SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

tjkwt WArmi I 'lll'H Evonim?, T.is HIGH WAlßKJ To . morrow Morning, 8.3 SITNffHT.-'fhiß Evening, 6.3 HUXRlSE.—TomonrowMorninfj, 5.32

MOON'S ASK.—Last Quartor, 12th 2.8 a.m,

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. «& Tliomas Russell, s.s.. Helandor, fronuGisborne Queen, schooner, Jones from Hokianga Wairarapa, s.a., Chatlleld, froir the South .

VESSELS EXPECTED.

London.—Waikato. ship (M.RK.V.). sailed Jmno 20; Hermione, ship, July 22; Loch Forgus, barmte. August 7 ; Loch Croc, barque, Sei>teiu bcr 1; Oiuuuru, Ludy Jooclyn und Koilhuinbor land, lotuliiiK. .. , , , GEAHaow.-Clanomau, as.. Bailed July 10; Herald, U.S., duo early. KS\v I'oUK.—Eloanor Vcrnon, baniuo, sailed Juno 80; Kohecca Cromwell, barquv; and Eyvor, barqup. to follow. SUVA dnjD.-Miitthicn, barquo, to sail fcop tembor 18. Java. — Atlantic, sailed September 3; B*aU-ico llaicinor, »outuinljurs; liefion, bop- Hinibcr 11; iworenco Treat, Setitvm icr 11; Air, Limo, Louiae, lTerdinaul and Olirlstine. loading. WU\TCASTLE.-Gaul am. Jlaria Virginlu, avhoonurs, uurly. , . , Soijthkun Pohtb Dpllanco, brlKanhne, from gnnodin ; Italy, and Mountain Laurel, from luff.

IMPORTS.

Per Wainwapa from Mclbonrno and Southern Forts—27a cases and 21 <|iiarUT-cnski, >-piril.v.'iil piickaK'M umt i wools, 1 castiuK-s, IB cases cigars, It packastH sewing marhines, 'Jj bales wuol packu, 18 bags popper, l.t baps arrowroot. LoS fkapoa tea, S barrels end'ee, 1,022 sticks wheat, sacks oats, 81 caaus, 18 nines cheese. -11 rases on. IS sacKH bacou, 1(> bales, 18 hhda ale, TO a pilt iron. 1,913 bara and 270 bundles iron, X 0 bttK3 (lour, 10 sacks oatmeal, 10 kcKS bill tor, 78 luii^lhs piping, jO cases Kingcr ale, 25 tacks malt.

IrovAiiiw Coastwise.—Nollio, from Whan gaiioua, with 30,000 ft. timber; Whancarcl, from Whangarci, with 55 tons coal; Queen, from Hokumu'i, with 0 tona cum and sundries; Ilata, from Waiara, with ,12.000 ft. timber; »4>ar. 'Rom Thames, with 11,000 ft. timber; Ouuiin, from Morcury Bay, with2l,o3oft, timber; Wuipu, from Hahukakoi, with 50 tona llrowood.

OUT.WAura Coastwise. -Nollic, for Whan jtupoua: Wlii«B*rcl. for Whangarei; Ratu, for Wniara.; Margaret, for Lake Titkapunu: Wnipu, for Waiiiu.

A aicnmfi, supposed to lie the Thomas ltusscll, is signalled IV9 we go to press.

The schooner Flcotwinx eniored outwards at the Customs to-day for Suwairow.

Tho Btiip Crusader lias almost completed her loading tor London and will sail curly.

The schonNer Gisborno is iidvertiscd lolcavo on or about Thursday next for Gisborno and the .Kant Coast.

Tho Northorn Steamship CompanyWs.s. Clans man arrived at Hobnrt on Saturday from Glasgow, uiul was to have for this port aftor tnkiiiK in a fresh supply o£ coal. She may bo cxpeotod hero about Monday or Tuesday noxt. She brings rails and general machinery, valued at £100; npholatory. £100; plated and pajricr uiacho goods, £100. Total value of cargo, £000. Tto s.s. Wairarapa arrived from itlclboitrno via Southern ports at 11.50I1.50 a.m. to-day. She left Duncdin at 5 p.m. on tho lbt, ca"l-d nt Lyttclton on tho 2nd, Wellington 'Jn\ Napier 4th, liisborno oth. Left Uio latter port at 11 p.m.. and arrived ns above Passcngfrs:— From Melbourne: Mr and Mrs Dexter, Mtessrs CoJcman, Smith, Da vies. Fotbiel, Smales. Krom Bluff- Mr Wo.'ney, Miss Wcsncy. From Duncdin: Messrs Horman, J. Hall, E. I/. Lees, W L. Lms, Sidey, Jlr and Mrs Setlcy and infant. From LjHelton: Wesirß Bull, Pearco. Mr and Lewi* and 2 children. Miss Fnwcett, Mr and Mrs Uoliisand chid, Mr and Mrs Hamil ton, Mr Herman. From Wellington: Jliesrs Win. liunnelt. 11-Tvor, MeKenxie. 1). Buller, Williams,llathbono. Miss Delnncy, Mrs Jones MrS. .lagKor, MrH Mitchelson, 1 children, and 2 servants, and M'.ssrs VVihon, \\ ilkiiiaon, Mackny, Linrton, Henry, Br,issoy, From >'npier: Miss Bower, Mr Tyr,-e. ;i natives, Miss Cameron, Mossm Fill, Kee. Jordan.- From Gis borno: Messrs C. D. Bennett,L. Grant, O'Mcara, itofth, Cnptnin Tunks, Mrs Jolm Grey. Messrs Fatchen, Armstrong, and Barry, and 51 in stocragc.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

AKRITALS. Uawea, s.a., Hansby, from tho South

Tho ssa Tlawea arrived nt 8 n.m. yesterdar, with tSS following passengers : — Mosdaincs Tisdall. Benjamin, Sutlon, Nelson, Mis-cs Kdgnr, Dixlsey. «nilMullint', Messrs Plumiiißr, Soulhern, Srawscll, Rcnsnaw, Hose, Pollock, Michael Handy, 1/unbo, liohn, Uoncyflold, ("ar riugton, Donald, Uruae, Wildimin, Murray, ltcv. St. Clair, Captains Muttlmws anil St. Barbe, and lti ttcerjse.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Pour Albert, thi-i day.—Arrived: Barque Claivibel, to load baulk timber.

Uluw, this day.—Tho Manapouri arrived at liluUtliii morning. Hlu: lr.fl Melbourne on tho SUi.h ; railed at Ilobori ;aml oxncrienrud heavy north west winds nml cosfiiscd sea rtiirinj; her p i33»t,'o. S:iloon passengers:—Miss Woods and six ;tetni;;e.

Wr.t-T.iNnTox. Saturday.— Arrived : Brisbane, barque. GrimMiß. 12'J d.iys from New T'orkj Ganymede, barque, MorjfaD, 117 days from London.

Bluff, this day.—Arrived: Mnnnpouri, from Hobart, 6.25 a.m

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under i—

This Day,

For Tauranga, Ghincmutu, and Opotiki, por

GlcnclK, at I p.m. For Huesoll. Kawaka\ya. M'ancuiroa. Herds Point, and Mongomii, por Wcllingk

p.m. For Whitiangi, Upper Mill, ana Tairua, per

ltowona, at & p.m. For 'I,'l'iiuieß, por Kuterpriao, ato.;-,0 p.m. For Suwarrow, per Fleetwing, at 1 p.m.

Tuesday, 7th October

For New Plymouth and Southern Ports, per

Hawea, at 7.J0 a.m. Foi"Napicr and Giaborno, por Thomas Itussell,

For Waiwcra, Kawau, Oinaba, Matakana, and Warkworth, per Roec Casey, at 10 a.m. For Thames, por Kotomabana, at 3 p.m. Per Wairarapa as follows :— For Suez, Brlndisi, and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. Ifor ItusseF), Kuwokawa, Austra lian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez mid Urindisi, (per Orient Bteamcr). JFor Letters, etc., so prepaid and addressed, at 1 p.m. Lato letters, till L'2o p.m. . For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 3 p.m. Tii is mail ia duro in London 25th Novembeß. For Whangarei, Whanßarci Heads, Mangapai,

per Waltuki, at 6 p.m. For Mangawai and Kaiwaka, por Ruby, at sp.m.

Tuesday, Htli inst.

Per s.s. Australia, as follows:-

For Navigators Islands, Sarmwich Islands, United Stales of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central, and South America, and British and Foreign Wes« Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe at 1 p.m. For Monoy order*, registered letters and newspapers, at 11.80 a.m. Late letters, bonriUK an oxtra fee of six pence in addition to' tho postago, will bo received by tho Mail Agent on board the steamer np to tho tifno of sailing, ' Thin mail will bo due in London on Satur day, Novcmbor 22.

8. B. BISS. Chief Postmoßtor. Chief Post-office Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

October 6, 1881.

