NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1872, 23 February 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[PBESS ASSOCIATION^! DXJNEDIJSr, February 23. The Rifle Competition. It is probable tbat Smith and Coventry, oi the City Guards, who fired so well last year, will again attend the Nelson meeting. A Good Claim-

Lamond's claim at Vinegar Hill, Cambrians, washed up 600ozs for three months' working, dividing £503 per man after paying expenses.

Pedestrianism

In the seven mile walking match between Olaxton and O'Connor, the former won in 56min. 32aec.

Accident with Reaping Machine

At Waikouaiti, a Chinaman had both legs cut off by a reaping machine.

Sticking-TTp CaseFeatheiston and Murphy were committed for trial for sticking up at Bald Hill Flat. Dnnedin Cup.

A final payment for the Dunedin Cup must be made before 8 p.m. this day. Standard Insurance Company.

The Standard Insurance Co.'a report states that, owing to the depressed state of business, and the great and heavy losses, the company has been gradually reducing the risks. No dividend is recommended. The net premiums received during the half year was £32,452, interest on investments £3-486, fire and marine losses £29,619.

GEAHAMSTOWN, February 23 Archbishop Steins.

Archbishop Steins is visiting the Thames. Addresses from the congregation, the Hibernian Society, and Christian Doctrine Society were presented to him. Latest from Murimotu. NAPIER, February 23.

Mr Mills arrived in town on Saturday, and reported to the police that the Wanganui Natives had shot a number of sheep at Murimotu belonging to Mr Moorhouse, and had threatened to burn down the homestead. He stated that the whole of the hands had left the station owing to the threats made by the Natives, and that he was the last to leave. Murimotu is in Wanganui police district. No action can, therefore, be taken by Inspeotor Scully in the matter. Topia, the head chief of the Taupo, lives at present in Napier. Notwithstanding the threatening aspect of the Natives, Mr Neville Walker is just about to drive 4000 sheep on to tho land immediately adjoining that of Mr Moorhouse. Native Threats. The Tararati Natives have given to McMaster notice to leave his run, which he leases from them, within a week, under threats of violence. He refuses to comply with their demand, Mr McMaster is now in

town, and hag reported the matter to thff proper authorities.

_ Even the rifle butts seem to be an offence in the eyes of the Maoris. They hare removed some of the sand bags and other accessories, and doubtless they will next carry off the targets for private rifla practice by themselves. Major Koutledge haß reported the matter to the Government, and awaits instructions before taking any action. AUCKLAND, February 21. The Communists in DifficultiesThe French people who arrived by; the Griffin from New Caledonia are in great tribulation over the refusal o£ the owners of the vessel to deliver their luggage unless they pay a charge which, it is alleged, is now mentioned for the first time. The difficulty ia likely also to lead to an action for assault. It seems that M. Peltzsr has befriended his unfortunate compatriots in many ways since their arrival. On hearing of Mr Bishop's demand he went down to the vessel and interviewed the captain. He expressed his opinion in vigorous terms, and he avers that the owner assaulted him by pushing him off the vessel, besides making use of threatening language towards him. The facts will come out in due time. Compensation Claims. Additional compensation claims have been sent to the City Council during the week to the extent of £I6OO. Pleuro-Pneumonia-The farmers are greatly agitated over the pleuro- pneumonia scare, and desire the Government to take stringent measures. February 22. Another Man DrownedThe foreman of Fraser and Tinne's establishment was drowned to-day while bathing at Mechanic's Bay. WELLINGTON, February 21. Weilington-Poxton Railway. A deputation will wait on the Government on Monday, urging the necessity of pushing on the Wellington and Foxton railway from Wellington end. Registration of ElectorsThe appointment of registrars under the Registration of Electors Act, 1879, have been made, and will be gazetted early next week. A ChallengeThe owners of the yacht Bed Jacket have challenged the Pet to sail over a twenty-mile course for £25. Alleged OutrageGeorge Longhurst, for alleged rape on his cousin, aged eight years, was remanded till Tuesday. OAMABTJ, February 21. Lost at Sea. A man, supposed to be named Gilchrist, was drowned on the trip of the Beautiful Star from Dunedin to Oainaru. He was seen rolling on the forecastle, and afterwards he rolled to the side and overboard. The steamer remained near the place for about three hours, and boats were lowered, but the search was unavailing. [FBOSI OTTB OWN COBEBSPOKDEHT.] WELLINGTON, Febraary 21. Ministerial MovementsMr Bolleston is expected in Wellington early next week, but Mr Oliver is not likely t 3 reach Wellington for a fortnight.