SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Hflffl WATER {^o^ornW fc->l S^^-Sr^ning,«. MOON'S AGK-Kirst Quarter, 7th, ll.fi p.m,

ARRIVALS.

Sovereign, schooner, lii.shell. from the Mar shall Group Southern Cross, s.s., from mo south Tarawera,B.3., from ho *-<•«;'• Explorer, a.s., from Sydney Island.

The auxiliary scrow Bteamor Explorer arrived from the islands yesterday monniiK. .Sli« has been recently engaged trading leiwu.m *> l.'v > Wand, Tutuila, and Apia. . Cii.ins and light winda were experienced during the passage up. A steamer from Fiji, in all probability the Penguin, is signalled us we go to I rcss.

IMPORTS.

Per Southern Cross-'JOI shoe)). 15 ton general cargo, 1 horse, and 15 pieces limber. Per Tarawera-20 hhds, S) barrels, (> kilderkins Dnnedin beer.—John Rold and Co.

The topsail schooner Sovereign, Captain Bushcll. arrived late this afternoon from the Marshall Group, after a protracted passage 01 i I days, the result of tinu weather and head wind.-. She brings a cargo of cobra, but no passengers.

Tho Southern Crossleft Wellington, Tuesday, November L'Tth; Napier', ffllh; Uisliorne. SUtli. Called at, Tologii Buy. \yaimru Bay. and Tuparoa. arriving nt the Itailway \\ luirf on the 3rd. Passengers-Messrs Johnstone, Hyde, and Collins.

ARRIVAL OF THE TARAWERA.

Tho s s. Tarawera left Port Chalmers on Xo veiuber2BUl,atSp.m.; arrived atLyttelton on Novombcr 28. at S a.m., and sailed ti p.m.; ar rived nt WclliiiKton on the Mill, at 11 a.m., and Balled at 5 p.m.; arrived at Napier on Dwinilur Ist.at 11 v.m.. iinilßailed at 7 p.m.; arrived lit Gisborne on December 2nd, at, I a.m., vnd sailed at 9 p.m.; arrived at Auckland on December 3rd. Changeable winds and sea along the const to Gisborne, and from there strong head winds and nasty sea. Passengers: Mr and ilra Turner. Messraaorilon.Pilr.r.nv.O'Coimor.W.Satchwell, Mr and Mrs l'tiilcox, Messrs Thorps. Vciulcr ciine, Mnrcliic, I'rollltt, Bloom Held. Mr and Mrs Bold, Messrs I'ridor, South, Prlci), Sham, Battley. limy, Mcsduines ISained, and Bruce, Misses Brown, Kvans.lii'lEuill, and Down. Messrs Nicholson. Kereiumi Ivaxho, Kelps, llraund, Blaydos, Puckey, Coward, Alra Mattley and child.

POUT OF ONEHUNGA

ARRIVALS. Taiaroa, t.e.. Parsons, from tho South Colonist, seh. Conway, from VVaitara

DEPARTURES.

Kowena, a.s., Scott, for Raglan and Kawhia

The schooner Colonist arrived from Waitara this morning with a cargo of old iron.

Tho s.s. Eowena left about 10 o'clock this morning for Italian and Kawhlii, with 10 tons sundries, and Mrs Duncan and Miss Joll as passengers.

Tho 5.3. Douglas leavefl at 10 a.m. to-morrow for VVaitara.

The Union Co.'s steamer Taiaroa arrived at J0.30 yesterday from the South. Cargo: 150 Backs malt, 130 sacks potatoes, and 15 tons sun dris. She returns South at 10 a.m. to-morrow ; latest train, 0 a.m.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russkll, this day.—Sailed: Sea Breoze.

Wellington, this day. — Arrived: Barque Fueillier 109 days from Now York. 1 he captain states that the lengthy passage Is due to several of his crew beconiW 111 from scurvy, at one ttao there was only himself two officers and a boy to work the vessel. Bluff, this day.-Arrived: Wftirarapa, from Melbourne. She Bails at 5 p.m. for Port Chalmers. Saloon passengers:—Messrs Alan- Bon. ("onnell, ThurUng (2), Bandnmnn, and Miss Beaudct.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Office, this day. John and K. Lkydon report sales for tho week as being brisk, bidding spirited, and good at tendances. Household furnlturo (new) still In demand, and the following under this heading wore disposed of:-Cretonno suites, £5 5s to £5 10s: stuffed bottom chairs, 4s 9d to 5s Gd; book tabes, 53 (id to £1 Is; kitchen tables, lis bdto 119- mirrors, 6a Oil to 12s tid; single iron bed steadi 15atoius; double iron bedsteads, £i 15s to£.lß9r springmattrasses, £1 39 (id to £1168; wathstonds 73 lid to 10s; dressing-tables, totals; otSmT3ss W Ms i carpets. L's to Sto 6d per yard; 1 incubator, 23. Cutlery, mock jewel cry, crockery and tinivaro brought good prices. Canterbury bacon and hams, yd to lOJd; dairy fed bacon, 7d lb; Oamai'U potatoes, £110s now Mtatoes Yd to Id lb; teas, now season's, ex Soihow/ls sa lb : teas.' old season's. 12s Cd to 13s »din boxes of 121b. net. Sugar and soap at makers' prices. Flower and oatmeal at millers PlMtfil. Arthur's Weekly REroiiT.-A fair amount of business lias been done. Potatoes have come to hand in lav to largo quantity, much in excess of demand. But few cheeses Entered" good is wanted. Good Bacon brings a fair price; but littlo to hand, second-class dlfllcult to quit. Very littlo demand for butter. Truit has soVt high prices,-buthtteto hand Wnlturo has sold well. Monday: Sales nf Smoral merchandise from London, at MesKottorand Co.'s, Durham-street. There was aeood attendance. A large quantity was rtisnosed of at prices in favour of the buyer. ffl: Sale of household furniture, &c., at mart. A largo quantity was sold at good prices. Tho attendance was large, iho solo continued to .about tlvo oclock. Wednesday: Continuation of salo at Messrs Potter and Co.'s. The atlendance was fair and prieos ruled higher Uian at the first salo; all sold to tho hiqlvost bidder. Thursday: &ale of proporty at Mount Edeu, known as View Foiht. situated at the foot of Mount Men nmr tho railway station. There, was a good attradnnoo, but bidding was languished. Allot n Sfronting Mount fcdeu Road sold at £i loa to £5 per foot. Tho remaining portion isi now onen (or sale at auction reserves. Several per- SttendancoT Poultry sold well: potatoes could Sot bedearad out at very low prices. Fowls, is ?0d to to lW; chicks. 7d to 9d; Bralimaa, 3s to 4s; turk?Tß 7b to 78 Cd; ducks, 2sDd to 3s 3d; Smo fe 9d to Us ; pigs, 15s to 18s : pigeons, Is M?ofis 3d ' AucklLnd potatoes (old), lsGd to 2s ; rintprburvpotatoes.lsioSs; now potatoes, 3s £» • pumpkins, ss; onions, Id to 2d ; oats, 2s s3- maize 7d ; wheat, 3» (VI ; sharp 3, 5a 3d : 4dfbbcSto. 4d to■ & ; honey. 6d ; white lead, 32Mossri> Cochrane and Sons held a land salo toJayVat thdr new mart, which wasi wel at tonded AJlotments at HauUipu, VVaikuto, fS', «,;„ aero - lot G, Cromwell-street, S Kdo 3n Spor foot; lots, Mlcvillo Coro iiSi72o9 each. Tho remaining allotments are nsder offer.

Notices to Correspondents.

C.R.—Yuba Bill was tho first horso away from tiie post.

Births.

BLAIR. —On December 3. at Brown-street, Ponsonby, the wife of Alexander Blair of a daughter. CALLENDER.—On'December 2nd, at Mount Eden, the wife of William Callender of a sen. DONALDSON.—On November 28, at Mercer, tho wife of \V. Donaldson of a son. Both doing well.

Marriage.

BROWN—BYERS. —On December Ist, 18?3, William Brown, of Lancashire, England, to Sarah Jano Bycrs, eldest daughter of J. Byers, Esq., of Orakei, Auckland.

Deaths.

GRAY.—On December 3, at Papatoitoi, Samuel Gray, son of William Gray; aged 20 years. Tho funeral will take place to-morrow (Tuesday), at 3 p.m.

