INTERPROVINCIAL.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 161, 19 June 1884, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

SIR JULIUS VOGEL STANDS FOR WELLINGTON. FLOODS AT THE THAMES. MILL CARRIED AWAY. ELECTION MATTERS. THE WRECK OF THE SYRIA. HORRIBLE SUFFERINGS OF PASSESGERS AND CREW. [Per United Press Association.] Dunedin, June 19. Mr. Donald Stuart, does not intend contesting any seat. Captain Baldwin, is out for Dunedin East. Mr. David McKellar of Tapanui, is likely to contest Dunstan. The jury in the libel case have returned a verdict of £5O and cost. Wellington, June 19. There is some talk of Sir Julius Vogel standing for a Wellington constituency, probably that of Te Aro. C. B. Izard, solicitor, has decided to stand for Foxton. The weather is again boisterous and it has been raining all day without intermission. Christchurch, June 19. The Shipping Company have received advice of the arrival at Rio Janerio of the British King, with her refrigerators working well, and her meat in prime condition. Two of the apprentices of the barque Examiner, while 3t Greymouth, partook of some tinned jam, bearing a Hobart label. Not liking the flavor they did not take much, but both were seized with sudden sickness, and one got so bad that he had to be put ashore at Lyttelton on her arrival. The symptoms denote poisoning, apparently the result of the tinning process. Wilfred Badger, barrister, comes forward for Stanmore, and Garrick (of Garrick and Cowlishaw) for St. Albans. Chrystall is also spoken of for Stanmore. S. R. Webb announces himself for Lyttelton. Wanganui, June 19. Messrs. Watt, Hutchison, and Ballance, are announced for the town electorate. Messrs. Morgan and Bryce and Colonel Mac Donnell for Waitotara. Hokitika, June 29. A requisition to John Bevan (of Pollock and Bevan) has been signed, asking him to stand in the Liberal interest at the forthcoming election. Auckland, June 19. At the inquest on Bernard Jones, who committed suicide on Tuesday night, the jury returned a verdict of temporary insanity. News from Levuka states that the loss of life by the stranding of the Coolie ship Syria is ascertained to be fifty-six, including men, women and children. The scene is described by persons who were present, as a terrible one in the aspect of dead bodies being driven backwards and forwards, and women with their infants drowning before their eyes. The officials and harbor authorities, as well as the Fijians of the locality, behaved well to the survivors. A few black sheep are reported as giving themselves entirely to looting, but they have not yet been identified. £lOO has been raised, by subscription, in aid of the shipwrecked folks. The vessel, with her cargo, was valued at £50,000. She has since been sold for £ll5.

Blenheim, June 19. Mr. Conolly has issued his address, seeking re-election for Picton. He states that although by an unexpected combination, a vote of want of confidence was passed, yet his confident belief is that the vote is not the feeling of the country.

Thames, June 19. Heavy rains have caused serious floods, particularly in Karaka. The damage done so far is not great, but if it continues will be a serious matter.

The booms of the shortland Sawmill have been carried away, and the logs are floating out to sea. On their passage they struck the steamer Pitiki, bulging in a portion of her side, and she now lies partly submerged. For the borough quite a number of candidates are expected, including Messrs. Speight, Fraser, Bagnall, Kilgour, McGowan, and McCullough. No one yet is announced for .Coromandel, and Mr. Cadman is expected to have a walk over. Oamaru, June 19. It is rumored that Mr. Shrimski will not stand for Oamaru should Mr. Hislop come forward. Fielding, June 19. A requisition is being signed in Fielding, Halcombe, Palmerston, and outlying districts, asking Mr. D. H. Macarthur to stand to represent Manawatu in the House.