NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2301, 18 August 1881, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

[PBB PHKSB ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND, August 17. Inquest. At tho inquest on Goo. Daniel Burke, a verdict was returned of “ Death from aneurism of the heart.” A Supposed "Wreck. The Natives report that a vessel came on shore on Friday opposite Helensvillo bottom upwards, part of her name is washed away, four letters remain, ‘‘Rona” on the bow, and “ron” on the stein. Political Mendicants. Great indignation is expressed against the Government, owing to their refusing to carry out the railway reclamation scheme. The Mayor has been requisitioned to call a public meol ; ng. French Port Charges. Captain Duncan, of the “Prospector,” writes from New Caledonia, that on arrival at Noumea his vessel was placed in quarantine and compelled to pay 12a 6d a day for a pilot all the time, besides other heavy charges. Jealous of Otago. At the Chamber of Commerce a resolution was carried—“ That this Chamber fails to recognise any advantages from direct steam communication which are not provided by the existing services; that the nominal advantages would be so questionable as to make any large subsidy for that object unjustifiable ; that a committee and the chairman be requested to compile information supporting the opinion now expressed by the Chamber, the same to be forwarded to Sir Geo. Grey and the Aucklan d members.” WANGANUI, August 17. The Silver Robbery. At the K.M. Court to day, the Stormbird larceny case was gone into. The prisoner Salmon was admitted Queen’s evidence, and a strong case was made out against Williams and Green, who were committed for trial. M'Carry, the cook, was discharged. Before the proceedings terminated Salmon was formally charged with larceny. The police declined to offer evidence, and ho was discharged, TIMARU, August 17. FcotballThe annual football match between the Christ’s College Club and South Canterbury resulted to-day in a victory for the former by one goal and one touch-down to one touchdown. DUNEDIN, August 17. The Only Scotch Poet. A public meeting is to bo held ro erecting a statute to Robert Burns. Trades Combination. A preliminary meeling was held to night o artisans, . re tho formation of trades and labor cour.eil.