GRAHAM.—On December 2nd, at her parents' rosidonoo, Cook-street, Catherine Elizabeth, the youngest daughter of John Johnstono Graham: aged 12 years. R.I.P. — Thames papors please copy. The funeral will leavo hor late residence at i p.m. to-morrow (Tuesday).

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

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1883.

For tho cause that Jacks assistance, For tho wrong that needs resistance, For tho future in the distance. And tho good that we can do.

Mit Bbyce has achioyed another subatan-

tial "success in his native administration. Wahanui, Rewi, Taonui, Hitiri, and Hopa te Rangianiui, leading Kingiie chiefs, and thirtyother natives., ropresentingfourtrjbes, have signed a joint application to the Native Lands Court asking for a survey of the ex ternal boundary of thoir lands with .a view to tho determination of tho title. Tawhiao ha 3 boen completely ignored. This is so ~" -uded a stop in advance that we can hardly sunnoSb tliat tlic frionclliness of tno cll'lefs would not cxW.^ t0 a P°mlit for the raihvay

survey if they wero J sked" Timo is P* 88" ing; a few months henu? Parliament will again be summoned, and unfosS Cij\?se sul" veys are ready the North Island trunk rai." way will be hung up for another year.

The Suez Canal.

The British ship-owners, who • havo given such determined opposition to tho Gladstone -do - Lessops agreement for tho construction of a second Suez canal, for which tho British Govern- I mont was to find tho greater part of tho | money, have arrived at an agreement with tne great engineer and dictator of Suez.

Notwithstanding his professed indifference to English opinion, M. de Lesseps thought better of his threat to raise capital in Paris for the 'construction of another canal under French control, lie came over to England for consultation with the fillip owners who are tho principal customers of the canal, and tho result lias been, an in fusion of English influence in the manage ment of the" onnal, with a full voice in the question of its duplication or enlargement. We have in this settlement of tho difficulty another instance of the superiority of practical business men over politicians aud Government officials in grappling with a business question.

The Grammar School Board and Board of Education.

An unnecessary amount, of fuss seems to have bjen maclo over the appointment of Alv Clark in place of Mr Laishley to re present the Boiu-d of Education on the Grammar School Bonnl. The facts are simply these: The Board of Education elected three members of the Board of Governors, one of whom was Mr Clark. When elected Mayor, Mr (/lark became a member of the Board of Governors, ex officio, and therefore re. igned his seat an a representative of tho Board of Education. Mo lias since been qualified on the Board of Governors as Mayor, and has actively interested himself in its alVuirs. Among other matters which have specially occupied his attention was that of scholar ships. As a member of a committee with tho Rev. C. M. Nelson and Colonel Jlaultain, Mr Clark has been engaged in putting this matter on a now and improved footing. This Committee iccommcnded to the Board that all their scholarships should be open ; but, as will bo remembered, Mi' Whitaker, when consulted, declared that the Governors could only grant scholarships to pupils of their own schools. The Com mittee, adhering to their desire that these Bcholarshipsshouldbeusedforthoencouraije ment of secondary education throughout tho province, aro now considering how this object may be achieved, and a bill will pro bably ba prepared to submit to Parliament next session. At this stago of affairs, Mr Clark's retirement from tho Mayoralty in terrupts his connection with the Board of Governors, but tho other members of tho Scholarships Committee—Colonol Hanltain ami Mr Nelson—are anxious that they should continue together tho werk which has occupied them for some months. Mr Clavk is a member of the Board of Educa tion ; he was elocted their representative at the Board of Governors, and in April next the whole Committee vacate their seats at tho Board by ellluxion of timo, nllbrd ing the Board of Education an op portunity of re-electing two members. Under these circumstances, Mr Nelson proposed Mr Clark to sit during the inter regnum, and ho wan elocted. It linn not been nn iuvariablo rule with the Board of Education to send their Chairman to tho Grammar School Board. Thoy never elected Mr Moat, although he presided ovor tho Board of Education for a long term. There could, therefore, be nothing personal to Mr Hobbs in tho affair. Wo observe that Mr Cooper has tabled a notrco of motion on tho subject for next meeting, but we have very little doubt that when the facts are known, Mr Hobbs will bo the first to deprecate tho manifestation of a small-minded jealousy, and suggest tho withdrawal of the resolution, or tho confir mation of Mr Clark's selection by the Governors. No doubt the latter gentleman would resign if the Board expressed the slightest wish in that direction, but wo can hardly think they will do anything so un gracious, narrow, and contrary to tho public interests.

Tho steamer City of Sydnoy, with the English November mails, left San Francisco on November 27th, for Auckland, four days late; The City of New York, with tho November Colonial mails, arrived at San Francisco, from Auckland, on the 28th, one day late.

Mr J. Cosgrave, who waa attackod by a paralytic stroke about a month ago, is, wo aro glad to learn, recovering. Ho is at present staying at tho Hot Springs.

A baker's dozen of drunkards appeared at the Police Court this morning, and caused not a little surprise to two mombors of tho Blue Ribbon Army, who were previously of opinion that drunkenness was on tho decrease. Among tho votaries of tho demon were several young men, decently dressed, others with black eyes and bruised no.scs. One young man of respectable connection?, whose father had recently procured a prohi bitory order against publicans, was fined 20s, or seven days, for drunken and riotous conduct in an hotel ai Newton. But perhaps the worst spectacle of all was that of a young woman of Scottish parentage, named Charlotte, who whimpered "Guilty!" in a tremulous voice, and who hung down her head moodily, and seemed quite abashed at hor position. Her forgiving lover paid her tino.

A meeting of tho shareholders of tho Seymour Uoldmining Company was held this afternoon in the office of Mr D. G. Macdonnell for the purpose of considering the posi'ion of tho Company, Mr John Brawn in ( the chair. Tho Chair man having explained tliat it had been thought advicabletj wind up the Company, as tho shareholders prospects had not) been realised. Operations had been suspended, and rather than spend any more capital ho would recommend tho cossation of the company. On tho motion of Mr Melville, seconded by Mr Morpeth, It was resolved to call an extraordinary general meeting for tho purpose of winding up the Company ; also, " That tho last call be enforced."

To the Editor: Sir, —In Wednesday's Stah the Artillery Band is reported as having played at the opening of tho Sunday school Exhibition on Tuesday cvoning. This was not so. The City Band, under Mr Impey, played tliero on the opening night. I would hare corrected this sooner, only one of the Committee promised to do so. Apologising for troubling you,—l nra, &c., One oftiih Band.

Tho illness from which Mr Pooley, or ganist of St. Matthew's Church, is suflbring, proves to be of a serious kind, necessitating his undergoing a painful operation. It will be some time before complete convalescence can bo looked for.

Tho quarterly meeting of the Arch Hill Licensing Committee was held this day at the Newton West Schoolroom. Prssent: Messrs Birnie (in the chair), Bailey, and Radeliffe, with the Clerk and Inspector. The minutes of the previous meoting having been read and confirmed, and a satisfactory report received from the Inspector concern ing both hotels in the district, a transfer was granted for the Eden Vine Hotel from James Taylor to John Morrison, and for the Arch Hill Hotel from John Holmes to Patrick Long.

On Saturday afternoon tho children and teachers of the Woteivicw Primitive Methodist Sunday-school, under tho care of Mr Sansom and Mr Woolgar, their superintendents, were taken to tho Indus trial Exhibition, held in the Volunteer Drill-shed, and were very , much pleased with the treat' given to them. Mr 11. Garrett kindly sent his break with a pair of handsome gieys, whose heads were gaily decked with roses, to convey them to and from the Drill-shed, and on the party arriv ing home about 5 p.m. three hearty cheers were given to that gentleman for his liberality.

The foundation stone of the new barracks in connection with the Salvation Army will be laid to-morrow afternoon by Mrs Hampson, followed by a monster tea-meet ing in St. James's Hall,

At the fortnightly meeting of the French Literary Society on Saturday evoning, Mr Mojdrey was proposed as a member, and Mr Neil H,eath was elected to honorary membership.

A very handsome card-table, of New Zealand w,pods, beautifully inlaid, has been made t»? the order of Lieutenant-Colonel Hozior by Mr SeulTert, cabinetmaker.

