The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Pævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1891. LOCAL AND GENERAL

Munkacoy is painting some pihehi for the new p»lace of Parliament »t Bucharest, the price being £8000. A boy baby, born in Atchinson, Kan., a few weeks ago was christened "Hard Tjines " by his parent?. The Congo river ;j| fifteen miles wide hi some places. Bt«anlers often pass each «eh«r> bttt <iut of Biglit. Spain is busily preparing for the celebra tion of the 400 th anniversary of the landing of Columbus in America. Iceland has experienced an extraordinary winter, no snow or frost having been seen there up to January b". The greatest ocean depth ever found by ] measurement was in the Aalantic near Puerto Rico, 4651 fathom?. \ During the hut six months of 1891 the number of emigrants from Italy to the United States was one hundred and forty thousand. "I merely intended it for a sell," said the prisoner, "Well," said the Judge, "if that's all, we'll call it a cell for six months." It is announced that General Booth, the head of the Salvation Army and author of "Darkest Eng'and,' will visit New Zealand during the prevent year. Recently some high prices were realised a. a sale of pictures in London, a portrait o Mrs Buller, by Sir Joshua Reynolds, realis" ing 4500 guineas. The case of alleged larceny of fruit against Stewart Huston, adjourned from last Thurs day, was called to lay before Mr W. G. Rees. J.P., and remanded till to-morrow. Alboni celebrated her sixty-fifth birthday on March 13. ' She sang Gounod's "Aye Maria" to the twenty or thirty friends favored with the entree on such occasions, with a voice as unapproachable as ever. Paultts, the famous singer of Boulangism, has refused an offer of 30,000 francs a month tosingat Berlin. He replied, " Magnificent offer in any other country, but in Berlin • - never!" A young lover paid £10 for a special train to run him thirty-five miles to see his girl, and when he got there the family bulldog ran him two miles nnd didn't charge him a penny. Both England and Italy have cannons o f seventeen inches calibre, which throw pro jectiles weighing 2000 pounds. These are the largest guns in the world. Their range is understood to be between ten and twelve miles. The confession of a Pentridge prisoner, that he murdered Mrs Jubb at Parliament place, Melbourne, proves to be a fabrication, as at the time ot the murder, and for four diys afterwards, he was a prisoner in Pentridge. Mr Johnson, of Wyoming, has introduce I a Bill in the Legislature providing that a person who has been thrpe times convicted of public intoxication shall be regarded as an habitual drunkard, and any Baloou keeper selling to him shall be fined not less than 20 dollars nor more than 50 dollars. Letters received in Auckland by the San Francisco mail, giving particulars regarding the recent shipment of Auckland apples to London, state that the fruit sent from New Zealand is in good deuuuid, and that the outlook i 8 sufficiently encouraging to fruit growers to send Home further shipments by cargo steamers. In connection with the other organisations of the Salvation Army, a Fr«c Labour Bureau is to be established in Christchurch under the charge of 0 iptain Cutler. Employers and employed will be enabled to register thrre free of charge, th* sole object of the Army, as announced by Colonel Bailey, being to assist in finding suitable employment for the unemployed. Yesterday forenoon Mr W. J. Silcock, Allenton, had the misfortune to lose by (ire his stable and a stack cf hay that stood near by. Efforts were made by several neighbors to extinguish the fire, but these were un availing, and the whole was burned to the ground. There waa no insurance, and Mr Silcock's loss will be between £50 and £60. If rumor is correct (says an English paper) then the War Department is not above em ploying a " water-finder" with his divining rod, notwithstanding that they have gentle men learned in geological matters at head quarter?. At Freshwater, the W.vr Depart ment wanted to know where to obtain water for the use of the forts there, and the "waterfinder" came to the Pier Hotel at Rye last week. He started off one mornm? with his hazel twig, and indicated where water could be obtained at a depth of eighty feet. The engineers commenced to bore, and at a depth of seventy-five feet an abundant supply of water was obtained. At the Police Court at Goulbourn recently Dr Beyts, a Mahommedan, proceeded against a man for assault. In Court he declined to remove his skull cap, stating that to do so would be against his conscience and his caste of religion. The police magistrate said lie had previously permitted him to retain his cap in Court, but he had since seen him in the street wearing all sorts of hats. Beyts continued steadfast, and was not allowed to give evidence. The man was discharged. Beyts has written to the Department of Justice, and has received a reply that the matter is under consideration. He states that unless he receives a satisfactory answer within a reasonable time he will bring the matter before the Turkish Imperial Govern ment. Beyts is Turkish Consul for New South Wales. The " Saturday Review " tells a very good story of a certain eminent lawyer, now a peer, who was specially skilful in dealing with expert witnesses. A distinguished engineer had often been under his fire, and the two were zealous antagonists. Strolling through the lobby one afternoon, the lawyer caught sight of the engineer in the familar character of a witness. He entered the committee room and sat down. At the close of the evidence-in-chief he rose, and began at once to cross-examine, flic committee looked puzzled, but for some time the famous advocate was permitted to proceed. At last the chairman blandly inquired for whom the learned counsel appeared. It turned out that he had nothing to do with the bill, and, was not retained by any of the parties, but that the sight of his enemy's face had aroused his sportsmanlike instincts, and proved too much for his self control. Referring to the reports of the Queen's departure for the Continent describing h »w, when her Majesty embarked, she leaned on the arm of an Indian attendant, while the Duke of Connaught walked behind, the •' Pall Mall Budget " says : —Her Majesty, who is faithful in her likes as she is pronounced in her aversions, has put the Indian in the place occupied by the famous John B.'own, who for year.* watched over his sovereign's safety with a zeal that was religious in its utter devotedness. The Indian successor to John Brown began to to take rank about the time of the Jubilee. He is a splenlid fellow. Stalwart but supple, gifted with the courtly dignity that comes natural alike to the wellbred Hindoo or Mfthoinmedan, he has also the gentleness of a woman and the reverence of a child. To him the Sovereign is more than Queen of Great Britain. She is also Empress of nearly 300 millions of his fellow-subjects in InJii. Anyhow, hi* qualities have coir. mended him to her Majesty as a suitable personal attendant. Hence lie now rides at the back of the Queen's carriage, he lead* hi pony, he is ever by her side ready t) fetch and carry, and, greatest honor of .all, he is permitted to lend his arm to 'support his Royal mistress's stops when she is weary, or the way is difficult, or the injured knee is troublesome. Hence, also, he has been detailed to accompany her Majesty on the foreign holiday with her other favourite belongings, such as the stout, sleek donkey and the Queen's bed ; for, as you may know, her Majesty has a fancy to lie on one bed only, and wherever she goes her bed is taken with her, Teas free from any excess of astrin goncy. South lkitish Tea Company a pure bjerjtje. A^J storekeepers, ,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] AmMlffMitiMtrri Nt«wm«hi|» I>*n«"- Wellington, May 27. The steamer Taluno, Captain Chafcfield, the first of the Tasmauian Company's vessels under the Union Steamship Com pany's flair,' arrived from Sydney this morning. TIM Bunrkc BaHlniii I'••«>.__ Gisuorne, May 2i. Statements have been published throughout the colony regarding the prosecution by John Bourke, the late town clerk, of John Baldwin, for criminal libel in 1888, whilst at the same time Bourke was defrauding the Harbor Board. The audit investigation shows that until five months after the "libel for which Baldwin was sent to gaol, and three months after his sentence, Bourke had not embezzled a half-penny of public money. Singular to say the first amount he appropriated was paid in by the prose cuting cjunsel iv the libel case.

