NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1917, 16 April 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[PBEBS ASSOCIATION.] GBAHAMSTOWN, April 17. Fatal Accident. A fatal accident occurred this morning. A man named James Syverett was engaged in packing a log of 3 tons, when the support gav way, and he was killed instantaneously. He was working in the big pumping Association yard. An inquest w ; H be held this afternoon. BULLS, April 16. Sir "W. Fox and the Bulls Electors. Sir Wm. Fox ridreßsed the electors at Bu r :s last night. He avowed himself a warm supporter of the present Ministry. He attacked the Liberal party, and said they followed the democracy of France, while the Constitutionalist party, with which he was connected, followed the American democracy. Speaking of Native affairs, he Baid there was no probability of another disturbance. On be ; ng asked if he would accept office if eleeti 1, he said that he did not desire office, and only in extreme circumstances would accept it. A vote of thanks for the address, and for coming forward as candidate, was moved. Thirty voted in favour, and none against it. About 150 persons were present. It is not yet known definitely whether Mr McLean w ; 'l come forward to contest the seat. WELLINGTON, April 17. The Missing Sportsmen. The body of Devereaux, one ef the men lost on the Wairarjpa Lake, was found yesterday. It is expected the others will be found to-day, as the boat was found anchored by means of one of the guns getting caught in the cba ; n of the boat. DUNEDIN, April 17. The Cumberland Street Tragedy. Inspector Mallard was submitted to a rigid cross-examination by the prisoner, who animadverted strongly on him, questioning hum (the prisoner) after he was che»gei with murder. The Judge's remarks implied that whilst a certain amount of d : scretion was left to the police, it would have been better if Inspector Mallard had refrained from questioning him. The Judge, however, made a memorandum immediately afterwards, that the evidence was admissible. Inspector Mallard said that ho debated with himself for two hours et to what course he should pursue, but. he u'timately decided to make a memorandum leaving his superiors to censure him if they thought necessary. He, however, sworo positively that the prisoner began the questioning. Inspector Mallard, on his examination in chief, dota J 'ed several conversations with the prisoner in March, when he came seeking the inspector's assistance for obtaining employment. Butler discussed all the recent great crimes, particularly Peace and Moonlight's, and observed how easy it was to destroy traces of crime by arson, adding, in conclusion, " If some great crime were committed hero like this, I suppose you would blame me for it." Mallard replied, "No j I should look for suspicious circumstances, and if they pointed to you, I should certainly be after you." The case for the Crown is expected, to close to-night.

The Missing Sportsmen.

FireAt a fire which destroyed Gorman's Hotel, Kertleburn, £220 in money was lost. AUCKLAND, April 15. The Pleuro-pneumonia-Messrs McLean and Co. gave notice yesterday to the Cattle Board that their herd of Cheviots were infected with pleuro-pneu-monia. Messrs Bunciman and Nader have been Bont to the Piako station with instructions to kill all the infected cattle. Pneumonia appears to be spreading in the Waikato, and there is a general feeling of uneasiness. Rangers have been appointed from the Armed Constabulary, and it is expected that orders will be issued confining a", infected cattle to one paddock. Proposed Swiss and German Settlement. A number of Swiss acd Germans have petitioned the Waste Lands to open for selection under the homestead gystem portions of land at Matapoui and Wharenake (north of Wanganui). They desiro to engage in fruit wine culture, and they picked out the lands mentioned after a careful inspection of the country. It was decided to set apart an area of 26,000 acres for selection. Shipowners' Association. At a meeting of the shipowners an association ws3 formed to protect their interests. Complaint against Mr Vesey Stewart The Bsv. Cameron Johnßton, of Katikati, has forwarded to the Waste Lands Board a statement of his grievances against Mr Vesey Stewart, in tho course of which he hsß characterised the conduct of the projector of the settlement as dierepufnblo, besides stating that a number of settlers were similarly situated. Ho applied, in conclusion, for leave to take up more land undei tho Homestead Act. The Board agreed that it was a hard case, and after some discussion decided to open aome thousands of acres for selection, as desired, provided the applicant was joined by a number of other Bottlers. Land on Deferred PaymentAt the sale of lands on deferred payments to-day there was a keen competition for the Tuakua lands, and seme of To Aroha lands were also keenly competed for. Reclamation Works. A deputation, headed by Mr D. H. McKenzie (chairman of the Harbor Board)) waited on the Hons. Olivor and Whitaker'

relative to reclamation for railway works. The deputation urged that the sum remaining, £25,000, be spont in taking away ear^ 1 already deposited in the harbor as part of the reclamation, and building up the wall again, or that a large receiving shed for goods ba built upon that portion of the land already reclaimed. After hearing the arguments urged by the deputation, Mr Oliver declined to express any opinion until he had received a communication from the Harbor Board. The Chamber of Commerce and the City Council have paseed resolutions adverse to the above proposals, and urging the Government to complete the works as originally planned. NEW PLYMOUTH, April 15. Criminal Sittings. The criminal sitting of the District Couit was held to-day. The only case on the list was a charge sgain-t John Dale of indecent assault upon his daughter, ten years of age. Very conclusive evidence vras adduced of the crime, after which the solicitor for the prisoner took exception to the indictment, which was not signed by the Crown Prosecutor, and, therefore, applied for the discharge of the prisoner. Mr Standish, the Crown Prosecutor, was not in the place, having left by the steamer on Sunday for Australia, so his Honor discharged the prisoner in consequence of the objection raised, at the same time commentirg strongly on what he termed a "miscarriage of justice." WELLINGTON, April 15. Postal RevenueThe postal revenue for the March quarter of 18S0 is £46,625 18«. For the corresponding quarter in 1879 the amount was £34,615 13s Id. The total postal revenue for the financial period from July Ist, 1379, to March 31st, 1880, is £115,650 14j 3d. The Missing Sportsmen. Portions of the clothing of the young men who went shooting on the Wairarapa Lake have been found, which leaves no doubt but that they were drowned. Small Farm AssociationIt is understood that the directors of the Working Men's Small Farm Association are negotiating with the Government that two o£ the directors may leave Wellington on Saturday, with a view of inspecting a block and ascertaining if it will supply the wants of the association. A Lucky Constable. Michael Simeon, in the Armed Constabulary, stationed at Opunake, has been left a fortune of nearly £SOOO by a relative in the South Island. Whaling. Captain Toms, formerly of the whaling brigantire Isabella, has ordered two boats, and intends to resume operations at Porirua Heads. The New Railway Station, A deputation waited on the Government this afternoon putting forth that the new railway station being built of wood in the centre of the city was contrary to the building regulations. The reply was that in the present state of tho finances it was not possible to build it in brick, but when the Government was in a better position substantial buildings would be erected. The Fire Brigade Question.