Tho result .of the St. Andrew's Handicap at tho Takapuna Jockey Club's races on Saturday afternoon gavo rise to an ebullition of feoling on the part of several gentlenien which provoked some strong languago and much suggestive comment. Eight horses mu&tpred at the starting post for the.event, and cornvderablc delay took place in getting .them away. When at last Mr Alison dropped the Rag, Colonel Eraser's iiojvsc Woodpecker (one of tho favourites) was s length or so- to tho r,ear, but he finished a good second to the winner, Yuba Bill, of which Mr Ali-son is either owner or part-owner. Accusations of r!> -tiality against tho starter were ipeply induler 'n y eolno ol *'10se w^° droppVti maw °yor th,° °/: enA' ?' !|. ile Ir Woolfield (InAW*«- ? f Abattoirs), wto had been backing tfooapeckcr, Ujado him self very offensive to Mr Ferttfln. thd judge. The result was that Mr Alison thfW MP "! 8 duties as startoi1, and Mr T. BrowatookhuJ place, while Mr Fenton, having convoked a meeting of the stewards to consider Mr Woolfield's conduct, a resolution JW passed to expel this gentleman from tlus paddock and the Club, and to acquaint tho Auckland Racing Club with tho action that had been takon.

The fire-bolls rang out an alarm of fire last nio-ht a little before eight o dock. It was discovered, however, that the ularm was caused by a chimney on liroiu llowe street, which was speedily extinguished.

With reference to the statement made in a loiter from " A Wosleynn " that the Key. Francis W. Martin—who recently loft tho Wesleyan Church on account of change of doctrinal views—had received " two years' free training at the Three Kings Wesleyan College," we; arc requested to state that when'Mr Martin scut in his resignation he expressed his intention of refunding to the College all that he was fairly indebted to them. Mr Martin has since been accepted by the Bishop of Duncdin, and is likely to bo appointed to the assitilaut-ciiiraoy of All Saints' in that city.

Mr Oliver Mays, Immigration Ollicer, is gazetted Superintendent of the Quarantine Station, Auckland, and Mr Win. Smith Assistant Superintendent under the Public Health Act, ISTIi.

A meeting of the Licensing Committee for City North was held at noon to-day. Pre sent: Mr Thompson (in the chair), and Messrs Kattray and Owen. The only busi ness wok an application from Michael Gallagher, of the Pier Hotel, for transfer of license to .lames Browning. Mr Stonoy, clerk, stated that tho provisions of the Act had been complied with. The transfer was granted.

The District Orders for the City Volun teers for parades during the1 month of December are as follows :—Monthly inspec tion parades for tho dill'erent companies start on Monday, December 3, commencing with the Hobuon Company! tho Victorias, on Tuesday ; the City tlunnla, on Wednes day: tho Artillery, on Thursday ; and Naval Artillery on Friday. Daylight parades will bo held on Saturday, December S,'at -I p.m., at Surrey Hills, for judging distance drill: and on Saturday, December IS, •! p.m., at Drill-shed, for Volunteers to qualify for capitation allowance.

Yesterday evening, nbmitfi.RO, a man foil from the ferry tee into tho harbour, and caused great excitement among a crowd of passenger:! list landing from tho North Shore .steamer. Being a good swimmer, the involuntary bather quickly got out, and went on board the Northeoto steamer, with out changing or drying his clothes.

Several hundreds attended on the Hospital lawn yesterday afternoon. Tho Artillery Band, under Bandmaster Hunter, porformod a scries of selections from standard composers, including "Christ the Lord Has Risen "(Linter); an them, "From Heaven the Loud Angels' Song Bogan " (Cooko); selection, "Messiah" (Handel); fantasia, "Hourttof Beauty "(11. Pound) ; soloction from Mozart's "12th Mums" (arranged by 11. Smith); fantasia, "Angelic Choir" (E. Lcconte), and other musical pieces.

A large number of persons attended at tho Theatre evangelistic sorviee last night. Dr. Kenderdine presided. Speakers : Kov. J.S. Hill and Mr AVm. Mills.

The Battery Company announce in our advertising columns that passages, for such of tho Auckland guests attending their dinner at To Aroba, for wjiom it would be inconvenient to goby tho Annie Milbank at cloven o'clock to-morrow night; have been seemed by tho Kotomahana leaving tho same afternoon at half pant four.

Tho charming oporn of "The Pirates of Penzance " was repeated for tho last time by Stanley and Darbyshire's Juvenile Troupe on Saturday evening. The audience was large,and most appreciative of tho per formances of the talented youngsters. The dresses mid appointments are all superb, and the tout ensemble provides a spectacular mid musical treat of very high order. To night " Los Cloches do Cornevillu" in to be performed, and as only two nights are to be devoted to this favourite opera, those de sirous of enjoying its production should not miss tho opportunity.

To tho Editor: Sir, —On what grounds do the Societies look for public support for their Eight Hours Demonstration ? They do certainly show what can bo done by combination, but do they seek to shorten the houre of labour of persons outside of their trade organisations? Do they use their influence to enable rotail tradesman to have shorter hours? Let anyone take a

walk of an evening in the streets where the bulk of the retail trade is done, and who are the customers ? Eight hour men, aud their families. If tho Society would act on the rule, "Whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, do yo oven so unto them," thoy would be public benefactors.— I am, &c., F.aik Play.

A narrow escape from death by poison ing happened at I'arncll on Saturday after noon to Mr« ltobcrt Glide, of Conquest Place. The lady had been ironing, and feeling parched with thirst, went to the cupboard for somo beer which she had there. It was contained in a bottle. There were seroral other bottles on the same shelf, and by mistake Mrs (Jliffe lifted down ono half-filled with carbolic acid. She at onoe applied it to her mouth, and had swallowed several mouthfuls of the fiery liquid before she discovered her terrible mistake Messengers wore despatched for medical aid, and Drs. Kendordine and Coombcs wore speedily in attendance. On their arrival they found ills Clillb in a highly-clangorous condition, and up till a lato hour on Saturday night her life was de spaired of. On Sunday morning, however, she was much better, and during the day she improved so much i\s to be pronounced out of danger. Mr Clillb, who was in weak health at the timo, was completely upset by the occurrence, and at ono timo it was fcarod that he would be seriously ill.

An outbreak of firo took place shortly nftor ono o'clock on Sunday morning, on the promises of Mr .lolin Torrance, grocer, Waketield-stroet, and being promptly dis covered by a man named William Ford, the inmates wore at once aroused, and an alarm was rung out upon the (irebolls. The Firo Brigade under Superintendent Hughes, tho Salvage Corps under Captain Field, and tho police under Senior Sergeant White, lost no timo in responding, and the Brigade having ascertained that tlio seat of the still incipient firo was under tho shop counter near the gas meter, speedily ex tinguished it. A quantity of bags and waste paper was stored under tho counter, and the gas was turned off, but the lead pipe connecting with tho meter had been melted by the heat. Mr Torrance says that he turned oft" the gas at 11 o'clock, throwing down upon the floor the lighted match he had used, and it is suggested that it may liavo communicated with tho waste paper. Mr Culpan, son., is the owner of the house, while Mr Torrance had his stock insured in the Colonial for £150, and his furniture in the same ollice for £50.

Messrs B. Tonks and Company announce for sale on Wednesday, the 12th instant, a portion of the splendid property at St. Hellier's; lull particulars of which will appear in n few days. The property is admirably situated with line views of river and woodland scenery; its soil is food, and within nn easy distance 'from town. The steamer Tongariro hns been chartered, and will leave the Queen-street Wharf, as per advertisement, in time tor the sale.

Mr 11. Arthur will offer for sale at his mart to-morrow, at 12 o'clock, a cottage at Howick, known an Honeymoon Cottage; also, a lot of household furniture and effects, &c, including 5 bales sorim, and a bicycle.

Before buying elsewhere, call and sco the New Machines at I). S. Chambors'a, 70, (Juocn-st.

One Shillino.—Hay'B Fine Art Union (by permission of the General Government), Fifty prizes—valuable Oil Paintings and other ex cellent Pictures. Prizes on view, and inspection invited at Mr Bailey's, tobacconist, 17C, Queen street, where tickets can bo obtained; also tho booksellers ,\nd tobacconists. Tho drawn;' will take place publicly, of which duo notice will be givon, and will bo supervised by a committee chosen by the subscribers at drawing. After handing over tickets, &c, tho proprietor takes no part in tho drawing. Winning numbers will be advertised in " Herald," Stab, and " Weekly." Committee's voucher will bo open for inspection during dclivei7 of prizes. Remittances in stamps or otherwise (enclosing extra stamp for postage) will receive prompt attention. Fifty prizes, £200 in 4,000 tickets. Address—W. X Hay, as above. A subscriber can nold any number of tickets at One Shilling each.—[Advt.l

NATIVE AFFAIRS IN WAIKATO.