Chiarini's Graud Circus and Menagerie, 8 p.m.

TcmDoreneo Hall—"Coming omits cast their shadows before," by Mr Andrew JLJluck, 7.30 p.m.

Parliamentary Union—Robson's Rooms, 7.30 p.m.

•Lodge Ara—Masonio Hall, 7.30 p.m. Drill shed—Hobson Corps, Inspection-Parade, 7.30 p.m.

Foresters' Hall — Concert in aid of St. Bcno diets, 8 p.m.

Ponaonby Hall-Mr Do Boere's Exhibition of Transparencies from Nature, 8 p.m. Lake District School room—Concert in connec tion with Band ol Hope, 7.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

W. G. Gabrabd.—Your letter is declined, being simply a repetition of the views you formerly expressed regarding the employment of youths at concrete work.

Births.

SIMONS.'—On October Gth. at her reaidenco, .Wyndoam lioasc, the wife of. W. W. Simons of a son. WOODWARD.-On October 2nd, at her resi dence, Eden Vale Road, Mount Eden, the wife of J. A. Woodward of a daughter.

Marriages.

BKEIIRE-SLATER -On September 12, at tho Kogisfcry Office, Auckland, Sinmel Beehre, second son of Mr Hpnry Beehre, formerly of Maketn. to JlaryAin Slater,- lato of Hcndor son's Mill. SINCLAIR-TAYLqU.-On September 10, at the residence of tho brido's parents, by tho Rev. A. Carrick, Joseph Sinclair, North Shore, youngest Bon of the late Samuel Sinclair, Bolfast, Ireland, to Mary Jano, eldest daughter of Samuel Taylor, Conquest Place, Parnell. TONKS—NOLAN.—On October 1, at Chryt church, by the Rev. V. Gould, Arthurßydney, third son of the lato B. Tonks, Esq.. of Rcmuera, to Cushla, fourth daughter of D. Nolan, Esq., of EUerslie, Auckland.

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

For tho omnßO that lMto asalstsnoe, For the wrong thaS mc<!b resistant* Fotrthe fatore In the distanoe, Ana tte gmKS-flwt w caa do.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1884.

His Excellency the Governor,

upon the invitation of the Wellington Philosophical Institute, has placed the subject of Colonial Defence before the country in a clear, practical, and eloquent spoech. His appointment to this colony was, we believe, instigated by the Imperial desire to stir up New Zealand to exertion in this work, which has been more neglected in this than in any other Australasian colony. To spend half-a-million of money upon non-productive forts, and to commit the country to a further"annual liability for defence against enemies we should ourselves never provoke, goes greatly against the grain. There is, however, too much of Anglo-Saxon grit about colonists for them to stand with hands meekly folded for the enemies of England to-plunder. The danger is , a serious one. His Excellency effectually combattcd that argument of feebleness —"Trust in your own weakness, and foreign nations will p: ty and «<empt you." If there was ever any force in< the theory that the colonies were less liable to attack when unable to defend themselves than w/hen prepared to take their own part—and the idea is absurd on the face of it—the general adoption of defence schemes by all the colonies except New Zea land has done away with it. To r any foreign Power scanning the condition of the, Australasian colonies with a view to attack, New Zealand now must appear the most vulnerable of the group ; and Auckland being, as Sir William Jervois shewed, best adap ted for a navil station among the

poits of the South Pacific, offers peculiar temptations to nations bent upon predatory enterprises in these seas. Very little thafwould have force or weight can be adrlcd to His Excel lency's remarks, published in another column. We believe. they will be the means of arousing general enthusiasm throughout the colony in a work which has hitherto rather lacked the support of popular approval, and that the colo nists will feel pleasure in asserting their strength and nianhool by thus providing for the protection of their homes and property.

Is Khartoum Abandoned?

Fullek dotails of the recapture of Borber from the Soudan rebels arc now to hand, and whilo llioy confirm the main fact cun voyod tn our Saturday's telegram, thoy throw a fresh and unlooked-for light on tho defenders of Khartoum and their doings. It is now asserted that Berber was captured not by an army tent by (Jordan from Khar toum, but by v force led by Gordon himself. Though our morning contemporary labours to discredit the news, it boars tho stamp of genuineness. In tho lirst place, it does not coino from tho Miulir of Dongola, but from the Governor of Ambukol, so that tho presumption of unreliability is removed. Thou the account ia given with a circumstantiality of detail which places concoction well-nigh out of tho question ; each stop in tho achiovemont w narrated, and all tho parts fit har moniously. Furthermore, there is inherent probability in tho story. Khartoum was only provisioned to tho end of September, and it was to bo expected that Gordon would escape, in preference to running the risk of being hemmed in and starved into submis sion. Ho could not know that the British relief expedition was almost within reach of him, but ho knew it was oti it 3 way, and therefore ho would choose tho Nile routo for his retreat, in tho expectation of meeting tho troops sent to raise tho sioge. While tho tologram so far is explicit, it is most tantalisingly reticent as to tho fato of Khartoum. Has Gordon abandoned tho city to tho robols, after offering euch a stubborn resistance ? Or has ho left it snfe, after clearing away the rebels from its vicinity ? Wo incline to tho latter view for various reasons, and hope to learn that Khartoum is still de fended. Gordon, it will bo observed, had with him only four steamers towing boats containing troops. It is impossible that this was all tho garrison of Khartoum, and that tho humane Gordon had deliberately left tho inhabitants to bo butchered without resistance, after his repeated asseverations that he would defond them to the la*t. Tho probabilities are that finding Khartoum was compara tively safo from the enemy, ho drew off a portion of tho garrison for nn expedition down the Xile to relievo other places which he know or suspected to bo in tho hands of tho robols. Having found[Shcndy deserted, ho proceeded down tho river to Berber, and now that ho lias recaptured that town ho will probably continuo his advance, when ho will very soon effect a junction with tho British troops at Dongola. One circum stance which may appoar ssupicious is the fact that tho telsgrani of tho tak ing of Borbor does not come from Gordon himself or even from that town, but from Ambukol, a placo hundreds of miles distant. Tho explanation, doubtless, is that the rebels had cut tho telegraph wires at Berber, and the news would bo taken by fugitivos to Ambukol and tolo graphed thenco by the Governor. Ambukol is situated on the Nilo, at the iioint whero tho road from Shondy to Dongola strikes the rivor. The news of today is decidedly hopeful, but further particulars will be awaited with keen interest.

Printers and Informers.

Tiik Resident Magistrate's decision in Hie caso of Hughes ccivits Field calls for some comment, bocau^o if sound, it discloses a vicious state of tinners. This was an action brought against John H. Field, printer, for recovery of a penalty for breach of tho Printers and Xowspapors Ke^'istration Act ; and tho evidence showed that Mr Field -hud, in tho course of an election contest, issued a circular signed by himself, but not having his name allixcd as tho printer of it. His Worship, aftor careful consideration, linda that this constitutes a bucach of tho law, and ho has accordingly imposed a fine of £5, half of which goes to tho "informer." Judge Smith considered himself bound to " deal with tho matter according to tho strict letter of the law," but we think ho would have majjnfijd his olKco had ho ignored tho letter and adhered to tho spirit of tho statute. If tho law is to bo .so strictly in terpreted, overy printer in tho colony is at the morcy of any common informer, who might make a lncrativo business of prosecuting printers and netting V 2 10s for every document issued from a printing office without an imprint. The plain inten tion of tho statute is not to harass a useful trado, but to protoct people against the anonymous publication ef libellous or offensive matter, by fixing tho responsibility of such publication on the printer. It is a violent straining of tho law to apply it to allprinteddoouments. Thoreare hundreds of circulars, cards, and bill-heads issued without imprint every day; the customers perhaps would not tolerate an imprint, and certainly no purpose is Borved by havingone. Yet, as tho law stands and is administered, Mr Informer has but to find out whore his grocer or butcher gets his account tops printed, lay an imformation against tho printer, provo his caso, and pocket £2 10s. Such a sword of Damocles might as reason ably bo hung over overy draper who sells a yard of cloth without having his name and address on it. The public interest does not demand such an unjust and ridiculous restriction on the printing industry, and Parliament should take action to amend tho statute by striking out the objectionablo provision under which Mr Field has been victimised. Tho aggravating feature in his caao is the fact that tho circular was signed by himself, no concoalmentbeing attempted, and tho only offence lay in the neglect to add that it was printed by himself. A narrower case could not bo found on which to convict, nor ono more typical of tho hard ship involved in the Btrict application of tho law as it stands.

A seaman belonging to the steamer Wel lington, and known as "Charlie," was scraping tho vessel's sido this morning, when ho missed his hold and fell into the water. Ho was unable to swim, but was promptly fished out by some companions.

Sharemarkct continues dull. No changg in Prince Imperial. Only sales to-day were—Cambria, 2s 6d to 2s 9d. A telegram from manager of Cambria Fays :—Shot down .reef, eastern drive, this mcr.n'n^, showing gold freely.