THE MARKETS.

jI'EU TRESS ASSOCIATION.] London, May 26, Wheat has advanced 6d por quarter. [Received May 17, 10.10 a.m.] Svdnkv. May 27. Wheat, milling, ss. Flour, stone indices. £10 5.s to £10 15s ; roller makes, £11 10s to £12. Oats, feeding, Is 9d to 2s; seed, 2s 2d. Brai'lOd. Pollard, lOd. Potatoes, Circular Head, £2 10s to £2 15s ; New Zealand £2. Onions £4 10s to £4 15s. Butter, dairy made, Is Id ; factory made, '1? 3d ; New Zealand 9d to 3s. Cheese oid to 7Ad. MELBontNK, May 27. Grain market dull. Wheat 4s 9id to 4s lOd. Flour, steady ; stone makes, £9 15s to £10 os ; roller makes, £10 10s to £11 10.5. For oats there is but little en quiry at 2s Id to 2s Bd. Barley 2s Id to 2s sd. Bran 10i-d to lid. Peas 2s 4d. Adelaide. May 27. Wheaf, firm, 4s Bd. Flour, stone makes, £9 5s to £9 15s ; roller makes, £10 5s to £10 lo.s. O.Us 3s 2d to 3.s 3d. Bar'ey, malting, 3s 3d to 3s 4d. Bran Is Id to Is Hd. Pollard Is Id. .

THE EDWARDS CASE.

THE JUDGES' DECISIONS. {1T.% PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Wellington, May 27. In the Appeal Court judgment in fche Edwards case was delivered. The Chief Justice's judgment took an hour in delivery. He considered there was no authority in law for the appointment, and ib ought therefore to be cancelled. After delivering his own judgment the Chief Justice said that, although he was in favor of the Cown, a majority of the Judges were in favor of defendant. Later. Justices Richmond, Williams, and Den niston have delivered their judgments, which are in favor of Judge Edwards. Mr Justice Connolly's judgment was in favor of the Crown. The judgment of the Court was entered up for the defendant with costs. The question of appeal to the Privy Council was mentioned by Mr Gully, but left over for the present, he undertaking to consult the legal advisers of the Crown on the subject.

