NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1746, 24 September 1879, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

PEE PRESS AOBNCr. WELLINGTON, September 24. A Warning. The ninety-five fathoms of chain lost by the Matilda is right in the fairway of coming into the harbor, and steamers will do well to hug the eastern shore in coming in. Political. It is understood that there will be no other candidates for the Speakership and Chairmanship of Committees but Messrs O’Borhe and Seymour. The Opposition hold a caucus this afternoon to arrange preliminaries respecting their Parliamentary action. It is reported that Mr Halcome u about to enter a criminal action against the “ Chronicle.” „ , , NELSON, September 24. Safety of the Messenger’s Crew. The steamer Lady Barkley arrived at midnight with the Messenger • crew, whe had been at the Lighthouse since Friday night. It appeared the vessel missed stays and went ashore, and, owing to the heavy sea, the crew had to leave. DUNEDIN, September S 4. In bajico, Judge Williams gave judgment -in the case of the New Zealand Land Company v. McGregor, allowing the demurrer. The plaintiffs gave notice of appeal.

The Late FireMr Watt having decided to hold a Magisterial inquiry re the fire, Inspector Mallard intimated that he would have to consult the Crown Prosecutor. QRAHAMBTOWN, September 23. At a meeting of the Liberal Association held last night, Mr G. N. Brassey was elected chairman. The following resolutions were passed:—“That no member of the association is eligible to hold office or be a member of committee unless he be a supporter of Sir George Grey and his policy as now declared.” “ That in addition to the policy enunciated in the Governor’s speech, this association take cognisance of all measures of a liberal character which may be introduced into Parliament, and bring them before the public for discussion in public meeting.” The meeting then closed, and shortly afterwards Mr S. Stevenson gavepublic notice of his intention to move at next meeting—“ That the Native policy of the Government is vacillating and humilSating to the colonists of New Zealand, and a direct insult to the British Crown, in that her Majesty’s laws are set at defiance, lives of her subjects are endangered and threatened by the Natives, and that the present Government are unwilling or incapable to enforce the statutes for the protection of life and property.” NEW PLYMOUTH, September 23. Edward Evans was this morning committed to take his trial at the Supreme Court for feloniously firing a pistol at bis wife and children with intent to kill. WELLINGTON, September 23. The Executive Commissioner at Sydney is of opinion that the New Zealand Commission should not encourage exhibits of live stock to be forwarded, as the stock would require attendants, which, together with freight, would entail considerable expense, not to mention the risk in forwarding. The Mayor is in communication with the the Colonial Secretary in order to promote the establishment of an Orphanage in Wellington. The Government are prepared to give a pound for pound subsidy on the money collected, either for the building fund or for the support of the Orphanage when started. The stewards of the racing club intend to ask his Excellency to become patron. NELSON, September 23. There is no further news respecting the Messenger, or the two boats. DUNEDIN, September 23. The rate for sheep shearing has been fixed at 15s per 100 by the squatters. Dullness and heavy taxation are the reasons given for the reduction. The Fire Brigade ask the City Council for an inquiry into their conduct and efficiency at the late fire. The Gouncil do not think it necessary. Mr Macandrew has forward: d a long letter in reply to the resolutions sent from the meeting of the unemployed. He prom-ses village settlements, and hopes that New Zealand will soon be able to make its own locomotives, &e. TIMAEU, September 23, David Leach, who was arrested yesterday on suspicion of being concerned in the recent fire at Temuka, was released the same evening, having clearly proved that be was at Geraldine at the time the fire occurred. The Borough Council are considering the possibility of reducing the salaries of the staff, with a view to practising all possible economy in order to retrieve their financial position.