Telegraphic.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7836, 31 May 1905, Page 3

Telegraphic.

(Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, May 30. The case in which John Hughes is charged with attempted rape, at Avondalo, concerning which a previous jury disagreed, was re-tried today, prisoner being acquitted. Alter hearing evidence concerning the death of Arthur Henry liurfoot, who died nine days after a light with a man named Fairall, the jury returned a verdict that death was due to laceration of the brain caused during the fight, but there was n« evidence of malice on the part of his opponent. A (ire at Katikati destroyed ,a house occupied by Mr Foley ami family, who were barely able to escape with their lives. MASTEKTON, May 30. The resignation of Ucv. W. Earce, Vicar or- St. Matthew's, was accepted by the vestry to-night with regret. Mr Earee leaves for. England in a month to take up a clerical position. The Maiden Stake <\i the Wairnrapa Coursting Club, postponed from the Cup meeting a fortnight ago, was decided To-day, and resulted in a win for Mr I". 11. Bust's Panama, who beat Mr J. Cress' Tito in tin- final. HOKITIKA, May 30. A young man named Wtflinui Hillyard, from* Canterbury, was brought to town this evening, suffering from concussion ,of the brain. ■ It is althat he received a kick when playing football a few days ago, but did not feel any effects till last evening. His condition is considered vciy critical.; WELLINGTON, May 30. Messrs Aitken and Duthic addressed the electors of Wellington City this evening. Mr Aitken favoured a change in Legislative Council nppoimnients. teachers' superannuation, and Civil Service .c'.assilication. The Land Commission he characterised as useless, although it had already cost £700.'). He denied that the Oppositionists were obstructionists. Mr Buthie said the Licensing Hill, though dovised to please both parties, was disliked by each. The High Commiasionership was originally intended for Mr Seddon, who should not resent criticism of the financial position. Tho speaker exilic belief that thu position of tli6 assets and liabilities was correctly set forth", but there should be no loystcry about; the mutter.