Licensing Questions.

[per press association, I Timaru, May 26. The Tctnuka Licensing election caused great stir, fche Prohibition party having made strenuous efforts to secure the return of candidates pledged to close the hotels. The five Moderate candidates were, however, returned. The following was the resu'fc of the polling : —Moderates -J. Talbot 204, M. Quinn 202, S. Clinch 199, W. G. Aspinall 199, A, M. Clark 196. Prohibitionists—J, Meyer 18Q, S. Cain 185, W. Stewarfc 181, A. J. Andrews 172, J. W. Higgins 165. For the Levels district the moderates also had an easy win. The following are the names of the successful candidates :— Henry Miller 410, Thomas Levy 408, J. L. Morris 408, Alexander Mcc 406, E. G. Kerr 403.

Wellington, May 26. The "Post" states in connection with fche Oamaru Licensing election having been declared void, tl)at the District having failed to elect a Committee, the power of appointment now reverts to the Governor. *

Auctioneer's Report.

Mr F. M. Rickman reports on the weekly sale held at his Arcade Horse Bazaar and General Market, Ashbur ton, on Saturday last, May 23, 1891 :~A.bout 60 horses of all classes were entered for sale. The general quality of the horses was net so good as usual. About 40 of Hie above hones changed hands at up to £32 for medium sound yojung draught horses, with' a trial. Inferior and aged draught horses from £6 to £12. Hacks j and light . harness horses, young and sound, sold up to £12 ; weeds and screws from £2 to £6. A'\U>t of farm produce and sundries sold at satisfactory prices. The attendance 6( the public was very large throughput the day, and the sale was concluded iii good time. ;

COURSING.

Chbistchurch, May 26. The Coursing meeting was concluded .to-day .with the following results:— Supplementary Stakes—Third round. —Carbine beat Stanmore, Waterbabs beat Kerry Pippin, Tainui beat Curiosity, Le Caron beat Master, Black wood beat Wai hora. Fourth Round.—Carbine beat Water babs, Blackwood beat Tainui, Le Caron ran a bye. Fifth Round.—Carbine a bye, Black wood beat La Caron. Final.—Mr J. McCann's blk w d Blackwood, by Rhuiwcod —Waitatigi, beat Mr.O.-R. Wise's bd d Carbine, by Smoker—Lady Lynn, and won the stake. Consolation.'Stake.. —Irish King beat Encore, Prohibition beat A.M.A., Castle Hill beat Jubilee, Ringlet beat Waihaha, Goodwood beat Wailu, Waterbabs beat Master, Stormy Night beat Accident, Ivanhoe beat Lady Lin ton. Second Round.—Prohibition beat Irish King, Ringlet beat Castle Hill, Waterbabs a bye, Goodwood absent, Stormy Night beat Ivanhoe. Third Round, -r-Prohibition beat Water babs, Ringlet beat Stormy Night.- Mr McCann's blk w b Ringlet, by Ringwood—Fenella, and Mr J. McCann's bd w b Prohibition, by The Brewer— Deception, divided the stake.

