SHIP PING INTELLIGENCE.

man watkrJ Thls Evoninß, 11.23 HIGH WATER} To . morrow Morning, 11 30 J UNSET.—This Evening, 0.5 SUNIUSK.-To-Morrow Morning. 0.10 MOON'S AOE.-Last Quartor, 23rd, 3.8 p.m.

ARRIVALS. LAST EVENING.

Argylo, 5.3., Crawford, from Whangarol lluby, sohoonor, Lambott, from Kussoil

TJ-DAT. Sydonharo, barque, Millar, from London Glonolg, 6.8., Farquhar, from Tuunintfii

DEPARTURES. LAST EVENING.

lona, s.fl,, Stophonoon, for Northern Ports TO-DAY. Ilotomahana, s.B, Undorwooil, for Melbourne Onward, schooner, Pankow, from Rii'soll Myrtle, brigantine, Lano, for Friondly Islands

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Sydnoy-Zoalandia, P.M. s.s., 23th Ban Francisco—Australia, P.M. s.s., April Ith Tuuranga — Glonolg, WedKC3day; Waitakl, Thursday Rnssoll—lona, Monday Whangoroi and Kussoll-WolHngton, Wodncs day Now Plymouth and South—Penguin, Tuoday Whangarol—Argyle, Tuosdays and Frldaya WolllnKton, Friday Friendly Islands-My rtlo Samoa—Matautau Sydnoy—Heron

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Wolvorino, H.M.S., from Sydnoy, shorty Moropo, ship, from London Oxford, ship, (M.T.L.S.) from London; called Deo.i

EXPORTS.

Porßotonmhana, for Sydnoy—l3o bales flax, 8 casks oil. 1 canvas parcel, 9 bales rags. 1 caso bananas, 5 casesr chocolate 7 cases oocoa. 10 koges, 22 oaaca and parcels, and origimil car^r from Southern portp,

IMPORTS.

Xx Sydenham, from Londoiwhorsc-powcr; 2 •1 portable onglrcs, 3, J^jes patent oilcans, 2 portable ssw benches^ rain locks. 1 cask town casks brass tops, ?,{Slzed ba3in3, 1 easo braco bolts, 1 cask sgen, 2 casks steelod wedges, 1 bits, 1 ensfio'oks, 1 cask mnul rings, 1 easo ca9>3 sJWa, 1 easo hand saws, 1 easo crosscut mill,,'! case tennor and compasa saws, 2 SSsks pat sadirons, 1 cb^-shell Berlin black, 1 oask iron and ooppor kettle, 1 cask tin plates, 15 casks paint oil, 150 drum? raw oil. 100 drums boiled oil, 100 drums colza oil, 20 drums turps, 20 drums neawfcot oil. 5 casks noatsfoot oil, 5 casks l»mn black, 10 cases raddlo, 3 casks patent dryers, 1 cask red lead, 3 ca-tks umber. 4 casks black paint, 2 casks soft soap. 3 rasks Peacock's patent paint, 1,506 bar» iron, 285 banoles iron, C 2 bundles galvanised tubos, G cases plain galvan ised iron, 6 caSO3 steel, 30 bundles stool, 32 casks zlno, 2 bales tarpaulins,—T. &S. Morriu.

Per Sydonham, from London:—Plain cottons, £1630; coloured cottons. £720; printed cottons, £970; woollens and worsteds, £2580; flannole, £780; linen in bales, £10:linon in case, £GSO; cottons and woollen?, £1310; muslins, JflOJ; silks and oottona, £9J ; silks and woollens, £100 ; silks and velvets. fi.O ; ribbons, £90; shawls and mantles, £290 ; millinery, £iGO; hoisery, £1160 : sewing thread, £70 ; haber dashery, £3010 ; umbrollas. £170 ; cotton and linen ehkis, £110 ; apparel, £6330 ; blankets, £653 ; carpets and rng3, £100; straw hata, £230; felt hats and caps, £lti0; dressed leather, £510 r wrot. leather, £280; saddlery, £110: floorcloth, £130; sowine machines, .-8950; rails and general maclnnoi y, £2160; books, £350; paper, 330 csvt; stationery, £250; uphol stery, £130; tinware, £210; brushware, £30; plated and papier rraahe Roods, £150; toys, £60; planoa, £160; clocks and wntchos, £20; per fumery, £170; jewellery, £50; agricultural and garden seeds. £100; clay pip:s, £70; iron taoks, £6; lead shot, 1 ton; chain and anohors, 6 tons; hardware and cutlery, £17«; bar and lod iron, 53 tons; sheet iron, 7 tonB; galvanised iron, 12 torjs; yellow metal, 1 ton; copper. 1 ton; tin plates, 77 boxes ; iron nails, 13 ton 3; wiro and wire rop?, 17 toes; zinc, 13 tons; Bteol, 3 tons ; linseed oil, 3.250 gals; cod oil. 12) sals; -nhiting. 13 tons; paint colours, £370; Hint glass, £100; foreign window g'ass, £190; china and earthenware, £3^o; glass bottles, £70; bran and flour bags. £110; canvas, £350; lines and twinet, £G3; slates, £50; cement, 300 barrels; snuff, 237 lbs; brandy in bulk, 870 gals; brandy in case, 010 ga's; rum, 199 gas; genova, 1,210 gals; cordia's, 20 ga's ; British spirits in bulk, I.BSO gals; British spirits in case, 190 gals; perfumed spirit, 10 gals; red wine, 310 gals; white wine, 228 gals; boor glass, 5S barrels; nops, 11 cwt; bacon and hams, 7 cwt; preserve, not rated, £31; assorted, Oitmon's store. £1S1; mlnoral water, £13; vinegar, 7CO gals; fOioian S3>ad oil, 65 gals; cocoa, 12 cwt; starch, £56.; bluo, £31; tapiooa, 5 cwt; crystals, 10 tons; caustio, 12 tons; oandles, Briiian and foroigo, 228cwt; soap, 15 owt; raisins, 50 cwt; currants. 118 cwt; almonds, 2 cwt; /igs, 18 cwt; liquorice juice, 1 cwt; elucoao and snecururn, 133 owt; confectionary and peel, £65 ; not de scribed, 8 cases; apothecary ware. £510; sulphur, 25 cwt; alum, 3 cwt; tart. acid,3 cwt.: cream tart. 3cwt. Total declared value of cargo, £11,200. .

Inwards Coastwise—Four Sisters, from Patea; Bessy, from Kennedy Bay; Tokorau, from Mercury Bjy: Opotiki, from Tairua; Fanny Kelly, from Whangaroa; Janet from Whaßgareiwith 800 bushels lime; Sunbeam, from Manaiu, with 12,00') f ot siwn timber; wMagio, from Mercury Bay, with 21.0C0 feet tim ber; Lake Superior, from Thimoa with 30,000 feet timber; Start, iroai Whingaroa, with 22,900 feet timber.

Outwards Coastwise.—Bessy, for Kennedy Bay; Tokorau, for Morcnry Bay; Mercury, for Tairna; Janet for Whangarei Heads, with 4,030 feet timber; Ghost, for Orewa, with 2 tons bonedust; Sunbeam, for Manaiu.

After a short stay in rjort tlo schooner Energy ■will again proceed to Noumea in charge of Capt. Roland. Her cargo will protabiy consist of timber.

The s.s. Glonelg went into dock this morning, for the pnrpo3e of having her coppsr cleaned.

The pumps were set gone on board tho Taupo at Tauranga yesterday morning, and when the B.c. Glonelg left last evening she had been raised about two feet.

We find that the now 6tcaraer for tho West Coast trade row in courso of construction to the order of Capt. McGregor, ia not boing built by Messrs Fraser and Tinno Messrs McQuirria and McCallum are tho builders, and Mr Beagar, of Albert-street, has executed the iron work.

The s.s. Rotomahann leaves for Sydney at 1 p.m., and takes the following pa= sengera :— Mcß3rs Shaw, Darom, Col. Whitmora. Proctor, Pointer, J. Cameron, Walker, Pattereon, K. Smith, A. Bathnrst, Smith. Jerome, Williams, Jannarett, TregiU, Oliver (2), Stevenson, Rico, Brodder, T.ong, Power, Simpson, Holdship, Cadogan, Mr and Mrs Pnrgin, Mr and Mrs Holdship, Mr and Mrs Walktr,

The s.s. Glcno'g brought tho following pas sengers from Tauranga to-day :—Misses Hayes, Drult, Douglas, Messrs Brown, Procter, Frasor, Hay, McDonald, Jines, Watson, Grent, Wark, Campbell, Andsreon, Bennett, Coutt3, Pyo, Wilson, Lang, Donnelly, Lowi3 (2), Court, Wer nor, Curtis, Brennan, and 7 staorage.

