NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1716, 20 August 1879, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

PEE PRESS AGENCY. WELLINGTON, August 20. The Premier’s Movements. The Premier and Mr Fisher go to Christchurch in the Stella to-morrow. FOXTON, August 20, Electoral. Mr Walter Johnston last night addressed a crowded meeting of Foxton electors. He said he had intended to retire at present from political life, but came forward on solicitation to engage in the work of pulling down Sir G. Grey, whose un-English way has stirred strong determination in his opponents not to rest until Sir G. Grey had been sent back to the harmless! ess of private life. He strongly attacked the Premier for his action against the' public estate, the public liberties, and the public funds. A vote of confidence was passed, and three cheers given for Mr Johnston. Mr Halcomhe addresses the electors tomorrow night. DUNEDIN, August 20, Three fresh informations have been laid against Chalmers Eeid, for receiving moneys from the shareholders of the Colonial Building Society and failing to account for the same. Electoral. Mr James Mackenzie has been requisitioned to contest Waikouaiti. MAETON, August 20. News of the riotous reception accorded to Sir W. Fox at Wanganui the night before last, has been received here, and considerable indignation is expressed. A good many think a reaction in his favor should result. Most Wanganui electors resident here will support Sir W. Fox. WANGANUI, August 20. Electoral. Mr Ballance’s meeting last night was crowded. Mr Duthie was chairman. A vote of confidence was passed. The meeting was orderly, and there were no interruptions. Mr Ballance commenced by referring to the charges against Government re dishonored cheques and discourtesy to the Marquis of Normanby. Both, ho said, were false, and he dwelt at length on the past political victory and probable future of the colony. Ho was favorable to additional Eoad Boards, and giving extended powers to County Councils. It was only recently that the North Island had received its due share of Public Works expenditure. The Native affairs were satisfactory, save on the West Coast. Rewi was truly loyal. The solution of the Native difficulty was the occupation of the confiscated land by small farmers. Two million acres had been acquired in the North Island, yet the interior was a terra incognita, the Europeans only occupying narrow strips along the sea coast. The time would come when Wanganui would bo the Christchurch of the North Island, but before that homesteads of small settlers must cover the land to the exclusion of monopolists. The Land Tax exempted and protected the class of men who needed assistance, while the weight fell on the class well able to pay, and who were doing no good to the country by occupying and looking up the lands of tho people. He was io favor of establishing an Agricultural

Bank to assist small land owners He was opposed to the reading of the Bible in State schools. The State had nothing to do with religion. He would like to see free collegiate education for persons choosing to avail themselves of it. Ho denied ingratitude to the Bangitikei electors. He had always served the Bangitikei electors well. He declined to pledge himself with regard to local public works. The greatest care had been taken with reference to future loans. The colony was passing through a crisis, one main cause of which was the failure of the Glasgow Bank; but the crisis would pass, and he thought that he already saw signs of improvement. WELLINGTON, August 20. Electoral.

A deputation from the Liberal Beform Association waited yesterday on Messrs Levin and Greenfield to know whether, if the Liberal Association voted for them, they would support Sir Geo. Grey. Messrs Leven and Greenfield replied that they would be thankful for the vote of the association, but could not support Sir Geo. Grey. It is thought the association will now bring out Mr Anderson of the “ Chronicle” in place of Mr Fisher.

A most enthusiastic meeting of the friends of Mr Geo. Hunter was held yesterday evening. A large number were present, mostly tradesmen and laborers. Sub-committees were formed and everything put in trim for an active canvass of the city which will bo at once commenced.

Mr Hunter will endeavor, health permitting, to address a public meeting on Saturday evening. A meeting of the Liberal Association was held last night to select a candidate in place of Mr Fisher, The candidates proposed wore Messrs Levin, Anderson, and Greenfield. The number of votes each polled was as follows : Levin, 63; Greenfield, 26 ; Anderson, 22. There were seventeen blanks representing those who did not vote. The returning officer has fixed the date of nomination of candidates for the representation of Wellington for Monday, the Ist September. The polling will take place on Friday, September sth. The nomination for the Wellington country district will take place on Wednesday, September 3rd, and the poll on Tuesday, September 9th. The nomination for the Hutt district will take place on Thursday, September 4th, and the poll on Thursday, September 11th. Mr G. E. Carter has issued an address to the Wairarapa electors. He declares in favor of a Liberal policy, and approves the programme in the Governor’s speech. Mr E. T. Gillon has issued an address to the electors of Wellington country district, informing them that he is unable on this occasion to accede to the desire which has been expressed by many of his old supporters that he should be a candidate, as he cannot afford the expense of the contest. Ho points out, however, that in view of measures for the extension of the franchise and redistribution of representation, another general election must take place shortly, and announces that ho will then seek their suffrages.

AUCKLAND, August 19. The Minister of Marino ease was resumed to-day. John Clement, carpenter, deposed to having heard noises of a man howling forward. He saw the staple since fixed to the cross beam where Cole was tied. He never saw the latter behave disrespectfully to the officers.

Two Maories are in custody on a charge of stealing a quantity of powder from a bushman. He had come to town and, having purchased the ammunition and other goods, left them outside an hotel in order that he might get a drink. Upon returning the goods were gone. The Maoris were arrested. NAPIER, August 19, The ceremony of driving the first pile of the Port Ahuriri bridge took place this afternoon, A half-holiday was proclaimed, and all places of business were closed. The Volunteers and Fire Brigade marched in procession to the Spit, headed by the Volunteer band. Mr Sheehan performed the [ceremony in presence of a large concourse of people. Mr Sheehan spoke very briefly. In the evening a mass meeting was held in the Theatre, where addresses were given by Mr Sheehan, Colonel Whitmore, Messrs Rees, Buchanan, and others. Mr Sheehan left in the Hinemoa to-night for Gisborne, where he will see to the case of the Native who has been condemned to death for witchcraft. WELLINGTON, August 19. At an inquest on the body of Elizabeth Obilcott, a verdict of “ Death from natural causes ” was returned. Martin Quin was brought up charged with embezzling money from the Foresters, but was remanded for a second time. The wreck of the ship Hydrabad is advertised to be sold on Friday, She still lies high and dry on the Manawatu beach. The newly-formed company of Wellington City Guards has sent home orders for seventy suits and material for thirty more. Reuter’s Company have arranged with the Merchant Shipping Association for all New Zealand shipping hitherto sent to Press Agency, and will wire it in the usual way. TIMARU, August 19.

The stranded schooner Pelican was successfully launched this afternoon. She will sail for Dunedin to-morrow in charge of Captain H. Dunaford, to wbom the credit of her being again afloat is mainly due. DUNEDIN August 19. The Public Works Department inform the Chamber of Commerce that the memorial re Mr Conyers’ transference to Dunedinhas been referred to Mr Conyers for his views thereon. Little hopes are entertained as to the recovery of the young man hurt by the tramway on Saturday night. The internal injuries received are severe.