NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1796, 22 November 1879, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

£pbb PRESS AGENCY.] REEFION, November 22. FireA fire broke out this morning at three o’clock, in a detached cottage at the rear of Dawson’s Hotel. In a few minutes, and before the brigade could get to work, the building was enveloped in flames and completely destroyed. The cottage was owned by Mr John Dawson, and was occupied by Louis Davies. It was insured for £2OO, and the furniture for £2oo'; both in the New Zealand oiSce. Davies was out at the time of of the fire, and the origin is a mystery. An enquiry will be held. AUCKLAND, November 22. Sporting. At the Cambridge Baces, the Tradesman’s Plate was won by Magician, Tin second. The Maiden Cavalry race was won by Dick, Kaiwaka second. ASHBUBTON, November 22, Supposed Case of Poisoning. The twin children of Mr Penny, head waiter at Shearman's Hotel, were found dead this morning. Dr. Boss, who was in attendance, states the children had died from poison. An inquest will be held on Monday, and the food supplied to the children has been sent to Christchurch to be analysed. WELLINGTON, November 22. Parliamentary.

After telegraph hours yesterday there was great wrangling over the estimates. The Opposition seemed determined that the Government should not go on with the estimates until they brought down their financial measures and works’ statement. The Opposition kept opposing every item, proposing reductions of even a shilling in order to spin out the time. They tired out the chairman, who said he had been sitting several hours and wanted rest. A second then took place. On resuming, Sir G. Grey half a dozen times in succession moved that progress be reported and leave granted to sit again. The Premier, who was present all the time, steadily resisted, and having a majority, Sir G. Grey failed in all his attempts. The proceedings throughout, and particularly during the later hours, were characterised by great exuberance of spirits and frequent bursts of hilarity. Ultimately, the House considered the item of the General Post-office, £4030, which was cut down to £3900, and passed. The House adjourned about four this morning. Mr Downie Stewart’s amendment last night was intended to be looked upon by the Government as a vote of want of confidence, and was met as such, but the Opposition changed front, and allowed the motion to be negatived on the voices. It is reported to-day amongst the Opposition that a want of confidence motion will be brought on next Monday attacking the Government on the tariff proposals.

f FROM OCR OWN COBEESPONDENT. I TIMAEU, November 22The Property TaxOpinion here is strongly againet the property tax. The Breakwater. The eea hag gone doirn a good deal. The permanent wharf, the breakwater, has not been affected. Some of the blocks temporarily laid on the shingle have subsided, the shingle having been washed out from under them. A Plucky Publican. A sporting publican, who lately invested in an evening paper, has started a new thing in newspaper management. The whole circulation is distributed free every night, but it has not affected the other. AUCKLAND, November 21. A Prosecutor Alarmed. At the police court to-day, the prosecutor in the charge against Quintal, the solicitor, offered to withdraw the case, and pay Quintal’s expenses if he would guarantee that ro action should bo taken against him after- ' GRAHAMSTOWN, November 21. Eifle MatchA rifle match between the Scottish and a team of outsiders was fired to-day, resulted in favor of the former by ninety. The Alburnia. The directors of the Alburnia_ visited the mine to-day, and expressed the highest pleasure at the prospect, which at the last breaking down was as good as on Tuesday last. Shares are at 755. NEW PLYMOUTH, November 21. At the Magistrate's Court to-day, James Hill, hospital steward, wag charged with assaulting a German woman, a patient in the hospital. The case was remanded.

WELLINGTON, November 21. Heavy Landslip. A vrry heavy land Blip has occurred in Feathereton. Over 2000 tone of rocks and earth came down, and many boulders are so large that they will have to be blasted for removal. The Tobacco Duty. At a tobacconists’ meeting to-night a telegram was read from Auckland tobacconists, urging those of Wellington to agitate in favor of a license. A resolution was unanimously passed that small licenses should be paid, say £lO per year. Forther consideration was postponed for the present. The chairman was empowered to organise a deputation to wait on the Government. The prices of tobacco of all kinds were raised, also of cigars of certain descriptions, so as to cover the increased duties. Importation of FruitThe fruit importers of the ci'y appointed a deputation to wait on the Collector of Customs. It was proposed—“ That in the opinion of this meeting any duty on grapes and stone fruit would bo prohibitory, as the perishable nature of such fruits would cause prices to be so high as to place the fruit beyond the reach of the general public.” It was also resolved—“ That a deputation of fruit importers be appointed to wait on the Tariff Committee to give evidence, if required, to the effect that there is not sufficient fruit grown in the colony, and much of the imported fruit becomes unfit for sale between the time it is shipped and its arrival.” Copies of the resolutions are to be placed in the hands of the senior member for the city. HOKITIKA, November 21. Messrs Jack, the present Mayor, and F. A. Learmonth were nominated for the Hokitika mayoralty. For Mayor of Ross there were two nominations, Messrs Gummond, the present Mayor, and J. JTosepbs. A cake of amalgam weighing 363cza. was brought to town last night from the Mount Kangitoto silver mine, this being the first received. When it is considered that the amalgamating machine only left Hokitika for the mine on Saturday week, it must be taken as a gratifying result. OAMARU, November 21. Stewart Mackenzie, a blacksmith of Kakanui, was killed on the Show Grounds by a kick from a horse. A man was riding the horse over a fence when it shied, kicking deceased on the chest. DUNEDIN, November 21. Advance in SugarA private telegram reports sales of sugar in Melbourne, to-day, at an advance of £4. Theatrical. Yesterday evening the management of the company playing at the Queen’s Theatre were served with a writ at the instance of Mr Williamson, the well-known actor and possessor of “ Pinafore” copyright. AccidentAn accident happened to-day at Mullocky Gully railway works. A young man, John Haddow, was engaged blasting in one of the cuttings, and while he was preparing to draw a charge which he thought was nearly out, it exploded. He received considerable injury to his face. Accident to a RacehorseTelemaohus, when taking a gallop at Balclutha, on Tuesday, fell and broke his leg. He was at onoe shot.