BOROUGH COUNCIL

The fortnightly meeting of the Ashbur* ton Borough Comncil was held last evening. Present — His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Williamson, Tweed, Scaly, Keir, Bird and Paul. . The Mayor stated that the debit bal ance at the Bank was £1602 6s 2d. The receipts since the previous meeting were —rates, 1890, 3s ; rates, 1891, £12 Is ;. rents of reserves, £19 ; dog licenses, £1 ; sale of earth, £1; rent of pound, £2 18s 4d ; water supply, refund Canterbury Mills, £70 18s ; library -iccttunt, Bs. CORRESPONDENCE. Mr James Tasker applied to rent, the Borough reserve adjoining his premises. Granted. Messrs Taylor and Oakley wrote on behalf of Mr Job Oshorna, to the effect that the cost of placing on the ground the material for sinking «n well to.the depth of 200 feet would be great, and suggested that tke well should be sunk 300 feet, as the whole cost would bo very little more. Cr. Tweed asked what was the use of asking information when there was no money to carry out any scheme \ After remarks by some other Council lors, it was stated that fche Engineer would see Messrs Taylor and Oakley and obtain the information required.. FIRE BRKJADK COMMITTEK. Cr. Keii-was granted an extension of a fortnight to report upon the Fire Brigades Bill. engineer's report. The Engineer reported as fol'ows :— The men have been engaged in plough ing grass off streets, clearing channels, carting gravel for repaiti'i* streets and soil for filling sections, attending to the water supply and sundry, maintenance work. • Water Supply.—We have had a tiply to our letter written to Mr 0. boi\ie, according to our iaKtructions at the last Council meeting, bub it does not contain the information required. Should the; Countil determine on having an experi« mental well driven, we should suggest that a special Arrangement sho\ 11 be made so that the depths and character of different, .strata should be accurately re ceived. We would ask leave to postpone our final report till we can obtain fuller particulars.—Received. NUISANCES, The Inspector of Nuisances reported havii g given notice to three occupiers to abate nuisances arising from defective closets.—Received. QUESTIONS. In answer to Cr. Keir, it was stated that 'Constable Crockett had been ap- Srinted Inspector of Weights and easures. Two instalments of fees had been paid by him to the credit of the Council. Cr Keir asked if an inspector under the Adulteration Prevention Act had been appointed. The Mayor replied that no appointment had been made. Cr Keir said he would recur to the matter later on. Cr Tweed asked whether the Inspector of Nuisances had reported any further cases of nuisances besides the few mentioned in his report, and whether the Inspector had power to enter premises to see that they were in proper order. The Clerk explained the duties of the Inspector. THE FIRE BRIOADE CUSTODIAN. The Mayor moved, —"That the Fire Brigade custodian receive a month's notice, with a view to fresh arrangements being made." In giving this notice of motion at last meeting, one of the Councillors had the opportunity of making a speech upon it,.and in the course of Irs remarks stated that this motion was made at the instigation of the Brigade from feelings of revenge. He (the Mayor) had been for a long time a member of the Couacil, and had never allowed personal feelings to influence hin^n. his actions in the Council. The Councillors would confirm this, and he took credit to him self for the purity of his motives. The fact was that the proposed step had been thought of before the difficulty with the Brigade had arisen. The custodian was too highly paid for the work done by him -—higher in proportion than any of the other officers of the Council, and it was not intended to reduce his salary for the reason that the allowance to the Brigade had been increased by £5. The motion formed part of the policy which was adopted when the last balance-sliest was considered, to reduce the over-draffc by the end of the year. It was inconsistent on Cr Keir's part to take objection when he was the Councillor who recommended that the Fire Brigade's allowance be reduced. The custodian's duties cplled for only two or three days' work a nionthj and he received a payment of £25 a year, besides a free house, and he regularly followed his usual occupation. Cr Williamson seconded the motion. A new arrangement .should be made with the caretaker, seeing that' the Bri gade was now on a different footing with ihe Council. Instead of the Council having to take care of the pliant the Bri gade should do so. Or WillUmson spoke to the Mayor's oonduct in the Council, and said he did not think that Cr Keir's expressions were intended to bear the meaning which his Worship had placed upon them. . ' Cr Keir said he had good reason to be lieve that themotion originated with the Brigade. As his Worship said that was not so he would withdraw the remarks, Be thought bis Worship should also wich

draw the remark that he (Cr Keir) was { ■ actuated by a feeling of friendship for the f . custodian. He had no such reasons for opposing the motion, but aid so because similar work was more Vighly paid else where ; with the Brigade the contrary was the case. The resolution implied that a reduction was intended. The cus lodiau had £1100 worth of property under his care, and his duties required expert knowledge. Cr Tweed would support the motion on the ground that the altered relations with the Brigade demanded a fresh agree ment with the custodian. Cr Scaly also supported the motion; believing that the plant should be under thechaige of the Brigade. Crs Bird and Paul followed on the same side. The Mayor, referring to Cr Keir's re mark?, pointed out that the question of reduction originated with Cr Keir, and and, proceeding to reter to Cr. Kier's atti tude in the matter, CrKeir again withdrew his remarks, and his Worship accepted the with drawal. ; The motion was carried, Cr Keir being the only dissentient. NEW BUSINESS* The Pound keeper was authorised to impound cattle fromlhe Borough reserves. It was agreed to supply the Pound keepet' with the official list of registered sheep brands, to enable him to co;n municate sit once with owners of im pounded sheep. Mrs McTeague was granted an extra £1 fjr grubbing gorse. The Mayor was authorised to affix the seal of the Council to certain leases. Cr Tweed asked leave to move that the town scavenger be given notice to terminate his agreement, in order that it might be made compulsory on him to empty all closets in the Borough. It was pointed out that there was a contract for a fixed time with the scavenger, and the matter dropped, Cr Tweed expressing himself strongly as t© the danger to health caused by the present ntglecfc of many occupiers in this respect. Cr Keir asked leave to move lhat Sergeant Moller be appointed Inspector under the Prevention of Adulfceq§tien Act. —This was made a notice of motion bo allow the Act to bo looked into. ACCOUNTS for £58 18s 9d wore passed for payment,.