A cablegram received by the Northern Steanwhip Company announcos the arrival of their new steamer Clansman, 350 tons not register, in charge of Captain Braddock, at Hobart on Saturday last. Sho will arrive here about Monday, the 14th inst.

Another attraction will shoptly be added to the North Shoro, as several bathing machines aro in course of construction in Auckland, and will be ready about tho end of the present month, when they will be placed on the Cheltenham Beach to bo let out on hire as in the famous watering places of England and France.

At a football match played botween tho Auckland and Devonport Navals on tho Metropolitan Ground on Saturday after noon, ono of the players named Parkor, son of H. Mr Parker, of H.M. Customs, had his collarbone fractured, ono arm splintered, and othor injuries. This unfoitunato acci deDt put a stop to the game, and tho sufferer was assisted to his homo in Albert street.

Caswell Sound Marble Company, Wel lington, commence operations at their quarries in a day or two.

A man named McKinlay lias just died in Chrißtchurch Hospital from severe burns which he received some months ago in a burning tent.

On Saturday a cricket match, lawyers versus legislator?, was played at Wellington, and resulted in the "dovil's own" being beaten by ten wickets. Mr Hursthouse was the highest scorer for the winners, and Mr Kees for the wearers of the gown. Mr W. F. Buckland was the most successful bowler.

With reference to the accident at Mom1; Eden, which caused serious injury to a boy named Fraser, Mr Kelly, who was driving tho horse, states that tho injured boy was playing on the roadway, and not on tho footpath ; that he called out to warn him, but as the boy paid no attention, he pulled the horse on to the footpath ; that the little fellow just then became alarmed, and try ing to run out of the way, ran right before the horse, a young animal, which the driver ceuld not stop.

Tho paragraph in our Saturday's issue in reference to a visit of "a delegate from tho Sydney Engineers' Society " appears to bo slightly incorrect. The gentlemen referred to is Mr Hay, a representative of the Aus tralasian Institution of Marine- Engineers. This Association includes over 600 seagoing Oigineers, whose rate of wages is fixed Uniformly, according to the position which they hold on steamers. The Northern Steamship Company, it is said, has been paying their engineers less than the rates ctoi rent in the rest of Now Zealand, The Auckland Branch of this organisation sent for Mr Hay, their general Secretary, whole usually in Sydney, asking him to assist them to get the wagos at this port up to current rates. He tlicroforo loft Sydney some two months ago, visited tho districts of Molbourno, Port Chalmers, Wellington, and lastly Auckland. Mr Hay informs us that tho statement that ho used intimidation or threats to other ongineois is quitoincorrect, and that any further proceedings that may be taken towards settlement of the diffi culty arisee from tho fact that tho manager of tho Northern Steamship Company re futed to listen to his representations or in any way accedo to tho wishes of tho engi neers on the subject.

At tho I'olico Court today, before 11. G. Sit'i Smith, E<q., Hugh Slorcey was fined L' 2 for using obscene language. Mary Jackson, a well-known character, and Win. Burns, an habitual loafer, were each sen tenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labour for vagrancy. John Wilson was charged with stealing a Douglas chair, value ss, tho property of ffm, L. Koth, on Saturday last. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sontenccd to six months' imprison ment with hard labour. Marshall Laing, a young man, was charged with stealing a mainsail at Muddy Creek on the '28th ult., valtto LU, tho proporty of Matthew Nixon. Mr E. Cooper appeared in defonco, Mr ][. 11. Lusk for complainant. Matthew Nixon, on bei»g sworn, deposed that hennd tho accused wore owners of tho Florence. He (prosecutor) was the matter, and prisoner the sleeping partner. On Sun day, the 2Sth of last month, the accused borrowed thodingy, and asked for a squaring up of their business affairs, but thore was nothing due to Laing. During tho partner ship dispute, Laing ran the boat into his place at Muddy Creek. Witness took legal stops to recover the cutter. Sent a lawyer's letter to Laing, wholoosened tliomainsiiiland ran away with Iho sail. Stood and watched him. Tho dingy is lying at Onchungn. Arnold Sclnmncr, master mariner, gave cvi denco of no importance. Mr Lusk said ho would not call tho remainder of tho wit nesses. Mr Cooper considered this a trumped-up case. His Worship felt it was not a caso for a jury, and at once dismissed it.

A mooting of Volunleor olliccrs is to bo held on the 15th inst. for tho purpose of considering any suggestions which may bo made with roforonee to alterations or amendments to tho Volunteer Act «r regu lations. On tho 18th inst. an out-door parade will take place, at which mombors of all companies art expocted to attend.

Clark and Kyman's Comedy Company performed again at tho Opera House on Saturday evening, when an entire chango of programmo was presented. Tho enter tainment opened with tho lii.sh drama, "Shaun Khu," which proved ail ox citing picco, descriptive of Ireland oh it It. Tho largo audience was lavish in its tokens of approbation of the good acting displayed. The perform ance concluded with the screaming farce, "Rumpus," written expressly for this Com pany. Between tho plays, an interesting vocal entertainment was provided. This very entertaining "bill" will bo repeated to-night.

In tho caso, Margaret' Carter v. John Carter, heard at tho I'olice Court on Satur day, tho presiding Magistrate declined to make an order against tho husband for tho support of his wife.

On Saturday afternoon noxt thero will bo another trial-fives contest in connection with tho I'onsonby Rowing Club, for all mombors who have never won a race. Mr .1. B. Morpeth (captain) has promised caps with club colours for tho winners.

Up to date, about !),"> entries have been received for tho first annual exhibition of tho Art Students' Association-, which is to take place at tho Choral Hall this month. Information has been recoived by Mr S. Stuart, Secretary, of several cases shipped at Wellington and Nelson, per Wairarapa, but the packages havo not yet reached tho Hall.

The Mount llobson Domain Hoard was adjourned.

The usual monthly meeting of tho Mount Koskill Band of Ilopo was held on Friday night in tho Public School, which was well tilled. Songs wore rendered by Mi^K Alice Watkin, -Mrs Rush, Mr (Irtiham Tawhni; recitations by Harry and James Anderson, Miss Watkin, Messrs Boyd, Greenwood, (lush, Friends, Neal, Walters, Bishop, Mis-s Bishop presided at tho harmonium, and Mr J. \V. Can- occupied tho chair.

James Hondry has challenged Stovcnson, tho present champion walkist of Auckl.m 1, to a match for £o0 asido and the champion ship

A little girl, about 1 years, was found wandering this afternoon in Victoria-street. Ilor parents will find her safe and 6oum( at tho police station.

I Tho fourth of the series of popular outer- I tainments in tlio Tempcranco 11 nil on Sat urday night was a great auccoss, and showb I that those entertainments «ro growing in favour with tho public. Mr ('. liitilsy pre t-ided, and presented a really good and varied programme. Tlio song "Wo Hnvo Lived and Loved Together," Miss Edmonds, was well lemlorcd. " Dreaming of Homo and Mother" and " My Mothor's Grave," Miss Turner, wero deservedly applauded and encored. " Galhoring Sheik*," Miss Kavanagh, was sweetly rendered. Sony's by Mcssik Wilkes, Nelson, Holtoii, and Stcmp woro pivon very well, and duly npj predated. "Jack's Como Homo To day," by Mr J. M. Simpson, from Dnnedin, received a hearty encore, when he gave a comic song. Mr Simpson's original churactorsong, "Old Father Doolan," fairly brought tho house down, and ho had to rcepqnd to a troblo encore. Little Mitsa LeKoy's recitation for one so young was really good. Recitations wero ably rendered by Messrs Flowollyn, | Whooton, and Blackwood. "Toodlos," an j nmusing skotch, was well performed by tho Misses Cammell and Mr llolton. A novol and pleasing feature in the programme was an address and Maori song, with pianoforte accompaniment, by Mr Andrew Wm. Wiapi native). This gentleman possesses con sidorablo talents, and spoko, sang, and played well. Tho musical selections and accompaniments wero played by Air Min chcr. The Chairman announced that tho next of the series would bo held on Satur day, 11th insfc. "HOUGH ON CORNS."-,uk for \v»:w»;• lio..gi. ;» Conn." Quick relief, comi'loU, l«muuicllt cure. Cunw. wml\ bunions. K , mp u lonM , rrann * Vo., AtenU, AimkliuiiL The popularity of tho Parliamentary Union lias had the effect of Mi ikirß several i Mutual Improvement Societies in the city, ami j caused the St. Sepulchre's Society to chan^n its ! evening ot meeting from Monday to Thursday. i Tho next Rathorlnp of members will take place on the flth instant, at half-pa3t seven, when Dr. Bond will read a paper on "Evolution." The trado will do well to attend the im portant sale of drapery to be held to-morrow, at 11 o'clock, by Mr G. L".wia. This is an imincnao lot, and well suited to the season. (Yido advcriifcmcnt.) A large consignment of whisky, brandy, porter, champagne, and liniejuice cordial is lo be sold to-morrow forenoon by Messrs K. and A. Isaacs.

