TELEGRAMS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2058, 19 April 1907, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

Press Association. B USHFALLER KILLED. NELSON,Iast night,

A youngman named Wiliam Gould was killed by a falling tree while bush felling near Murchison. He sustained a serious fracture of the skull and lingered some 11 hours, mostly unconscious. He was single, aged about, twenty-four, and a native of Folorus, where his family reside. AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE. , NELSON, last night. Mr. Bruce', the Education Board's instructor in agriculture, is arranging classes in agricultural science in the country districts. At Wakefield twenty-three settlers have joinel the class. KILLED BY SHUNTING WAGGON DUNEDIN, last night. An old man named John Burns was knocked over and killed by a shunting waggon in the railway yard at Balclutha at .“>.20 p.m. to-day. As far ns could be ascertained he had no relatives in the district.

DEATH AT FOOTBALL. OAMARU, last night. A lad named Oliver Ward, ngel 13 years, a telegraph messenger, died suddenly while playing football this afternoon. He had been playing a hard game, but feeling unwell walked off, telling the touch line umpire that he had had enough of it. Shortly afterwards ho began to stagger and vomited, and almost immediately expired. It was thought that he had been kicked during the game .but no bruise could be found on the body.

AN INFECTIOUS DISEASE. WELLINGTON, last night. The disease known as eerebro spinal meningitis has been declared by the Minister of Health to be an infectious disease withing the meaning of the New Zealand Act.

—THE CHIEF JUSTICE. WELLINGTON, last night. Sir Robert Stout, Chief Justice, who has been indisposed for some time, was better to-day. He is not likely to resume duties till next week.

AUCKLAND NEWS. AUCKLAND, InsN night. Members of the City Council to-day presented Mr. A. M. Myers, Mayor of Auckland, with a silver cradle to mark the occasion of the birth of a son during the present term of office. The Minister of Marine (Hon. Mr. Miller), who is expected in Auckland shortly, lias promised to hold an inquiry into the foundering of the paddle steamer Te Aroha, under the circumstances already reported.

A PITIFUL CASE. CHRISTCHURCH, last night. An inquest was held at the hospital to-night on the body of an infant named Edith Mabel Halyard, who had died in the morning. It was stated in evidence that the mother of the child had been on a drinking bout from April Ist to 20th, and the death of the child had resulted from neglect during that period. A verdict was returned in accordance with the medical evidenec that death was duo to exhaustion, following on marasus, and the jury added a rider that in their opinion the police should ma'ko every effort to o.btain information as to the places where the mother, who was a prohibited person, obtained liquor. It is undestood that the mother of the deceased child will lie charged with manslaughter at the Magistrate’s, Court to-niorrow.

THE SCOW BRAVO. AUCKLAND, last night. The scow Bravo, which was relaunched near Cape Maria a few days ago after being stranded some time, arrived at Russell last night in a leaky condition. The crew refused to go further, the vessel being unseaworthy. The crew were kept continually at the pumps to prevent her sinking. She is to be beached at Russell for repairs.

WARRANT FOR McINTYRE’S ARREST. WELLINGTON, last night. A warrant, lias been issued for the apprehension of D. C. Mclntyre, tlic Superintendent of Awards at the New Zealand Exhibition, onachaige of having forged the signature of a Christchurch resident to a promissory note. BURGLARY ON A STATION. WELLINGTON, last night, A prisoner from Blenheim, by the name of Andrew Maher, was to-day sentenced to two years’ imprisonment on a charge of burglary, by Mr. Justice Cooper. Maher is a laborer and horse-breaker, late of Christchurch, aged 42, and addicted to drink. "While travelling as a swagsman lie entered a station house, at Parikawa, sixtv miles from Blenheim. When inside he drank half a bottle of whisky, and stole a number of articles.

THE GOVERNOR’S TOUR. ALEXANDRA SOUTH, yesterday. His Excellency the Governor commenced It is official visit to Central Otago yesterday. He was met at a number of places on route, and presented witli addresses of welcome. Everywhere the reception accorded to His Excellency was enthusiastically loyal, and in his replies His Majesty’s representative thanked the people not only for their kindness in meeting him, but for their expressions of loyalty to the throne. At Alexandra last night a conversazione uas hold, to give the townspeople an opportunity of meeting the Governor. There was a very large attendance. 'An address of welcome was presented and His Excellency, in returning thanks, said ho hoped to return to the district at some future time, accompanied by Lady Plunket. CROMWELL, last nlglrt.

