INTERPROVINCIAL

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3069, 17 March 1892, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL

(BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION). WELLINGTON, Last Night. At a large meeting at iMa&terton of tradesmen an anti-Chinese Associatian was formed. It is to op?n fruit markets and urge on the Government the necessity of increasing the poll-tax. Mr Carroll will enquire into certain native land matters in the Tauranga district which require attention. The Antimony Company's mine and property at Endeavor Inlet were offered at auction to-day, but failed to elicit a bid. The Press says an appalling number •f oases of typhoid are under treatment, there being over forty in the Hospital alone, and a thorough scheme of drainage is imperative at any cost. One hundred and sixty pounds has been collected for the athletic team. The New Zealand Shipping Company has granted considerable reduction in fares. BEEFTON, Last Night. James Nansmith, a well-known resident, met his death by drowning this morning under the following circumstances. He had been suffering from influenza for some days, and was under medical treatment. At 3.30 this morning the night watchman of the hotel where he was residing heard him leave the building, aud as he did not return raised an alarm. The river was dragged, and the body found. Deceased complained to the landlady of pains in his head and insomnia. It is supposed he had a relapse this morning, and, becoming delirious, wandered out, and coming to the river bank, which is close to the hotel, fell in. TIMARU, Last Night. There are 11 feet of water in the Elginshire. The ketch went for meat this morning but got none. CHRISTCHURCH, Last Night. The Masonic Lodge Abercorn, No. 472, I.C. (Gisborne), has decided to join the N.Z. Grand Lodge.