Sewing Machines, Wholesalo and Retail —D.S. Chambers.

For sal c the lease of a shop in the bes business portion of Queen-strpct. Kent very Low.—Vailc and Douglas, Land agents. Short land-stroet.—[Advt].

How's General Grocery and Provision Stores, Victoria-stroot, are brouKht under your notioo as tho cheapest, best, and most suitable place to order your groceries, provisions, leas, etc. Splendid lino in tea, Is lOd per lb.~[Advt.

MINING NEWS.

(BY TJSIiMSBAFH—OWN COUUE.SI'ONUUNT.)

Thames, this day. New Princk Imfhrial.— Too shaft has bee n sunk the requisite depth, and the oxcavat ion nf the chamber of No. 7 level Ims just been commenced. The manager estimates that < the crosscut will require 1o be driven about I 140 feet in order to intersect No. 2 lode. I The re«f and ceuntry in tho ■winze below ; No. 6 ievel are still looking well. j Tapu Disiriut.—Bull and party, who are ; working a promising claim at Tapu, have I crushed six loads of quartz for the satia- • factory yield of 12ozs 6dwts gold. Dart.—An improvement is noticeable in the western drive at No. 4 level on No. 2

reef, which, as s-tated a few days ago, is running parallel with the slide reef, 13 2 feet in width, and shows gold plentifully, the

quartz being superior to any hithorto found at tho present level.

Golden Cbowk (Karangahake). — The managorh.' banked the result of the recent crushing in the form of 7<"oza melted gold. Dast. —A<" 'lushing of 54 loads has givo 36ozs 12dvvt- meltep gold. 16 loads from tho Alfred leader yielded Sdwte. per load, and the remainder of the parcel was taken

from the low level and winze,

CABLEGRAMS.

BY CABLE.— COPYttfoHT.]

(Recoived October 6, r16.50 a.in.) Tho Recall of Lord Wolsoloy.

London, October ~ s'.—The '.'Times" adheres to the statement published to the oft'eot that General Lord Wolcsley had bepn recalled. Annexation in the Pacific. The various Agents-General, excepting 'Sir Saul Samuel, have requested an inter view with Lord Dorby to press the settle ment of tho Pacilic question. Tho Franchise Bill. The Marquis of Hartirigton, speaking at Lancashire, implied that a compromise was possible if the Marquis of Salisbury with drew his opposition to tho Franchise Bill, after seeing that tho Redistribution Bill was fuir. M r Foster and Mr MOl ley, M .I'.'s, addressed a meeting of sovonty thousand peoplo at Leeds on the Franchiso Bill. Egyptian Affairs. Nubar Pasha has asmredtho Powers that tho suspension of tho law of liquidation wav an absolute necessity. Royal Palace and Parliament Housos Destroyed. Coi'Kni[A(ii:n, Octobor 4.—A disastrous fire occurred to-day, causing tlie totol de struction of tho lioyal Palaco and Houses of Parliament. Egyptian Finances. Caiuo, October4.—The French, Austrian, and Italian members of tho Cuisso have commenced a lawsuit against tho Egyptian Government for diverting tho revenues aspigncd by tho decree of tho Khedivo to tho payment of interest on tho national dobt. Itiso in Now Zoaland Mutton. London, Octobor 'I.—New Zealand fro/.on mutton, primo quality, has advanced during the woek by a halfpenny, and is now quoted at Gd per lb. Fatal Railway Collision. Brisbane, Octobor 4.—A serious collision occurred today on the railway line near tho city. Tho driver of one of tho trains was killed, and sovoral passengers wore soriously injured. Tho railway material was also much dumnged. Death from Small-pox. MiaiiouuNK, this day.-One patient at the quarantine station died yesterday of small-pox.

I" AUK" HI'KCIAI, ]

Tho Rooidivlstos Bill.

London, September 28,

Iho "Times "announces it has reason to behevo that the French Government havo determined to abandon tho Kocidivistos Bill. Reported Franco-Gorman Allianco. It.is reported that an alliance has been arranged between Franco and (iornmny, but no detailed arrangement.) havo been published as yet. Egypt.-Tho Pi-otoßt of tho Powors. London, September 28.—1 n diplomatic circles ft is considered doubtful whether Franco, Germany, Austria, and Russia will insist on the r roccnt protest against the col lection of the Egyptian International Publio Debt being vested, as proposed by Nubar Pasha, m tho Egyptian Ministry of Finance, instoad of tho International Dobt Commis sion, which has thus boon Hot aside.

EVACUATION OF KHARTOUM.

Gordon Taltes Borbor by Assault.

(nV (AIILI-

—coi'i'iuGM.)

(Umo, October I). UfcTAUS regarding tho recapture of Berber by Egyptian Iroops undor Oenoral (iordon arc now to hand from Dongola. The infor mation has arrived there from Ambukol, a town on tho Nilo near old Dongola, the (iovurnor of which place reports as follows : —(iencrnl Gordon, with four steamers tow ing boats containing troops, loft Khartoum und proceeded down tho Nile as far as Shendy, about midway between Khartoum and Berber. Finding Shendy doserted, (iordon proceeded to Berber, which was found in tho occupation of tho rebels. Two steamers placed in tho middle of the Nilo thru bombarded Borbor, the garrison and inhabitants of which 110.l after removing their treasure. Tho town was sub.-c.|iicntly occupied by tho Kgyptian troops.

[" AfiK1' SfKCIAL.J

London-, Soptembcr t-'S. Tho "Times" Correspondent on Khar-

toum.

Tho special correspondent of tho "Times" at Khartoum has forwarded a series of letters on tho movemonts of General tJordon, mid the- operations in and around Khartoum, during tho past few months. Ho claims it is absolutely necessary for the futtiro pence of tho Soudan that Khartoum shall be retained and strongly garrisoned.

ANOTHER SUICIDE.

(lIV TKMStiHAI'II. — CRUSH ASSOCIATION.)

Invkkoakiull, this day. A vousn man named Francis Campbell, a carpenter living with his mother and brother at East Invercurgill, committed suicide on Saturday by shooting himself through tho head with a rovolvcr. Ho had been sufl'oring from ill-health for eomo time past, and this, coupled with tho sud den illness of his mother, appoars to havo unhinged hin mind ami caused him to seek rofugo from his trouble?.

DESTITUTION IN CHRIST CHURCH.

Ovor Five Hundred Men Unouv

ployed.

(BY' TKLKdHAPIi—OWN. t'OIIKKSI'ONIiENT.)

CIIKI.STUHUKCH, this day. The secretary to the unemployed, in a letter to the " Star " today, says a canvas has been made, showing that over live hun dred men, of all trades and occupations, in Christchurch, are out of work, and with no prospect of any. Ho says tho Committee found a large amount of misery existing. Ho challenges tho fullest inquiry. The letter is moderate in tone.

PONSONBY ROWING CLUB.

The trial lives in connection with tho Ponsonby Rowing Club, which wore commenced on Saturday afternoon, proved of a most iutoiest iiiß character, all contests being dote and ex citing. The courses were as follows:—.Seniors was from Shelly Beach'to a boat moored off College Rook, round telegraph post at tho rcof, and buck to shed; juniors, from the club shed to College Hock and baok to the shed. Mr J. B. Jlorpoth was judge, and Mr W. Nicho las starter. The only mishap was in the second heat ot tho senior crews, when a foul occurred between tho boats stroked by Kdmonds and Carrollo, and tho hout was rowed over again, The boats used were the Vloronco and Rata, and tho results showed that the former won llvo out of seven events. We aspoml rosulst :— BE.NIOBS. Fiust Heat.—This was rowo.l by crews stroked by Millar and Leatham, and was won by a lonitfb. an laj half by the latter s crow, as fol lows :—Loathani (stroke), G. McKay, H. Culptin, J. ilratmd, and \V. Wilt. Suco.vi) Heat.—'l ho competing crows'wore stroked by Messrs Con olio and Edmonds. They pulled a splendid race, almost abreast ot each othor, for about half a mile, when a foul took place. They started ufresh for a atraisht run, when K.tiuonclß'n crow won by about a boat's length. The winning crow were: --Edmonds (stroke), Lao«, J. McKay, M, Kirby, and W. Scott, Tho winners pull oil" against the following crews thia evening:—

Kiust llteAT.—Tho crews wore stroked by O'Brien mid Larnor, and the race resulted in a win for O'Bricn's crew as fallows, by half-a le ngth :—O'flri on (stroke), 11. Whiietide, J. .Ariieil, Lcodliain, and Bloom Held. Second HkXTi—This was hetwoon crews stroked by Qcorgc and Whiting. It was won by a lenßtli and n-lntlf by Georgu's crew, which ■ wiis as follows :—W. OeorKo (stroke), W. J)ulf, Jliunil, Slonnp, and Campbell. Third Hkat. —-This was between crows Btrokcd by Coultsand Daweon. ltwasacnpltal rai-s, and w:a3 won by two feel. The victorious crew was:—Coutls (stroke), A. Gee, O. Muhon, Hamil, and Marlow llow-okf.—ln the row-oiF, Georgo's crow beat O'Urien's by a length and a-half. To-night George's and Coittts s crows moot to row-oif the "final."