The B.c. Argyle from Whangarei brought 35 sacks gum, 20 cases fruit, 1 case drapery, 12 cbssb sundries and the following passengers: — Misses Burton and McKenzio, Meadames Laud, and three children, White and child, Hill, Koundires and Lincoln, Messrs Speakman, Hart, KOBO. Morrison. Goodwin, Fulmoro, Kvans, Colebrook, Sullivan, Britilera, Jorjes, Adams, and 5 in the steerage.

NOTICE TO MASTERS.

Masters and pursers of ves3ols are requested not, on any account, to furniah reports of paEsngO3 or flies of newspapers to wateimen who claim that they havo been engaged to secure such by tne Star, Our chipping roprc- Bontativo will always be iv attendance .person ally immediately upon arrival o( vo3sels in port.

ARRIVAL OF THE SYDENHAM.

About 10 o'clock thia forenoon tJie signal donoting "a barq.uo outside Tiritirl" was obsprved on the Mount Victoria signal staff and about 11 a.m. It was altered to "Inaido Tiritiri." Ihe prevailing oninioa was that the vessel was the fcydenham, barquo, from LondoD, and the opinion was con firmed on the arrival o£ the s.n. Gl'nelg,] which wont alongside on the.passage from Tauranga, when just outeide Tiritiri. and thraw several papers on board. Owing to the strons: southerly breeza and ebb tide, abo will not reach the harbour until 7or 8 p.m. The Sydenham is now 111 (lays out from London, and brings about 100 naasongera reported all well. She is consigned to the New Zealand Snipping Company (Limited.) The Now Zealand Shipping. Co> Sydenham Capt. R. T, Miller, left London on November 2, for Auckland, consigned to the New Zea land Shipping Co., Ld): passengers :-Saloon: Mrs Jano Dunstftn, Mr Henry D. Murray, Mr ■William Murray, Mr Henry L. Muray, Rev. Joseph Berry, Mrs Agnes Berry, Miss ICito Barry, Mr Percy Berry, Miss Li'y Berry, Miss Ninaßorry, Mr Georto (-sborno Berry, Miss Oons'anco Berry, Mies Kato Anderson. Mr Thomas Whitolaw, Mr William Whitelaw, Mr George Whitelaw, Mr William Hunt, Mrs S. J. Hunt, Mr F. W. Hunt. Mr Frank Huot, Mr Charles Hunt, Mr Herbert Hunt, Mr Percy Hunt,-MiS3 Kdith Hunt. Mr HwTy Hunt, Mr Alfred Hunt, Mr Karnest Hunt, Miss Gertrude Hunt, Miss Kmily O'Brien Hunt, and Dr. H. Haines. Second Cabin—Miss Agoes Kobertß, Miss Harriet Berjnttt, Mr "Wm. William!), Mr Arnold William*, Mr Hugh Williams, Mi 33 Caroline Davis, Mr Butler, Mrs Butler. Mr Gco. Butlor, Mr H. Butler, Mr M. Eutler, Mr J. W. Butlor, MUa Laura Butlor, Miaa Hotring, Mr J. Gil more, Ms Mary K. Gilmore, Misa Adclina Gilmoro, Mr Arnold Gilmoro. MrPercy Gilmoro, Miaa Mary Gilmoro, Mias Emma Astin, Miaa M. Astio, Mr William Dunn, Mr Cottinghum, Willis 'Mrs Olga L. Willis, Miss Klizabeih L. Willis, Miss Mary K. Willis, Mi3S Helen O. Willis, Mrs Steel and child, Miss X Poqle, Mr Arthur Hawkes, Mr3 Isabella Hamlin, Mr Cottinghani VViilis.jun., Mr John Willis, Mr Guy Willis, Mr Wm. Wiliif/Miss Annie farr son Mr Frederick J. Brooks, Miss Elizabeth Palmer, and Mr Frank Hamlin. Stoerage— Wm. Henry Hamblin, Mary AJIod, Helen Hurrocks, Lawrenca Williams, Thom»B Domment, Carolina nemment, Minnie C. Domment, Thos. Smeaton, John Firih, Gco. Mogford, James Ribaon, Tho>. Vineon,. Fanny "Vmson, Kanny Viasoo, Frederick W, Vinson, Arthur Vinßon, Charles Vinson, Septimus Yin- BOn 'lhomasMlcore, Robert Froude, Pri3eilla Proude. Kmmelire Froudo, Robert H. Froude. Mabel P. Froudo, Lizzie W. Frond", Mildred Froude, Hthel M. Froude. John Purdie, Walter Purdln, Mary Pordio. Jane Purdie, Agnes Purdie, Hugh Purdie, James Purdie, Margaret Purdie, William Steele, William G. Bakor, Thomas Maokey, Margaret C. Hutohineon, Sarah A. Hntchlnson, GeorKe W. Hutohinaon, Tilson fmitb, Robert Heron, Agnes Heron Annie Horon, Gilbert Heron, Janet Heron Robert Hertn, Jamc3 McMurtrle, fatherlne McMurtrie. Annio MoMurtrie, Maruarot GUlivray, Donald Gordon, Alexander Cowio. Hugh McMmtrip, Mary McAfurtrie, Thomas McMurtrie, Andrew MoMnrtrio, Hngh Mc- Murttie. Janet Bosland, Alfred Hall, Frederick Rutherford, Potor Gordon, Mrs Gordon, Wm. Gordon, Elizabeth Gordon and M m. Leggo.

FORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPAKTURK3. Penguin, 8.8., Malcolm, for ifoutli

The b.c Penguin look lior departure for Southern ports at 11 a.m. to-day. Passengers :- Mosai-3 Owen. Rogers, Fitzgerald, W. iiomap, Master F. Walker, Mr andMrj V. Hum, Mr bhera, Mia3 Grey, Mr and Mm Hall, Mrs Cottam, Master F. Walker, Miss I. Brown, EXPORT?. Por Uowenn. for Waitara—2o fjtiiinies eiißar, 20 I>UK3 Bait, 2 kega powder. U cases fcosp, 2 kegi powder, 9 caaea soap, 2 drums oil, 3 cases tobacco, 2 bales oakum, 1 bale tweeds, 1 case I Muntz metal. I cask sherry, ana 87 packages <, sundriee. i , , ; ;:-_; ::;,_ ; ~

Per Penguin, for Now Plymouth—2l oasos, 5 oases brandy, 05 packages. For Nelson—6 o»bob, 0 oftßks raslne, 3oratoßpolß. For WclUnßton -1 truss, 1 parcel.

Per Lalla Rookh, for Raglan —200 piecos timber, 81 bags flonr, 75 bags grass seed, 2 gunnies and 10 mats sugar, 12 boxes soap, 85 oolls wire, 8 saoka oats, 0 saoks boneduat, l cask ale, 1 cask biscuits, 2 paokagos sashes, 1 glass door, 3G sundry paokages.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russkil, thl j day Arrlvod: Speedwell and Mariner.

ARRIVAL OF THE TE ANAU. Tho Union Company's s.». To Auau left Sydnoy on tho 17th at 1.30 p.m.; cleared tho Meads at 5.15 p.m., and exporicnoed light variable winds throughout. Passed tho Ihroo Kings on the 21st at 1 P.m.. and arrived at Kiwaell on tho sarao day at IUO p.m. Pas eongera :-For Auokland-Mossrs Urulokshank, Smith, Holdor, Briton, Oamoron, Hamilton, Wallace, Louson, Hardy, Johnstpno. Engel, Watson and inrant, Kobipson Soloman, Mo- Ivor, Waterhouso, Laurioa child oV{n£ orTBVir Lowry (4) Cooper. Holder and Hills. For Napier-Messrs Chambers, Hamilton and GiXrtson. For Wellington-Messrs Williams. Turnbull and Pitts. For Lyttelton-^lr rano. For imnodin—Messrs Haslam. Talt, Costa, ana Tho TpAaau Balls at 5 p.m. Dr. Mauusoll.aud ono prisoner. Tauiunqa, this day. Arrived: WoUington, s.s, from Auokland " 7o' m- Wellington, yo-^ ay' Sailed : Albion, s s., for Southron. Wanaka, s.s., for Picton anji,^ yeß torday. .aiidon with 51 posson- Arrived: Orarl froflheago of 1U days, gors, bU well, attor^ CniLMKBa yosterday.

wea, 8.5., for the North; Orotl. s.s., SailcdiM. _ . for tho^neads: William Davic.from London.

