NEW ZEALAND.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 54, 5 March 1901, Page 1

NEW ZEALAND.

Napier, last night. Percy Emerson, a corporal in the FirstContingent, has been granted a commission in the Seventh Contingent. He is a son of the late Inspector Emerson. Taupo, this day. . His Excellency the Governor and Captain Alexander arrived at the Spa from Tokaanu yesterday, and remain there till Tuesday morning, -when they leave for Waiotapu. Auckland, last night. The Barrier Reef’s return from 1253 tons of ore is £BSBI 6s 6d. Surgeon-Major Bums has been temporarily attached to the Seventh Contingent for duty; Captain Johnstone and staff and Lieutenant Davies are to receive commissions ; and Veterinary-Lieutenant Young, lately from the front, is also ta be attached. Before the Federation Commission, the Hon. W. Rolleston urged that a reciprocal tariff should be the object aimed at. Dr. Laishley said the balance of argument against Federation was overwhelming. Hawera, this day. A Maori named Timini was killed by a fall from a horse on Saturday night. At the inquest, a verdict of accidental death was returned. Mrs Winks, wife of the County Chairman, and an old resident of Hawera, died on Sunday. I An inquest will be held into the recent fire in the centre of the town. Nelson, last night. The Nelson and West Coast members of the Seventh Contingent left for Wellington early this morning. They were given a suitable send-off by the volunteers and band last evening. On Saturday, the men were each presented by the Mayor, on behalf of the More Men Fund Committee, with a parcel of woollen comforts. •It has been decided to procure a new rifle range here, and also to carry out extensive improvements to the Drillshed.