LATE ZEALAND.

Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1470, 2 June 1905, Page 2

LATE ZEALAND.

'(Per Press ’Association.)’ Napier, last night,

At a meeting of the Napier branch of the Liberal and Labor Federation this evening, Mr V?. J. McGrath was selected as the Liboral candidate for this seat at the forthcoming election.

Wellington, last nigh l

From the Ist May until this morniDg 5.758 inches of rain fell in Wellington, this being contributed by 15 wet days. The Customs and excise duties collected at the four chief ports of the colony during the quarter ended March 31st were as follows: Wellington ,£176,900, Auckland £173,820, Dunedin £116,140, Lyttelton £103,866. The amount colleoted under the preferential tariff was £15,138.

Dunedin, last nigh;

His Excellency the Governor and party, with Sir J. G. Ward, visited Lawrence and Milton to day, where they were warmly welcomed. Over £SOO will be cleared by tho bazaar promoted by the Presbyterian Churches for the Maori Girls’ School at Turakina. Auckland, last night.

At the Supreme Court Mr Justice Edwards observed in Court that it was by no means easy for a prisoner out on bail to escape. They would find it au uncommonly difficult matter to run away, especially in a country so well surrounded by Beas as Now Zealand. In any attempt to leave the colony they wore almost certain to be arrested immediately they boarded their steamer. The Supreme Court concluded the trial of Arthur Milsom Edmonds, charged with committing perjury, in the [evidence in the Magistrate’s Court concerning certain commercial transactions with Lees and Co., also gum morehants at Auckland. Accused was found not guilty

THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN,

(Per, Press Association.) Dunedin, last nigh

The Premier visited Tapanui to-day, and was welcomed by the Mayor and others. Ho visited the district high school and initiated a branch of the Navy League. He then visited the State nursery, and was afterwards entertained at dinner. In the evening he addressed a public mooting, the Tapanui Rifles forming a bodyguard on the way to the Town Hall, which was well filled, settlers being present from all round the district. The Premier’s address was on the lines of previous speeches. A unanimous vote of thanks to the Premier and confidence in the Government was carried. Mr James Allen, M.H.8., addressed a meeting at the Princess Theatre this ovening. Considering the disagreeable night there was a good attendance. The speaker reviewed and criticised the Premier’s recent address, and re-stated the position of the Opposition. A vote of thanks was passed nem eon.