Melbourne, Mnrch 21. Arrived: Tho Union Company's Tararua, from niufl'; tho P. and O. Company's Cathay, with the inward Suez mai l.

COMMERCIAL.

KvuNiNQ Star Office, Tuosday. Air R. Arthur offered to-anr at his mart sovoral valuablo properties situated at Ono humra and in tho WalKato. Tha residonoo at Onelmnga told for £1,500. Tho farm ac tho Waikato was bought in by Mr Aitkcn.

Tho pallor that whiten? tho skin and gives It a Rhoatly shado, is directly traceablo to sotno organic auiH'i Tho blood thut courses in the papi'liu undor tho cutlclo should naturally nmmlo tho skin with Us crimson glow, and just as this ruddy tint is an ovidonceof good h»al th, so Is itn absenco incontestable proof of some derangemont or the system, possibly an ninomlo state of tho body. What Is wanted in all such cases, is what is known, in technical language, as a [rubefaciont, and whilo Udolpho vvolfo's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps does not claim to bo this, strictly, it works similar rosults.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Ci.osb as Under.— Tnia Day. For Whangaroi Hoads, VVaipn, "Whanirarol, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at -J p.m. For Thamo3, per Uotomahann, at 4.30 p.m. Wednesday, 23rd instant. For Waitara, &c, per Lalla Kookb, at 8 a.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandol, at 11.30 a.m. For Hokianga, per Howeoa. at 11 a.m. For Thames, per Kotomahana, at 1 p ra. For Whangaroi Heads. Whangarei, Kussoil, and Kawakawa, per Wellington, at i p.m. For Whhiangl, Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotlkl, per Glenelg, at i p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 21th instmt. For Gistorne, Napier, t-onthern ports, and Australian Colonies, per Te Anau, at 9 a.m. For Waiwera, Te Kapa, Cralßiebnrn, and Warkwortb, per Hose Casey, at 9 a.m. Tuesday, 29th instant. Per s.s. Ze&landia. as follows :— Foi Sandwioh Islands, United States ot America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British aud Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Knrope, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence, in addition to the postage, will be reoeivea by the Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to the time of sailing. Tola mail will bo duo in London on Tuesday, May 10, 1881. 3. B. BI3S, Chief Postmaster. Chief Poflt-ofllco. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

MARCir 22nd, 1881. Theatre Royal—" Tho Shaughrann," 8 p.m. All Saints' Chnrch, Ponsonby—Performance of Sacrod Mdslo, in aid of tho Church Funds, 8 p.m. Lome-street Hall—Dr. Simms' Illustrated Leotnreon Practical andSoientlflc Physiognomy, 8 p.m. Meeting •>' Former Pupils of Mr Macrao— Insurance, .llldings, 7.30 p.m. Eden Loogc-Lodge-room, 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

MOORE.-On March 21.1881, tho wlfo of Jo.'oph Moore, Grey-street, of a son.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, The Morning News and The Echo.

TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1881.

For Ihc cause that lacks assistance. For tho wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the ood that we can do

We hereby certify the issue of the Auckland Evening Star Jot the week ending March l§th, 1881, \to have leen as wider: — Monday, Mar. 14 6,535 Tuesday, „ 15 6,400 Wednesday,, 16 6,334 Thursday, „ 17 6,090 Friday, „ 18 6,419 Saturday, „ 19 6,585 I

Total issue for weok... 38,363 GEORGE FRASER)PubIio Account. T. LEIGH WHITB I Olty^Auditors.

A SPEECH from the Colonial Treasurer ia a political event that cannot escape notice in these politically dull timos; but there is very little to comment upon in the reported utterance of Major Atkinson at Patca yesterday. The greater proportion of the Major's story Is a thrice-told tale, and the Treasurer is not gifted with a genius capable of galvanising the dry bones into new life. His review of the last session disclosed nothing which wo have not heard many times over. There are, however, in his allusions to the properly tax important indications for tho future. After a year's trial the Government have determined to retain the tax us a permanent factor in the finance of the colony. Major Atkinson's defence of the principle of the tax was the best part of his speech. It may be gathered from the hints he allowed to drop that the cost of collection has been very heavy, and, in consequence, the Government will propose next session that

an independent valuation bo dispensed! with, thatmado by the local bodies to bo accepted in lieu of a special assessment. It! ia not probable that the Government would, lose much by the substitution, lor, in the majority of instances, the local bodies have a very fair idea -of the real valuo of property, and are not (dually givon to undor-viilua tions whatever flioir errors way be m •"* opposite direction. 1 1 f We should like n lit. c m^ft^ passing udginout «a the J r£ to a vetrcncMont ioj,; ncnt a-y°ar- "• B ™ OP HBS ordinary Civil List i ™dfS£ °* th° °ther rce"lar nnnual in jronrinH "Sl tllcy woukl bo Clltltlcd to vorv I.'1 -*0 crctf» ut though departmental t . av ;.gß havo undoubtedly been made, wo x acstion both their extant i\nd per- I maucucc. Dull times in the South enabled the Government to dispense With many otlicers whoso jiliucoa will havo to be lilled as tho trado revival which hoa now set in, progresses, and thon the large compensation which has been paid will bo virtually so much money thrown away, an equal salary bciug required for less ellicicnt successor!?. Tho great contraction of public works expenditure, and tho abolition of tho Lands FurchasoDcpaitnicnt,also caused reductions which are not strictly speaking "savings," because work of a permanent and valuable character, which was being done, is now neglected. Nevertheless, it must bo nd mittcd that in grappling with an enormous public expenditure of £110,000 a week, and reducing it within a fow months to £GO,OOO or £70,000, tho Government had a dillioult task before it, and the vitality of tho colony in tho faco of such a serious curtailment of a source of monetary circulation and trade, which has inlluonced every branch of business, ia per fectly marvellous. The near approach of the timo when borrowing must absolutely Cease, and tho colony rent entirely upon its own industrial resources, loses most of its alarms after our experience of the '. consequences of tho sudden stoppage of a cash circulation amounting to two millions sterling a year. No doubt the secret of the colony's success, under a trying ordeal, is found in a paragraph or tho speech which might cscapo tho attcntiou it deserves. In a period of eighteen mouths ISO.OOO acres of the wasio lands of tho colony have been disposed of for settlement, and of Illis a large part has cone into tho hands of men with little capital under the homestead and doferrod payment conditions. While large resources in laud remain to find profitable work to tho surplus population, the elas ticity which, ai exhibited in tho United States, forms tho wonder of tho world, will pull Now Zealand through worse dillicultics than have yet assailed her, and will leave tho country hotter for tho trial. Major Atkinson foreshadowed for the coming session vory little legislation. Koprc sentatiou. Charitable aud lloipital Aid, and Licensing—throe stuplo dishos—are to be prepared for tho cutcitaiuincnt ot lion, members. If they mauago to digest one of them thoroughly they will domoro than has been accomplished in any previous Parlia ment with tho samo out res. Thoro is no cluo to the character of tho proposed measures, but wo presume they are the same, or nearly tho Ramo, as thoso which were brought down last session, nad wo quito agree with Major Atkinson that threo such bills will give work enough, lot tlio closing session of tlic jroacnt Parliament. The question of Educa tion tho Government will not nttompt to interfero with this session, but Major Atkinson indicates it as n test for tho next elections. In making the announcement, the lion, gentleman spoke of himself as a " limited donomiuationnlist." Are we to umlorstatul the Treasurer as breathing tho mind of tho Cabinet on tho subject, and as throwing out ut this early stasje a bid for the (Jivtholio vote 'I If so, Major Atkinson has fixed the extreme limit to tho duration of the present Minis try. The causa of National Secular Svstcin of Education will be found moro sturdy and enduring than 'any combination of men banded together for tho purpoao of over turning it.