The Governor continued his journey from Alexandra to Cromwell today, in beautiful weather, and mootin'' with heartily genuine receptions at Clyde and Cromwell. In the afternoon he visited some of the famous dredges on the Clutlia river, and in the evening was entertained at a social by the people of Cromwell.

OUR RAILWAYS. NO HO PR FOR TAUEANGA. AUCKLAND’, lust night. Replying to local deputations ait Taurangn, which asked for railway communication wtll the rest of the colonv, Mr. McNal. said that he realised that, nowadays no sea comminution was comparable in many respects with railway communication. When new railways had to be constructed it would be the duty of Government to give every consideration to outlying districts like Tanranga, bin until the main trunk lino waft completed, which would require LdOD.UUU per annum for two years, he could ], o hl out no hope that any new works would be undertaken. WORK AND WAGES. .'TIIE DOMESTIC WORKERS. (Per Press Association.) ... WELLINGTON, yesterday. A conference between the newlyformod Domestic Workers’ Union and the employers failed to arrive at a satisfactory settlement of the differences on the claims of the union, ano a case >vill be taken to the Conciliation Board. " V.' - ■'c _ —■ -

THE HAUPIRI. (Per Press Association.) NAPIER, yesterday. The Union Company’s s.s. Haupiri is still hard and fast on the bank near the breastwork of the inner harbor. Efforts to Uont her on last night’s tide proved unavailing. It is hoped to get her off 'this afternoon.

The Haupiri bad not been got off until a late hour last night. It was expected to get her off the bank at about 2 til is morning.

RUAPEHU. HAS VOLCANO AWAKENED FROM SLUMBER? Press Association. AUCKLAND, last night. A correspondent of the Herald telegraphing from Opnkuno, states that tile appearances of ltuupelin remains unchanged, and apart from a slight earth tremor and underground rumble about 11.30 last night, there arc no further indications of eruption. The mountain was completely hidden from view to-day, the groater part of the time being enveloped in clouds "of steam. Tho deposit of volcanic matter is not so largo as was at first supposed. The correspondent adds: “Numorous theories have been advanced in explanation of the strangs phenomenon. It is, however, very uncertain whether or not tho supposed extinct- volcano has awakened from its long slumber.”

SUSPECTED MURDER. CHRISTCHURCH, yesterday. A somewhat sensational story is in circulation, and is believed to bo under investigation by the polico It is stated that a young man was responsible for tho trouble of a young girl in Christchurch recently, and when the child was born lie informed her that lie had arranged for it to bo adopted, and with that object in view lie arranged to meet her oil the

Belfast road, where, it is stated, lie was to take charge of the infant for the purpose of handing it over to the pec pie who were to act as its futuro guardians. The girl, in company with a married woman, accordingly went to the rendezvous mentioned by the young man, where he joined them. Ho is said to have been considerably annoyed at tho presence of a third party, and talked rather severely to the mother of the child for her want of forethought in allowing the other woman to accompany her. The child was handed to him, and he is alleged to have ridden off with it on his bicycle. Some time afterwards the mother became suspicious, and is said to have communicated her fears to the police. An investigation was set on foot, and the young man, on

being questioned on the matter, is stated to have denied absolutely ever seeing the infant. He has, it is stated, left Christchurch, and has not been heard of since. It is not known what has become of the infant.

RAILWAY WORKS. AUCKLAND, yesterday. Tlio Commissioner visiting the Main Trunk works, in liis report to the Auckland Railway League, says: The statement of a recent Christchurch correspondent that the line will not be flushed for at least three years was so widely published that I took a running trip over the works at the north end last week, to see if my information was wrong and the end of this great work still in the far future. I am pleased to say that I found tho work proceeding splendidly, and almost confident opinionwas expressed all round that the workers had a comparatively- easy job to finish right through by the end of 1908. Last month they tumbled over 11,000 yards of earth into one of the cuttings on the “spiral.” This must he about a New Zealand record,, and shows good management and skill to put that amount of debris into one hank without the aid of steam. It also shows how the difficult problems the engineeiug- staff have met are being handled. The works on “spiral” hanks, cuttings., and tunnels are well in hand," and are being so worked that they will all he finished just about the same time. Given good weather, I am satisfied that in August next tlio great circle will he ready for the metals, and then there will ho a clear run right on to the great Makatoto viaduct, and beyond. This great work, as well as its sister viaduct at the Mangatui-o-ta-ao, will he both finished and out of the hands of the contractor before next Christinas, and by the time the rails will be at Makatoto, at the north end, and at Olnikunc on the south side. There will then be a gap of a little over 12 miles between the rail heads. Auckland people do not realise, nor in fact does anyone hut those actually on the work, how close tlio through rail communication with Wellington is. Complete confidence is shown all along the. “front” that Aucklanders and Wellington inns may make all arrangements to spend the Christmas after next in either city with tho greatest confidence, and make the whole trip by rail on a railway properly open for traffic. By February next or possibly early in March the rails will reach Horopato. and then the gap will only he about eight miles in extent.

