NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1915, 14 April 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[PHB PRESS ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND, April 13. The “Auckland Star” and the Case of Hughes. The “ Star” has a strong article on the allegations that are current that an attempt was made to tamper with the juiy in the case of Hughes for alleged indecent assault on his servant. The “ Star” publishes a statement of one of the jurymen who wos challenged, to the effect that during the week previous to the sitting of the Court, a person called upon him, and asked if he would bo favorable to Hughes, and that this person had lists of other jurors he was deputed to call on. The juror replied indignantly resenting so nefarious a suggestion, and he was subsequently challenged by the defence. The “ Star” demands a searching investigation into the statements, and calls on Judge Richmond to purge his court of even the suspicion of such infamy. It declares that, if they be tolerated, the powerful man, the man of wealth and influence, may do wrong with impunity, and the poor go without redress. It says that until the truth of these statements is thoroughly sifted, the public and the ends of justice will not bo satisfied. GRAHAMSXOWN, April 14. Mr. OliverMr Oliver comes to the Thames, via Waikato. Mr Sheehan accompanies him. Tukukino’s LandThe Government have forwarded £3OOO to the county for the construction of a road through Tukukino’s land to the Upper Thames. The Electoral RollAn active canvas is to take place for putting qualified persons on tho roll. It is anticipated ttiat over five thousand electors will be registered. DUNEDIN, Apri'. 14, A Generous IdeaSome £l5O was collected for a presentation plate to Mr Hallenstoin, of tho Now Zealand Clothing Factory, on his leaving for Europe. Mr Hallenstein asked that the money might be placed towards founding a fund for ameliorating thefi istressjamongst his cmploips. This was done, and the firm supplemented it with 40 sovs. Robbery. A South Dunedin publican has been robbed of £4O, which had been left in his till. WELLINGTON, April 14. FireA fire broke out at 1 o’clock this mot -ling in a three-roomed cottage in Cuba street. When the flames were first observed they had a good hold of the building, wh'ch was finally totally destroyed. The house was empty, the inmates having removed the previous day. How the fire originated is unknown. The cottage was owned by Mr Henn. Sunday Trading. The proprietor of the Victoria Hotel has been fined £5 for Sunday trading. Heavy Damages Claimed. At the Supremo Court the case of McShane v. O’Malley is on. The action claims £IOO3 damages for injuries sustained by the plaintiff while blasting at the reclamation works through tho alleged negligence of the defendant, who is tho contractor. Fire. A cottage was burnt this morning. It was insured for £l5O in tho South British. The Colonial Insurance Colt is stated that the Colonial Insurance Company will declare a dividend of 10 per cent, at tho annual meeting on Monday. The report also, it is said, will be satisfactory. AUCKLAND, April 13. Auckland Harbour. A deputation from tho Harbor Board interviewed Mr Oliver re railway reclamation works. He denied that silting was taking place, and suggested that the railway terminus should be at the junction of the Custom House and Fort streets, instead of being carried to Queen street wharf ; also that the reclamation should be narrowed. As far as possible, ho would give effect to the wishes of the commercial public. Mr Oliver declined to receive further deputations to-day, owing to indisposition. New Railway LinesMr Oliver replying to a deputation, said that the subject of the construction of new lines had been left to the Ra :I way Commission. The balance of the five mi'lion loan was insuflie'ent to complete the railways already commenced. Native News. Further intelligence from Waikato confirms the belief that Tawhaio and the King Natives decline any responsibility for the action of Te Whiti, Shipwrights’ Association. In consequence of the regulation enforced by the Shipwrights’ Association, the shipowners of the port at a meeting resolved not to employ any shipwright belonging to the Association. GISBORNE, April 13. The Waimate Plains. Captain Gudgeon, of the Armed Constabulary, has been ordered to proceed to the Waimate Plains. The Lands Commission Court. The Lands Commission Court sat all day yesteiday, but no certificates were granted, even in cases where all tho parties to the deed were present and expressed themselves satisfied with the transaction. A Revival. The “ Poverty Bay Standard ” will reappear on Saturday next. WELLINGTON, April 13. Searching for Castaways. The Government steamer Stella leaves on a trip to the southern lighthouses to morrow. After visiting Passenger Point she proceeds to the Auckland Isles to ascertain if there is any truth in the report that some sealers are cast away there. Sir w. FoxSir William Fox has announced himself as a candidate for the Rangitikei seat in the Assembly, vacated by tho resignation of Major Willis. The Lost Sportsmen. The bodies of the young men drowned in the Wairarapa Lake have not yet bean recovered. Chess Club. At the annual meeting of the Wellington Chess Club, the balance sheet showed a satisfactory state of finance. HOKITIKA, April 13. DiphtheriaSeveral cases of diphtheria have broken out in tho town, and in consequence the State school has been closed for a time. TIMARU, April 13. Civil Service CommissionTho Civil Service Commission to-day examined tho station-master and the Resident Magistrate. Order of Discharge SuspendedAt the District Court to-day George Cliff, ex-Mayor of Timaru, applied for an order of discharge, but Judge Ward suspended it for eighteen months. DUNEDIN, April 13, The Report Re Smallpox. The report of the case of smallpox at Forbury has no foundation.