Mcesra Krascr and Wnito, City Auditor, and Public Accountants, certify that the issue of tlic KvßNixa STAR last week was 38,303. The abscondor from the Industrial Home found by Surgeaut Jackson yesterday was named Elcock. Mr Justice Richmond this morning granted orders for probate in re James Mil ler and John Corless (deceased), and also an order to register a deed of assignment of tho estate of John Waddingtou (craves (de ceased). Constable Jones' prizo clock went very well for a time, but on rising on the morn, ing of the 12th inst. ho found the clock silent. It had ceased to tick, and tic felt a presentiment that its destiny was "never to go again," and that its pendulum would swing no more as an accompaniment to the unresting march of time. Tho Diorama of tho American War was exhibited in the Theatre Royal. A vory large number of gifts were distributed among the audience in tho interval. We have received from " E. F." 10s, in aid of the afllicted family. The committees of the Hospital Fruit Mission, assisted by Mr and Mrs lib t. Morley, presented 3001bs. weight of grapos to the inmates of the three institutions on Satur day afternoon, which were thankfully re ceived. The next Service of Song will be given on Sunday, tho 27tb,^weather per mitting. Entries for the two Handicaps and Steeple chase in the Auckland Autumn Meeting clo3e on Friday, 25th March, not on 2Gth as appears in programme. An advertisement in the " Otago Times " makes a demand for 250,000 snared rabbits (not poisoned), delivered at the Meat Preserving Works at Woodlands, South land. The price will bo obtained at tho works, and 2000 per diem can bo taken for six month?, if satisfactory arrangements can be made. Last year a number of men made 153 a day at this work. Superintendent Thomson received a ' telegram to-day from Coromandel, stating that the missing miner Bourkc had not been found up till this morning. The police and about fifty miners aro still searching for him. | Three boys named Charles Alcock, 1 William Speir.s, and George McCann, were arrested to-day by Constable Kennedy and placed in the lock-up on a charge of having escaped from tho Industrial School, The usual meeting of the Mount Eden Band of Hope was held last evening in St. David's school-room, Rev. Thomas Dunu presiding. There was a large attendance, nnd we nnderstaud the Band is in a very flourishing condition. Addresses were delivered by the Chairman and Mr C. Atkin, and songs, recitations, &c., followed each other in rapid succession. The gathering, which was a very pleasant and sociable one, terminated at an early hour with tho hymn, " Yield Not to Tempta tion " and the benediction pronouueed by Mr Dunn. An opportunity was subse quently afforded to those present who had not already done so to sign the pledge. A large and appreciative audience in St. David's Sunday School-room last night testified to the interest taken in the Band of Hope movement in this district. The occasion was the fortnightly meeting of St. David's Band of Hope. The Rev T. W. Dunn presided, and after the opening hymns and prayer, introduced Mr Atkins, who spoke on tho "Blight sprcod where over drinking customs and tho drink traffic existed. 'An Emperor was blown up, and all the world shuddered with horror at tho deed ; the assassin was quickly arres ted and executed; but thousands, whoße souls were as precious to their Creator as that of tho Czar of all the Russias, were annually done to death by the drink traffic, and no murder was committed j no one was executed for it." Songs wcro contributed by Missea Macky, McKay, and Matthews, and recitations by Messrs Dunu, Taylor, and , Robertson. The meeting closed with the benediction at 9.5. The Band of Hope now numbers 117 memborp. The Auckland Band of Hope Union is to the fore, and tho president has written to Sir Win. Fox, asking that gentleman if he will extend the offer of the £10 prizes for competition by children of the Board schools, re Dr. Richardson's text-book, to the members of Bands of Hope, as the Board of Education refuses to allow the book to be used in schools in Auckland. There is at least poetic justice in a story | that comes from British India, tending to show the power of locomotives (when pro perly approached) to drive away the malaria whichrailwaysorratherrailwayconstmctiou operations, have so long been charged with j caiifiue. A poor villager of Kattywar had been afflicted for a lon« time with remittent fever, and no amount of idol woiship and ponance availed to arrest the malady. At length a friendly neighbour advised him to approach the ''Bhoot" in the newest shape ia which the former had seen him recently taking his daily run ia th.at part of the pro vince, chafing and fuming. Tho fever stricken villager consequently travelled a distance from home, and a sight of a railway locomotive, fell ou his knees, teudered an offering of corn and sweets, and extolled its might. The devil was. appeased; the worshipper found himself *ldof the jialaria.

Tft the Editor: Sir,—l wish most grate fully to acknowledge tlio kindness of the railway oiliciah la subscribing the sum of £28 2s 6d, «r hich I havo duly received through t h? proprietors of tlio Star. The net wi"-fluito unexpected, and will always bpicmembcrod by mo with feelings of deep gratitude—Yours, &&, Elizaiiktii Smyth. In our paragraph referring to certain ponding buptUm* in connection with Mrs Hiinipsou's mission, the nnmc of Mr George Ilcnius was erroneously included. Mr. Hcmus is an ollice-bearer in another congre gation, and has no intcution of severing lii-a conucction with the denomination with' which he has been connected for so many years. Tlio Wcaleyau uiuhoritios also wish ft stated that the gentleman described as a Weslcyan student did not occupy any such rccoguised position iv couuoctiou with that church; his services having boon oilered ' but declined. Our Tauhoa correspondent writes:—; "Tha owner of tlio steamer Mary Allen has felt annoyed at having to wait at. Hclemvillo for llie boiler, but has reason to : hope that nil will be ready id a few days. Intimation has been iniulo of the intention to sulwidiso the Mary Allou and send mails to Port Albert and places adjacent, to arrive ou Saturdays. This is regarded as very satisfactory, doing away with the ncucsssity of delivciiug letters or papers on Suudny as formerly." On Sunday last live Mormon ciders visi ted the Maori settlement at Orakei, and held a meeting, which was largely attended. The principal speaker said ho had only arrived about two weeks siucofrom America, that ho had hoard of tlio groat Maori prophet, To Whiti, and that ho had a letter tor him, which he asked the local chief to have forwarded. Paora Tnhueio (tho chief) however declined moving in tlio matter till ho had consulted Tawhiao, tho native king. Tho Mormon older then wont ou to say ho believed in prophets and apostles being now ' on earth tlin name as iv tho timo of our Saviour. Ho mud, "To Whiti is yours, and thii Europoans havo several, to each of whom tlio Lord Honds his words by vision." lie then distributed several tracts. The chief, in reply, said that they had nlrondy ho many religions they scarcely know which one rightly to buliovo. Tho Mormon elder responded: " There is only ono truo reli gion, that of the Lultor Lay Saints." The elders left hooii after 4 p.m., some amuse ment, however, having been caiißod by several Europeans who wcro prosont offering to join their persuasion it tlioy wore nllowod six wives each. J)r. Simms ia very busy at tho Lome- Btrcot Hall daily, describing character and filling charts. Lost night tho hull was filled, evou to the gallery, with a highly respectable and attentive audienco, who cheered lustily as the doctor delineated vniious peculiarities of well-known ladies and geutlemen ou tho platform at tho cloao of his instructive ami valuablo lecture. Another interesting lecture ia announced for to-ni^ht. Tho defaulting Hat of ratepayers who have failed to pay all rates due is iv courso of compilation in tho City Council ollicen. All who are in arrears of rates will not appear in the buyei'a roll for 1881-2. Those who wont their votes, should pay upbeforo the IHst of the present month. An important discovery of coal has boon made at Whaugaroa by Mr Moilar, who rocoived permission from tho Wuste Lands Board somo time ago to prospect. A letter from Mr Mollor notifying tho fact was read ut a mooting of tho Board this afternoon, and it was agreed that ho should bo allowed to continue bis explorations. Several residents in the neighbourhood of Livqrpool-.stroet wcro vory indignant at rinding their water supply apparently cut oil'yesterday, and complained very bitterly thereon to tho turncock, who repudiated the charge, and on examination of the pipe v small eel was found with its neck doubled and brokon as effectually stopping tho supply as if it had been pur posely done by ;i licensed plumber. The eel not being licensed has paid tho penalty by getting itsoeck broken from tho prossuio of tho water, On Monday, March 14th, a public meet ing was held nt Mr Dumpers store, Tau hoa, when after tho expression of a strong and unanimous feeling adverso to the pro position moved by Mr Sbeppcrd, and pas sed nt tlio last meeting of tho Kodncy County Council, to tho effect that Wharc liino High way District bo separated fiom Tiiuhoa Hiding and added to Albert Riding, and that thcro should bo two members of Council for Albeit Hiding and 0110 only for Tauhoa, tho following resolution was c»rried :—" That a vote of cousura bo pasaed, by this mooting on Mr •Shepherd's motion at tho Into mcetiug of tho Rodney Council to take away our member without tho consont of the rate payers, ond nltering tho riding as now existing." Mr Withoford proposed, "That this meeting deprecates the action of the Uoducy County Ouucil in resolving to sever Wharchine Highway District from tho Tauhoa Hidiug, and attaching tho samo to Albeit, thereby giving an additional member of Council, and leaving Tauhoa with ono member only; and that this meeting desires the Couucil at its next meeting to revoko tbo said resolution, inas much a) no public benefit can arise from tho change, and the ratepayers of Wharc hino and Tauhoa arc unanimously opposed thereto." The resolution was seconded by Mr J. Wilson, and carriod unani mously. On tho motion of Mr Withe ford, seconded hy Mr Brookes, thanks were presented to Messrs Cutforthaud Buckton, tor the efficient manner tlioy have rcprc scutcd tho district in the Council. The regular weekly meeting of S i James' Association last night was largely attended by bath members and visitors, a fair proportion of the latter being ladies. In fact, the whole (f the available accommoda tion was taken up. Tho business of the evening was a debate, viz., " Were the French Government Justified in Dispersing the Keligious Orders ?'' which Mr 11. S. F, Peltzer had undertaken to argue in the affirmativo and Mr Theo. Cooper in tho negative. Tho latter gentleman, however, through professional engagements, wns unablo to bo present, aud Mr W. J. Napier, therefore, at a moment's notice, took his place. Mr l'eltzer opened the discussion iv a fluent, effective, aud well reasoned speech, in the course of which he pointed out that tho decrees against tho religious ordors had been in existence since 1801 when they wero approved by tha Pope, and that they had only been enforced after the orders referred to had doclined to apply to the State for authorisation. He also argued at somo length tho right of tho Stito to control these bodios. Mr Napier in his reply en tended that the Government in violating the sucrcdness of domicile had outraged one of the fundamental rights of man, that the Keligious orders had boeu guilty of no act which could justify the State in proceeding against them, and that tho decrees referred to were practically obsoleto when they were suddenly revived without any appeal to the nation. An animated debate ensued. It was closed after 10 o'clock by tho openers, who both—and especially Mr Peltzer— spoke with vigour and ability. The ques tion was determined in the allirmative. On Monday evening next essays will be read on "Social Nuisances :" the first, by Mr | A. S. Keid, on "The Testimonial Nuis ance;" and the second, by Mr W. J. Gcddis, on the " Fancy Bazaar Nuisance." The Victoria Lodge, No. 22, Newmarket, wHI opon tho 3rd de«reo on Thursday evening next, «t 7 p.it. Degree members and othors are Invited to be present. Mr Hitchon'a announcs in another column that ho has no oonnootlon ■with partlos whooro selling Blood Bojtororreolpes. Tiean'a Minstrels will celobrato their third anniversary in tho Lome street Hall on theevoningsof Esster Monday and Tuoaday, race nights. A now programmo will bo sub mitted on each evening, with a ball to follow. You may step on a man's corn and he'll fXcusoyou, you may sell him s-mo scrip in a boKua company and he'll forgive you, but thowc is no apolOßFt ho will nccept if you offer him a Cigarotto made from any other brand of Tobacco, than Partridgo and Woollam's Fino Cut Yollowblrd, a new shipment ot whioh they have just rocoived.- [Advt.J Mr W. C. Demies announces a grand Urno-light exhibition to-morrow ovening in the largo room of tiie Yonng Men's Christian Asßooiation, when Mrs Fißko will perform a number of operations on tho new Davis' Vertiole Foodlng Machine, with tbo view of shewing ladles its surpassing capabilities. As the admission will bo free by ticket, numbers of interested persons will ba in attendance. Mr Dennea' views (all new) will include the principal cities of the continent and Bnsslo, with deeorlpti?o acoounts, and possibly Mr Donnes may havo a few words to Bay about tho death of tho late Emperor.