MINISTERIAL TOUR. NATIVE LANDS AND STEAM SERVICE. Press Association. AUCKLAND, yesterday. Speaking at Tauranga, Mr McNab said the reason the black cloud of Native lands had hung over the colony for so many years was that more than half of the population had no interest at all in the Native land question. Erom his knowledge of the position now, ho could see that if the northern members Had said harsh things about the southern members who did not pay any atention to the question they were somewhat justified. Ho hoped the country was on the eve of a better state of things in regard to this problem. He would cause inquiries to be made to see whether the bulk of the Natives of some blocks could be induced to sell to the Government direct, but ho was in hopes of seeing some more comprehensive thing than these Government purchases. The Government were thoroughly alive now to the importance of settlement of the Native land question. .TAURANGA, last night. The Minister of Lands arrived here from To Puke yesterday. He visited tho experimental fruit station and also received deputations. He was banquetted in the evening and left for Waihi this morning. AUCKLAND, last night. As to the iNativc land question he believed that as the result of the sitting of tho Commission, judging from the reports it had already made, » great area would bo placed at the disposal of Parliament to deal with as soon as the House met. A\ hen lie finished his tour of Auckland province ho would have put in a month of travelling, and having heard the grievances of the people and their wants, and having observed the position of crown lands, the demands of the people for .public works, and having obtained a fairly comprehensive idea of the requirements for the future, he believed he was well equipped for the work of the coming season.. Hr. McNab was interviewed by tlif Tauranga Chamber of Commerce, who suggested - that Government should subsidise a steam line to inaugurate a trade to Southern ports. The district produced excellent fruit, for

which there was good demand in Wellington,yet owing to the difficulty of getting goods sent to tho South it was said to he cheaper to get lemons from Naples than from Tauranga. The Union Co..though it had once done so, declined to call at Tauranga, and the Northern Co. did not scent to favor taking up the matter, the expense being too great to make it profitable. If the Government subsidised a monthly steamer to tho South, say at the rate of £SOO for tho first twolve months, it would stimulate tho production of early fruit and vegetables, and make it possible to soon run an independent line. It was useless sending fruit to Auckland, as it did not realise the cost of packing and freight. The Minister ropliel that lie would look into the question, and seo tho Minister for Marine personally to explain tho position to him.

HORSE RACING. Press Association. WELLINGTON, last night. The following are tho acceptances: Hurdles: Leesido 11.2, Assayin' 10.12, Pawn 10. S, Lovant 9.13, Sen Sim 9.11, Rangitoto 9.4. Hutt Handicap: Aeolus 9.0, Fontonoy 8.8, Wirral 8.2, Tho Lark 8.2, Royal Bluo 7.13, Seaman 7.10, Scotch Reel 7.5, Kurawaka 7:2. Muritai Hack: Morrie Rose 8.11, Armomonto 8.8, Mataari 8.0, Truthful 7.13, Swimming Belt and Moloch 7.12, Compass 7.6, Clem 7.0, Gold Guard 6.10, Grand Circle 6.7.

Autumn Handicap: Marguerite 9.0, Mystification S.O, Mahuta 7.12, Helen Portland 7.12, St. Joe 7.11, Sir Tristram 7.9,. Fontonoy 7.6, Clanchattan 7.3, Naptha 6.7.

Suburban Handicap: Full Rate 8.10. Lady Annie S.S, Lord Soult 8.7, Contender 7.13, Medallist 7.12, Gawain 7.3, Sunbonnet 7.2, Savoury 7.2, Chattorer 7.2, Pas Seul 7.2, Platypus 7.0, Sherlock Holmes 6.10. Pacific Handicap: Mahuta 9.10, Helen Portland 9.9, Gold Crest -9.3, Oxton 8.12, DcWitte 8.11, Chicane and William 5.2.

Belmont Handicap: Erl King 9.3, Morrie'Rose 5.12, Kaiuku S.S, Mataari 8.1, Gauze 7.13, Moata and Hiro 7.8, Ancycle 7.0, Clem 6.13, Saga 6.11, Kimlock 6.7.