"There are sciences as well as many arts of geiting rich. Poisoning people of larue estates was one employed largely in the inicUUo aios. Adulteration of food of people of small estates is one employed largely now." - Kuskin. What people dare not do in their own city they perpetrnti". in Auckland. Adulterated pepper is now continually sent by a Christehurch llrm as fit Cor your consumption. Anyone can easily delect the- fraud by comparing tho sj.nio with ours, which is prepared, and sold as genuine only—Drow'ii; Barrett und Co. Brown, Ban ott and Co. also guarantee that their genuine Mocha and Ceyioii col Tees can be relied upun, and that their various brands. Excelsior, Stan dard, Lion, Anohor, and Grown, consist of pure coffee mixed with pure chicory, in such pro- Eortion3 as we havo found from experience to c gonerally appreciated.—Brown, Barrett and Co.. Elliott-street, Auckland.—[Advt.]

POLITICAL GOSSIP.

(MY TULEOIUfIt —SI'KOIAL RfctoiiTEß.)

Wellington, this day,

Alarm at Borrowing Proposals. There appears to be a very strong feeling in some quarters against tho bills which Sir Julius Yogcl introduced, giving large bov rowing powers to Gfreymouth and Westport Harbour Boards. From the tone of the speeches made by some of tho Government supporterSjit was apparent that they were alarmed at what they consider as tho wild and reckless policy of tho Government The wisdom of handing over an endowment of 114,060 acres of coal land to a trust of the kind referred to is especially ques tioned. There can be no doubt that the Government policy means a vast expendi ture of money if all the claims which ap pear to bo recognised aro to bo equally dealt with. Railway to To Aroha. The Thames representatives here appear to bo confident that a section of To Aroha Kail way will be provided for in the Public Works Estimate. Public Works Statement. It is generally agreed that tho railway routo report is most likely to be made on Friday, mid tho Public Works .Statement on Tuesday (next week). Mr Howard Vincent. Mr Robert Graham, junior, and Mr Howard Vincent arrived from Napier yosterday by tho Turaweru. Tlicy had travelled ovorland from Auckland to Napier. Waiultu Hallway. Mr llamlin is dissatisfied with tho action of tho Government in refusing to promise his Waiuku railway whilo they are en couratiing immense expenditure for other places. He intends to sco them again on the subject, Goggles Versus Dust. Mr Thompson, tho chosen of City North, has mounted a pair of immense goggles as a proventativo against Wellington dust. Nnttvo Lantt Legislation. It is expected that there will bo oil inter esting discussion on native affairs this wcok. Two bills for dealing with natlvo lands arc now before tho House—one introduced by Mr Locke, providing for purchasing tho intercuts of natives, 0110 by one, by the Europeans, and the instant subdivision of each share ; tho other by Wi Pore, diame trically opposed to this, and providing that all tho owners, or a largo majority in a block, must consent to any dealing, and the contract must be made by the Maori Committee Wi Pete's bill places the Maori ownors exactly on tho foot ing of tho shareholders of a joint stock company, the directors being tho Committee. This is pointed out iv Mr Kces's memorandum as tho only way by which the Mauri can satisfactorily deal with his lands. lam told that tho natives say that if Wi I'ero's bill becomes law the Mauris everywhere will throw open their lands or profitably use them themselves ; indeed, tho Maoris have in tho Committee Mysltm revived their ancient runuugus, and thoy trace all tho ovils of native lands deal ing lor tho last twenty years to tho Euro pean laws, which have made them deal individually with thoso lands instead of tribally. The wholo subject will no doubt bo discussed when Wi Pore's bill comes up again this week. Two Wilkinsons in tho Field. A soinowhat amusing mistako has oc curred in connection with tho North Island Trunk P.ailway Itouto Committee Amongst I tho witnesses whom it was desirablo to examine was Mr G. T. Wilkinson, a well known nativo agent and interpreter, formerly resident at the Thames, and now living in Auckland. A summons was duly forwarded, as it was believed, to him, but it appoars there are two Mr Wilkinsons in Auckland, and both aro late Thames resi dents. Whon tho Committee met on Frk'ay to tako Mr Wilkinson's evidence, it turned out that the witness in attendance was Mr William Wilkinson, formerly proprietor of tho " Thames Advcrtisor," and not Mr Wil kinson,tho agent. As newspaper men aro, however, supposed to know everything, Mr William Wilkinson was duly examined,and gave the Committoe somo evidenceum to tho mam resources of somo of tho country which was traversed by tho railway. His evidence, however, must have be'en of a hearsay character, for his personal acquaintance with the country is very limited indeed. Mr Wilkinson arrived b> the Wanoka in the morning, and left again for Auckland by the Wairarapa tho samo night. Ho has had a quick round trip at the Government's expense, through somebody's mistake. Mora Sick Members. Oolonol Kroner, who was dangerously ill in tho curly part of tho session, has com plotcly recovered his hoalth. Mr Thomp son, although never absent from his place in tho House, had also been ill, and ho too has recovered. Petitions Granted, Government has agreed to refund to Mr Carrick, of Weft (^neon-street, the sum of L2O, being his expenditure in proving his claim to a previous award. This caso was brought undor the notice of the authorities by Mr Thompson. (Jovormnenl has also considered the enso of MrsNaughton, wife of tho lato tiolico constable at Helcnsvillo, and formerly of Freeman's Bay, and agreed to grant one year's pay to her. Local Works. Mr Buckland has to-day been endeavour ing to arrange for a daily mail to, and tolc nhono communication with, Wairoa South, but no dclinito pi online has been givon yet. Ho is also in communication with Sir Julius Vogel with tho object of securing tho erection of a Court-house at Otahuhu.

OPENING OF THE CRICKET SEASON.

The cricket soason ISS-l-ii was opened under most favourable auspices on Saturday last, about a dewon mutches being pluyed on tho Domain (Iround. Tho Domain Board, in whom the management of our largest public park was vested until a few weeks ago, deservo the gratitude of all votaries of tho willow for tho highly efficient elate of the ground. For this time of the year it is really in excellent order, and we have no hesitation in prophesying that as tho season advances there will be a set of pitches on the ground second to none in tho colony. The matches wcro nearly all inter club mntches.tho principal of these being— Auckland, Auckland United, Gordon und West End. In tho matches named some really excellent piny was shown, and especially ns regards fielding. In this department of tho game the Auckland first cloven showed remarkably good form Amongst those playing on Saturday wero many whoso names have become almost classic in connection with New Zealand cricket, notably, Barton, Lynch, Robinson, Mumford, Yules, and Testro; indeed, all tho prominent cricketers of the city wore prcront, with the exception perhaps of Arneil. Tho results of tho principal matches wore as follows :— AUCKLAND CUICKET CHJU.-1-lUST BLKVEN V. TWENTY-TWO. TWENTY-TWO.—Eostor,,b Mnthieson,3; Hall, c and bMnfrson, 1; Cotton, b Webster. 1; i.'iiin oron, b Wcbßtor, '2 ; Cox, b Webster. 0 ; It. 11. ll'id, st. Dowos, b Kobinaon 9 ; Howard, c Barton, b Webster, 2; Mountfort, o and b Mnthoson, 0 ; Cobbett, " Howard, b Barton, 11; Osmond, b Robinson, 11; Karl, b Robinson, 1; F. C. Choesomim, b Robinson, 0 ; G. K. Cheese man, c (,'oxon. b Robinson. 3 ; Carr. b Howard, JJ; Groatbatch, b Robinson, 11; Butler, b Howard, 5 ; Buckland, b Robinson, 0 ; Dawkina, not out, 0 ; Clark, c Mnthleson, b Robitaon, 0 : total, li 7.

The Ki.bven.—Barton, not out, 23; O'Brlon, c (''sniond, b E rl, 0 ; Dewcs c Osmond, b Earl, 9 ; Gardner, lbw, b Easton, 1 ; Mathi*son, run out. 10; Kobinson, not out, 3: total for 3 wickets, 19.

WEST END CRICKET ULUBV. TWENTY-TWO COLTS_

Twknty-two 11. Woods, o King, b Lynch, 10; Vernoy, b Lynch, 7; ri. Baker, b Lynch 2; Merry, b Lynch, 10; Clayton, h Lynch, 1; Doughty, Bt King, b Twohill. 0; Hoffman, b Twohill, 1; McGregor, lit, wkt, b Twohill, 0; Gamble.c Rcid,b Twohill, 0; W.llakcr.b Lynch, 1; Steadman, c and b Twohill. 0; Stewnrt, c Heid, b Lynch, 1: Skeen, b Itoid, 7; Harper, not out, 2; Jlunro, c Healh. b Itoid. 0; Chnn mnn, c Heath, b Lynch, (i: Donald, b ileid, (i; extras, 2: lfi wickets for Ml.

