THE STATE OF IRELAND.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2703, 17 September 1887, Page 2

THE STATE OF IRELAND.

London, September 14. ThePaHlall.Gazette warns Mr

Balfour that his life is in greater danger than ever, his .predecessors' were. A lad who was wounded in the riot at Mitchelltown is dead, ' 15th. A convention representing two thou-. aand' "landlords is now assembled iri Dublin'.. The Morning Chronicle states that Mohsignor Persico, the Papal envoy to! Ireland, has denounced the Irish priests for complicity in the rebellion against British rule, and for their murderous and-violent language inciting the people, to revolt. ,

A PROFITABLE PERFORMANCE. ■ (United Press Association.) Dunedin, September 15. ' The ' recent performance by the amateurs of" lolanthe"'realised £4OB of which £l6O is net profit to the Benevolent Asylum and Orphanage

"*< A BAD SIGN. (United Press Association.) Dunedin, September 15. The Benevolent Trustees spent no less than £661 in outdoor relief last month, or £137 more thanthe previous one.

WHISKY MAKERS. (United Press Association,) Dui.'edin, September 15. At the Police Court, the Brothers O'Hagan were each fined £SO for having an illicit still.

THE GENERAL ELECTION.

The nomination of candidates for the coining Parliament commenced yesterday, the following being a return up to the present : Wellington South and Suburbs. - Mr John Coombe and Mr C. B. Izard, The show of hands were in favor of Mr Izard by 81 to 24. Mr Cooinbe demanded a poll. Hutt.--Mr Henry Samuel Fitzherbert and M r Thomas M ason. There were about 50 or 60 persons present, and the show of hands was—For Mason, 25 ; for Fitzherbert, 22. Mr Fitzherbert demanded a poll. Napier.-Messrs J. D. Ormond and J. Ivess have been nominated, Mr Ormond, speaking from the hustings said he was an opponent of the Ministry, and the voice of the. country at this moment showed that it' was a Government pt the past. Mr Ivess said he was a supporter of the Ministry who had done so much-for the industrial classes. An immense crowd surrounded the hustings, anil the roofs and balconies of houses' opposite were crowded. The show of hands was four to three'in favor of Mr Ormond. A poll was demanded;

Motueka.-Mr Richmond Hursthouse and Mr John Kerr have beta nominated.

Mauawatu.—Mr Douglas Hasting Macarthur and Mr Rudolph George West have been duly nominated, The show of hands resulted in favor, of Mr ; West by 78 to 55, and a poll was demanded on behalf'of Mr Macarthur. The proceedings were pretty lively. . Invercargill.-Messrs J, Hatch, J, VW Mitchell, H. Jaggers,; H. Foldwick, and 0. W.. Tanner have been nominated. A poll was demanded by Mr Hatoh.. Mr Mitchell only announced himself to-day.

Ghristchurch North.—Sir Julius Vogel and Mr H. Roberts were, duly nominated, The show of hands was; Vogel, 45; Roberts, 15. A poll was demanded, About 150 persons were present.

Selwyn.-Messrs Hall and Lachlan have been nominated. The show of hands was in favor of Mr Hall. A poll was demanded.

Cheviot.—Messrs Lance and Maclarlance. The show of hands was in favor of Mr Lance. A poll was demanded.