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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume II, Issue 157, 8 April 1874, Page 2

The proposed annexation of Fiji was negatived by the King, and the leading chiefs assembled at Bau. There are to be fresh elections.

The members of the Melanesian Mission, at a meeting held on Norfolk Island, nominated the Rev. J. R. Selwyn as Bishop; the appointment will have to be confirmed by the General Synod about to meet at Wellington. The Daily Tribune understands that Major Gordon, the officer in command of the competing volunteers at Napier, intimated that he intended to recommend to the Government to abolish the annual shooting competition for volunteers. As this meeting appears to be the only incentive our “ gallant defenders” have for attending the parades and shooting practices so necessary for efficiency, it is quite within the bounds of possibility that should the recommendation be acted upon, the Volunteer force of New Zealand will soon become a relic of the past. Neuralgia.—A correspondent, writing to the Telegraph upon neuralgia and its cure, says : —“ Much has been the suffering of those troubled with neuralgia. Although it is one of the most painful things which so many suffer from, yet no certain cure has been found. I therefore call your attention to a simple, easy, and certain cure, which will ensure good health after trying. Take about four gallons of cold water aud pour over the head and back of the neck as long as it is conveniently possible to bear the cold. Repeat this every morning or second morning until the patient is cured. Ido urge all who suffer to try this simple remedy.” —Yours &c., J. H. W. In the Tichborne case, confessions were made by Luie to Clark, the Inspector of Detectives, that he was prompted to come forward and swear to picking up the Bella’s crew by Messrs. Whalley, Onslow', and Baizent. He said that after he had given evidence, Mr. Onslow endeavored to smuggle him to America ; that of the latter allegation there is independent proof; and that had the plot succeeded, there was to have been a division of spoil among the chief confederates. Messrs. Onslow and Walley have written to the papers, giving their version of the Luie episode. Mr. Whalley claims to be called as a witness, as opinion is divided. Luie is also on trial for bigamy. Several men are in riotous and threatening behaviour towards Mr. Hawkins on leaving Court. Vast crowds daily congregate in the neighbourhood of Westminster.