Promising Aspect of Matters,

[BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT,]

Tn AWAMUTH, tin's day

A satisfactory agreement haS'bcm arrived at between Mr JJrycc, Native Minister, and the natives for tho survey of tho King Country. The application is signed by representatives of four tribes, the signatures being HO in all, and embracing tliucj of Walmnui,' Ruwi, Titonui Hopa to Ituptrlariliii, and llitiri. All have agreed to Air Uryco-'s conditions. The survey will go on without delay; it Is (j bo only cx teroai fh fhn meantime. Between iVIV 'Iryrc and the iiatiy.e-> i.'iorc is mutual' confidence ami satisfactioiu; »mpHH, Ihisdny. Highly favourable though the liisull. undoubt edly is of t,ho meeting butween JIV Tityuo ,-md Kowi on Saturday Istttt, it w.ould cenainiy iiu productive of evil it pfcuneolors or other iin aiftiiflfisocl ijersons wore to natot tjic King country, WKi.MxaroN, thlmlay. Government lisuj rofloiyed a very satisfactory tujegriun from Mr Hrjvo of his interview wltli tho cMofs' belonging t*> the Ntfatimaniopoto tcibo. lie says the whole of theou are willing to allow thoiv iands to be brought under the NRtiyo Lands Spurt,

SCINTILLATIONS.

" Ll!!l CLOUHKK UK CoIIKKVILLH " tO-lligllt

A drum and life bund in proposed in con nection with the Baud of Hope Union. The prize ring—The engagement ring. (ireat Salvation demonstration at the " barracks " to-morrow."

The total drawings at the Sunday-school Industrial Exhibition are £185.

SO visitors at Waiwera yesterday ; straw berries and cream plentiful.

According to Mr Ellery, tho Victorian astronomer, I'on.s'a comet will shortly be visible in the.se partsl. To be successful, a general, after all, must have two sheepish qualities—head and pluck. Since they are forced to give full weight, the Wellington bakers have raised the price of bread to -Id pur 21b loaf. Rather suspicious ! An Old English Fancy Fair in aid of St. Peter's Church, Wellington, was opened by the Governor on Saturday. During tho last ten years, £14,143,104 worth of fish were exported from the British islands. At Timaru, on Saturday morning, the boiler of a locomotive engine standing ut tho station burst with a loud explosion. No otic was hurt, and the damage done was trilling. Pedantry crams our ears with learned lumber, and lakes out our brains to make room for it. There aro 31U .lesuit stations and 17"> places of worship under control of the same Order in Madagascar. Close on ill,ooo will Ijo needed to repair damages to roada and bridges in VVuikouaili County, Otago, by tho recent floods; A watch and chain wore stolen from tho clothing of a player which had been left in tho dressing-room of the pavilion on Satur day. Probably the hiuui sneak thief who piliora from the pocket a of bathers. At a rcivnt meeting of the Caledonian Society at I'nverr.'irgill, live members were enrolled whom) united age* amounted U) ■Jiili years. They are all old settlors, and mine of them teetotal ! hi tliu Kukuiii fjoi'|£o, Canterbury, a gold bearing reef fix feet wide has boon dis eovored. A practical test is to be made to ascertain if it is payable. Win. Mackclvio, a settler at Malinra, near Wellington, kept his savings in a wooden box under his bed. lie has now cause to rue adopting* this primitive method of banking---having been robbed of JIM-IT while a short time away from the house. " A prophet hath no honour in his own country."—Harry—"Are you very tired, papa?*' The Rector—" Very tired, my boy." Harry—" Was it the sermon that tired you, pupa? it tired me very much," The 24 hours walking match at Welling ton terminated in a victory for Edwarda by one lap. A mat eh for 48 hours is to take place between Edwarda and Scott in the same place, commencing on Thursday even ing next, Before tho holidays.—Wife of his bosom (to Paterfamilias) -—" Where shall wo go to this season ? Shall wo try the East Coast route or tho West Coast route 1" Pater familias—" 1 think, my dear, that the least coal route will bo tho best!"

THE STEAMER ANNE MIL BANK.

Ploasuro Trip to Walwova.

Thk steamer Anno Milbank lias been re cently undergoing extonuivu alterations for the purpose of fitting hor up for tho Thames passenger traffic, tho intention being to run her as v night-boat while tlio Enterprise i« temporarily laid up for repairs. At pre sent the sorvico is only t\ tri-weekly one, but the Anne Milbank will make a trip every night of the week exeopt Sunday. Slje will also, as soon us the KntorpriHo in ready to resume her eliaro of tho sorrico, run up as far as l'acroa, connecting thoro with tlio Waihon, and thus bringing To Aroha and adjacent settlements into moro immodiuto nud spoody communication with Auckland. The Anne Milbank was finished on Friday, and Mr (leo. Frascr (Frasor and Tinne) at once niado arrangements for a pleasure trip toWuiworo asu means of test in;; the comfort and capabilities of the ro litted vessel. Several captains of, vessels and well-known engineers, such as Messrs James Stewart and \V. Lodder, us well as a number of private citizens, for tho most part, idontilied with tlio shipping interests of tlio port, wore invited, and a start was made on Saturday afternoon. On rounding tho North Head, tho steamer boro away for Tiritiri, and after a smart; run she drew up alongside the ill-starred Triumph, where a brief stay was made. She then shaped her course for Waiwcra, and arrived thoro between five and six o'clock, having dono flic distance [at the rate of eight knots per hour, against a strong N.E. wind and ebb title —n very satisfactory per formaneo indeed. The visitors at once landed, and shortly afterwards wore in full receipt of the generous hospitalities of (ho place. There was no lack of enter tainment, and on Sunday abundant menus were found of whiling away tho time most pleasantly—the baths, of course, coming in fur their duo share of attention. At 5.30 this morning a start wns made for homo, mid on the way up M r Frasor again deemed it ad vi.-able to call at the Triumph in order to 806 if ho could be of use in bringing n message on to town or otherwise. The passengers also took the opportunity to inspect more narrowly the unfortunate vessel. Shortly afterwards the passago wns resumed, and tlio wharf was gained at !>.:SO. Just, bofovo rounding tho North Head, .Mr .lames Stewart, railed Uio members of tho party together, and, in a neat speech, proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Fniscr for bin kindness in improvising such n thoroughly agreeable little trip. Ho also adverted to the great improvement effected in tho vessel, praised her Ken going qualities, and spoke in high terms of the adequacy and character of the accom modation, besides commenting upon tho enterprise which Messrs Frase'r and Tinno had always manifested in anticipating their patrons' wants, thus fully keep ing abreast of the times. Tho vote was heartily passed, and Mr Fraser briolly and pleasantly acknowledged tho complimont, saying that he was fully recompensed by tho satisfaction expressed by the passon gors, and tho knowledge that tho test, which was one of the objects in riow, had been entirely successful, We may add that tho providoring of tho vessel was a subject of complimentary remark among the passen gers.

Tlio alterations and ropnirs which liavo been effected to the Anno Milbank amount to a complete refitment, and so far ns her travelling speed is concerned it has boon in creased to tho extent of fully two knota an hour. Sho has received a new high-pressuro cylindor, equal to the addition of a 7-inch one to the old machinery. The boiler has been retubed with 3-inch steel tubes, now stays have been supplied to the combustion chamber, and tlio condenser has been tested and adjusted. In order to enhance the passengers' comfort, the old saloon has been transformed into a hold, and n new saloon, neatly fitted up, has been built on deck. It is snug, airy, and wholesome, and contains amongst other accessories a stewards' pantry. A. ladies' cabin, affording sleeping accommodation for six ladies, hns also been constructed amidships, while the after-deck has boon widoned, and n new and stout hand-rail fixed round it. Thero are likewise new davits, a now mainmast, and a new winch for hoisting cargo. Under such a popu lar skipper as Captain Morrison, aiid with such an able and skilful engineer as Mr George Smith to attend to the machinery, tlio Anno Milbank may bo depended on to give every satisfaction in the Thames trade.

SEQUEL TO AN ELOPEMENT.

[BY TELEGRAPH,— PEKSS ASSOCIATION.]

