TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
[from our own correspondent.] - Dunedin, Tuesday. Yesterday was kept a close holiday. The racing was very tame and attendance small. At Oamaru the weather was very fine in the fore part of the day. A special train laid on to visit Waitaki bridge carried about 1200 excursionists; 400 were left behind, unable to find room. The Keidston races were also well attended, and two balls in the evening came off at Oamaru. ,
'Among the passengers by the Ladybird for Wellington was Mr. G. W. Geddes, agent in advance of Hoskins.
A. pretty general feeling is expressed that Mr. Fish is' the weak point in the new Executive.
Mr. Burke,' of the brewery, has filed a declaration of insolvency. The Guardian to-day, in a leader, referring to the absence of Mr. Vogel from the House, says it would be sheer folly to postpone the session in consequence, and adds that it would be strange indeed if. the meeting of the Parliament of New Zealand depended on one man. It suggests that Mr. Stafford might be induced to join the Ministry in the absence of the Premier. A Dutchman named Jansern trietl to commit suicide at Riverton by jumping off a bridge. He was rescued, and committed for trial. It appears that he had been accused of stealing money by the police, which preyed on his mind. ■ , : - -
Mr. Leary will be a candidate for the vacant seat in the City Council. The Working Men s Club was opened on Saturday. It promise's to be a great success. The Governor has consented to become an honorary member. Fifty bags of wheat were burnt at Bymer's farm ; damage done, £BO. At the same place a quarrel arose between two ploughmen. One attempted to stab the other with a pitchfork. He was disarmed, and apprehended. The Princes-street tenants have Bent a demand to the City Council to pay the award ; on the other hand, the committee appointed at the late public meeting has sent in a notice, enjoining them not to pay, as the whole matter is to be brought before the Supreme Court, A meeting of the South Island natives commenced at Tairoa Heads to-day. The object
is to hold a grand korero about payment of two millions indemnity to the natives of this island from Government. About fifteen natives were present. There, was plenty of kai, and John Wesley, a native,, was appointed chairman, after some hours' discussion. . The meeting: is likely to last three weeks." - ' The new Executive may expect very warm work. , On meeting the' Council to-day, a very general expression was given that they might expect strong opposition. Mr. Steward has given notice that to-morrow he will move a "no confidence" vote. Their.life is not likely to be a bed of roses for the next week or two, if they exist so long. Donald Reid, late Provincial Secretary, characterised -them as a new Executive wearing the old clothes of the former Executive.. . .
The Governor and Lady Normanby left today for the North in the p.B. Luna. It was thought that Mr. Reynolds would leave with the Governor, but as this is rather a critical time in the Provincial Council, of which he is a member, he remains behind for the present.
[Per Press Agency.] Auckland, Tuesday. A fatal accident occurred on the railway last evening. The driver of the train from Auckland to Ellerslie, on arrival at the latter station, about 5 o'clock, reported he had met with an obstruction on the line about midway between Remuera and Ellerslie, which the engine jumped over. A man was despatched down the line, when at the spot indicated he came upon the mangled remains of a man who had evidently been run over by the train. The body lay across the metal, the skull being cut in twain, and one of the legs severed from the body. Life was extinct. The remains were picked up, and conveyed by the return train to the Auckland railway station, where the police identified the body as that of William Shields, a notorious vagrant, who was lately discharged by' the magistrate upon his promise to go to the Waikato. He was seen at the races with gambling appliances. Upon examination last evening, it was found that the severed leg was missing, and one of the police was despatched to find it. The majority of the immigrants by the Dunedin have already met with engagements. They have mostly been absorbed in the country districts. The single. girls were engaged a few hours after landing. The second day's racing was postponed till Saturday. Christchurch, Tuesday. The Tradesmen's Club Athletic Sports yesterday were very successful. Young Delaney made an attempt to run ten miles within an hour, but owing to the bad state of the course he failed. The time he did it in was 64min. 41f sees. The bal masque last night was very largely attended. Last night, Mr. S. P. Andrews, M.P.C. for Christchurch, was presented with a very handsome testimonial, on behalf of the young ladies employed in the millinery, drapery, and dress;making trades, in recognition of his services in the Provincial Council, in securing the adoption of the Employment of Eemales Act for this province. A football match at Ashburton yesterday, ■between the representatives of North and :South Canterbury, resulted, after some very fine play, in a draw, neither side obtaining a goal. . ' Nelson, Tuesday. , Mr. Edward W. Bunny, Registrar of the Supreme Court, died suddenly this morning of pleurisy. Oamaku, Tuesday. , A man named Kelly, working on the Awamoko railway, was run over yesterday afternoon by a ballast waggon. He died before he reached the hospital. i Yesterday was a close holiday. Excursion trains to Waitaki were crowded, and there were races at Reidston. There is to be a ball to-night. i Lyttelton, Tuesday. ; A man employed at the breakwater met with a serious accident. He unhooked a truck where two lines branched ; the truck ran on the wrong line, knocking him down, crushing his leg and ancle to the knee. His leg was amputated. The sufferer is going on well. I A sudden death of a man named Wm. Williams, employed on board the Alhambra, has occurred. He fell down in an epileptic fit, and died before reaching the hospital, i Saunders, proprietor of the Mitre Hotel, was fined ss. and costs,. for passing through the tunnel, without leave.
Dunedin, Tuesday.
■ The Council resumed to-day at 2 o'clock. Mr. Bastings, as head of the new Government, made a speech eulogising all his colleagues. His remarks as to the policy of the Government were brief and vague. He alluded to the Education Bill and the Estimates, which would have to be re-printed. Mr. Reid, in a powerful speech, generally denounced the new Executive, and complained bitterly of the wire-pulling and log-rolling. Mr. Shand said it was not a matter of policy, but merely who was "in" or "out." Mr. Turton, formerly Provincial Solicitor, said the formation of the Executive was not legal There was no provision in Executive Ordinance fcr a Commisioner of Railways, an office alloted to Mr. Fish. A number of members spoke for and against, and tie Council adjourned till seven. It is generally supposed that the present Government will not stand a week. Mr. Fish will cause a break up, as he is so unpopular at present. WESTroRT, Tuesday. ■ The St. Vincent Gem Concert Company are performing here to crowded houses.
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