profit from the retailer to the State or Municipality seems to be the best method yet suggested for accomplishing such reform”; (4) “ That a league with the object of educating public opinion in the direction of reform on the above lines be formed with branches in all parts o f the Colony.”