NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2045, 13 September 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[PBHSS ASSOCIATION J GISBOBNE, September 13. Early Echoes. Mr Allan McDonald, M.H.8., addressed his constituents on Friday night at the Masonic Hull. The Mayor presided. Mr McDonald reviewed the work of the session at considerable length, and said he regretted that Government had dropped all the Native measures. He spoke in high terms of praise of Judge Fenton for the pains the latter had taken, and his assiduity in endeavoring to have a really good measure passed for dealing with Native Lands. Had Judge Fenton’s views been carried out, Mr McDonald said he had no doubt but that ia a little while all land trouble and disputes on the East Coast would have ceased. He severely condemned the Land Sales Bill as introduced, and he described the Native policy of the Government as the worst yet enunciated. On the education question, he said he was opposed to the present extravagant outlay incurred by the country, as he believed that persons who were alle to pay for the education of their children should be compelled to do so. He would support an income and property tax, and was against taxing local industries. He condemned the Government, and specially the Attorney. General, Mr Whitaker, for their proposed Representation Bill, and he believed that the question of the re-distribution of seats should be decided by commssioners appointed for the purpose. The financial proposals of Major Atkinson were the best that could possibly be brought forward, as it was well known that local subsidies were to be abolished. After referring in flattering terms to the Premier and to one or two other membera of the Government, and dwelling on local matters, a unanimous vote of confidence was passed in Mr MacDonald as the repro* sentative for East Coast.

WELLINGTON - , September 13. The Railway Employees- ■ Mr Conyers telegraphs to the Minister of Public Works re railway employees as follows “ Except in few isolated cases the opposition to the scale of pay seems to have died out. The staff as a whole has tacitly agreed to accept the new arrangements. All chance of strike is at an end. Australian Items. Dr. Lemon has received the following cablegrams from the Superintendent of Telegraphs at Adelaide :—“ Port Pirie. The brig Alexandra, from Melbourne, is ashore about ton miles south of Mount Young, making water.” “Capa America, 10 p.m. The s.s. Sorata attempted to-day to get a line ashore, but there was too strong a wind blowng. The captain’s idea was to communicate with the shore for sending and receiving telegrams. It is blowing hard frem the S.W., and the spray is breaking over the steamer. There is nothing whatever to cause any anxiety. InquestAn inquest has been held on the body of Lunt, found yesterday. The verdict was “ Pound drowned.”

The Rimutaka Railway AccidentYoung Nicholas, injured in the train, was delirious last night. I't is doubtful if be will recover. Jackson is still in a critical condition. DUNEDIN, September 13. Still They Come, The immigration department have received intelligence of the sailing of the ship Dunedin from Glasgow for this port on September 3rd with 214 nominated immigrants. INVEEOASQILL, September 13. Change of Programme. The friendly societies are arranging for an open air fete in aid of the Hospital funds, instead of the annual evening entertainment. Railway MattersA correspondent of a local paper states that the engine cleaners on the railway are reduced from seven shillings to five shillings and sixpence per day, about twenty instead of ten per cent. Southland Exports. Included in the cargo of the New Zealand Shipping Oo.’s ship Mataura, which sailed to-day for London, are the following 305 bales rabbit skins, 100 bales of wool, 1245 sacks of barley, 6900 sacks of oats, 270 sacks of oatmeal, 1500 sacks of wheat, 22 tanks of oatmeal, 13 cases of shell, and the Zealandia Exhibition.

ATJCEXAIfD, September 11. Cheaper FaresThe Pacific Mail Company have reduced the fare through to England to £67. Pedestrianism. Young Willis failed in his attempt to walk 108 miles in twenty-four hours. He wont oil the track at 8.15, having made eighty-five miles. The handicap mile walking maten was won by a boy, aged fourteen, named Goodman, who was allowed 200 yards. Ho did it in 7min. 45sec. Henry was second, time 7min. 56sec. Football. Groat interest was manifested in the football match, which was ployed in the domain this afternoon. Between 2000 and 3000 people were present. The game was very hotly contested throughout, the Wellington men being considered to be slightly stronger than the home team. When “ no side ” was called the score stood—Wellington 4, Auckland 0, the visitors having gained a decided victory. Both teams were entertained at

dinner in the evening at the Star Hotel, the chair being occupied by the Mayor. PALMERSTON NORTH, September 11. More Protests. An influential requisition has been presented to the Mayor, asking him to call a meeting to protest against the contemplated tri-weekly mail to Wellington and Eoxton. The Mayor has convened a meeting for next Wednesday. WELLINGTON, September 12. Mysterious. The woman named Jane Burgess, missing since the 7th, was found yesterday afternoon, wandering in the bush. The Peds at the Finish.

The twenty-four hours’pedestrian match concluded at ton o’clock last night, Croft of Wellington winning, having covered 118 milea. Swan, Christchurch, was second, with 109 miles ; Hanson, Wellington, third, 100 miles. Brooks of Dunedin gave in, after going eighty-six miles. Found Drowned. The body of a young man named Lunt was found in the harbor this afternoon. He was seen in town last night, hut it is not known how he came into the water. Lunt was recently charged at the Resident Magistrate’s Court on suspicion of lunacy, but was discharged. NEW PLYMOUTH, September 11. An Historical Name. The remnant of Wi Kingi’s tribe, numbering about thirty, including men and women and children, orrived in town this morning on their way to Parihaka, where they intend to settle permanently. The aged chief William King, who is infirm and bed-ridden, will be conveyed to Parihaka on a stretcher, where he will spend the remainder of his days under tho protection of the prophet. This is the end of the brave warrior who twenty years ago defied the British flag at Waitara and brought on the trouble between tho races. The settlement of the tribe at Ngatimaru will be abandoned.

The Wrecked RangatiraThe Lighter Company is diligently at work securing the cargo of the ill-fated Eangatira, and as the weather has so far proved favorable, a considerable quantity has been landed. Operations, however, can only be carried on for two hours each tide, and it will take some time before the cargo is all landed. GBEYMOUTH, September 11. Crushing ReturnsThe Keep-it-Dark, Beefton, crushed for the week 216 tons for ISOozs. of amalgam. The United Alpine, Lyell, for five days’ crushing, of 145 tons, got 3750z5. of amalgam from the top plates only. DUNEDIN, September 12. The Hunt Steeplechase. The Otago Hunt Steeplechase on Saturday was well attended. The following are the results :—Maiden Hunters’ Steeplechase, Monday’s Huntress, 1; M'Master’s Black Bess, 2nd ; Barnes’ Starlight, 3. Hunt Club Cup, Murphy’s Blush Bose, 1; D. James’ Leap Year, 2; Heron’s Noumai, 3; Tally-ho Handicap Steeplechase Blush Bose, 1 ; Smith’s Huntsman, 2; Noumai, 3. [PEOM OtTB OTO COaBESPOKDBNT.J WELLINGTON, September 11. Another HitchThe Property Tax Schedule is not settled even yet. Fresh difficulties have arisen in making the forms sufficiently precise and yet brief and clear. The matter is still under the consideration of the Government and law officers.