OUR SPECIAL WELLINGTON TELEGRAM.

•9 (BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.] WELLINGTON, this day. PROPERTY TAX. The second instalment of Property Tax is coming in well. There was a large attendance to-day at tho Wellington office of persons f o pay the tax. The Wellington papers do not yet com ment on Major Atkinson's speech.

" In the sweet, balmy, delicious happiness , A love's young dream," says an American paper, "a youth will not'only iuwist on ;racking walnuts for his girl, but on peeling i ;hem as well. T-\\o years after marriage he ■ ivill not even let her have tho nut-cracker ' mtil lie has done." j

SCINTILLATIONS.

"no brief; for it is wltn words as with sun beams: tho moro they ore oondensod tbo deeper they burn."— Soutuey.

Tho late Marquis of Breadalbarie was tbo grandson of a tailor. The Government Patetoro blocks are to be offered lor sale shortly.

De Vivo, it is said, is about to send a concert company to Adelaide.

If a borrower comes, lend him your cur only.

A Weather Point.—A nil wind.—A dead calm.

A Chiropodist's Sign.—Corns eradicated in to to.

The eternal fitness of things,—A chip hat on a block-head.

In n game of cards, " a good deal depends on 'a good dcaV "

Somo men arc called malls because they are used to keep a flirt's hand in.

Irishmen arc always laying bare their grievances, because they want them re dressed.

Mr Kirns Koovcs was offered £30,000 for the profits on his ecries of farewell concerts throughout Grout Britain, but decliued It. Tho Lynch Family of Bellringcrs left Molbouruo recently for a tour overland to Queensland; thoucc to Java and tho East.

it is a difficult thing for a dog without a tail to show his mastor how much he thinks of him.

Ketton has ployed his 37th concert in Melbourno Town Hall, when there was not a' vacant chair. Ho was presented with various floral offerings by l&dics. Tho sewer in lower Cook-street has been discovered to b« in a dangerously weak condition, and tho place has been fenced off.

At Cooma, Australia, recently a man was sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment for allowing his horso to romaiu ten hours without food or water.

Tho Kov. Mr Morlcy is looking after tho wants of tho To Awumutu Wesloyuns. lie preached at Cambridge ou Sunday. Mr S. llomus had a large audienco at Whangaroa but weok, when he gavo somo of hit) experiences of the Temperance cuuso in Kngland and the coloniesl. Tho Municipal Polieo Act has been brought into operation at llclleusville, and Mr J. AlcLcod is appointed tho local authority. Hir Joseph Whitworth him offered to all his work-people tho opportunity to invent their wages iv his business guaranteeing them the same dividend as ho himself obtains,

Mr Johnson, General Secretary of tho institution of Marine Engineers of Aut tnilasia, iaiu Auckland, and read tho rcpoit uf the Society at a meeting of tho Auckland Brunch on Saturday.

Mim Jenuio Desmond, who is playing small parts at the Opera llouso, Sydney, is deHiribod as a now arrival troiu Now /ea lmid, who makes her firit appearance upon the stago. The " Bulletin " says the young lady shows singular promise. Mr 11. T. Ward, surgeon dentist, of Para wai, fell into the Knuwaewuga livur at a place whero tho water wns oixteon fcut deep, and being nimble to swim would un doubtedly havo been drowned, only that Mrs D. Stewart pluckily jumped iv, uwam to hU assistance, aud brought him safo'y ashore.

A rcstauuiteur having fallen out with his neighbour, a chemist, tho latter avenged hiinselt by putting in his window the following notice: •'Dinors next door at tended to immediately."

Scouc.—Edwiu and Angelina in drawing room ; tho former on bis knees, holding Angelina's hand. Servant suddenly enters. "Please, Miss, hero's Mr Jones. Ange lina: "Don't you bco I'm not at homo to any one."

131 tons of stone from tho Golden Crown claim, Gympic, has given the yield of '218(joz. lGdwt. of retortcdgold, which, when smelted weighed 2Moozs. Mdwt. l'Jgr. of bar gold.

A commission ngent named William Spain hanged himself iv a stable at Oaimiru ou Sunday. Financial difficulties are supposed to havo been tho cause. Another Now Guinea Colonising cuter prise is projected in Wellington and Ghristchurch. It is proposed to form a party of 2000 men with £200 each to settle in the Astrolabe Gulf.

Mr J. C. Williamson is said to have paid £21)00 in copyright and dresics for tho "Pirates of Peiminco." Tho ladies' cos tumes imported have been executed by the best hou.iiw in London and Paris, and are exact copies of thodrcs.soa woru when the opera was produced iv London at the Comiquu.

After wedding breakfast. Departure of happy pair. Child : " Why do they throw things at tbo pretty lsdy in tho carriage?" Young lady : '■ For luck, dear." Child : "And why doesn't sho throw them back ?' Young lady: "Oh, that would bo rude." Child (promptly) : " No, it wouldn't. Ma does."

Mr Sbrimski, M. 11.1t., addressed his con stituents last evening in a speech condem natory of tho present Government. He contended that by a proper disposition of the Crown lands of the colony taxation might bo greatly lessened. A voto of con iideiico was passed.

MR FORREST'S CONCERT.