DOMAIN BOARD.

The Council then sat as a Domain Board. The tender of Mr Greenslade for rent ing the lower and middle paddocks of the eastern part of the Domain for'one white crop, at 30s and 25a per acre respectively, was accepted. The Clerk reported that the Acclimati sation Society had turned loose seven pairs of quail in the Domain. The Asso were thanked for the gift.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

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THE BISHOP OF AUCKLAND.

London. May 25. The Bishop of Auckland has arrived in London.

DISCLOSING WAR OFFICE SECRETS.

Captain Tripone has been arrested ou a uhargo of disclosing the secrets of the War Office.

I COLONIAL VOLUNTEERS.

The military tournament has begun. The authorities are making much of the Victori in Mounted Rifle represen tatives, and the Press is also very favorably disposed toward them.

LORD SHEFFIELD'S TEAM.

It is officially stated that Lord Shef field has made up his mmd to take out a team to Australia next season, de spite the refusal oi several prominent professionals to go. AY. G. Grace, Lohmann, Briggs, Peel, and Attewell svill go for certain.

THE DE COBAIN SCANDAL.

In the House of Commons, Mr W, H. Si'iith has given notice that en Thursday he will -move that Mr De Cobain, M.P. for Belfast, against whom charges of a serious nature have been preferred, be expelled from the House,

THE AUSTRALIAN FLEET.

The departure of the Australian cruiser Mildura has been postponed until Wednesday, in order that further defects which developed during the trial course may be remedied.

FREE EDUCATION.

London, May 26. The " Standard "Says the impression is growing that it will be found impos sible to pass the free education mea sures this session.

RUSSIAN DISCONTENT.

St. Petersburg, May 25. Since the Czar deprived the Grand Duke Michael of all military rank held by him in the Russian Army, owing to his secret marriage with thei daughter of the Duke of Nassau, there has been a growing disaffection among the Guards, and it has developed to such an extent that forty-six of the officers have, by order of the Czar, been placed under arrest.

THE MANIPUR TROUBLE.

Calcutta, May 25. The British troops which have been operating against, the Miranzais are returning to headquarters. Calcutta, May 26. The murderer of Mr Grimwood has been executed.

THE CHILIAN WAR.

Valparaiso, May 25. The American cruiser is waiting at Iquique to capture the steamer Itata. The Government gunboats bom-, barded Iquique and Port Taetal, which were in possession of the insurgents, and recaptured the guns and routed the garrison. A mutiny is said to have broken out among the insurgent troops.

THE PERSECUTED JEWS.

Paris, May 25. The Jews in Russia are soliciting the Rothschilds to induce the French Government to use its influence with Russia and Turkey to permit them to establish a colony in Palestine.

THE MELINITE GUN.

M. Tupper, the inventor of the melinite gun, has been arrested, on a charge of treason, in selling the secret of his invention to Sir W. Armstrong, Mitcheiraud Co.

DISTURBANCE IN COMORO.

A disturbance having taken place in Comoro, an island situtit&l between Madagascar and the coast of Africa,'

the French authorities are taking steps to suppress it. -.; LABOR QUESTIONS. ¥ The omnibus men have gone out on strike, and have smashed the omni buses driven by blacklegs. The omnibus strike has paralysed traffic in Paris. Paris, May 26. Many omnibus drivers have been arrested frr intimidation.

OUTRAGE IN CHINA.

Hong Kong. May 26. The Chinese have pillaged a Christian mission at Nankin.

EX-QUEEN NATALIE.

Belgrade, May 26, Queen Natalie has gone to Odessa,

THF NEWFOUNDLAND QUES TION.

! St .John's, May 26. The Newfoundland Assembly passed ithe second reading of th-; Bill to give effect to the modus vivendi by a great majority, but further progrss #as deferred at the request of delegates who are dissatisfied, with the way in which Imperial measures -fare being pressed. - '"'

ITALY ARMING.

Rome. May 25. The Italian Government is ordering eight eighty-ton guns and fifty cannons.

THE REVOLT IN CORDOVA.

Buenos Ayrbh, May 25. During the revolt at Cordova there was eleven hours' fighting, twenty-five persons being killed. Peace has, how ever, been restored.

THE PORTUGUESE IN AFRICA.