Tun KLB.VKN.—Kins, h Verney, IS; Reid, c Harper, b 8. linker. 19: Lynch, c Clayton, b Berry, 0; Lawry. not out, 1; Young. 0; extras, 2: 3 wickets for 40.

GOKDON KIRST V. NEXT TWENTY-TWO,

In thi3 match 12 of the First met tho next 22 tho Fisrt winning the loss, aid goiog to 'he wiekots. They did not swcunib til they hud put together the cri'ditihuj total of li.i, the principalßcorerswero Williams, 2,', Lusk 21, Ansonne 26, Wood not out H, The twenty-two then went in, and had four wfo'tcts down f>r no runs whin time was ca 1 d. Clay ton and Goulßtono did tho principal bowling for tho First, and Meldium und Wood for the twenty-two. Through thoneglectofsecrotaries to furnish us with tho scores, wn ate imablo to give the result of tho othc- matehos.

Benefactors.—" When a board of eminent physicians and chomista announced the dig covory that by combining some well-known valuable remedies a most wonderful medicine was produced, which would cure such a wide rango of diseases that most all othei remedies could be dispensed with, many were sceptical, but proof o( its merits by actual trial has dispelled all doubt, and today the dieoov orers of that great medicine, Hop Bitters, are honoured ana bleeaed by all aa benefactors.' Read.

THE DEFENCE OF NEW ZEALAND.

Lecture by the Governor.

(VIY TELKOBAVH —PRESS ASSOCIATioN.)

Wellington, Saturday. At the annual meeting of the New Zealand Institute this evening, His Exc.nlency the Governor delivered an address on "The Defence of Now Zealand." He opened the subject by saying ':— The defence of New Zealand should be regarded from an Im perial and an Australasian as well as from a local point of view. The first line of defence of this as of every part of the British Empire is on the line of maritime communication. If the steamers and sail ing vessels that carry our exports and im ports to and fro along ocean highways wore liable to bo captured or destroyed by hostile ships, our commerce would bo stopped, and the result to tho colonies would be disastrous ; to Great Britain it would bo ) starvation. The commerce of New Zealand I alono is upwards of fifteen millions sterling per annum, whilst tliat of Australasia amounts to upwards of L 100,000,000, about equal to that of the whole of ►South America and Mexico combined. Naval squadrons aro maintained by (jreat. Britain in tho British Channel, in the Meditera nenn, in tho North American and West Indian command, in tho Pacific, in China, in tho East Indian Station, at the Capo of Uood Hope and lv.st but not least, in Aus tralasia. These are charged with the defence of British interests and of the lines of British commerce throughout tho world, and, in case of war, would bo largely supplemented by ships of the mercantile inarino, which are capable of carrying guns, and aro otherwise adapted for watfare. Bases for naval defonco of tho Empire arc maintained and fortified by Great Britain, not only at Portsmouth, Plymouth, Chatham, Shocrliess, Pembroke, Cork, and other places in tho United Kingdom, but also at numerous pkicoa throughout tho world, in positions advantageous for coaling, victualling, and refitting vessels of war charged with tho defence of our commerce. Along the lino from England to Now Zealand by tho Capo of Good ilope, are the islands ol Ascension and St. Helena ;at tho Capo, Tablo Bay and Simon's Buy ; on the route by tho Suez Canal aro Gibralta, Malta; Aden, l'crim, and Ceylon. Then going between Ceylon and Australasia, via Torres Strait?, is Singapore. Proceeding by tho westward louto the ship passes Ascension and Falk land Islands, or if when tho canal is com pleted by tho Panama routo Bermuda, Jamaica, and tho islands of Fiji. It is a matter of interest to obscrvo that in most of the British possessions, as in Auetralia und Now Zealand, there is a local supply of coal avuilablo for marine und naval purposes. THE IMI'OIITANCE OF AUSTKILASIAN KOKTIFIKJ) .STATIONS. Turning to tho map, you will see how in timately Australia and New Zoaland, in common with all parts of tho empire, aro ConcoTßcd in the defenco of the British naval stations, and in the ellicicncy of tho squadrons which operate therefrom. You will al«o understand that it id of pafnmoimt importance that these stations should bo rendered thoroughly secure. They cannot fulfil tho conditions required of them if their anchorages, depots, and tho repairing establishments they contain aro not protec ted against hostile occupation, capture, or destruction during the absence of the | squadrons they aro intended to support. It is, I know, often eaid that tho defence of these stations should bo dependent on our fleet, but this view will not bear examina tion. Depots aro provided to enable oiu vessels of war to command the sea, and these vessels cannot poeso?s the freedom of fiction which is necessary for tho iwrformancc of their duties if they are either tied down to particular places or are obliged to mamuuvre with a view to the protection of thoso places. The admiral on station requires his ships for tho defence of our commerco at sea, and he cannot detach them for tho purpose of guarding particular ports. If our naval squadrons bo employed in defending their depots, wo should, as I have often pointed out, be using the fleet to maintain the depots instead of the depots to maintain tho licet. Our naval depute, therefore, should bo rendered secure in themselves, and independent of the action of the fleet. They must be fortilied and garrisoned. If so defended, we arc enabled to hold them absolutely for the use of ourselves and our allies, and our war cruisers thin supported, and acting on tho maritime routes of our commerce, can aliordeffective protection to that commerce. If unfortified, the depots would, during the absenco of our squadrons, bo as much the property of our enemies as of ourselves, and would supply to hostile vessels the mean1! of attacking our com' inercc. Remember the caso of the Alabama. You well know what losses the mercantile marina of tho Northern States suffered during tho civil war in America from tho Alabama and other ships of that claims cruising about on the tracks of com morcc and capturing and burning merchant vesso's carrying the United States flag. You also know from tho account of his ad ventures published by Cuptain Semmcs, who commanded tho Alabama, that it was owing to the want of vigilanco of tho United Statesna»al authorities, and to their neglecting to place men-of-war cruisers in proper positions, that ho was able for n con siderabio time to carry on his attacks unmolested. Wo further know that the Alabama be come unserviceable from constant cruising, and in a disabled stato, not being allowed to go into clock in any port to refit. Sho was sunk by the Kcarsago iv nn en counter with that vessel, which she was not in a condition to avoid. Had the Alabama been able to rctit and place her self in an efficient state, she might per haps have defeated the Kearsago and com menced a fresh career against the United States commerce. We learn from the caso of t ho A lubnma, if indocd theconclusionwere not obvious without tho lesson, tho necessity for ensuring to ourselves, by effective defonco, tho use of our naval stations throughout (ho world, in order that they may bo denied to an onemy, and that he may thus bo unable to keep tho sea, at the Hamo time that they procure a secure basis for tho movements of cruisers engaged in tho defence of our commerce. THE AUSTRALIAN STATION'S. Now, considering tho quostion from an Australasian point of viow, security against the attack of certain ports in Australasia is an essential part of the maritime defonce of thia portion of the empire, and it will be seen that there aro pome which ate of com mon interest to all these colonies. For in stance, all ships approaching Australia by tho Capo or Ked Sea routes must pass com paratively near to King George's Sound. If, thoreforc, this harbour wore held by an enemy, his warships, acting therefrom, might cut off our steam and merchant voseels. On the other hand, if secured to us, our men-of-war cruisers could use that port as a base for the defence of our com mercial marine. Agnin, you will see that tho Denvent, on which ia tho town of Hobart, occupies a central position, whence attacks might be directed against Austra lia and New Zealand. Tho defenco of an anchorage in Torres Straits, andof a harbour in tho Fiji Islands, is also of common in terest both to this colony and to the Eastorn Australian colonies. NEW ZEALAND. Again, New Zoaland is, as it were, an ad vanced shield to the south-eastern part qf Australia, and this is more important' iii view of tho probability of canal communica tion being opened by tho Isthmus of Panama. Harbours to the northward, southward, and centre of this colony aro advantageously situated as centres for naval defence of Aus tralasia. If unprotected, howover, they becomes bases for attack upon Tasmania, Victoria, or New South Wales. Tho defence of these harbours is, therefore, not only of importance to the places themselves, and to the colony to which they belong, but has considerable bearing upon the defence of Australasia. Generally speaking, there is perhaps no harbour in Australasia more suitable as a contra for naval defenco than Auckland. It will, then, bo readily Under stood that it is most desirable that all tho Australian coloniis should unite to entry out defenco in which all are interested, making an arrangen eit by which each would bear its fair share- of expense. Each colony in Australia is now en gaged in carrying out a plan for its own protection, but there are matters re lating to the whole of Australasia which would be best dealt with by combined action. Unity of organisation, and especially measures required for the general naval protection which are common to the whole' of these colonies, can only be carr.'ed out under a federal arrangement. So fir as defence is concerned, New Zaaland is rrjbably more interested than any other Australasian colony in the. quc-tion of federation. In the absence, however, of such organisation, each colony must do what is necessary for its own defence, taking care at the same time that, as far as possible, its separate action shall har monise with any future joint concert with its neighbours which may arise in the course of events.