Mv Angelo Forrest's grand eveniug concert was a most successful introduction to Auckland audience.*. The large assem bly at the Choral Hall last night comprised almost all the leading musical folk of this city, and the reception accorded to Mr Forrest was most decidedly and unani mously favourable. The general verdict of last evening's petformance may be summed up in the practical words that Aucklaud ia ex tremely fortunate to secure the presence and tbc professional services of so able a musi cian. Mr Forrest comes to Auckland from the " empiro " city ot Wellington, bringing with him the highest possible tributes to his worth. As a pupil ot the eminent Charles Halle, he has made the pianoforte a special study, and his playing last night evidenced that standard of excellence, which can only bo reached through long and pains taking exertion. Prior to his residence in this colony he had acquired a very high reputation in the old country, to which special rcfercuco was made iv our prelimi nary notice last ovening.

Mr Forrest was assisted last night by the following vocalists: — Mra Kcvitt, Mr Rhodes, Mr Wilson, and Mr (joa'.cs. Messrs C. Hcnma (violin)., nnd Edgcr ('cello), also contributed, with Mr Forrest at the piano, two very beautiful trioa by Mendelssohn, both of -which (and especially the second) were capitally played. Mr Forrest expressed himsolf greatly pleased with the skilful and accurate playing of these two amateur instrumentalists, whoso readiness to assist on occasions of this kind descrvoa favourable notice. Mr Rhodes Bang " Tho Village Blacksmith," and Handel's "0 ruddier than the cherry" (airs and cantata). Both songs wcro sang with vory great expression, and in each instance aa encore was de manded, but not acceded to. .Following the order of tho programme, wo have first to speak of Mr Forrest as au accompanist, lie possesses the raro gift, so often wanting in the most skilled executants, of perfect sympathy with the singer. His accompani ments arc clear and distinct, not too loud nor too prominent, and yet assisting and supporting the voice. Wo do not hesitato to say that no inconsiderable measure of the I special success which marked all tho aonga iv last night's programme was duo to the tasto and skill of the accompanist. i Coming now to the leading feature of the concert—Mr Forrest's solo playing—we must first make allowance for au excep tional disadvantage caused by tho breaking of a hammer in one of tho middle notes early in tho evening. The instrument, a new grand by Kirkmann, has a remarkably sweet and pure tone, but the upper notes were not perfectly tuned. Even with this sorious drawback—for which Mr Forrest craved the indulgence of the audience—tho performances were uniformly successful, and each in turn Mas loudly applauded. Mr Forrest is well-taught. He plays the music as intended by the com poser, and does not fall into the common error of playing for a showy effect. His touch is peculiar, his execu tion rapid and brilliant, and his crescendo and diminuendos cridonce a rare command over the instrument. His rapid execution of the Allegro from Beethoven's Sonata (Op. 26) was particularly good. Papo'a variations on an American air was another remarkable example of brilliant playing. But, perhap3, tho chief characteristic is the good taste which, after all, is the sure sign of a thorough artist.

Mrs flevitt contributed two songs to tho programme, " A Dream within a Dream," and " The Harp in the Air." She sang with considerable expression, and received a fair share of applause. Mr Wilson, who was in excellent .voice, essayed a difficult task in Blumenthal's "Message," but his second sonar, "Alice, Where art Thou?" was thoroughly successful, and well deserved the encore which was awarded to it, Mr Coaies gave a vigorous rendering of the jaunty song, " It is a charming girl I Love " (Lily of Killarncy), ami was warmly ap plauded. The concert ended with a won derfully constructed maze of chromatics.by Lizt, entitled " Grand Galop Chromatique," which waa played by Mr Forrest in a mas terly manner. _ '• r_

CABLEGRAMS.

[Renter's Telegrams.]

Mil PARNELL'S MOVEMENTS. LONDON, March 21st. Mb PABNELL has been in Ireland for somo time past, and his prolonged nbsence U causing much comment and criticism on tho part of his followers in tho House of1 Commons. PEACE WITH THE BOERS. The " Daily News " to day publishes in formation from Natal regarding the terms of peace with the Boers. These include, it is stated, an undertaking that tho Boers should disperse their forces and break up their garrisons forthwith, England at the same time agreeing to continue an inquiry into the Boers' demands thiough a Royal Commission, in order that a permanent settlement of the difficulties in Transvaal may bo arrived at.

AUSTRALIAN.

TIIE CRICKET MATCH. MELBOURNE, March 21. The cricket match, Australian Eleven v. Fifteen of Victoria, was concluded to-day.

The former woro all out in their second innings for 170, Groube being not out, 04, and Jarvis caught for 42. The liftcon thus won the match by 71 runs.

WHANGAROA ANNUAL REGATTA.

The abovo Regatta took place on Wednes day last. The s.s. lona was kindly placed at the disposal of. the Regatta Club as flagship, by her captain and owners. A fine sea breeze sprung up just before the first race started and lasted throughout tho day. The four events were each contested for, but thn victory foil to the Russell boats in every event, tho Imp, Capt, Stevenson's boat. taking tho two principal races. Tho Russell and the Jessie took the other two. Three of our local boats mot with a capsize :—viz., Mr Maswcll's, Mr Dingau'ts and Mr Knee's boats; bill through the prompt assistance oE other boats going to their rescue, nothing but a good ducking was the result. One protest was lodged in the second race. The result Is not yet known. In tiio evening Miss Stotihcnson, nsaistcd by her pupils, give a concert in the school house, which was most liberally patronized, tho school no: being capable of holding all who wished to attend.

THEATRE ROYAL.-" THE SHAUGHRAUN."

Mr GhA'ITAN Riogs, thp popular Irish comedian, mid a talented company of singers »nd porformcrs, will appear this evening iv tho Thcatro Royal in the " Shaughraun," which mnuy persons con sider to bo Boucicault's masterpiece This iulercßtingdmmo, as readers will remember, is in four nctp, particulars of which are giveu iv tho posters. Conn, n three type of a fearless, generous, warmhearted Irishman, patrioticand loving, yet ready for any daring advouturo, will bo represented by Mr G rattan Riggs, who possonses nil the re quisito characteristics of tho truo Conn. Miss Mat'gic Knight, who will receive a hearty welcome from her old admirers, will impersonate Moya, and warble the charac ter ballad of Little Widow Dunn. Miss E. A dele will appear as Clairo Ffolliot, the sister of the refugee, and John Howe will represent the pansh priest, Father Doolan. Wo may add that twelve new and appro priate scenes havo been painted by Mr Frahm, and that a .full orchestra will be iv attendance.

SUEZ MAIL NEWS.

(PER P. AND 0. CO.'S CATHAY.)

(DV TULEORA.ru, OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

RUSSELL, this day. The Cathay arrived at Albany ou Wednes day. Passongcra for Lyttcltou :—Mr and Mr* Hills and infant.

THE IRON HAND,

LONDON, February 11,

Tho llonso of Commons, which assembled at 4 o'clock on the 31st January, continued

the debate on tho motion by Mr Forster for leave to introduce tho Coercion Bill, and sat uninterruptedly through the night of the 31st, all through the Ist, and the night of the Ist, until 9.30 on the morning of the 2nd of February, when the discussion

was peremptorily closed by the Speaker. The Speaker poiutcd out that a crisis had arrived demanding prompt interposition of the chair, that the rules of the House had proved powerless to ensure the ordinary effect ot debate, and an important urgent measure was arrested by an inconsiderable minority ot member?, which resorted to modes of obstruction recognised by the House as a Parliamentary oflcnco. The dignity, credit, and authority of the House , had been seriously threatened. It was ' necessary to vindicate them. The Speaker, therefore, declined calling upon any more members to speak, and proceeded to put the question to the Home. The amend ment of Mr Lyons demanding the pre cedeuce of remedial legislation was there-

upon negatived by 164 against 19. The Speakor proceeded to put the question, that leave be given to Introduce the bill, where upon the Irish members rose to their feet and shouted "privilege" during several minutes amid unparalleled uproar. The Irish members finally left the House in a body. Mr Forster brought in his bill amidst cheering, and the first reading was 1 passed. Mr Gladstone then gave notice of motion that if upon notice beine given that State businos is urgent, and, if on a call of tho by-speaker, forty members should sup port tho demand of urgency by raisiug in their places, the speaker ehall forthwith put tho question without debate. Mr Gladstone was proceeding to address the Houso iv support of the motion, when he was interrupted by Mr Dillon, who, dis regarding tho order of the speaker, resumed his seat. He was named and suspended, and ou declining to leavo the Houso was removod by tho Scrgcant-at-Arms. Mr Parnoll pursuing a Bimilar course, was sus pended and expelled by subsequent rote. Immediately following this two Paruellites were ejected, for refusing to leave the House when a devision was called. Mr Gladstone's resolution was then adopted. The proceedings occupied four hours. Mr Gladstone afterwards made an eloquent impassioned speech—one of his greatest oratorical efforts—doploring the necessity for the new rules, the adoption of which had bocomo a question of honour or dishonour, life or doath for the House. The Government accepted tho amendment of Sir Staflord Northcotc, "that tho Crown Minister be required to state the reasons for ' urgency' ot a debate." The second reading of tho bill occupied five sittings and terminated on the Bth, when tho second roading was passed by 359 to 56.

