NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1723, 28 August 1879, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[PBB PRESS AGENCY.J The Armed Constabulary. WELLINGTON, August 28. The Hinemoa has arrived from Napier and North, bringing thirty Native recruits for the Armed Constabulary. All were picked up between Poverty Bay and the East Capo. All are young able bodied men, and many of them have served before. Supplying the Police with DrinkJohn McLenaghan, a member of the Police force was charged with drunkenness and insubordination to-day. The officers of the force giving him a good character, the Magistrate took a considerate view of the case, and fined the prisoner ten shillings or twenty-fours hours on the charge of drunkenness, and 20s each on the two charges of insubordination, or three days imprisonment. He said if he knew the publican who served the policeman with liquor while in uniform, he would endeavor to prevent his obtaining a renewal of his license. He would like to see a case of the kind established against a publican as a caution. Alleged Misappropriation. At a meeting of creditors in a bankrupt estate, a motion was passed that Berry, certificated accountant in bankruptcy, be proceeded against criminally for alleged misappropriation. Political. The Liberal Association has elected a president and other officers, besides appointing a committee for each ward. WANGANUI, August 28. Electoral. Mr Bryce addressed the electors last night. There was a full house, and a vote of confidence was passed without dissent. He denounced the Government, and, in explanation of the fact that he was running the election with Mr Ballanoe, he said the latter was only nominally responsible for the sins of the Government, as his own department was well administered. Major Atkinson writes to the “ Chronicle re Mr Ballance’s desertion of his party in 1877. Mr Ballince replies in the “ Herald.” The supporters of Sir W. Eox and Mr Ballance are both confident of success. Mr Bryce is likely to be left out. Electoral. INVEBOAEGILL, August 28. The nomination of candidates for Invercargill came off to-day. There was the largest attendance ever known on a similar occasion. Mr Feld wick was proposed by Mr Jaggers and seconded by Mr Miller. Mr Bain was proposed by Mr Murray, the contractor, and seconded by Mr Martin Hughes. Both candidates spoke at length, and the contrast in their speaking was remarkable. Mr Bain astonished those who know him best by hie admirable delivery and thorough knowledge of political subjects. He declared

himself opposed to Sir G. Grey, But favorable to Liberal legislation. Mr Ji'.ldwick’s address on the Ministerial side was halting and' disconnected. The poll takes place on Monday next. There will be a hard fight, but Mr Bain has made a capital impression. [FEOir OTTE OWE COEEBSPOTOEKr.] HOKITIKA, August 28. Electoral. Mr W. M. Purkiss, the Government candidate, addressed fa crowded meeting at'the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre last night. ThoMayor was in the chair. Mr B. O. Eeid will address a meeting in the Town Hall tonight. DUNEDIN, August 28, Electoral. Tho nominations for the city are O, S Beeves and T. Bracken as Ministerial can didates, and J. Maoassey, T. Dick, B. Oliver and W. D. Stewart. Electoral. SANSON, August 28, At Mr Halcomhe’s meeting a vote of thanks was passed. Mr W. Johnston’®, meeting was the largest ever held in tho county ; 150 lona fide electors were present, and a unanimous vote of confidence was passed. BALCLUTHA, August 28. The Eev. G. Morice, late of Hokitika, waa inducted to the pastoral charge of Balclutha Presbyterian congregation yesterday. The induction services were largely attended, andthe soiree in tho evening was thoroughly successful, WELLINGTON, August 27. Writs are served on the “ Hawke’s Bay Herald ’’ and the “ Wairoa Free Press ” for £SOOO each, at the suit of Major Mair. Tho same journals wi'l also be served with writ® for like amounts at the suit of Mr Sear ncke to-morrow. Dr. Bullor and Mr Lewis act for the plaintiffs in both cases. According to a private telegram, a. difference has occurred between the men who are working in the Lambton colliery and the manager, tho result of which is that the former will be locked-out to-night unless - they come to terms. The men, it appears, insist upon interfering with ths output, &0., of the mines in a way that the owners are not inclined to submit to. A tender has been accepted for tho erection of a now Wesleyan Church in place of that burned down in Manners street. It is stated that nearly all tho land owner®through whose property the West Coast railway will pass, from Wellington end to tho termination of the fifth mile contract, purpose giving the land without compensation. The “ Chronicle ” says that several house® are now visited daily by children and weak women begging for bread and broken victuals. The writ served by Mr Hutchison on the “New Zealand Times" is for £SOOO. The seaman Olsen, of the Ned Whyte, who was stabbed by a comrade, is improving. La a few days he will be able to give evidence against tho man who stabbed him. The following tenders were received at tho Public Works office for the Stillwater contract of the Amberley-Brunnertou railway : Accepted—W. Eowe, Greymou h, £13,234. Declined—J. Clark, Hokitika, £12,995 ; O'Connor and Grey, Greymouth, £14,874 ; J. Maher, Christchurch, £15,260; Price and Co., Greymouth, £15,620. TIMAEU, August 27. At the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce to-day, Mr Archer was re-elected chairman, and Captain Cain vice-chairman. During the year endedj 30th June, 337' vessels of 52,051 tons entered inwards at Timaru. 31 were foreign. The total export® tor the same period wore valued’at £375,156. DUNEDIN, August 27. _ Sir Geo. Grey arrived in Dunedin this afternoon, and was escorted to the City Hotel by the members of the Liberal Association. . He addressed a meeting at Palmerston last evening, at which Mr Arkle, the Grey candidate, was present. He wag well received. He goes to Invercargill, but returns to speak at the Princess Theatre on Saturday night. Thomas Chalmers Eeid was committed for ■ trial to-day on one charge, and was remanded on several others. Mr Proudfoot will not in future run hi® tramways during church hours on Sunday.