WELLINGTON NEWS.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 32, 7 February 1901, Page 2

WELLINGTON NEWS.

A SERIOUS CHARGE. [By Telegraph—Press Association.] Wellington, last night. A man named James Burn has been arrested at Patoa on a charge of shooting at a clerk of the Bank of New South Wales who was carrying a money bag. WELLINGTON IMPROVING. The scheme to entertain tho visiting troops at tea on the Basin Reserve lias been abandoned. Now it lias been decided to bold a luncheon at the Skating Rink, presumably on Monday. THE INDIAN TROOPS. The authorities have been informed that the Dalliousio has left Melbourne with the Indian troops, for Auckland, not Wellington, as stated in a reccnt'cable. THE QUEEN’S FUNERAL.

The Agent-General cables that he sent a beautiful wreath to Windsor on Friday, the Now Zealanders now being instructed in gunnery, etc., marching in the funeral procession.

QUEEN’S STATUE.

The Governor has suggested that the movement to erect a statue of the Queen here should be of a national character. Therefore it lias been decided to send subscription lists to Mayors and Chairmen of County Councils throughout the colony. PREMIER’S RETURN.

Mr Scddon returned to-night from Sydney by the Monowai. DISTINGUISHED PASSENGERS.

Amongst the passengers by the Monowai to-night was Major Willoughby, Military Secrerary to Lord Hopetoun, who accompanied Jameson on his now famous raid. Captain Corbett, A.D.C. to Lord Hopetoun ; the Hons. .1. Frost and Moor, South African delegates to the Australian Commonwealth inaugural ceremonies, and Judge Denniston.