The spoakor laid on the table now rules for tho bettor conduct of public business. They are stringent, and will effectually kill obstruction in future. They introduce the foreign system of cloturo on certnin coudi tions to enable the Speaker to silence members guilty of continued irrelevance and tedious repetition.

There is much public concern at the uu satisfaetory result of Sir George Colley's operations against the Transvaal Boers. It was hoped that the arrival of Sir E. Wood with reinforcemonts would turn the scale before Sir G. Colley suffered still greater disaster. Tho Government again offered Sir G. Colley further reinforcements.

RUSSIAN OPERATIONS IN ASIA. After the capture of Geok Pope, General SchobelofT pushed forward towards Merv desert, although it is uncertain yet whether he intends to occupy Merv itself. The Go vernment declared in the Commons that no negotiations had been opened with Russia on the subject. He did not believe they intended taking Merv.

The Chilian conditions of peace are stated to be the cession of Autofagasia and sur rounding districts, surrender of the allied fleet, payment of a war indemnity of £30,000,000 sterling, Peru to contribute £20,000,000 and Bolivia £10,000,000. Until full payment of the indemnity, Chili will occupy Callas, and will work on its own account tho guano deposits, and copper and saltpetre mines.

GERMANY AND G^MBETTA.

Tho semi-official " North German Gazette " lately published articles violently attacking Gambotta, and declaring that his accession to power would be viewed in Ger many with deep distrust, as indicating the triumph of the French war party.

BOMIJAY, February 25.

The embarkation of the Fourteepth Hussars for Natal, which was to have taken place to-day, was countermanded pending further orders,

EVACUATION OS K.I.vDAHAK.

No steps have beeu taken towards the evacuation of Kandahar, but a large convoy with ammunition ia reported to have left Kandahar for Quetta recently.

THE COLONIAL TREASURER AND HIS CONSTITUENTS.

[BY TKLECiRAPII.—PKESS ASSOCIATION.]

PATEA, Monday. A crowded meeting toet Major Atkinson at tho public hall this evening. Mr Sherwood, Chairman of the Harbour Board, wa3 placed in the chair. Major Atkinson opened by reviewing the position when the Government took ollice. ilo said the position of the colonial finances was utterly unknown, as there had been no statement from the late Government for fifteen or sixteen mouths. The stats of native allairs was most unsatisfactory, except that at the head of the Defence Department had undoubtedly put the con stabulary upon a satisfactory basis; there was a general depression prevailing, and when the Government, in October, came to enquire into finances, they found a deficit of £900,000, or nearer a million as it turned out which had to be made up by March. The first thing to do was to retrench, but seeing that the weekly expenditure during the last two years of the Grey administration was £110,000, a sudden stoppage would have intensified the distress, but the Gov ernment saw the necessity of stopping the expenditure to some extent, and the result of their ollbrts was that tho weekly expen diture was now down to £00,000 or £70,000. Hctrencliment howovcr was not sullicient, and it became necessary to withdraw the 20 per cent, land fund from counties, and impose froah customs duties, and tho beer tax and property tax. TAXATION. He would call attention to tho first prin ciples of taxation, because tho taxation of tho future must be moderately heavy. The points to be considered in (axing were :— firstly, that every subject should contribute towards the support ot Government in pro portion of his means ; secondly, that every taxpayer should pay his Iquota in the best way, and at the most convenient time to himself; thirdly, that every tax should be certain and unarbitrary, and that each man should know how much he had to pay ; and fourthly, that taxation should take as little as possible out of the pockets of the people. Practically those rules were impossible of attainment by any tax which could be levied. The income tax certainly would not eecuro those ends, and thcu cornea the question which tax conies nearest to the result. Taxes must bo levied to catch different classes in different; ways, and he claimed that the property tax possessed that merit, that it caught classes which could not be otherwise reached, while thut class which received the benefit ot exemption was amply taxed by the Customs, lie regretted to Bay the only effect of tho increase of duties had been that the total yield was no more now than It hod been two and a half years before. [Government had to choose be tween income tax and property tax, and they rejected the former because they believed that already as largo an income tax was practically being levied through the Customs in Mew Zealand as was levied in any other country in the world. I'olitical economists said you should tax income because you taxed expenditure, and he felt that as the Customs duties were already so heavy, that condition was met. For that and other reasons it did not seem desirable to Government to levy an income tax. The property tax seemed much the faiter, because it was right and juat that property should contribute directly to the burdens of the State ; that if a mau possessed property requiring protection, be should, whether that pioperty was productive or unpro. duclive, whether he used it well or ill, contribute to the coot of the Govern ment in proportion to the amount of property he held. Thcru had been a great many objections. It was character ised us inquisitorial, but that was a fault from which no other direct tax was free. If direct taxaticn was necessary, and no one 6eemed to doubt that, tlieu befoie the Government could lax o man they must know what he had to be taxed upon. There fore that argument as against the tax must be dismissed. Then it was said that it dis couraged improvements, but lie held the reverse opinion, if a mau kept his money in the bank, he had to pay upon tho full amount, but if he laid it out iv improve ments, which to him minht be worth the money spent, tho tax tell on a less amount than was actually spent, because there would be considerable margin between the value to ecll, which was taken at tho actual cost to the investor. A man with £100 in the bank would havo to pay 100 pennies, but it he laid out his £100 the tax would be upon about £80. That it discouraged thrift was another fallacy. A men paid the tax immediately he accumulated, but that wns but just. Whether a man receirinjj £1,000 a-ycar spent it all or saved £500 did not affect the question of revenue, The man who saved £500 paid direct taxation on the amount he saved, but if he spent the money the iudirect taxation upon the £500 apeut Jmore than equalled the direct taxation. He estimated that the taxation on tho £500 in a given year by Customs duties would amount tn £60, aiulS per cent, ou that would more than cover the total amount that the Eaviug man paid to the property tax. It had been said that nbscnters would escape. That was not bo. There were two classes of absentees—those who held property in the colony, and those who Icut money. Clearly the former could not possibly oscape, and as to the other class it was a matter of great difficulty, and should be carefully considered by the House, as an interesting question, involving the desirableness of taxing foreign capital. There was a great deal to be said on both sides of the question, but no one could fairly say that absentees were not caught under the tax. He referred to the case of an absentee who had voluntarily paid a large sum when there was a doubt whether he could have been made to pay anything, and remarked that to have got a similar sum by incomo tax tho rate would have to be 13d in the £. He vindicated the tax on unproductive property, houses untensnted, or land unoccupied. It was a great virtue if the tendency of the tax was to discourage speculation, the I purchasing of land which was intended tn I be enhanced in value by tho expenditure and labour of adjoining settlers. An iucome tax would not have this effect, because the essence of tho income tax was that it touched a man according to" what he received, and if nothing were received iv respect of these investments, tho income tax would not reach them. Another advantage was that a man was taxed upon what he himself possessed,' aud not upon ' what was owned by others. It was pro posed by some ito imposo a land tax and an incomo tax, but ho confessed himself unable to find out what they meant un less it was to double the taxation ■upon the farmers and landholders. Incomo from laud was ju3t the same as in come from any other source, and he could not sec where the line was to be drawn. Tho colony wanted no more laud tax —a tax which simply meaut confiscation to present owners. It was clear that that was so, be cause any one could at once see that if a person went to buy land ho would capitalise the tax at the valuation for the time being, and give so much less for the land. Thus tho present owner would suffer the entire loss. Ho thought on the whole, if the tests he had given as to the fairness of taxation were applied to the property tax, it would be found to answer them all fairly well. Certainly this first year it had been costly, but if during the coming session tho Houeo would determine that the general valuation might be used by the local bodies for the purpose of taxation, the property tax would in future be collected cheaply, say, at a cost of not more than 3 per cent. Ho very much regretted the necessity for additional taxa tion, especially of direct taxation. How ever, we were bound to provide tor our liabilities, and the imposition of the taxation had done immense good in creat ing a more lively interest in politic*1 affairs, in drawing the attention of the people to the expenditure, aud in promot ing economy. GENERAL RESULT OP THE YEAR. The general result of the year promised to be satisfactory. He hoped the revenue would quito cover expenditure, no small achievement, seeing that twelve or eighteen months there was a deficit of £900,000. He believed ho could assure the colony that the Government had retrenched to the extent of £252,000. Be thought that last session was nothing but a barran one.

