NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1778, 1 November 1879, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[PBB PEES 3 AGENOV.] NEW PLYMOUTH, November 1. The Supreme Court sits to-day. The Hannah Mokau. The Collector of Customs returned from Mokau last night. He reports that the Hannah Mokau is still on the Spit, and is likely to remain there till appliances are obtained for getting her off. The cause of the vessel stranding was the lightness of her trim rendering her unmanageable. Te Whiti loses InfluenceTe Whiti’s influence is still on the decline. The sickness at Parihaka and the non-release of the prisoners have caused many to lose faith in the prophet. Te Motu, the opposition prophet, has succeeded in getting thirteen of the prisoners’ wives under his protection. WELLINGTON, November X. Parliamentary. After discussion on the Qualification of Electors Bill, it was read asecond time. Very little discussion ensued on the following Government Bills, which were read a second time :—Registration of Electors Bill, Maori Representation Bill, Regulation of Elections Bill, Corrupt Practices Prevention Bill, Election Petitions Bill, Electoral Acts Repeal Bill, and Triennial Parliaments Bill. The House adjourned at 12.35. * DUNEDIN, November 1. The Wool Market. Messrs Cargill and Co.’s wool telegrams state that transactions by private contract since the close of the last series amount to 5000 bales. Prices, on an overage, show fully a penny higher than the close of last series. The tone of the market is very firm. WANGANUI, November 1. Henry Wright, alias Alford, convicted of false declaration under the Marriage Act, was found “ Guilty,” and sentenced to fourteen days and a three pounds fine. John Burke, for forging an order, was found “ Guilty,” and sentenced to three years. WELLINGTON, October 31. Mr Jackson, late Chief Surveyor of Wellington, petitions for an enquiry into the cause of his dismissal. The Licensed Victuallers petition against bottle licenses. The Tea and Sugar Duties. The loss to the revenue for the last nine months by the reduction of the tea and sugar duties was £85,000. The Railway Tariff. A reduction will be shortly made in the railway tariff rates. Exports and Imports. The imports last quarter were £2,474,638. In the corresponding quarter of 1878 they were £2,603,730. i The exports for last quarter were £690,888. In the corresponding quarter of 1878 they were £882,295. Vital Statistics. The vital statistics for September were— Births, 513 ; deaths, 162, Dunedin gives the highest rate of mortality according to population, Napier and the Thames the lowest. Sudden Death. Robert Sales, very recently from Eaikoura, was found dead in bed at the National Hotel, this morning. He went to bed about 9 last night, and got up at half-past 6, had a drink, and went to bed again. When called for breakfast he was found dead. The Licensed Victuallers. A deputation of Licensed Victuallers waited on the Premier, pointing out that while they pay extra duty on overproof spirits, they are not allowed anything for liquor imported under proof, such as gin and schnapps. They demanded a rebate. Consideration was promised. TIMARU, October 31. Suicide. A young man, a German, named Christian Arras, was discovered dead this afternoon in a field about three miles from Timaru, On examination he was found to bo shot through the heart. A single-barrelled gun was beside him. No doubt exists but that he committed suicide, but no motive is known for the deed, as he had left between £3O and £4O in his hut. . He is supposed to have been drinking. A Libel Case. Alfred Fisher, late proprietor of the “ Waitangi Tribune,” was yesterday committed for trial for libel on Samuel Green, a farmer at Waimate. Customs Revenue. The amount of Customs revenue collected at Timaru during the month of October was £1221 6s 2d. Births, &c. During the same month there were 49 births, 11 deaths, and 5 marriages in Timaru. _ DUNEDIN, October 31. The resident engineer has completed the survey of the proposed railway from Brighton to Kaitangata. In the Supremo Court in banco an application for a rule nisi to command the gaoler at Invercargill to liberate R. Howarth, charged with the illegal sale of spirits, on the ground of an informal warrant, was discharged. The Mayor and Council inspected Ashburt’s heating and ventilating apparatus at the Athemeum to-day. Satisfaction with the apparatus was expressed. A Chinaman new chum hung himself at Waikaia yesterday. The Customs revenue for the month at Dunedin was £33,739, the gold duty being £935.