A conferenca was held to-day between the insurance companies, City Council, and fire brigades relative to the intention of the latter to close their stations on Monday, in consequence of the Council and insurance companies intimating tkat subsidies would be stopped. The latter presented their ultimatum, which waß that they were willing to contribute one third of the cost of one brigade, consisting of thirty members and a paid superintendent. The City Council will consider the matter tonight. Accident to the StellaAn accident happened to the Government steamer Stella yesterday. She left here on Tuesday with stores for the IBrothers lighthouse, but as there was a heavy sea running she was unable to effect a landing, and returned to Queen Charlotte Sound for shelter. Yesterday morning while coming 'out of the sound to make another attempt, and when between Capo Coamoroo and White Bock she struck a sunken rock. The vessel was going full speed and struck amidships. She dragged clear, when it was found that the steamer was not making water and was apparently uninjured. The rock on which she struck was about a quarter of a mile outside of any rocks marked on the charts, and was buoyed by Captain McKersie. Captain Johnson, of the Marine Department, leaves in the Stella to-mcrrow to take the bearings of the rock, after which the Stella will be placed on the slip for the purpose of ascertaining what the extent of her damage is. HOKITIKA, April 15. Mining 1 . Some six or seven shafts have bottomed on good payable gold at a new rush at the Forks, Okarito. The ground is about 4CDft. in breadth, and if others bottom who are sinking on the same line, it is thought that a considerable rush will shortly set in. A Road-Board Mambsr in Difficulties Mr John Rodgers was charged at Goldsborough to-day with acting illegally as a member of the Arahura Road Board. The legal argument lasted three hours, and decision was reserved for a week. If convicted, the penalty is £SO.

TIMABU, April 15. The Railway and Stoekowners. Settlers along the railway line are complaining bitterly of the destruction of live stock by trains, owing to the line being unfenced. Two valuable horses were killed near Temuka this morning by a train, and hardly a day passes but what some animal is crushed on the line. Attempted Suicide. A deliberate attempt at suicide _ was made early this morning by a prisoner in the Timaru lock-up, named George Q-ustave Schmidt, who was brcught_ up yesterday on a charge of obtaining goods by false pretences from a Ohristchurch jeweller named Grossman, to whom he represented that he was possessed of property l in this district. On the constable visiting bis cell this morning, Schmidt was found lying in a pool of blood on the floor, in a weak Btate from loss of blood. He was removed to the Hospital, where he lies in a very precarious condition. The injury was inflicted with a small penknife, which he must have secreted about his person, as he was searched without the knife being discovered. The only motive suggested for the act was that Schmidt has been Buffering for years from asthma, which was unusually painful yesterday, and it is supposed that he attempted his life in a fit of desperation. The Hew Railway Time Table. Great satisfaction is expressed by the public here at the new railway time-table. Charges of Perjury. At the Waimate Resident Magistrate's Court to-day, T. H. G. Smith was charged, on the information of G. W. Theobald, with perjury at the trial of the Waimate bush fire case, lately heard in Dunedin. The charge was dismissed without any evidence for the defence being called. A similar charge against "Wm. Hayton was adjourned for a week. DUNEDIN, April 15. Fire. By a fire at Naseby last night the house and furniture belonging to the Mayor, Mr W. Indor, were destroyed. The insurance is £3CO in tho Norwich Union, but will not cover the loss.

Fatal AccidentLast night, a boy, named Edward Houghton, who had jumped en to vhe tram cars unobserved, foil while getting from one car to another and the wheels passed over his legs. He died in the Hospital this morning. Loss of the Calypso. A telegram was received in town to-day announcing the loss of the ship Calypso, which was run down off Margate. All hands were saved. The Calypso was commanded by Capt. Hird and left Port Chalmers for London on January 19th, with the following passengers—Mr "ar.d Mrs Grant, Mesdameg Nicol, Gibbs, Imrie and family (5), Miss Thomas, Messrs J. Closs, G. Montgomery, W. Will, J. Gallagher, H. Beniwith, T. A. Miller, and A. D. McConnell. Her cargo consisted o£ 437<j bahs of wool, and sundries, of a total value of £S7,B'Jf). She was owned by Captain Leslie and others, and was fully insured, all the cjlonial offices having full lines upon her. [Our London message to-day announces the Calypso's arrival. This would probably be at Deal] INTER AHGILL, April 15. Committal. Arthur Cos, a lad, was to-day committed for trial on the charge that he did on Easier Monday i'tloriously kill and slay Eobart Curtis.