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Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1952, 27 May 1880, Page 2

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[PBBSS ASSOCIATION. J AUCKLAND, May 27. Railway Reclamation Works. Auckland members intend to make a combined attack on the Government early in the seasion regarding the stoppage of the railway reclamation works. A notice of motion will be tabled this day week. The Waimate County CouncilThe Waimate County Council has been notified by Mr Whitaker that £4OOO will be appropriated out of the £65,000 voted for the north of Auckland on the Chairman undertaking that the money shall be expended only on the works contemplated by the vote. The 2Tew Coal Reef. The newly discovered coal deposit at Mahuranga proves to bo a very valuable and deep one. Electric Fire-Alarms. The City Council last evening decided to send to England for twelve sets of electiio fire alerms with the telephone. A Farewell Banquet-Sergeant-Major Mason was entertained at a farewell banquet last night prior to leaving for Ohrietchurch. Address to Constituents. Mr Harris, M.H.R., received a vote of confidence at Howick. In reply to a quc3tion, he said he would oppose Sir G. Grey's proposal for an elective Governor. The Railway CommissionThe Railway Commissioners received a deputation at Cambridge. The deputation urged that the traffic to Cambridge was twofiftha oE the whole Waikato carrying trade. Mr Whitaker, M.H.R., urged the construction of the second section to the navigation of the Thames, so as to eßtablislish communication with Katikati. Mr Sheehan said that the main line of railway to Wellington must pass through Cambridge by the East Coast, and down to Wanganui river. The Commission then took evidence on oath. Municipal SubsidiesThe Citj Council last night resolved to cooperate with the othor municipal bodies, to bring pressure on the Government to secure the continuance of subsidies. NEW PLYMOUTH, May 27. Address to Constituents. Mr Thomas Kelly, member for New Plymouth, addressed his constituents last night, and was well received. A vote of thanks for his past services and of confidence in him for the future was carried unanimously. Ploughing. The annual ploughing match came off yesterday, notwithstanding the wet weather. WELLINGTON, May 27. Sly Grog Selling. At the Magistrates" Court this morning, Gleich, 'alias Fisher, on six charges of sly grog selling, was on two charges fined £2O each; the other cases were dismissed. Another LandslipThe rain of the last two days caused another slip on the Wellington and Greytown line this morning. Direct communication wan interrupted, but trains ran as far as the slip, and exchanged passengers. DUNEDIN, May 27. The Wool Sales. Messrs Cargill's wool telegram, dated the 25th instant, is as follows :—" Since last telegrams no change for bulk of wools." TIMARU, May 27. The Member for Geraldine and his Constituents. Mr Edward Wakefield, the member for Geraldine, has issued an address to tho electors, which occupies two columns of the "Herald." Ho pleads inability to moet his constituents owing to the shortness of the recess and the demand made on his time by public and private busine§s. He claims that he has carried out his promise to assist in substituting an honest, steady, and economical Government for a reckless and profligate maladministration, and he contends that Mr Hall and his colleagues have succeeded in their difficult and thankless labor. He contrasts the financial chaos that prevailed when ho took office with the peace and tranquillity which tho publio mind now enjoys. He says the Ministry may be slow going, but the colony wants to put on the brake after running at headlang speed for ten reckless years. He says that the Electoral

Bill and Triennial Parliaments Bill had to be forced down the throats of the Liberals, and that the Registration of Electors Bill would purify the rolls and disfranchise the dead men and Maori women and children who for years had been polled at Northern elections. In conclusion he defends the Royal Commissions, on the ground that they were appointed with the sanction of Parliament. AUCKLAND, May 26. The San Francisco Mail* The City of Sydney did not sail for San Francisco till 2.30 this morning, owing to the Tararua being late. The Tararua was thirtyfour hours on the passage, owing to strong head winds. A Shipwrights' Society. The shipwrights have formed a society distinct from the Shipwrights' Protection Society. The object is to supply men to nonsociety employers, and work in unison with the Shipowners' Association, allowing men to work for whom and how they please. Verdict. At the inquest on the