Capetown. May 25. It is believed^ that tiro English first attacked the Portuguese on the Pungwe river. . ; ■ London, May 25 The Govehior of Mozambique de clares the Portuguese were attacked by the Company's .troops in the neigh borhood of Massikesse. The fighting lasted several hours, and several men were killed on either side. Another account, which comes from Delagoa Bay, states that the Portu guese had arrived within twenty yards of Fort Salisbury when the British fired, killing seven and wounding twenty more. Lord R. Churchill cables that the Portuguese were marching upo.i Um tassa when the conflict occurred. Envoys have arrived from Gungun hame, a native chief in Manioaland, for the purpose of ottering allegiance to England. It is expected Lord Salisbury will decline the offer, prefer ring to treat with Portugal for a defi nite settlement. London, May 2&. The accounts of the collision be tween the Portuguese and English in South Africa received so far are ob ■ nire. The " Times " believes the triith is the Portuguese attacked the Com pany's police at Mutassa's kraal, where they were repulsed, and that they then retreated down the Pungwe, where thef met Johnson's pioneers on their way up. The Portuguese report seven teen killed.

AUSTRALIAN.

SIR GEORGE GREY.

Sydney, May 2(5. Sir George Grey addressed a tre mendous meeting at the Centennial Hall this evening under the auspices of the Trades Council. Tie building was packed, and the speaker's remarks were received, with the. utmost enthusiasm- The principal topics em braced in Sir George Grcy'.s speech were federation, elective Governors, free education, and the abolition of plural voting. • Mr Fitzgerald, who has just re turned from a visit'to England as a delegate of the Trades Unions, said that if necessary the labor party would sink all other demands and clxng to the " one man one vote " principle.

ORES AND BRICKS.

"Melbourne, May 26. Mr Cosmo Newberry, Government analyst, has received an important commission from the Government to proceed to Europe, and inquire into the various processes for the treatment q£ refraotoiy ores, and also into the manufacture of bricks from coals dust.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, May 26. The volunteers,intend to present a testi monial on Saturday afternoon to LieutJ Colonel Shepherd, late commanding officer of the Auckland volunteyiß. , The little boy Samuel Clement Crook, who was arrested on a charge of wqliridhis; fthother boy named Mitchell, who d.ea a few days ago, has been released from custody, as it was evident that the wound was the result of an acciden\ Crook, a respectable looking: lad, cried bitterly while in Court. * Wancsanui, M,ay;2(jj,f f Ne^vs has been received of the recovery of one cf the bodies of the missing fisher men near the Kaitoko stream. Wellington, May 26, Upwards of 6000 people attended the electric light carnival on the Basin- Reserve la t nigh*-, in aid of the fund for a memorial to the late Mr !-i, D, Parnell,. the originator of the eight hours system in New Zealand. A torchlight procession in which several of the local Trades Unions took part, started from the Government Buildings at 7.30, and marched through the principal streets to the Reserve- £220 was taken i\t the gates. Dunedin, May 28. James Robb, acting brakesman on the' train between Invercargill and Kings town, was accidentally killed at Lumsden while shunting.

THE CENSUS.

[>ER FRFSS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, May 26. The following are the census returns, approximately, by provincial districts :— Auckland, 132,512. against 130,379 in 1886 ; Taranaki, 21,815, against 17,999 ; Hawke's Bay, 28,301, against 24,568 ; Wellington, 96,289, against 77,536 ; Marl borough 12,836, against 11,113 ; Nelson, 34,130, against 30,203 ; Westland, 16,282, against 15,931; Canterbury 128,092, against 121,400 ; Otago 152,81.8, against 149,154. This does not include the ■Islandsi and lighthouse population, &c. i It will be seen tnat nearly half the total increase of population in the colony is claimad by Wellington and Taranaki. Ihis bears out the Registrar-General's prediction that if there was any abnormal increase in a particular district it would bs found to be on the West Coast of this island. ;

