NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2088, 2 November 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Baeon Bicasou.—The following particulars as to the career of Baron Bioaaoli, whose death is noticed in the "Late Gable News" of to-day's issue, is from " Men of the Time" —" Bioasoli (Baron), Bettino, statesman, born March 9tb, 1809, in Tuscany, was educated at Florence, early devoted his attention to politics, and always advocated moderation. He took no part in publio affairs during the events of 1848, but shortly afterwards rendered assistance to his country by supporting the Grand-Duke, and by reoommending fair liberal concessions. When the latter abdicated and threw himself into the hands of the Austrian!, Bioasoli protested, for some months took little part in the Government, and was instrumental in overthrowing the system whioh Guerrazzi and Montanelli, on their advent to power, strove to establish, because it appeared to him more hateful than the tyranny of the Austrians. The battle of Novaro, and the return of the Grand-Duke, induced him to retire into private life, from which he did not emerge until 1856, and he took an active part in the liberation of Tuscany after the campaign against Austria in 1859. An unsuccessful attempt was made to assassinate him in 1860, and in Maroh he filled an important post in the administration. After the death of Count Oavour in 1861 he became Prime Minister of the new kingdom of Italy, in whioh situation he endeavoured to follow the policy of his predecessor, but unable to secure the confidence of Parliament, resigned the Premiership Maroh 2nd, 1862, and was succeeded by Signer Bttazzi. He again succeeded to power aa Prime Minister June 20th, 1866, and retired in April, 1867, when he was suoced by Signor Batazzi." Ancient Obdbb op Fobbstebs. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of Court Star of Canterbury was held last evening at the Forester's Hall. During the consideration of sick and distressed, the loss sustained by the order in the death of P D. 0.8. Bro. J. 8. Wilcox, was spoken of in very feeling terms, and it was unanimously resolved that letters of condolence be sent to Court 2703, and the friends of the departed brother. The district report was read, and, after considerable discussion, adopted. The usual routine business of the Court having been transacted, the C.B. closed the Court. Beoeipts of the evening, £25 4s lid.

Pouob Cgt/bt.—This morning, before E. Walton and L. E. Nathan, Esqs., J.P.'s, Ellen Jordan, a veteran in the army of inebriates, was fined 40s, or ninety-six hours' imprisonment, for being drunk and disorderly. Mary Ann Greaves, for a similar offence, was fined 58. Loss op thh Aunib Ootiß.—The cutter yaoht Annie Ogle, reported as having dragged ash .ire between Whitewash Head and Sumner on Sunday last, has become a total wreck. Strenuous efforts were made to get her off on Monday night, but there waß too muoh sea on, and after several hours' hard work the rescuing party abandoned her, and this mornshe was reported to be breaking up. IjABEIKIKISM AL UAT.BWBI/L.—At the Besident Magistrates' Court yesterday, F Blowers, W. Olark, T. Eiokerby, J. Mclntyre, Ed. Olark, Albert Olark, H. Mierhof, Andrew Oook, and if. Oox, four men, and the rest boya of various ages, were charged with behaving in a manner calculated to provoke a breach of the peace. The first two were charged also with using obscene language. Mr Perceval was for the prosecution. Mr -Stringer appeared for the defence. Prosecutor alleged that the accused formed part of a mob which assembled before the residence of prosecutor at Hals well on the night of October 16th. They made a great disturbance with stones in kerosene tins. They fired several pistol shots, and stones were thrown at the house of the prosecutor. A witness named Schrimski, sent by prosecutor for the police, was stopped and turned back. After hearing evidence, Walter Olark w« fined 30b and oosts, E. and A. Olark 10s eaoh, with costs. The cases against the rest were dismissed, his Worship commenting severely on the blackguard nature of the offence, the grown up men. oonoerned in it being nearly as bad as the boys. East Oheistohueoh Pigeon Paving Club.—The following entries were received last night for the Derby to be flown on Tues day next, the 9th instant, from Amberley to Christohuroh :—R. Eoulkes' Olanmore and Highflier; G. Bryanton's Black Prince, Soud, and Pinoh; J. Hicks' Bluejaoket, Bluepeter, Princess, Young Queen, and Eiih hook; A. Walker's Sorrell, Glenorohy, and Bridgewater. The birds will be started singly at quarter-hour intervals.

Benetolbmt Association.—The usual weekly meeting of the committee, which should have been held at three o'clock yeserday afternoon, lapsed for want of a quorum. The oaretaker reports that nine applicants have been substantially, relieved during the past week. Also, that many other applicant!) were refused relief, owing to the impeouniosity of the Associatio-.

