TELEGRAMS.

Gisborne Times, 3 April 1907, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

■ rross Association. DARGAVILLE, yesterday. A good coal outcrop was discovered peculiarly at Avoca, seventeen miles from Dargavillo, and eight miles from tlie Main River. : A sottlor named H. Living burned oil' tho bush six weeks ago and last week, whilst sowing grass .seed, enmo upon a jiortion of the land burning. Investigations disclosed a spur thirty foot square of coal. Tho samples to hand apjiear to bo excellent. AUCKLAND, yostorday. A young man named Leslie Carter, a well borer, whilst cycling at Ponsonby, collidod heavily with a vehicle. His right jaw was broken and lie was otherwise injured. The annual ’Varsity dobalo took place last evening, the subject being “That the growing activity of Eastern nations constitutes a serious me-

nace to western civilisation.” The judges gave their decision in favor of Victoria representatives, Auckland College boing second. What is believed to bo a record shipment of whisky from tlio Clyde -arrived in Auckland by the s.s. Jloravshire yesterday, the shipment consisting of 20,000' cases, each containing one dozen bottles, besides 1000 casks. Tho shipment is for all parts of New Zealand. It is statod to exceed in bulk tlio 27,000 eases once shipped oil a Clan liner at Glasgow. Tho Morayshire, from West Coast of England ports and Capetown, brought a batch of immigrants from Britain numbering 104, ol whom 27 aro for Auckland, and tlio balance for Wellington and tlio South. At a convention of no-license workers tlio inuuuil report . stilted that Mr. David Wlivte bad been engaged as organiser. A eimijircbonBivo scheme lias been adopted for tire whole province. The financial scheme bail resulted in promises of nearly '£lsoo per annum-. Motions were carried a (Turin ing that a bare majority should carry any issue on the ballot, paper, expressing appreciation of tlio action, taken _by the Christchurch' licensing committee m regard to tlio sale of liquor at tho Exhibition, and in favor of temperance education in State schools.

JAPANESE VISITORS. WELLINGTON, last night. His Excellency the Governor paid nil official visit to the Japanese Admiral yesterday, the latter having previously waited on i ,ord Plunket. Members of the Harbor Board also visited the Japanese warships. The officers and crews of the visiting vessels were the guests of the Mission to Seamen all "yesterday, and were welcomed by the Bishop of Wellington and Melanesia. About 600 Japa* neso sailors, with 100 British merchantmen and boys from tlie colonial training ship Amokura. marched into tlie country, where sports were indulged in. Cheers were given for the British King and Mikado. Til tlio evening the visitors were entertained at a concert.

WELLINGTON, last night. Vice-Admiral Tomioka. commanding the Japanese worships. _now visiting Wellington, accompanied by several members of bis staff,, paid official visits to-day to the Hon. Dr. Findlay, as representative of tlie Government, - and to bis Worship the Mayor.

TRADES COUNCIL. DUNEDIN, last night. At the meeting of tlie trades and labor conference a resolution to restrict the importation of labor under contract was adojited, as-against an amendment to jirobibit such importation. It was resolved to recommend that inspectors of awards be empowered to get an expert to assist where necessary. It was re solved that the State establish cloth iug and boot factories, flour and woollen mills-, butteries; iron works, ship building yards, and run its own coastal and shipping trade. It was agreed that Government be asked to cancel the agreement ivitli the Company for the lease of tlie Parapara iron deposit, and that the State be asked to take control. At the Trades and Labor Conference a motion by Mr. McLaren (V ellington) to the effect that remarks made by the Attorney-General and Minister of Labor, concerning Aus-

tralian slaughtermen stirring up strife wore uncalled for, offensive, and contemptible, provoked considerable discussion, and was eventually carried by 15 to 4. An amendment was then put to delete tlio words offensive and contenijitiblc but was lost by 10 to 9.

A STRANGE DEATH. NAPIER, last uiglit. A man was seen last cvcuiug to fall in tlio street near tlio Carlton Ho-i tel, Hastings, and a bystander, as-' sinning that the mail, was intoxicated, picked him nj) and laid him against the wall. Later on a constable, seeing tlio man lying on the footpath, and also fancying him to be drunk, took him in charge. He was watched by the police until 1 a.m., when, seeing no change in his condition, a doctor was sent for, and on his recommendation, the man was sent to the Napier Hospital, lie died 3,3 midday. From, a slij) df< paper found in the pocket of the deceased, it is supposed the man’s name is G. Read.

LABOR LEAGUE. DUNEDIN, last night. The Annual Conference of the Independent Political Labor League was held to-night. It was resolved that the next executive be located at Christchurch, also that the next Conference be held in Christchurch during the second week of the ensuing November.

A STEAMER SUNK. AUCKLAND, last night. The small steamer, Te Aroha, bound from Aucklaud to Waikato, foundered off Whangarei Heads on Tuesday night. The master and crew saved the effects, and landed at Marsden Point, reaching town to-night, BAND CONTEST. NEW PLYMOUTH, last night. A public meeting to-night decided to apply to the Bands Association to hold" the next hand contest in New Plymouth, and' a strong committee was set lip to arrange a .guarantee, STATE COAL MINES. WELLINGTON, hist night. Mr. W. C. Gascoigne, manager of the Wellington State Coal Depot for some months, has been appointed manager of the State Coal Depots throughout the colony, assiiiiiyig the duties tliat have been carried out by Mr. Alexander. McDonald, ACCIDENTAL DEATH. WELLINGTON, last night. An inquest was held to-Tlay concerning the death of Mrs. Leonidas Smith, who was burned at Island Bay, on March 17th, A verdict of accidental death was rcturuecl,

OTAGO CRNTP.A L LINE. DUNEDIN, last night. The section of the Otago Central lino from Alexandra to Clyde was opened to-day by the Acting - Premier. A large party leaving Dunrleiii this morning to attend the ceremony, Alexandra was reached at 2.35 p.m. The Mayor ;md great crowd welcomed the Minister. The Hon. Mr. Hall Jones made a .short speech of congratulation to the residents and the party arrived at Clyde at 3.25 o’clock. A big crowd, gave tlm party a great reception, cheering heartily. The opening ceremony passed off. successfully. In the course of his speech, Mr. Hall •Tones, referring to the question of further extension, said that if lie were to -speak to them in confidence he would say that the line would go on beyond Clyde. The views of people concerned and his own opinions would he placed before Cabinet and Cabinet would make a recommendation to Parliament.