NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2002, 24 July 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[PBES3 ASSOCIATION.] DUNEDIN, July 24. Fatal AccidentAlexander Williamson, a youth employed, at Pritchard's reclamation contract, while attending to the points, was killed by a truck: passing over him. WELLINGTON, July 24. Happy liberalsThe following reply has been received is answer to the cablegram sent by certain Liberals of New Zealand, per Mr J. C. Brown, M.H.8., from Wellington :—" July 23rd.—Many thanks for your welcome telegram. I believe the Liberal party here are strong enough to settle constitutional reform. I trust before long to have occasion to return your congratulations with respect to events in New Zealand. My party authorise me to sign on their behalf. —Gbaham Bbbbt, Melbourne." AUCKLAND, July 23. Aquatic At a meeting held of those interested is Auckland in being represented at the inter* colonial regatta of ISSI, it was resolved to raise funds for purchasing boats, and ait order will be sent home to Salter. Hibernian Benevolent SocietyThe seventh anniversary of the Auckland Hibernian Benevolent Society was celebrated by a ball this evening, at which 300 were present. The report showed that the society was in a good condition, 207 members being on the books. Industrial Enquiry. The Industrial Inquiry was continued today, when the evidence of Mr Barstow, 8.M., Mr Thome, solicitor, and Mrs Gavin, seamstress, was taken. The two former spoke strongly in favor of the management. NEW PLYMOUrH, Jaly 23. A Judgment Hot Obtainable. In the District Court Mr Samuel, for the plaintiffs, in the case Webster Bros, v Boyse, Stead and Co., of Christchurch, said that although the jury had returned a verdict in favor of his clients three months ago, when the case was tried before Judge Shaw, no judgment had ever been delivered. Both he and Mr Halse, who acted for the defendants, had applied to the Judge by letter, and a promise been made that judgment would be delivered a fortnight ago. Judge Shaw having failed to keep his promise, Mr Samuel felt that there was no other course open to him but to bring the matter under the notice of the Court. Judge Mansford made enquiries from the clerk of the Court and promised to communicate nith Judge Shaw on the subject. WELLINGTON, July 23. - A Long CaseThe Native will case is not likely to conclude before Monday or Tuesday. HOEITIKA, July 23. Criminal LibelAn information was sworn this afternoon against Mr J. F. Klein, proprietor and publisher of the "Evening Star," for a criminal libel on the editor of the " West Coast Times." The case will be heard next week. OAMABU, July 23. Oamaru Harbour. At a meeting of the Harbor Board to-day it was decided to call for alternative tenders foT the north wall of rubble and concrete with rubble backing. DUNEDIN, July 23. Verdict. An inquest was held at the gaol, at two o'clock this afternoon, by the coroner and a jury, on the body of Watson, one of the Maori prisoners. Affer hearing the evidence of Mr Watt, 8.M., Dr. Burns, and Mr Caldwell, the jury returned a verdict of " Died of Consumption.