SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING.

Mncgreaor, s.s , Johnson, from Whangarei Wuitaki, s.s., liruwl'ord, from Whangarei

to-day

Energy, ..ch., Francis, from Groymouth Queen, sch., Jones, from Hokiaiiga Osmaru, brigantine, RichaHs, from Rtirotor.t?a

DEPARTURES.

UAHT EVENIXO. ' ) Glonolg. p.s., Stephenson, for Tauranga Nepttmc,'s.B., Mustard, for Mercury Bay

IMPORTS.

Per Energy, from Greymouth—2oß tonß coal.- Por Onmani--5l tons cotton seed. 300.000 oranges.

EXPORTS.

Per Marion, for Cooktowri—2so cases korosine, 115 sacks bran, 118 sacks and 200 cases potfttoos, 21 kegs butter, 13 cheeses, _r9 pumpkins.

Per Ada. O. Owon. for Rarotonga — 8,300 feot timber, 98 cases geneva, 51 cases beer, 30 cases korosine, 50 bags rice, 101) kegs beef, 130 coses preserved meats, GO'boxes soap, 23 coils ropo, and a quantity of sundries.

The schooner Jessie Niccol left Port Chalmers fOr this port yesterday.

The schooner Queen arrived from Hokisnga via Ahipara to-<lay, with 1:1,000 foot totara timbor, and IDS sacks gum.

Tho schooner Cygnet is cxpoctcd to sail this ovoning for Tonga, whore sho will probably meet the steamer Wairarapn at that port.

The brigantine Ada O. Owen has cleared at tbe Customs for Harotonga.

The new schooner Knluna Captain Dormant) entered outwards at tho Customs to-day for Apia (Samoa).

Captain Robinson lias boen appointed maste l of the three-masted schooner Yolando, and goes with her to Timaru at an early (late.

Tho work of discharging tho barque Flora was commenced this morning, (lie guano being received by the ship Crusader.

The schooner Marion cleared at the Custom 8 to-day for Oookstown. Captain Cleverley ha 8 been appointed master.

The brigantine Oamaru returned from Raro tonga this afternoon after a fine weather possagoof 15 days. :•:.-'

Messrs Big. low and Eons aro erecting a new deck house on the brignntino Stanley, which is to. commence loading here for New York almost immediately.

"Tho s.s. Waitaki arrived from Whangarei lost ovoning, with OG tons cool, 12.0C0ft timber, 1 barge. 3 tons sundries. PaßSongors: Mrs Har rop, Mr S. Brown. Mr Ryan, Mrs Symons, Meserji Symons, Cox, Allan, McGregor, Mrs Shndgott, and sin tho steerage, ' •

The s.s. Mncgrogor arrived from Whttngaroi last cvoftinff- with the following passengers: Mrs Griffiths. M.ssrj Wrigloy, Chndwiok, T. Millett, H.Hon well. Slovens; Prourte. Gordon, Penny, andLanKStone. Cargo: '2.115 ft timbor. It sacks gum, 9 kogs and 10 boxes butter, 14 sacks gum,' 15 tons coal.

Tho whnleship Alaska arrived at Russell yes terday. Captain Fisher reports that Binco leav ing that port a yoar ago ho has taken 3SI barrula sperm oil. 750 barrels whnlo oil, nnd B.OOOlbs. of whalebone. He captured oif French Rock ono of tho largest sperm whales that has ever been taken, it making Hit ions of oil. The Alaska left Norfolk Island eleven days ago, and had head winds. Passengers: Miss H. Nobbs, T. Buffet, A. Quintal, and R. Nobbs, who go to Auckland by the s.s. Wellington."

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. :■; Argyle, s.s , McArthur, from Waitara Douglas, s.s., DaniolS, frdrn Waita.a Hauraki, s.s„ Harvey, froth Waitara

DEPARTURES.

Lalla Rookh, s.s, Campbell, for Waitara Douglas, as., Daniels, for Waitara Hauraki, s.s., Harvey, fqr Waitara Argyle, s.s., McArthur, for Raglan and Kawbla

The s.s. Hauraki arrived from Woitnra yes terday, witli 50 head ot cattle, 9 horses, til kegs, and 3 cases butter. She left again for the same port three hours after arrival. ''

The steamers Argylo and Douglas arrived from- Waitara yesterday, the former with 42 head of cattle and 122 shcop. and the latter with 20 head of cattle, 101 sheep, and 2 sacks charcoal

Tho s.s. Douglas left sprain yesterday ovenlng, With 432 cases and pkgs sundries.

