INTERPROVINCIAL.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 120, 1 May 1884, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

[Per United Press Association.] THE PREMIER. Wellington, May 1. In reply to a petition presented to the Hon. Major Atkinson, he has decided to deliver an address here. The date has yet to be fixed but it will probably take place next week. Charles Bright is here delivering lectures on free thought. SUPREME COURT. At the Blenheim Supreme Court sittings to-day, William Stewart for horse stealing and house-breaking was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment on each charge to run concurrently. A decree absolute was granted in the divource suit, John McKay against Harriet McKay. Messrs. Murray, Roberts and Co. have received from Messrs. Sanderson, Murray and Co. the following cablegram, dated London, April 29 : —“ At the wool sales crossbred advanced Id. to l|d., other descriptions are Id. below closing rates of last sales. There was a good attendance of buyers, and 400,000 bales were admitted into the’sales.” The directors of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Co. have forwarded to Sir Julius Vogel a cordial vote of thanks for his valuable and successful services in placing the shares azid debentures of the company in London. An error occurred in the cable received by Murray Roberts and Co., re wool sales should read “ London, &c.. Crossbreds about equal to closing rates last sales.”

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE. Blenheim, May 1. James Hodson’s residence and its contents were destroyed by fire early this morning. The piano and a few articles alone were saved. The fire originated in the diningroom, where the inmates loft a few embers in the grate when they retired. Insured in the Liverpool and London for £350 on house, and £3OO on furniture. Hodson’s loss is heavy.

POLITICAL ADDRESS. Christchurch, May 1. Mr. John Holmes addressed the electors of Christchurch South to-night, He opposed the Government proposals, and advocated the cessation of borrowing, and also reducing the Armed Constabulary to 100 men. He objected to the abolition of the Native Minister’s Department, reducing expenditure in administration of justice, and of reduction of honorarium to members. RAPE. Oamaru, May 1. Ernest Day was committed for trial for attempted rape on a girl of seventeen years of age. FATAL ACCIDENT. Dunedin, May 1. A man named Edgar King was drowned through falling off the Railway Bridge over the river Taivei, Otakia. It appears that he was walking along the line, having missed the train, and fell from the bridge which is not one for traffic. He had intended sailing with his family, but the brig was detained till this morning when his wife and seven children took their departure, as he did not turn up, they will arrive in Auckland penniless. TAKAPUNA INQUIRY. The Takapuna enquiry continues, the evidence is of no particular interest, and will close to-day, INCENDIARISM, Invercargill, May 1. It is supposed that an attempt has been made made to fire the premises of Messrs. Rice and I ull fid, drapers, of Tay Street, by the insertit n of paper between the half shutters and front of building, and setting fire to it. No damage, save scorching of the door, was experienced. The firm offer £lO reward for the conviction of the incendiary. Jones’ hotel and stables at Pahia Flat, Orepuki, are reported to have been burned down on Monday evening. The buildings which were quite new together with furniture and stock, were insured for £5OO in the Colonial office, of which £250 was reinsured. It is believed that another £250 insurance exists in another office, the name of which is unknown. DEATH IN GAOL. Auckland, May 1. Captain Johnny Bowerman, (Patrick Moran), an old pensioner who had been committed to gail for vagrancy on the 28th April, died this morning in gaol, three of his ribs were discovered to be broken. It is alleged that Moran stated before his death, that the injuries received were the result of an accident. An inquest is to be held. ROMAN CATHOLIC SYNOD. The first Roman Catholic Synod in this diocese was opened to-day, prior to Bishop Luck’s departure for Rome on Monday next. Pulford, the advertising agent, has disposed of his business to Witherford, an old pressman. MURDER AND SUICIDE. Timaru, May 1. It is reported in town that Garland, the licensee of the Arowhenua Hotel, shot himself and his wife this morning. He is dead and his wife is dying. Jealousy is supposed to have been the cause. SUPREME COURT. New Plymouth, May 1. At the Supreme Court, Charles Williams, for stealing a purse at Hawera, was found guilty, and sentenced to four years’ penal servitude. No bill was returned in the case of Charles Brown, for indecent assault.