body of Richard Selby, of Cambridge, Waikato, a verdict of accidental death was returned. Curious Accident. A can named Robert Thomson fell through a glass verandah at the Albert Hotel this morning, sustaining several injuries. Police Brutalities. At the Police Court, Mr Bloom, a resspeotable storekeeper, was charged with obstructing the police in the execution of their duty. Inspector Purdy said that the constables had used vmneceseary violence, and withdrew the charges. Mr Bloom had laid a charge of assault against the constables Ross and Igoe, but withdrew it on a promise that the men should be punished under the police regulations, and pay £ll expenses. It appears that Bloom was standing in front of his own shop door when he was told to move on and refused. The two constables knocked him down, knelt on nim, handcuffed, dragged him to the station, and put him into a cell with two drunkards, and refused bail until Mr Cosgrave, J.P., procured his release. The case has caused muoh public indignation NAPIER, May 26. The Customs Department. Mr Tabateau, Collector of Customs, retires on a pension. His place will be taken by Mr E. Patten, collector at Hokitika, who will be succeeded by Mr Ritch, chief clerk here. The Fate of Mr McDougall. Some of the clothing of Mr McDougall, who has been missing now for ten days, has been found near the edge of a precipice, 100 feet high, in the Patea country. It is supposed that he fell from the precipice into the river below, and there met his death. Search is still being made for .the body. WELLINGTON, May 26. Tampering with the Mails. The following has been received by the Secretary of the Post Ofßce in connection with the alleged tampering with the. mails on board the little steamer Rotomahana:—The string fastening a mail bag for the Thames, shipped on board the Rotomahana on the evening of 24th was cut by one of the crew while in a state of intoxication, but the mail was not otherwise tampered with. The bag was returned to this office before the steamer left, and was refastened, the contents being found correct and undisturbed. The supposed culprit has been apprehended, and will be charged with the offence. The press have unnecessarily magnified the occurrence. TIMARU, May 26. Sir G. Grey. Sir George Grey arrived from Dunedin by the express train to-day. He addressed a crowded meeting at the Queen's Hall this evening, and met with an enthusiastic reception. His speech was mainly a repetition of those delivered at the other large centres. Mr R. Turnbull, member for Timaru, delivered a short address to his constituents, and concluded by moving a vote of thanks to Sir G. Grey for his able sddreES. The vote was seconded by Mr R. Wojd and carried with cheers. Sir Geo. Grey proceeds to Christchurch to-morrow. CoursingThe South Canterbury Coursing Club's meeting was commenced at Waimate to-day, but none of the events on the card were concluded. Tha weather wa3 very wet and unpropitious. OAMARU, May 26. A Heavy SeaA heavy sea has been rolling in to the bay, but the shipping is quite safe under the lee of the breakwater. DUNEDIN, May 26. The Jewellers and Mr StewartA deputation of working jewellers waited on Mr W. D. Stewart, M.H.R., this morning, brought under his notice the circumstances which have led to the great depression in their business, and stated that young men had to leave the colony in search of employment. They expressed themselves anxious to be placed on a footing of equality with the working jewellers in Victoria, who were able to manufacture goods for export to this colony. Mr Stewart informed the deputation that he would gladly present any petition on the subject to the House. [FBOM OTTE OWTJ COEBKSPONDENT.] WELLINGTON, May 26. The Pirate Explained. An explanation has been suggested regarding the departure of the suspicious vessel from Aden on the 24th ultimo, which has some air of probability. It is thought that the vessel may be the Gervil, instead of Grervie, and may be bound for Port Breton, New Ireland, and be one of the vessels engaged in the New Ireland colonising expeditions. In that case she would have on board stores and arms, ammunition and provisions, and would also have French, Italians, Belgians, Swiss and Germans on board. The Waimate Plains. The Government have received no fresh news from the Waimate Plains, excepting that the continued wet weather is proving a vexatious obstacle to the completion of the road so early as was hoped would be the case. The Coming SessionIt is ramored that Ministers are in daily conference regarding the financial policy of the coming session, which is deemed a most critical point in view of the increasing opposition to the property tax.