THE ATTACKS WE MUST PREVENT.

With respect to the nature of attacks to vchich these colonies aro liable in tfte, cvenfc or Great Britain being at war-with a\foMgit naval Power, I have often poised out'qri; previous occasions.clsewhero'itjiat there is no probability of an expedition on any ex^ tensivo scale being despa.tbb.ed against Auf\- ! tralia. In the! improvable event of Great Britain ceasing to hold command of the seas, such an expedition might perhaps be under taken with a view of subjugating thecolonjee, and finally annoxing them. The very exist ence of theßritishEmpire.howeyer.depends upon her naval supremacy, and the ques tion mi st. obviously bo considered on tho assumption that the supremacy i?, as it un doubtedly would be,: .maintained. In the event of Great Britain being engaged in hostilities with any great maritime Power, the enemy would retain tho most powerful portion of his llout in European waters or in tho Atlantic, for tho protection of his country or for operations in the imme diate neighbourhood of hostilities. I' ho sent "his licet, or any considcr ablo portion of it, on an expedition against the Australian colonies, a sufficient part of our Home licet .voukl in turn bo ' set free to intercept, and our squadrons in the J'acilic, on China, the Australasian and Indian stations might, if necessary, be con centrated to oppose it. But whilst the bulk of the enemy's naval forces wouldbo occupied in the immediate scene of "action in Kuropo or America, he might no doubt despatch ono or moro cruisers, and pos sibly an ironclad, to opera to against our maritime commerce, or make des cent upon' [Australasian ports, which, if undefended or in.-Hillicicntly protected, would oiler tempting objects of attack. Eluding our alllisDrs, and flpncaring suddenly on tho coast of New Zealand or Australia, the enemy might capture merchant vessels in harbour, or under threat of bombardment, or after actually firing into ono of tho towns, demand and obtain payment of money, or this object might bo attained by the enemy landing a small force in tho vicinity of tho towns ifl stops wero not taken to meet such a coii lihgcncey;

WHAT HAS HUES I'O.NJ

His Excellency then referred to the coii siderablc expenses incurred byAustralia in providing defenco fur thoir principal porl?, and continued : Now it will bo observed that in proportion as A nstralsa in defended and New Zealand is? left defenceless, this colony is ail tho moro open to attack. Moreover; owing to the position that Now Zealand occiipics as advanced f-hicld to the principal parts of Australia', an enemy coming from the east ward would most probably first direct Ilia at tack upon her. Scarcely any steps have been taken, however, for placing the colony in a condition to resist external aggression. Four torpedo vcfhcls have been recently provided, and d f<!w years ago s imeguns with ammuni tion arid other appliances wore ordered by Government of the day, but as yet iio arrangements have been made for placing them in position at the several ports for the protection of which they wero intended. Before these armaments could be properly turned to account, it was necessary that delinito plans should be prepared of works required for the defence of these harbours, and with that object the services of an im perial officer, Major Cautley, Ii.JZ., have been placed at the disposal of the Govern ment. The question of the defence of Now Zealand hns been ably reported upon by Major General Bcratchley, but his visit to the colony bjing unnecessarily brief, ho wan unablo to undertake- the super vision of tho designs or works necessary for tho object, and no suifi ciont idea of the probablo cost of them was at tho time introduced. Of all tho colo nies of Australasia, New Zealand, owing to her extensive seaboard and numerous Tiar bourp, is most in need of local protection. The principle on which the defence of the colony must be baeed is that, whilst tho general protection of its commerce and sea board is provided for by naval means, the chief cities and ports should be rendered secure in themselves by land batteries, sub marine mines, and other local' defences. By fortifying these places tho chief centres of wealth are absolutely protected, while each becomes a focus of refugo or action for general naval defence. The main general plan should therefore be to fortify Auckland Harbour, Port Nicholson, I'ort Lyttelton, Port Chalmers, and Bluff Harbour, thus sotting free Imperial cruisers and any naval force we may possess, and thereby greatly strengthening our power of general maritime defence. In fact, tho forti ticat ion of these line ports is part and parcel of the naval defence of the colony, THE HAKIIOUBH OK THE t'OLONT. It is obviously impossible however, to fortify all the harbours of New Zealand. There arc in this colony what I may call clusters of ports at tho North, tho centre, and the South, which ■ are capable of sheltering large ships, but at which there ia only a small, in some cases no population. In tho North, besides Auckland, there are other fine harbours in Hauraki Gulf, namely, Kaw.au Harbour, Tamaki, Coro mandel Harbour, and in the Great Barrier Island, I'ort Fitzroy and Port Abercrombie. Again, to the northward of these are Whangnrei Harbour and the Bay of Islands (in both of which there are coal mines), Wan^aroa Harbour, and Doubtless Bay. In the centre, besides Wellington, are Queen Charlotto's Sound, Nelson, Picton, and other ports of anchorage To the south ward of the Bluff Harbour there are, in Steward's Island, tho grand harbours of Patterson's Inlet and I'ort Pegasus. More over, in tho south-west of tho Middle Island there aro numerous harbours at tho Sounds. Protection of all theso, as also that of Napier, New Plymouth, Timarii, Oamaru, Hoiutika, Groymouth, Westport, and.other comparatively minor places, must be pro vided for by local naval forces acting as auxiliaries to Her Majesty's cruisers. TUB OUNS REQUIRED. His Excellency then drew attention tot'ie enormous incroaso which has taken- place dining tho last 2o or 30 years in the size ami power of guns, referring particularly to 100-ton guns. Ho considered that a few of the latest type of 8-inch breachloading eung! should form part of tho armament, as these will rjiorco7 inches of iron at 3,000 yards. The quostion of the power of tho giin re quired in tho defence batteries of course depends upon the description of vessels by which theso colonies may bo attacked. All authorities agree that ships of war of some sort may make a descont upon Australasia, but difference of opinion sometimes .arises as to whether a hostile ironclad is likely to appear in these waters. Though I bolievo that class of vcbscl by which we are most likely to be attacked is a swift ship of great coal-carrying power, it appears to me that in determining on our plans it would be un wiso to act on the assumption that vessels protected by iron plates, in a greater or lesser degree, may not be employed in attack. With respect to the guns not yet provided, it is proposed that they shall be mounted on "disappearing'1 carriages, by means of which, excepting at time of actual firing, when the gun and one man only is exposed, the gun and gunneis are absolutely protected from an onouiy's fire. SUBMARINE MINKS. I pass on to consider tho use of sub marine mines, which should, when praclic- ; ablo, bo employed in tho defence of our harbours, in order to stop an enemy's ship, and detain them under fire of batteries, I am glad to find that Admiral Scott, of Dunedin, so well known at tho Admiralty for the great improvements which ho effected in regard to ships' gun carriage, is specially advocating the adoption of this elemont of defence. Twenty yeara ago there was very little mothod in employing these engines of war, but now tho ap plication of them has become quite a complicated science. They may bo divided into throo classes-viz., mechanical mines, observation mines, and electro contact mines. The first explode when struck,-but as they may bo dangerous to friends as well as foes, should bo applied with great caution. With the second also, called "dormant mines," each mine or set of mines must be fired when the vessel passes over. Tho position of the enemy's vessel over tho line must therefore ho accurately determined, and careful watch kept both .by day and night. With electro-contact mines, the mine itself, or smaller Hoat above it, called a circuit, closes, and indicates through cable when the contact is made with a passing ship. Tho mine can then ho discharged under a hostile vessel, whilst a friendly one is allowed to pass over. In ar ranging the Held. of submarine mines, the passage of friendly vessels should bo hindered as little as pcsiible If it extend* across an entrance, say from 1,000 to I.SOO yards, observation mines might be used from 400 to 800 yards from observing station, ard thus ■afford an open channel for traffic, whilst the rost of the rield could be guarded with electro-contact and mechanical mines. With regard to the position of the field of submarine mines, great depth of water is unsuitable. -So v broken, rocky bottom, and tumultuous tide rip?. Strong tides, and exposure to un broken forco of ocean waves?, will disarrange electric contact, and in time damage the cable?. It must be borne in mind that sub marine mines can be removed or rendered harmless by deliberate action of an enemy working with boats in countermining dragging them, or cutting the cables by which they are fired, and that they must

therefore be protected by fire of artlllory on g boats and on enemy's vessels covering their action, v-, -" . '■:'/■- "V;- AUCKLAND HARBOUR. I will nqw briefly, refer to tho defences 8 required 'at. the principal harbours an<J 1 towns* , I have- already , spoken, of what "•"!* may be, 0/illed the northern .cluster of har bours, and Auckland as the naval centre from which all these must be.defended] The town is situated on the southsideof the harbour, and upwards of 4,000 yards distant ,from the entrance, 16,000 yardg - wide. • Between the North Head and tho opposite shoal thore are two approaches to the harbour, one—the main channel-ty the westward, the other to the southward of liangitoto Island, ~ These aro .aliko lighted by a lighthouse on tho Bean Itook which is about 2,000 yards distant, and nearly to tho eastward of the North Head. Both channels aro. well commanded froni the North Head, and on that point, there-

SUPREME COURT-This Day.