CIiniSTCKUKCII, this day. At Hie Magistrate's Court this morning Alex ander Md.iillan wus charged with larceny at Oaniaru. It appeared that the accused had eloped with a lira Trolour from Oamaru. He was formerly engaged to Mrs Trelour, but went to lCiui'li'.nd, and on his return found sho hal married. Her husband was away from home, and tho two came on to Christehurcli, the woman taking some of. her husband's property willi her; it was this accused was charged with steal ing. His Worship remarked it was a eoso of larceny by implication, and there would bo no case unless adultery could bo proved. Inspector I'ender said prosecutor, was not in a position to prove adultery. Mr Trelour informed the liencli that he was not anxious to proceed with the case, us his wife had promised to return with him to Oninaru, and ho was satisilcd. Accused was thereupon discharged.

Auckland Sharemarket.

DECiraniEri 3.

Queen o* Ito.'j.utr—Buyers, 2s ; sellors. 2s Gd |Vc-n Level '('ri/i-.j !!uyc:ra, Is yd; sellers, is j>rincn"lhipi»Vial—Sioi'iucc, JJIb Wcrnhiko-Zs Id. Is !'.!: feller^, 2n Ki>w Fiinl i:is. n■' :M; buyer,*; VI ; •sailors, 12s Cd WaiflroPßpnial—liM.vcrs, is; sellers, 1,3 M JOSKPH NEWMAN, Chaii'inan.

THE AUSTRALASIAN CONFERENCE.

[RlWTifll's CABLEGRAM.]

Sviinky, November 30,

It has transpired that at this morning's sitting of the Conference Mr Stuart de tailed at length the terms of the under standing which exists between England and France regarding tho New Hebrides. Mr Stuart further notified that Mr Dalley, Attorney General of New Wales, was preparing a scheme for the reduction charges on telegrams between Australia and Europe, which would be submitted to the. Conference.

Mr Service presented a memorial on the subject of federation, which had been drawn up by European residents in Fiji. Mr Dibbs, Colonial Treasurer of New South Wales, gave notice of a motion in favour of adopting federal quarantine at Albany (West Australia), Thursday island (Queensland), and Auckland (New Zea land).

A meeting of the sub-committee of Premiers was held this afternoon. It is understood that an agreement has been arrived at on tho subject of annexation, which is considered satisfactory by Mr Service, the mover of the first series of resolutions.

Sydnky, December 1, —A report of a sub committee of l.'romiors, covering a series of resolutions on the subject of annexation, was laid on the table of the Conference thin morning, but the dtscuysion of tho'report was deferred until Monday. The delegates today have been discussing tho question of the constitution of the Federal Council.

(Received December 3, 11.30 a.m.) Tlio Suli-Coimuittco'B Report.—The Now Guinea and New Hebrides Question. SviiNiiV, thin <lay. Tlio following is the report of tho sub- Committee of I'remiers us amended by tlio ('oiivfiition un Saturday, and whicli will jirolmbly be adopted by it: - '.'.!'l''irHt: In tlio opinion of the Convention further acquisition of or dominion by any foreign power on any islands in the Western Pacific, would be highly detrimental to the future safety and prosperity of the British de penduncies in Australasia, and injurious to the intorestn of tlio wholo British Empire. Second : Having regard to the geographi cal position of Now Guinea, the rapid ex tension of liiitisii trade and enterprise in Torres Straits, tho certainty that New Guinea will shortly be inhabited by many adventurous British subjects and othoiv, and the inadequacy of the exist]) ing laws, regulating their relations with the natives, the Convention, while recognising tho responsibility of extending tlio boun daries of the British Empire, is emphatically of opinion that such stops should be tukeu immediately so as most convoniontly and effectually to secure tho incorporation with the British Empire of so much of New Guinea as is not claimed by Hollaed.

Third : Although the understanding ar rived at in 1878 between Great Britain and France recognising the independence of tho Now Hebrides precludes the Convention from making any recommendation respect ing those islands, the Convention urges that it is extremely desirablo that such under standing bo ombodied in a definite, per manent engagement with a view to secure the islands against foreign domination. The Convention also trusts that iler Majesty's Government will avail themselves of any op portunity of negotiating with tho French Government with the object of securing tho control of tlio New Hebrides in the interests of Australasia.

Fourth : All tho Governments repre sented at tho Convention undertako to submit and recommend to their respective parliaments measures such as may bo necessary for defraying, in proportion to population, such share of tho cost of carrying out tho forogoing resolutions an Her Majesty's Government will require.

Fifth : The Convention protests in tho strongest manner against tho declared in tention of tho French Government to transport a large number of relapsed criminals to tho French possessions in tho Pacific, and urges Her Majesty1* Government to omploy every means to pro vent the adoption of measures so disastrous to the interostw of Australasia.

Sisth: The Convention expresses tho confident ho|x> that no penal settlement for the recoption of European criminals will continue long to oxist in tho Pacilic, and invites Her Majesty's Government to make to the French Government such aorious representations as may bo deemed expedient.

Seventh : That these resolutions bo com municated to tho Secretary of State for flio Colonies for submission to Her Majesty's royal consideration of such action as may bo thought proper, with a vicivto oflecttho earnest desire of tho loyal subjects in Aus tralasia. The rropoßort Federal Council. Mr Griffiths, Promier of Queensland, tabled a series of resolutions on tho subject of tho institution of tho Federal Council, It has transpired that at Saturday's meeting of tho Conference Messrs Stuart and Service spoke in favour of limited action in regard to a federal council. With a view to establish the necessary machinery it is probable that a committee will bo appointed to draft tlio final resolutions.

All the delegates made an excursion to Clontarf, down tho harbl)uT,on Saturday, at tlio invitation of theChatnborof Commerce. Mr .Service, in a speech on tho occasion, said tho Convention was making satisfactory

progress.

MINING NEWS.

[IIV TKLUfiTUI'II —OWN COIUIESfOXDENT.]

THAMES,

Thamks, this day. City of Manciikstku.— This claim Is situated in the ICunika District, and has given tlio pro prietors handsome returns for many yours. A parcel of !t) loads, crushed on Saturday, cave the unußiially small yield of 9ozs. l&lwls. gold.

Cai.kdonian.—The crushing of qimntz from the slopes on Uio Red Queen leader is yielding jmblo. The country in cross-cut, No. 2 lovol, is improving. Nrcw Tkihutb.—• A company is being floated for tlio .purpose of acquiring all grounds below the 100 feet level belonging to companies which have severed from the Docp Level Cross, The capital will consist of iOO.OOO shares of 5s each, and calls will bo limited to ;id. Arrangements have already Imicii mndo with tho Moanatalri, Kuranui, Culo donian, Manukau, and Golden Crown, and negotiations are now proceeding with tho Wniotahi Company. Tho promoters proposo driving a main tunnel at the 640 feet lovel, parallel with the course of Moanntairl Creek, and thence extending cross-cuts right and left to prospect the most famous reefs of tho district underneath the celebrated Moaimtairi and Caledonian runs of gold.

TE AROHA.

[n\- TKLKGKArn.— OWX CORRESPONDENT.]

TE AnonA, this day. Nothing moro has transpired concerning tlio battery which Sir Patrick MeComiskey pro posed erecting. However, an tlio water right expires in a few days, you may expect to hour if ho intends to go on wtth tlio project or not before the end of the wcok.

The Pinko County Council havo increased the price of carriage of quartz from 3s Gd to is Cd per truck from Saturday. Tho Welcome! Mine was vlsitod on Saturday. A leader has been driven on 16 feet in the upper lovol through tho main body of quartz, only 18 inches thick. Thero is fully 9 feet of stuff that will pay well to crush. Tho leader shows gold freely; indeed, it is scarcely possible to break a i)ieco of quartz without seeing colours. The louder has boon whized from this lovol to a depth of 35 feel and splondid Rold-boaring stone obtained. I was shown some containing splits of gold as largo as sixpences. Tlio low lovol Is now in 75 feet.