Hampstead Water Supply

. . _ «~ —-—— A meeting of residents in the Hamp stead Town district waa held in the schoolroom last night. About twenty persons were present when the meeting opened, and Mr G. W. Andrews was asked to preside. ; The Chairman shortly traced the his tory of the agitation for a water supply for Hampstead, which included an appli cation to the Borough Council for a supply from the borough street system, which resulted in nothing, Another application was made to the County Council, and two schemes were submitted by the Engineer, one of which was objected to by the Borough Council Unless culverts were made use of, which would have entailed altogether too much cost. ,The other scheme also had its objections. Another effort was made to procure water from the mill race, but the then manager was also full of objections, the meeting of which would have been also too costly for the district. Another application was then mado to the Borough Council, and that body consented to allow water to be brought in at three' places, but wanted £30 a year rent for this, in addition to ihe cost of the scheme. This, out of' A, rate list of only £100 was also too much. The Board again applied to the County, and both Mr Brown ,and Mr Wright did what they could to obtain a supply for Harapstead, but failed, and Mr Andrews regretted that Mr Hug^o Friedlander had oprosed the granting of the supply on the report by the Engi neer. The application was vetoed, and the matter' stood there no\v. The present meeting had been called to give the resi dents an opportunity of considering the question of getting a suppty. He pointed out '"/hat the district had never paid a water Me yet, but it would have to look a water rat» in the face if the County supplied a scheme. The district was but sparsely builfc upon, and ifc was seldom that fires occurred, bub when they did occur the engine had a long way to cotn'.i, and even if they ha), a fire prevention supply it was questionable if the engine would be of any use to tl.em. A supply of this kind would involve considerable expense in making channels to counteract the effect of low lying land, where pools would be almost sure tc collect if channels were not made, and al*o expense in keep ing the drains clear. He invited remarks from tliO3e present. Mr Sage suggested a channel down the Wakam i roal, to be sent two ways when it reached Hampstcad —one down <*reen Lane and one down in the other divection. Mr Pickford spoke at some length on the prevalence of sickness in the district. He feared there was but little chance of getting anything from the Borough Crun cil, and what they did get would be costly. H0 suggested for fire prevention purposes that every resident should keep a tub of water at the back nf his house. Mr Mcßae fhought the agitation was •pie nature, and any scheme that was intro duced would be very costly. $ Mr A. Young thought * supp'y could easily be got from the creek that cou!«l be taken down Green Lane, at small cost. The Chairman said that he had been with the Engineer when the levels were taken from the top of the mill dam, and the water would h;ive to be tlutned over the first creek ; but by the time the Wakanui road was reached, they found they would -be dowa about three feet deep. Mr McEkea said the agitation was not altogether ole for Hampstead as. most of the people in Hampstead had water. He would certainly like to see a flow of water in Hampstead, but he would like to see it done at a reasonable cost. : Mr Pick ford said there were many people on the higher ground whohad no water who would be only too glad to get a supply. If, however, the residents were I*oo prepared to bear the cost of a supply at levels three feet deep at the Wakanui road, then it woul i be useless to think of a scheme that went deeper, Mr Thomas Andrews thought a supply for the fire engine down the streets of Hampstoad was far too costly for the residents. He favoured the sinking of a few pipes at intervals in the streets, so that. the engine could be attached ro them when occasion required, The Chairman in ?eply $q Mr Porter, said the estimated cost of the proposed supply from the mill nee to Princes. Street was £60. '-& ' " '■ Mr Pickford would Up in favor, of going to the County Council fpr>«t«r "w the safest body, and would; n#t.object to a small loan to meet the CQst- - '■ ' - The Chairmui said that in addition to the Engineer* estimate of £00 there would be thecosfeof carrying ie into the district, bay another £40. - - Mr T. Andrews pointed: out that this scheme did not touch Trevorton at all. Mr Andrew Young thought Trevorton could very easily be left out of the scheme, both as to benefiting by;toe water and having to pay for it. - Mr Crooks said the question was simply one of cost -r-what it would cpst to bring water into the township, and what it would cost fco distribute it and main tain the means of distribution in a proper condition. No scheme that had been proposed yet, that he had seen, would be. able to reach the Trevorton houses, and they could hardly go to them* under those circumstances for a share o{ 'cosfc. He felt that it was premature as yet to speak of a, scheme for Hampstead, but h§ favored, the idea suggested by Mr T. Andrews of putting down tube wells for fire prevention.. Mr Crooks a»ked liberty to digress from the subject of water to suggest the borrow ing of i'36o, from the Post Office Savings Bank, to be repaid in seven or eW\t yea»*s, and to be expended on the putting into proper condition of die, ntyoets and footpaths. Until that work was done, and the levels properly seen to, there was no qse thinking about a water supply. Mr W. M'Bae moved :~" That it is the opinion of this meeting, that the ti*ne is premature for a water supply." Mr Hunt seconded the luptjon.' Mr Ojiai'les "Ward had 1.0. amendment to propose on the motion but thought that, whether it \yas premature or not to get \n H supply, this was the time to decide to have one. He thought there was plenty of water to be got for the sinking, so that there was no absolute necessity to go tq the Borough or County Council, and he was quire sure thei'D Would be no difficulty in raising a loan if it were to be expended upon the pro viding & water supply. It would not pay the people of Hampstead to put off getting a supply any longer. ° Mr A. Youujj moved as an amendment: —" That the Hampstead Town Board be asked to provide a water supply 011 the

lines of Mr Baxter's Piinees Street scheme." Mr S. Porter seconded. Mr Sage favored the sinking of tube wells, the erection of a commodious cistern, and proviiing a motive power for pumping. The residents could then be allowed at a small rate to tap the cistern with pipes, and supply their houses. Mr drum urged getting a channel supply m every street, and did not believe there would be any objection on the question of cost. The amendment having been put was lost, and the motion carried by a large majority. ... .T: '■.'•. ■'■•>.< Mr (i. McKae moved : - " Th;».t it be a recommendation from this meeting, to ask the Tom n Board to take steps l to consti tute the districts into wards for water supply purposel)." Mr A. Young seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. After discussion of some minor matters not referring to water supply, votes of thanks were passed to the Guardian re porter and to the Chairman, and the meeting adjourned.

