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[PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Mr Moss on the Situation. AUCKLAND, May 17. Mr Moss has written a financial paper to one of the daily papers. He disclaims any party bias, and ascribes the origin of the present difficulty to the Ministers prior to Sir G. Grey’s Government. He argues that the whole of the available revenue, including the land tax, is only sufficient to pay permanent charges, and leave a balance of £265,000 for other purposes of the Government. He argues that taxation cannot be reduced. He advocates decentralisation and a return to provincialism as the remedy. An Unlucky VoyageOn the Loch Dee, which arrived yesterday from London, one passenger committed suicide and three fell overboard and were drowned. WELLINGTON, May 17. The PremierIt is understood that the Premier pays a short visit to Canterbury for the purpose of addressing his constituents before Parliament meets. He will probably leave to-morrow. Found Browned. At the inquest to-day on the body found in the harbor on Saturday, it was identified as that of Peter W. Earl, who was last seen about ten days ago. He had been drinking heavily. A verdict of “ Pound Drowned ” was returned. TIMABU, May 17, Warm Work in a Club. William Henry, a Waimata man, of huge size and savage appearance, was fined two pounds by the Bench to-day for creating a disturbance in the South Canterbury Club, alarming the members, smashing a globe, and attempting to pitch the waiter down the staircase. On Strike. The men at Bruce’s Woodwara Factory are out on strike. They were offered work on half-time, with a reduction of two shillings per day in wages, but declined the terms. INVERCARGILL, May 17. A Narrow Escape. On Saturday morning a small cottage at Lumsden, occupied by two lads, enginecleaners, was observed to be in flames. An entrance being effected, the occupants were found insensible from the effects of the smoke and were rescued with difficulty. The cottage was destroyed. AUCKLAND, May 15. An Awkward CustomerAt Hamilton a man named Flood, working for Mr Martin, tailor, took possession of the upper rooms of the shop in a state of delirium tremens, heaped up a large fire, and threatened to burn down the premises. An attempt to dislodge him was fruitless, and the police were called in. Meeting Constable Weldon on the staircase with a tomahawk, Flood held his own, but a man named Edwards got behind him and pinioned his arms as he was striking at the constable. He was then secured and taken to the lock-up by the police. Interesting ! William Chapel, who received a small legacy of £6O became affected with monomania through drink. He was medically examined and sent to the lunatic asylum. The Pleuro-pneumonia-The South Auckland Cattle Board has refused to remove the restrictions from Cambridge cattle, Mr SheebanMr Sheehan is busy with the Land Court, and is likely to postpone his visit to the Thames. Skeleton FoundA skeleton has been discovered by a Native in the vicinity of Huntley, Waikato. It is not known yet whether it is that of a Native or European. Memorial. A memorial is being got up to Mr A. Fantham, for his exertions in preventing the spread of pleuro-pneumonia in the Waikato district. NEW PLYMOUTH. May 16. Railway Communication. The Railway Commissioners are expected here on Monday morning. The Schooner Telegraph. While the schooner Telegraph was being towed into Waitara River by a steamer, the hawser broke, and she went ashore at the North spit. An attempt was made to get her off, but she still remains there. WELLINGTON, May 16. Body FoundThe body of a middle-aged man was picked up on the beach near Coffer’s slip last evening. A large portion of his face has been eaten away. The body has not been identified, and an inquest will be held tomorrow. KUMABA, May 16. Mr Seddon and his ConstisuentsMr Seddon, M.H.R., addressed a large meeting last night. He advocated the repeal of the property tax and the reimposition of the land tax, and a beer tax if necessary. He supported the abolition of local subsidies. He did not think that the Opposition could form a Ministry if the present Government were defeated. Ha would not follow Mr Macandrew because of the latter’s support of the District Railways Bill. Ha would follow no party blindly in future, but would give every vote as the best for the district and the colony. The present Government had dealt fairly with the West Coast, and were in all details superior to their predecessors. A vote

of confidence was unanimously passed to Mr Seddon, OAMAEU, May 16. The Waitaki ElectionThere is a split in the Liberal ranks. Some time ago Mr Eoberts issued his address in the local papers, and now severs! of the elector* wish him to retire from the contest in favor of Mr Jones. This Mr Eoberts will not do, urging as his reason that Mr Jones was one of his supporters on coming forward, and that it would be undignified on his part to retire. It is impossible to tell what the upshot will be, but it is likely that Mr Jones will contest the seat against Mr Eoberts. DUNEDIN, May 15. Law Society. The Council of the Law Society has passed resolutions of condolence with Mr Macassey’s family, also expressing regret that the Government has called on Mr Smith, District Land Eegistrar, to retire upon a superannuation allowance. They ask the Government to reconsider the matter, and allow Mr Smith to resume his duties, which he fiU& with general satisfaction. Hewarding WitnessesA reward of £3OO is to be distributed amongst the witnesses who secured Cnmmock’s conviction. May 16. Mr Conyers Burnt OutThe old Supreme Court buildings, now used as offices by Mr Conyers, Commissioner of the South Island railways, were almost completely destroyed by fire this morning. All the books and papers of the Commissioner* and locomotive engineer were destroyed, including a number of returns prepared for Parliament. Mr Conyers is now in Wellington. The origin of the fire is not known. The other office burnt is the Eesident Engineer’s and his assistant’s, but their books were in a strong room, and were saved,