SUICIDE OF A THWARTED LOVER

[BY TKMiniUl'H,— PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Dcnedin, this day. Jamks YOUNG, watchmaker, committed suicide at South Duuodin on Saturday, Deceased ar rived in tho colony about four months ago from Britain by the British King. On his arrival he went, to live with his uncle, Mr Cunningham, at South Dniiedin. He hecaine attached to one of Mr Cunningham's daughters, but his suit was discouraged by his uncle. A short time since deceased went to Outram, and there opened a small shop as watchmaker and work ing jeweller. On Thursday ho came to town aiid met Miss Cunningham, who declined to havo anything to say to him. Aftor this ho looked about town, drinking, and once or twice spoko of committing suicide. OnSaturday.about twohours before he shnthimself, he told a young woman that lie had been badly treated, and thht he would do so owing to Cunningham. At 10 o'clock Mr Cunningham was told what tho de ceased had threatened, and sent for tho police, who were in the house and were inakmg en nuiriesat tho time that Young tired the first shot which took effect in Ids throat. The do ccascd ran from the building and tired again, tlif sliol, penetrating his right breast. Young wrote this letter, addressed to a. re porter:—"l have done the deed myself, all through love. Blame my friends, for I died all through their fault. Thoy promised hie their daughter's hand, and withdrew their con sent. 1 cannot live without her. Let all who value true love shun thorn. They have been my enrse all through life."

CABLEGRAMS.

[heutbk's v.\ di.kdtum.]

(Received December 3—10.30 a.m.)

Tho Suez Canal Negotiations.—Agree ment Botwoen Baron de Lesyeps and English Shipowners.

London, December I.—lt is announced that a Convention has been concluded between Baron de Lesseps and a syndicate of British shipowners. The Convention makes the following provisions : —Seven additional directors, all of whom shall be Englishmen, will be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Canal Company; a consulting committee to bo appointed to act in London with the English directors ; the surtax at present levied to bo abolished from January next, and pilotage dues in July, 1884 ; transit dues to be reduced to fifty centimes per ton from January, 18S">, and "further reductions will thereafter be made in proportion to tho prolits realised by the Company. A com petent committee, composed of one-half Englishmen, will determine whether the present Canal should be enlarged or a second one be constructed.

Tlio State of Ireland.—Wild Party

Fooling in Ulstor.

Tho ill-feeling which prevailed tome months past in the North of Ireland between the Orange and National parties continues to increase, and specially in the province of Ulster, where the tension is now very severely manifesting itself. In consequence! of the fears entertained that serious disturbances may occur, a procla mation has been issued by the Executive forbidding the meetings which were an nounced to bo held at Newry, County Down, by Orangemen and Nationalist.-. Mail Movcmcnta. Tho mails,via Naples, per Orient Steam ship Lusitania, from -Melbourne, October 20th, were delivered on the 29th November. San Franuimgo, November DO. —Arrived, yesterday, I'acilie Mail Steamship City of New York, from Auckland, November 7th. Tlio Franco-Chincso Difficulty, I'akis, December I.—The Parliamentary Committee appointed to consider the ques tion of voting v credit for the Tonquin ox peclition, in making their report, recom mended that endeavours should be made by the Government to arrive at an amicable arrangement with China; but, at the same time, the Committee recognise the necessity of sending reinforcements to Tonquin as a precautionary measure. Tho Murder of Janion Carey.—O'Donnoll Sontoncod to Death, London, December J.—The trial of Michael O'Donnell ior the wilful murder of James Carey, the Irish informer, at Port Elizabeth, in July last, was finished to-day. Prisoner was found guilty and sentenced to death. • A special to tho Press Association Kays :— O'Donnell was removed from tho dock shouting "Hurrah for Ireland I" ami "Down with Queen Victoria !" British Intervention in Egypt. Alkxamikia, December ].—ld view of the state of affairs in Upper Egypt, H.M.B. Invincible has arrived at this port, and will remain to watch the progress of events. Dangerous Condition of Egypt-Deser tion of Gondannca. Cairo, November 30.— Intelligence has been received here that of a large body of gendarme* recently despatched to Souakim, one-half deserted when only half way on their journey. The news has caused some alarm for tho safety of the people in Upper Egypt, who arc menaced by the rebels. London, November 30.-—Tho "Times" advises that the surrender of Masaowah should bo offered to Abyssinia on condition of that Power cheeking El Mahdi's carcor in the Soudan. French War Vote for tho Tonauln Expedition. PARIS, November 20.—A committee of tho Chamber of Deputies has ordered tho Hum of nine million francs to covor the ex pense of the French expedition to Tonquin. Marquis Tseng, tho Chinese Ambassador, who has been in this city for some days for tlia purpose of carrying on negotiations with the Froneh/iovernment, will shortly return to England. Do Brazza to bo Roinforccd. Paws, November ",o.—Tho Government liavo decided to send reinforcements to Do Brazza, who is engaged in forming French trading stations in tho Congo. Railway Accident.—Eighteon Lives Lost. A serious accident occurred to-day on tho railway lino near Montford, lirittaiiy. Eighteen lives have been lost by the disas ter, and iifteen passengers are suffering from serious injuries. Biciu.in, November 2!).—lt has transpired that the Emperor William has telegraphed to the King of Spain thanking him for tho cordial recoption accorded to tho Crown Prince of Germany, and assuring him of his (tho Emperor"s) life-long friendship. London, November 29.—The publisher of tho"Tyrono (Ireland) Courier" has been arrested for printing and issuing placards proclaiming tho viows of the National League. Tho trial of O'Donnell for tho murder of Carey, the informer, at Port Elizabeth has commenced at tho Criminal Court.

Convorsion of New Zealand Bonds,

[SPECIAL TO I'KEWS ASSOCIATION.]

(Received 3rd Deeembor, 2.30 p.m.)

London, Dcceinbor I.—The conversion of New Zealand bonds has proved a most decided success. The amount applied for is five millions three hun dred and eighty-nino thousand pounds, which much exceeds anticipations. Many of thoso applying to-day wore refused, ex cept iii the case of trust funds. French Claims In tho Pacific. Franco having assorted claim? in tho Pacific, boyond the recognised area, Sir F, D. 801 l has risked Lord Derby to state how far tho English Government agrees with thoso claims. Timn.ru Harbour Board Loan. • Tho Titnaru Harbour Board invite ten dorg for a loan of £100, COO. N.Z. Loon and Mortgage Company. Tho profipcctus has been issuod of tho N.Z. Loan and Mortgage Co. with a capital of two millions, of which it ia proposed to raiso two hundred thousands pounds in the first instance. (Received Deccinbor.S—ll.2s a.m.) Tho Soudan Disaster—How Goneral Hicks mot his Death. Lojfiiox, Decomber "2nd.— Further infor mation from the Soudan states that Goneral Hicks wrs killed by ii lancer upon the third day of the battlo after his cartridges had been exhausted. Tho soldiers wore offer ing four dollars for a drink from their comrades' flasks.

Exploration of tho Antarstic Regions.

l'rofossor Nordenskjold purposes an ex ploring expedition to tlio Antarctic regions.

Another African Rising. A rising has occurred in the kingdom of Darfoor (between Bowman and Abyssinia), and tho Governor has boon wounded. Tho French Transportation Scheme to the Pacific. Londox, November 29.—1t is expected that the French Chamber of Deputies will approve of the amendments made by tho Senate in tho Kecidivistes Bill, and that it will consequently becomo law. Tho Agonts-Genoral have been bringing additional pressure to bear on Lord Derby to endeavour to enlist the approval of Go vernment to the annexation scheme Attention having been called to the fact that tho date? of tho South Kensington and Adolaidp Exhibitions will clash, IJis Royal Highness tho Princo of Wales has replied, that tho arrangements for thot'ormer having been settled, he is now unable to make any alteration in regard to them.

Tho Bank of South Australia has deter mined to apply to Parliament to extend its charter to all Australia.

Prince Bismarck is seriously. ill with jaundice.

Jlr Archer, Agent-General for Queens land, hopes that tlio work of inscribing the colonial loan will bo commenced about tlio middle of January. t

The iS rew Zealand Shipping Company has ordered the building of' two more steamers of large sizo. • The English Cabinet has offered to nomi nate tho Right lion. Geo. Joachim Ooschen as Speaker of tho House of Commons when the Rirfit Hon. Sir Henry Brand retires. The Emperor of Germany states that tho relations between Germany and Russia are of a perfectly cordial nature.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received December .*!—1.20 p.m..)

Sydnkv, this day.—Arrived, yesterday afternoon : Wakatipu, from Wellington. A sculling race took place on Saturday afternoon on the I'arrainatta River between TricUott and Kuih for A2OO a side. Tric&ftt won easily by several lengths.