Tbmphbanob Gobbe 1 bnob —To the International Temperanp" «Jonferenoe, to be held in Melbourne during the present month, Sir W. Fox has been appointed as representative of one of the New Z -aland societies, and the Iter. H. C. M. Wataon of the Church of England Temperance Sooiety. Thbatrh fiOTAL.—The bill of Saturday evening was repeated last night at the Theatre Royal. To-night "Under Two Flags," an adaptation of the novel by " Ouida " of that name, will be produced. Miss Clara Stephenson will take the part of Cigarette, and Mr Burford that of Bertie Cecil. Piorr/BH Gallbby.—Despite tho offer of the proprietor of the paintings now on view in Messrs Ford and Newton's, to give the proceeds to the Cathedral, the attendance was somewhat limited during the day. In the evening it improved, but it was at no time overwhelming, Thh Railway Tabim.—We have been requested to state on the authority of the undrr-secretary for railways, that tho railway tariff is in a measure tentative, and that the General Manager, Mr Maxwell, who will be visiting Christ ohuroh in tho course of a few days, has been instructed to specially enquire into all complaints and representations which may be made in respect of the tariff, and give the same his carefnl andjimmediate consideration, with a view to amending it where necessary. As it is understood that persons are making arrangements for the carriage of their goods outside of tho railway department, consequent on an idea that the tariff lately issued is not to be disturbed during the coming season, it would be be well if such persons deferred their negotiations until the tariff question has been fully considered by Mr Maxwell. Cbkbtbby Boabd.—A meeting of the Cemetery Board was held in the Provincial Chamber yesterday afternoon, there being present, Mr Jameson, chairman, the Rev. H. 0. M. Watson, Mr Oaro, and Mr Loughnan. The meeting was specially called to oonsider the position of the Board in reference to oertain proposals for securing additional land for cemetery purposes, and in obtaining assistance to form the road to the public cemetery. The chairman read the correspondence which had been passed between himself and several local bodies since last meeting, making particular reference to that from the Selwyn County Council relative to the reserve No. 106, whioh it was proposed to secure if possible for the Board.' The position occupied by this piece of land was fully explained in a letter from the Land Office to the Selwyn County Council, at a meeting held on the 26th ult. The Bev. Mr Watson proposed—" That the Spreydon Boad Board be asked to co-operate with the Cemetery Board in securing reserve No. 106 for purposes of a cemetery." The motion was seconded by Mr Loughnan, and carried unanimously. The chairman reported that he, in company with Mr Oaro, had visited the publio cemetery, and found that the trees were progressing satisfactorily, and the grass growing well. He suggested the expenditure of a small amount on the footpaths, whioh was agreed to. This conoludud the business, and the Board adjourned. Thh State or Egypt.—Reports on the state of Egypt show that the agricultural population, released from many odious and vexatious oppressions, are showing greater contentment, and are working more industriously than has been known before. To the astonishment of the tax-collectors, the people are voluntarily offering their taxes ; and they work more hours a day than formerly. Land in Egypt is rapidly going up in the market, and in many districts owners are asking 100 per cent, more than they did twelve months ago. Forced labor is the great trouble of the people. On all works for the publio good every household must send a certain number to work for a oertain period without payment. The rioh are allowed to pay a certain sum of money in lieu of sending men, but poor people are not allowed to do so, and this causes great hardships. iNTHBBSTINCt TO NeWSPAPBB SUBSOBIBBBS. —Judging from a reoent case heard in the Small Debts Court, Mudgee, a great many newspaper subscribers are ignorant of the law bearing on the subjeot. For their benefit we make the following extracts, whioh we commend them to " read, mark, and learn":— " Any person who takes a paper regalarly from a Post Office, whether directed to his name or another's, or whether he has subscribed or not, is responsible for the payment." "If a person orders his paper to be discontinued, he must pay all arrears, or the publisher may continue to send it until payment is made, and collect the whole amount, whether the paper is taken from the office or not." "The Courta have decided that refusing to take newspapers and periodicals from the Post Office, or removing and leaving them unoalled for, is prima facie evidence of that intentional fraud." The Trade Protection Society sued sixteen of their subscribers for arrears of subscription to their paper. The defendants admitted that they were subscribers, but refused to pay the amount sued for, alleging by their attorney as a defence tbst the paper was sent to them after they had given notice to the proprietors to discontinue sending same to them. The plaintiffs, by their attorney, Mr J. M'Oarthy, contended that the defendants were liable, as at the time the notice was sent the defendants were in arrear in their subscriptions, and that his clients could, in face of that notice, continue sending the paper until all arrears were paid. In support of this view he referred the Court to several authorities on this matter. The police magistrate, after hearing the attorneys on both sides, sustained the view of the plaintiffs' attorney, and gave a verdiot for the amount olaimed in eaoh oaae, together with witnesses' expenses. Thh Tbajtwat Question. —A lengthened conference on tramway matters took place last evening between a deputation of tho Tramway Company and the City Council, ul-i----mately resulting in a resolution being carried to the effect that a deed of concession for the Lower High street line from Cunningham's corner to the East town belt should be prepared. Other matters, including a proposition of the company with regard to a compromise at the railway station wore adjourned for a future meeting.