As to public works, the only policy open for tho Government, owing to the lai"o commitments by their predecessors was to carry out tho works where Government saw that there was likely (o be an immediate return, so that it might be in position to completa oihor main lines in the colony They had been obliged to stop many works which otherwise they would have like to go on with, but they had endeavoured to act fairly to all. The policy for the future would be a steady coutiuuance in this mode of action. LOCAL BODIES ASD SUBSIDIES. _Ho explained in detail tho propo 3 als of tne Government last session contained in thoir local Government Bill, and as to the withdrawal of the subsidies. It was ini £ooo,ooo of additional interest and sinking fund involved by the policy of 1878, without special taxation It then waa much bettor to let the local bodies do the taxing them selves. " g m

NATIVK AFFAIRS.— Mil BRYCb] As to native affairs, the first thins tv, occurred to him, and doubtless to bij «„,!• ence, was rbgrot that Mr Hryco should hn left the Ministry. Certainly h 0 ?,® strongly indeed, for in almost all natil matters Mr Bryce and himself held idT tical opinions, but Mr Bryce differed froll' the Cabinet as to the way in which th ought to immediately proceed in dr> n i,! y with To Whiti. Mr Bryce was disn o "g for more vigorous measures tha the Cabinet approved at ttiat tim The statement which, had appeared the papers gave substantially ii, reaiou for Mr liryec's resignation oiS there was nothing behind. H e left sininl because he advocated that more vigoroH action should be taken. The policy whi I the Government had laid out for themaelvp which they had followed, and which tho intended still to follow, was this : thatth would keep a tight hand over the rein/ but they would deal with strict iustioi towards the natives. They would not b hurried by any man, and nothing ffO ulfl deter them from doing at the right tim. wbat they thought necessary. He ucknnw ledged the assistance received from ij» Government by the Commission, and as tn the rumours being circulated about th woik being done by Sir Williamp prOr he could assure the settlers, after careful examination into the Whole rnattcr that substantial justice Was b^ing dono to all that by the time Sir William had finished his work there would be no grounds for grievances among the natives, except thoso who were aggrieved because the whole of the confiscated landß wero not returned So soon as the Commission had got over the division of laud among the different hapus it would be the duty of the Government' probably by Act, to make regulations by which the natives would be able to deal with the land either by selling or leasing as might be necessary, and the settlement of the country would be thus furthered

■SETTLEMENT.

The Waste Lands administration had been succcstful. Since Mr Kolleatoa had taken the office last October twelvemonths he had opened some 240,000 acres, out of which 186,000 had been sold upon deferred payments or under the homestend system or for cash. This was a most important part of tho work. The statement he bad made would be regarded as satisfactory He regretted that stoppage of all inimi. gration had become necessary, and looked forward to the renewal of the nominated system, at any rate. They must have population in order to relieve the colony in beating the present burden. The most important demand in the future was finance. With ordinary prudence all would be well. The burdens were heavy but he believed the colony could bear them with tolerable case. THE COMING! SESSION. With regard to Die coming session, lie should like to see- the House look carefully into the financial retrenchment which the Government claimed ciedit for, and that the' finance should be secured on a firm basis. That would be a great work, and if in addi tion the Hoiuc passed the necessary Eepre seutalion Act Bill, a Charitable Aid and Hospital Aid, aud a Licensing Bill ho should think the session by no means barren. What the country wanted was careful administration, and very little legis. lation.

As to Public Work*, he hoped an effort would be made (o go on with main arterial Hues, bat that us for lines to suit par ticular districts, he thought the past policy of the GoYeroment had been prudent and reasonable and would be supported by the people i;respective of local coaaidera tion. If the country would accept this view, and proceed steadily and cautiously, he had no doubt that the future prosperity would be even greater than that which they had already passed through. The hon. gentleman resumed his 6eat amid cheers n,ud expresiions of dissent. Throughout, the meeting had been of a rather noisy character, and the speaker wng occasionally interrupted to give explana tions on local subjects, and subsequently he was catechised at length as to his con duct in regard to local matters by a number of his constituents.

In answer to ono gentleman, Major Atkinson Eaid whatever expense was needed to educate the children of the colony, it must bo incurred. If it could be done cheaper than at present it ought to be. With regard to a chauge in the system he had always been in. favour of limited denominationalism, jiud bad always thought (hat the Catholics had a special light to eomo special conces sion. He, however, did not want to bo misunderstood, and would say distinctly that it would be unwise at the present timo to alter in any way the present Act. It must remain as at present until after tbo elections had (shown the views of the country on the subject.

A vote of thanks was moved, and also a vote of confidence as an amendment, amid confusion. The amendment was carried.

NATIVE PARLIAMENT.

On re-opening the Parliament yesterday (Monday) morning, the Chairman, Paoia Tuhaere called the several speakers' atten. tion to the items on the programme, and earnestly requested that each in rotation might be dealt with, thus facilitating the business on hand. He reiterated briefly the business that bad already been concluded for the benefit ot any new comers, and re peated that he thouaht the doings of To Whiti must eventually do them good. He ended his address by saying his desire we a not to make laws, but rather bring the grievances of the natives before tho House of Representatives at Wellington. Himi Kuhoe, a chief from Mongonui, iv an. able speech related some cause for tbo trouble that hsd come over tho natives. He accused Hone Heke of cutting down the flag which had been hoisted at Maika (Bay of Islands), and going to war with the Europeans, and com plained that j.ll the land surveyed they had to pay taxes for, and argued that this was breaking the Treaty of Waitangi. Re Te Tai, a chief from Hokianga, here expressed! a wish that tho copy of the request sent to, England by the natives in 1835 (2,800 of whom had signed it) might be read. Tha copy was then read and gave satisfaction. The first two items were thon concluded, and the speaker asked for a show, of hands to notify their assent as to the Treaty of Waitangi having been? broken by the Europeans. Arms and hands were held by en masse. The third item was a proposition to send some representatives to England, and after, some ereat discussion during which Kepa, Matu, a Kaipara chief, proposed ten chiefs' should go to England, it was decidedly negatived by Adam Clark and other spea kers, who ac once asKed where sufficient money could be found to enable the natives to send any representative at all. Metl Kingi, from Wanganui, how«ver, said lot it rest with the Chairman, as you cannot be able to answer for other tribes who are not present. The propositions ot Kepa Matu, and Meti Kingi, wore then put to the meet ing for a show of hands, and pained by tho latter by a large majority. Tho house now adjourned for dinner, and on resuming Paul Tuhaere called attention to tha fourth item, which was in reference to their lands. We hero take an extract from a speech made by Tamfiti Tamawhcro, a chief from tho Waikato, which will give some idea of the feeling on this subject:—l had a notice irom the Government which said that all the lands belonging to the natives who remained loyal should be protected. 1 was loyal, bnt I have not leccived anything for my land, which would be 40,000 acres. Tbo Land Court only awarded me 75 acres. All the icst was taken from me. Several others made similar complaints, and it was decided the Government had done wrong in confis cating the lauds of those natives who had been loyal. The sth item referred to the fisheries and pipibanks, but a letter being produced and read, assuring all present tho matter was now in Judge Eenton's hands, it was passed over. The 6th item was in refer ence to the Land Courts, apd it was resolved that native meetings should first be held and their sales be sent to tho Native Lauds Court. Tho seventh item was quickly terminated. In was iv reference to the Maori members in the House of Representatives, and it w»s unaeimously agreed that Maori members did more harm than good, and ought not to be sent to Wel lington. Tho chairman, in passing the next item, said : We are passing this motion to cease selling lands, and beroro long we shall want to sell, then what arc we to do 2 I «iy let anyone sell that thinks proper. (Carried unanimously.) The Parliament was then adjourned "at 4.30 p.m. till to morrow morning, when some more items will be considered and talked over. There were not more than 130 natives present, but one and all seemed thoroughly to appre ciate the kind hospitality of the local chief, Paul Tuhaere,

Two very big and usly stone statues have boon placed outside a bank in Colline-atreet, I Melbourne. It is alleged that a Yankee medicine vendor was, the other day, kicked out of the place for offering the manager a large sum for permission to stick a liver- ; pad, by way of advertisement, on the_

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