Criminal Sittings,

(Ileforo His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.) Infanticide.—Rosina Emily Smith, other \vino Wilson, was arraingcd upon nn indict- .. \ racnt charging her with having feloniously, unlawfully, and wilfully, on the 6th : of August, murdered hor infant child, Emily Wilson, and to which th« prisoner pleaded not guilty. The jury wero then empanelled, and Mr W. Gorrie chosen foreman.—Mr Hudson Williamson, Crown if. Solicitor, opened the case for the ptosecutlbDi and recounted tho main pointsof the evidence in this very painful charge:— Mr Braesey an. poured in defence of the accused, .lhd at his -■-'•' request, His Honor ordered all witnesses to leave tho Court. The prisoner had con- ;'; siderably improved in health, and belre her trying position with fortitude: Shb W(JB :; permitted to take a seat during tho trial; / femalo attendant 6at behind her in thi \ dock.—Frederick William Wright, medical ; »i practitioner,residinginParnell.dfepoeed that ho attended tho prisoner during her con finement on the 30th July in the houso of a Mr Wakcham at Brighton, a fumalo child was born. It was a natlirill "" delivery, and tho child was fully Matured, healthy, and strong: Tho mother's health was not afl'tcted so fur as ho was aware, nor wore there any fymptoms of the mind being •' • .; affected. Sho had a natural and speedy recovery undor tho circumetancce. On the ylh of August fiho complained of pains in ' >-'■ the abdomen, and he suspected peritonitis; • '■'■■'■■' •■ ' He applied the usual remedies, such as opiates, etc., until the pains sub sided. Ho attended her up till the 9th of August, when he found her so far increased ."-' in strength that ho had to caution her nok to exercise herself too much. At that time - > she displayed no symptoms of aberration Bf mind: At an early stage of his attendance " . - the day after the birth, tho nurse asked hittt ' if bo could do somothing to prevent tho milk coming into the patient's breast, as s-ho did not intend to nurse the ■ ■ child. Ho refused to do so, and : told the prisoner that such a thing Would bo not only unnatural, but likely alsd to occa sion her much trouble. He never saw her X J nurse tho child, and he did not prescribe . i for the repression of the milk. A fsvr days after the birth lie tioticed ter With thß ;; : child in her armpj and remarked that it was nice-looking. The prisoner replied that, on tho contrary, it was ugly, .and t'ha.t it.hid an ugly mouth. He knew hor as Mrs Wil son, and understood her to bo a married woman. He next saw the child at'the time of the inquest, when it was dead. He had ' ■ no doubt that it was the same child.— Cross-examined by Mr Brassey: The ■ prisoner cried out so during labour that he came to the conclusion Bhe was suffering from hysteria. On the morning after the - i birth the nurse told him that the patient | was so unreasonable that she declined to '•' remain with her any longer. He persuaded - •" i her, however, to stop. He did not con- )' sider tho prisoner to bo of a nervoua "',?*? temperament. Ho was not aware'whether or not that was hor first confinement. Be. v ■■[ had known instances of women displaying * eccentricities after their confinements. He did not know, however, that it,wa» a usual ' thing. Puerperal mania somotimeSifollowed a confinement, but he could not say i whether it had in this case. It sometimes '■■ followed at as long an interya|pa« twpij^ • or three months after the birth. aiitfF^B'rfc troubled mind might be one of "the at* |' citing causes. He had a case of puerperal mania in hand at present, in which the patient had to be restrained. In hefcasethe mania supervened three months.alter the birth.—Margaret Norrie, nurse, residing In ■ I'a.rnell, deposed that tho prisoner came to jg engage hor three weeks prior to her confine ment. She described herself as a Mrs Wilson, and said that sho vrai ,'.,, living at Mrs Wakeham's, which was not ■ [ 1 far distant. She assisted at prisoner's con finement, which took place on the 30th ':•■ July. The child wa3 a tine, healthy littfe girl. Witness remained a fortnight with her patient. She considered her- n very ft bad mother. She mntio a great'deal of noise. She undertook to dehverthe woman '•■■■' without a doctor, but she was so very im patient that she had to send for Dr. t Bhe remained with her till the 12th ■. j■ L On tho fifth d ly the prisoner haijmore ot less inflammation,which lasted for 24 honrp, « During the last 7 dayß of the fortnight sjo :1 made good progress. Throughout the whole time prisoner displayed no absent- lij mindedness, nor did anything strange or , peculiar. Ouring the first four, days fhe treated the child naturally 'enough, both I nursing and caressing it. ' .She did H not suckle it however, and her explanation I of this was that intended to bring it up on the bottle. \Yhen witnesß left on the 12th the child seemed healthy and strong. On Friday.tho loth—a wet day—prisoner was going out, and witness kept the baby for her from 2 o'clock up to' 8, when Bhe took | it homo. The prisoner looked exhausted. On Saturday, about half-past three, she went < to Wakeham's.and sawthoprisoner.iriththe -•' child lying aelccp upon her kneo againstoer breast. Prisoner told her then thatshewai '-;| going to sell out and leavo Mr WokehamV. During the continotnent everything that witness asked for for. prisoner was Supplied • by Mrs Wakeham out of her store. She seemed to have sufficient moans to carry ' hor through.- Sho paid the witnoss, ano,.:j':'i sho believed, the doctor ■• also. Sho noxt saw tho child in the Police Station on Tuesday, the 19th. It was then dead. Sho i recognised it by its clothing, fcHtures, and certain spots upon the head" arid'riiody,— | Cross - examined by Mr Mr Brassey s 9 l'risonor did complain of the Wakeham'e, but witness thought they wereveiy^kind to :*■ her. She never complained'to witriess that -i she had boon obliged to ran away from T Wakeham's and seek refuge at Hensbaw's. She only heard the Wakeham's quarrelling once. It was on a Sunday morning. Tho Wakeh.ams were in their bedroom, and the man said something disagreeable" to bis wife. Prisoner, who was in bed, remarked in allusion to the quarrel " the pantomime has begun." Witness never saw any drink in the house. The prisoner complained greatly of the noise. She was also troubled by her breasts, which were, full of milk. Witneßs applied a poultice of sulphur and milk, and subsequently sho got medi cine from Dr. Wright. The woman was very nervous, and'the doctor stated that sho was hysterical. Sometimes: she ap peared depressed in spirits, and .sometimes she gave way to crying. She often told wit ness that sho did not sleep well at night. It is not usual for women to be de pressed in spirits after a confinement. She often heard Mrs Wakeham scold the prisoner for fretting, but ehe" never D**r<l her say she was "a silly fool."- On the Saturday afternoon when .witness last saw tho child alive, the prisoner appeared to be very low spirited indeed.—JdhiF Owen Lord, Registrar of Births, Deaths, and Marriages, deposed that on thelSth-jAugust last a person representing herself as Emily Wood registered tho birth of a child. [Form produced stating the child to be Em ly Wilson, daughter of William WilsoD, carpenter, 32, Scotland, and Emily WileoD, formerly Smith, 25, Surrey, whoweremarried on November 20th, 1883, .at Cambridge, Waikato], He could not say whether the prisoner was the person who called to r. g's er the birth.—Mary Wakeham, wife of Henry Wakeham, residing at Brighton, l'arnell, deposed that sho first flaY the prisoner when eho came up from the Thames with her husband and family to occupy the houso in Brighton. Prisoner was? living there then, and as. she >aa; very kind to witness during an illness (hat followed her arrival, she asked her husband to allow her to stop until she had been con fined Tho prisoner called herself Mrs Wil son, and stated that her husband was away in the country. Witness assisted at her confinement. The child was healthy, and it throve well. The only manifestation of disgust on the part of prisoner to her child occurred just after the birth, when tfcfl nurse presented the baby to'her, gayinff " Look at your fino little daughter, Mrs WiUon.'' Prisoner rplicd ," Take.the ugly ' little beast away." After that, however, | j she seemed fond enough of it. Witness >/?■ washed and dressed the child every morn ing after the nurse loft She dressed it on Saturdey, August tho lbth. The clothes , produced wore those she put on it. That Saturday night was wet and stormy. ~i Witness missed the prisoner and b#\w

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THE AUCKLAND EVE ING STAR THUSDAY MAY 9 1881.



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