["Age "Specials."]

The French Transportation Scheme.

Losdon, November 20. —It is reported that tho measure which recently passed the French Chamber of Deputies for the depor tation of criminals to the islands of the Pacific will probably bo abandoned. The measure now before the French Senate for the deportation of criminals to the Pacific has been further considered in Committee, and after a prolonged debate a clause was adopted giving judges dis cretionary power to banish criminals. The Second Suoz Canal. Tho visit which Baron do Lessops has made to Liverpool with the object of con ferring with tho large ship owners upon the question of the proposed second Suez Canal has terminated without any practi cable results. Claims for Compensation in Fiji. Earl Derby has decided to refuse the ap plication of certain Gorman owners of pro perty in Fiji who had appealed for com pensation for alleged loss of their land. TheJ Disaster In [tho Soudan. The terrible disaster which has befallen the Egyptian troops in the Soudan has caused great excitement throughout Europe. The followers of tho False Prophet (Mahomed El Mahdi) lay in ambush for the Egyptian forces, and suddenly surrounded them, it is fumed that, O'Donovan, the Hpeciul correspondent of the " Daily News " with the force, lias been killed. The "Times," in mi article this morning upon tho disaster, insists that England shall send troops to assist the Khedive in .suppressing the rebellion. Tho AKcnts-Gcncral and Lord Derby. Tho Agents-General of several Austral asian colonies havo had another interview with Earl Derby in reference to the annex ation question. It is generally considered that Ilia Lordship's attitude was less firm than it was at the previous interview, and that lie is beginning to display considerable vacillation on tho question. French Mission to Australasia. AI. .liileH Ferry, the French Premier has decided lo despatch M. Oourineiiux on ;i Bpeciul mission to the Australasian colonies and New Caledonia. Reported Fighting In Tonquln Con tradicted. Tho report that 300 Chinese troops had attacked the French position at Haiphong, and had been defeated after un engagement lasting for .several hours, proves by later advices to have boon unfounded. Tho statement that a secret treaty has been discovered between China and tho Black Flags is also said to be without foundation.

SPORTING NEWS.

By the Tarawera to-day, the race-horses Welcomo Jack, Envious, Ugly Buck, Barbary, Clarence, and Escopeta arrived to fulfil their engagements at the Auckland Racing Club Summer Meeting. Imme diately after arrival they wero taken to Bowman's, Green Lane, where they will be located.

Settling on tlio Takapuna Spring Meeting will take place at Tattcrsall's Club-room, Occidental Hotel, this evening, at 8 o'clock.

Nominations for tlio \\ anganui Cup, Flying Handicap, and Stakes, close to morrow night. DUNEDIN, this day.—Shillelagh, tho win ner of Friday's trot, died in his box on Saturday.

The Takapuna Jockey Club Spring Mooting.

We subjoin tho results of those races which erentuated too late for insertion in our first edition on Saturday. The result of the third race (St. Andrew's Handicap) appeared in the second edition :—

St. Andrew's Handicap of 75sovs., with a

sweepstakes of lsov. to second horse,

Distance, 1 milo and a-half. Mr B. Thompson's br g Yuba Bill, aged, 7st 41b (Fergio) 1 Colonel Fraser's b g Woodpecker, Cyrs, 7stl2lb (T. Taylor) 2 Mr J. Lonnard'sch h Kenilworth, G yrs, Sst (Farrell) ' ... 3 Mr J. Simes's blk c Kalo, 4yrs, Sst 41b (A. Sutherland), C. If. Lushington's gr g Lone Hand (aged, 7st 81b), .1. Lonnaru's br m Dowdrop (aged, 7st 71bs, McNamarra), J. Byers's eh g Golden Crown (aged, 7st 51b, T. McClusky), J. Balmain's b c Snider (3yrs, Gst 41b, Byers) also ran. Time, 2mins. 4lJsecs. Thcro were 540 £1 investments on the totalisator, 85 on tho winner, and the dividend was i'G 9s.

Flit Ski.lixc; Race of 20sovs. No weight under Sst. Winner to bo sold imme diately after race. Distanco, 1 milo. Mr W. Atkins Stray Shot 1

Mr Troffry'a Flutter

Stray Shot won in a canter, and on being put up for salo afterwards, was bought by Mr Reed for £14.

Handicap Steeplechase of SOsovs., with a

sweepstake of 2sovs. to second horse,

Distance, about 3 miles. Mr J. LonnarJ's eh g Chandler, aged, 12st Sib (J. Rae) 1 Mr Robert-son's blk g Christmas, aged, list (H. Taylor) 2 Mr C. H. Lushington's b g Fly, aged, list (Williams) 3 Tricotrin (aged, list, Howe) also ran. Har kaway (list 101b) and Chanticleer (10«t) wcro scratched. This was a capital race, Chandler winning by two lengths, and Christmas beating Fly by a neck. Tho horses jumped gamely and well. There were 472 £1 investments on tho totalisator, 243 on the winner, and the dividend was £1 14s. The botting was Gto 4on Chandler, 2 to 1 against Fly, 3 to 1 Christmas, and 4 to 1 Tricotrin, ■

Stewards' Plate of2osovs. Distance, 1 mile.

Mr Thompson's Yuba Bill, aged, Sst Sib (Vaile) 1 Mr Robertson's b f Mitrailleuso, 3yrs., Sst (Farrell) 2 Mr W. Potter's b g Paraniona, aged, 7st 101b (Kelly) 7 3 W. Bobbett's b h Maoriland (4yrs., Sst 41b, Fergio), Thompson's br g A.B. (3yrs, 6st 71b), J. Balmain's b c Snider (Syrs, Gst 71b, Byera), also ran. Kenilworth, (Bst 101b), Woodpecker (Sst Gib), and Kalo (Sst 21b) were scratched. Mr T. Brown acted as starter. Yuba Bill won by a couple of lengths, while A.B. bolted. There wero 447 investments on the totalisator, 152 on tho winner, ar.d the dividend was £2 12s,

This concluded tho meeting, and the visitors at once made tracks for the wharf, whence they were safely transported across the water.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., It.M.)

Drunkenness.—Thirteen men were punished for being drunk on Saturday night.

Simon Peter.—A young man named Simon Peter Miller pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing £1 ss, the property of Francis Hamburg, on tho 2nd instant Remanded until to morrow ; bail refused.

No Visim.E .Means.—Mary Lewis was sen tenced to throe months'imprisonment under the Vagrant Act, and I'oter Harley to 14 days. Charles O'Mcar<i Hart, for creating a dis turbance in Newmarket, was punished in alight manner.

Ragged TniEVlcs. — William O'Brien and Thomas Martin, two boys, wero charged with stealing a quantity of lead, value Ss 2d, tlio pro perty of Charles O'Madigan, on tho 27th ult The boys pleaded not guilty to stealing the lead • they bought it for 6d off a boy named Adam — Charles O'Madigan, shoemaker, deposed that ho owned the Unu, a small boat; used lead in her lor ballast; missed tho lead a few days ago • tho lead cost him ss; saw tho lead in a shop in Parnell; his boat was lying in Mechanics' Bay To His Worship: Ho recognised the load by t' lS.! lui uUli"P lmd certai" "'arks. - Clement WiUieford, ironmonger, deposed .that two boys called at his shop on Monday night but he could not say the lead produced was the'same lie bought of tho hoys, lie gave the usual price for it— id per Ib, nor could he swear to tho pris oners.—TnomasMartin, labourer, Grafton Road deposed that one ot tho prisoners was hla son and when he heard of tho robbery he questioned him, und lie confessed Unit O'Brien sto ho load, and he shared in the procceda-Tho char™ was withdrawn against young Martin wfin sftiled that O'Brien stole the leail and sold it for h fid.-Conrtablb Hobson, of Parneil arrosted the boys, ana (hoy admitted the offence -He manded lor tho appearance of tho father of

Cii.UiOH or STAnmm-Wnilam Webber wa.i charged mth assaulting Catherine, his wife In' attempting to :;l:ib her with a knife on tho 2nd inst.-Prisoncr pleaded not Ktiiltj-.-Ser.Tolmt Wh le explained theeireum.sianccv-T.'H: ~i,,,. motion was altered to threatening lannuaim- Mrs Webber deposed that she reiidoaatNow market. Yesterday her husband came homo lh<: worse for liquor, and wil.li a bottle of rum m his pocket. He drew a B ardciici-a knife and swore lie would make her blood run Slip feared for her life, .is this was not tho first time ho had exhibited the knife. lie wasaKood man when sober, but when drunk he w«i a. different man sho wished him la he bound over.—To the husband : Yes; I went ta the O-in lain Cook to tell tho landlord not to let vm haveanydiink. Don'tdrink i'.\ynelf,-Constahle SronSaU^ -' 0 prlsQner- Ho anShSWife vation he should say Sftt too wmPm bad as the othcr.-Wm. Webber deposed Unit his Wife had brought this case becausp he cpuld not trust her with Ins,.ranunw. .do Imd hromri.t some run; homo in a hotllu, bui l;;.s wife cioflnrea thn bottle and ran away with it He stuv nd lore of the rum. She was a rjrejit drinker, and when in her eupa. would threaten to havo him on Mount Kd™ breaking staiioa.-llis Worship rocnniinetwlcd both to give up rtrinkina which appeared to bo Die cause of their imh:ipi.lmwi_ Dismissed '

Tills was all the business,

THE TRIUMPH CATASTROPHE.