SPORTING.

•— -< DUNEDIN RACING. (rBB PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Dunedin, May 26. The D.J.C. to-night dismissed the protest against The Idler in the Consola tion Race yesterday. They received ■ twenty-nine nominations fjr the Cham pagne Stakes. Mr Ormond ond Mr [ O'Brien nominate five each, and Mr Stead i four.

HEATHCOTE TROTTING MEETING.

Christchurch, May 27. At Heathcote to-day, the Maiden Trot, H milt, was w»n by Mr .(. Butler's Humbug, time smin ssec, dividend 4J20 6n; the Pony Harness Trot, two niiles, by Mr W. Jardine's Dorolhy, time 7min s.£ec y dividend £'3 18s ; the Maiden HarneßH Trot, 1£ mile, by Mr G. Robert son's Madeline, thne sinin, dividend £4 13j l>d ; the Birthday Handicap, two miles, by Messrs Kelt's Cysjiiet, time 6min 4sec. dividend ift 3s 6d; the Heathcote HarnesM Trot, throe miles, by Mr H. Mace's Potatau, time Bmin 54sec, dividend-£8 14s 6d ; the Pony Shddle Trot, two miles, by Mr Harris' Twilight, time fmin 32sec, dividend £119s fthe Harness Trot, two miles, by Mr 3. Watson's Remnant, time Bmin 39sec, dividend £1 133; and the Mile Saddle Trot by Remnant, time 3miu Ssec. dividend £27.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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THE PERSECUTED JEWS.

(Received May 27, 10.30 a.m..)

LoN»QN v May 211 Baron Hirsch has despatched t re presentative to Russia to arrange for the emigration of the Jews to the Argentine Republic.

RUSSIAN AFFAIRS.

The Czarewitch lias been ordered to return from Siberia. The Russian Government proposes to abolish trial by jury, and future trials will he heard before the Judges, alone.

THE CORFU DISAFFECTION.

Athens, May 26. Order lifts been restored in Corfu.

THEPUNGWE AFFAIR.

Capetown, May *2G. The Portuguese on arrival at Massi kesse found it [unoccupied, and they declare that they were within the boundaries of their own territory when the British took up an offensive atti tude and tired on them.

MR BLAINE.

. . Washington, May 26. The friends of Mr J. G. Elaine, Secretary of State, consider that his days oi: political activity are over.

THE POSTAL CONFERENCE.

Vienna, March 20. At the Postal Conference to-day the President thanked the colonial rearer sentatives for their attendance. Iv replying to the congratulations on the colonies joining the Union the delegates expressed satisfaction that the step brought Australasia in closer communi cation with the rest of the world. (Received May 27, 11 a.m.) London, May 26. The English Prosa comment favor ably on the Ucmventioin's acceptance of AustraViiVs entry to the Postal Union. The Ap;2nts-General have sent full par -tioulwrt. of. the proceedings to their re spective Governments.

THE PARNELL DIVORCE CASE

In the divorce case, O*Shea v O'Shoa and Parnell, decree was made absolute.

LORD SHEFFIELD'S TEAM.

The programme of Lord Sheffield's cricket team includes three match*** against elevens at each of the principal towns, Melbourne, Sydney, aj*d Ade laide, and a match at eaoh cJP theses towns against a combined Australian team. In matches' arranged outside of these the English, team will play against odds,

THREATENING A BISHOP.

Rev. F. Temple, Bishop of London, has received a letter iv which a threat is made to shoot hinu The writer of the letter is beUevod to be insane.

AUSTRALIAN.

SARA BERNHARDT.

(Received May ML 11 3ft » »n A

Sydnkv* May 27. ■ Arrived—R.M.S. Monowai, 'Frisco via Auckland Madame* Sara Bernhardt met with an enthusatfia .reception* .

CONSTITUTIONAL DIFFICULTY AT HONG KONG.

Thursday I»MKC, May 27. Eastern nws to hand by steamer states ttat a, coastitiitional difficulty has arisen between the Governor of* Hong Koi^g nnd the unofficial mem-' hers of the Legislative Council. The? latter opposed a proposed increase in salaries, and the Governor declining to cable Lord Knutsford, Secretary of State, on the question, tlie Opposition sent a communication and the Gover nor is much enraged at their action.

TBB ASBBtJRTOfI ffITAftDiAN, WEDNESDAY, MA\ 27, 1891



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