ATTEMPTS TO GET HEX OFF PROVE

UNSUCCESSFUL

Tho Situation More Critical Than Ever.

[By Oob Special Repop.tkp..']

When- it was arranged on Saturday after noon that a further attempt should be made to tow the Triumph off on the following morning, I concluded that it would be ad visable to accompany the relieving forces and thus be in a position to describe the proceedings for the information of the readers of the Stab, Three o'clock on Sun day morning was the hour fixed upon for departure from the Queen-street Wharf and midnight of Saturday found me snugly ensconced in a berth on the Glenelg, cour teously provided by Steward McLeo'd, aud wholly indifferent to the rain, which Was falling in torrents outside. Before turning in 1 learned that the steamers chartered for the attempt were the Waitaki, Glenelg lona, and Argyle, the latter boat having remained alongside the Triumph all night awaiting orders and being ready to afford as sistance in the event of any emergency arising. No Axes on Board, Sleep overcame ir,y jaded senses, but I had scarcely been half-an-hour under the inilueiice'of the "balmy" when my repose was disturbed by voices in the saloon and it ivas quite evident from the tone that the subject under discussion was one of grove importance. I could not prevent myself from overhearing the conversation, and as its substance was of general interest to those on board.thero will be no breach of confidence in repeating it. At the very last moment it had been discovered that there were no axes on board. A case of good broad-bladed hatchets had been ordered,' but they were not to hand. For some timo I could not understand why the absence of axca should cause so much ex citement, but^ ib subsequently transpired that they were required to cut the hawsers after the Triumph was hauled oil', if she were to attempt to sink hastily. Anathe matising the interrupters of my peaceful slumbers, I mentally suggested that there would be time enough to cut the hawsers when the Triumph was got off. The anxiety of those on board was at last re lieved by the news that the axes were on board the Waitaki. Ttao Start. Exactly at three o'clock I was again awakened by tlio movement of the engines and I very correctly surmised that we were oft. No whistle was sounded, but tho nasal organ of tho occupant of an adjoining cabin proved itself a most effective foghorn, Further sleep was impossible, and at dayi break I went on deck, where I fouud various persons bound upon the some jour ney as myself. The steamer was then well outside Rangitoto.andintherearwecould see the Waitaki, while following her again was the lona. On tho previous night the wind was from the northward, but it seas now blowing a gentle westerly, while tho sky gave a very lively prospect of a good solid downpour of rain during the morning. The Triumph could bo seen in ;the distance, in. exactly the same position as sha occupied on Saturday, while it was evident that the weather of the ' previous night had not prejudicially affected her. The Argyle was under the lee of Tiritiri, and when we hove in sight, she weighed anchejr and steamed in the direction of the Triumph. .••■ Tho Stoamor's Position, While we wcro steaming in the direction of tho stranded vessel, the conversation on bourd turned on the query how she could possibly have got into the position which she occupies. It lias already been said that she had no business where sho is, but a better idea of tho real extent of tho devia tion can be conveyed to the mind of the reader. The fairway at this point iB about twelve miles in width, Tiritiri being on one. side, and Otatau and Rakino Island on tha other. A direct course would have taken the Triumph within about two miles of Otatau, or actually about ten miles distant from the rocks abreast of which sho struck. Even had she kept in the middle of tho Channel, she would have been about six miles from Otatau on tho one side, a«d six miles from Tiritiri on the other. From thia it will bo seen that she should not have been ' , on tho Tiritiri side at all, but over in tha Otatau direction. The explanation of Cap tain Brotherton is, as wo have previously said, that he wanted to make for Ttatiri, • and thence across to Cape Colville, which course is anything but a direct one. Arrival at the Scene. Wo reached the neighbourhood of tha stranded vessel soon after 5 o'clock, and a bout was lowered to take Mr L. D. Nathan, who had come with us, and several others* on board. On our way across to the Triumph we met the Argyle, and took, in Captains Worsp and Clayton, who had boon on her during the night. When we reached tha Triumph, work had just been recommenced, and everything was hurry aud bustle, the air resounding with the noise of winches and tho hammering of shipwrights' tools. Thcro were still a couple of hours to spare before the attempt would be made, and I employed the interval in watching the operations • which wore proceeding. Cargo of a heavy description was still coming out of the middle hatch, while chain cable and -coal wore being shifted aft as speedily as could be done. The Lizette and Zillah were along side taking in the cargo, the Vizuer J»nd Four Sisters having already taken away full loads. Examination by Surveyors. In tho course of conversation I learned that an examination of the outside bid been made by Captains Worsp and Clayton, who, I may add, are acting for the under writers and tho master of the vessel. The water was clear, and they could see the rock running out under the foremast. They luvd no opportunity to make an in spection from tho insido, but their opinion is pretty conclusive. They believe that the bottom of tho vossol in this particular place is "all to pieces," although the weight of three hundred tons of railway iron over it serves to bind it together just now. It is quite certain that either the vessel' 3 bottom has been forced upwards by the crash, or that it has burst altogether. Tho latter view is ' favoured hy. the fact that she remains so firmly fixed, and if it is the correct one, then it is apparent that the ship can only be towed off by tearing the plates clean out ' of her, precaution being previously made to have the fore compartment staunchly shored and the adjoining ones made water-tight. . No Diver Down. I observed a diving dress and suit on the ketch alongside, and naturally inquired if a diver had been down. The answer was in the negative. It was intended that one should come and make an examination, and with this object the dress was sent down. The diver did not come, and it subse | quently transpired that terms could not be mado. It is said that a contract had been made with Captain Haddock to carry out the operations at the rate of £20 per day, but that this was afterwards refused. The general opinion is that a great mis tak^ has boon made in no* haT-, ing a complete examination made before anything was done at all, and there can be but little doubt that any operations would have had at loast move pvospect of success if it wero known precisely what the damage is, whether the rocks are through the ship's bottom, and, if so, to \vhat extent they have penetrated. The Aooldent Witnessed from TiriHrL I was informed during a conversation that the lighthouse men saw the steamer Triumph coming in the direction of Tiritiri shortly before she struck. They thought at first that it wa.3 tho Stella with stores, and went towards tho cliff. Seeing, how ever, that it was a much larger ' ship, and that she was heading straight , for tho rocks, they called out to warn thoso on board, but failed to attract their atten tion. The steamer continued her course, and went crashing on to the rocks. Jlaik „ ing the Triumph peoplo, they tflfcl them that they had better look out for themselves as the place was a most dangerous one, and could see tho boats being lowered, but none came ashore. They also advised that rockets ' be sent up and guns fired with the object of attracting attention i,n Auckland, and this was done. Had the cable been laid, assist ance might have boon sent down at ones. Iho work of connecting Auckland and .tiritiri by wiro is now to be commenced without further delay. The Vessel Moves on Saturday Night. After ray departure on Saturday, work proceeded until soon after 5 o'clock, when the men knocked off. Seeing the time they had been constantly ongagod, it v only natural to suppose that they wero greatly ' exhausted, Towards S o'clock, at hign tide, tho engines were started full speed astern, and immediately after warda the ship moved up about three feet and then fell with a sharp concussion. It was at first thought by those on board that sho had risen o\ er the ledge which is sup posed to be holding her, but this wa» not

/THE AFCiSIND EVENING STAR. MONDAY DECEMBER 3, 1883.



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