The s.s. Argyle loft for Kawhia anU Raglan this evening, with 2.500 feet timbor and 139 pkgs sundries. I

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Tauranga, this day. — Arrived: Glenelg. from Auckland, s a.m.

Waitara, this day.-Arrived: l.allaßookh and Douglas, from Onehunga, 10.35 a.m.

Wellinoton, this day.—Arrived: Lurllne, barque, 109 days from London.

. Port Chalmers, this day.—Arrived: Nor thern, from Mauritius.

Sydney, June 12.—Arrived, yesterday morn ing : Wakatipu, from Wellington. Sailed, this afternoon: Manapouri, for Auckland.

Melbourne, June 12.—Arrived, this morn ing : To Anau, from Bluff.

Adelaide, Juno 12.—Arrived, last evening: Orient stoamship Garonne, from Plymouth, on May 2. ' " ,

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Offitie, this day,

MESSRSHUNTEK AND NOLAN'S WEEKLY REPORT. Horses : Dulness has characterisod the market, notwithstanding that the supply has been large, comprising, a number of strangers. The previous week's prices were barelyinaln tdined. At tho Durham XardSjOnVFriday a large num ber wero' submitted;' Thpro was a good at tendance of Bnyiers,.but.as expectations of vendors could -not.bo reached several wero withdrawn, whlohhad. the effect of cheokikg competttlen,' and several remained unsold. We quote: Wool, hidesrand skins: Supply small. No noteworthy alteriilidn in value. Cattle: The number brought forward and disposed of has been: quito up" to tho averago. "Prices Ire mainad unaltered. ■■■ At the Newmaiket Yards on Tde'sday there "Was a good many in the butohcr»' and dalir^pens, but stores were com paratively scarce. For really woll-fatted oxen last week's prices were maintained, but for those insufficiently up in condition there was a decline in value. Stores were well represented at Pukekohe on Wednesday, but the demand was not brisk at previous prices. Dairy cows continued in brisk demand, and sold readily at fiom £6 to JKTfts.. Sheep: SohrdelyTinC*t__ll_lr number wore penned at Newmarket ofl 1 Tues day, the majority being ewes, and of the wethers, vory few. being suffl_iont-y: np In con dition, prices onrorages were low^-lte 6d being the top price for wethers; owes rarigad from 9s to 14s fld." PigsrShort WMly?t«Bat_sfled demand at 21d per lb, live weight. ' MR ALFRED BnCia-AND'B-WKIS-a.T. RJ_PORT.| | At the Haymarlict, on Fridtvy. last,- fodder brought from 3s to 5s the owt.; chuff, £117s td and £5 the ton; oats, __, I'd and 2s lOd the bushel." Horse stook wero in usual supply, and fair in quiry,' and a larger number than usual wero sold at tho auction withoutroscrvo.' They were all of a medium class, suitable for riding or light harness, and brought from £5 to £1T each. A draught horse sold for Mi. On Tuesday hides and skins woro pitched In full numbers, and there was a numerous attendance of buyers. H-desranged__om2id_o3_dthß_b.;ta_l6w,2736d theowt: shcopskins.fromlsai to 2s 8d; polls, 8d Oach. At Waiuku, on Saturday last, the oat Uo brought forward wero mosdJy light weight fat cattle. There was but lifHe bidding, at the auction, but the whole were sold before leaving the yards. At Hcmuora on Thursday dairy cattle wero" numerous, but maintained their value. Store cattlo in bottor Inquiry; fat cattle In full numbers;,good steers, steady, between 22s and 23s tho ICOlbs.; but plain Btesrs and cows were at 18s. Fat sheep in moderate numbers only but with no Improvement in Varna, Wethers ranged from 13» to i7s; ewes, 10s to 16. each. The pigs advertised wero in good demand nnd sold satisfactorily.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

Farm and Dairy Product.-Wholesale: But er, fresh. Is and Is 3d; Butter, salt. 8d to lOd; Chocse, good local, ad; Canterbury do.. sd; Kggs, B_r doz,. Is Gd ; Lard, por bladder, 7d to UA ; aeon and Hams. Provincial, Od to 8d: Hams, Bd to Od; Canterbury Ham and Bacon In cloth, nond; Hamß only, lid; Jams, per ease,- Sd 05., £117s Od to £1 18s -d; Honey in bulk. 4d per 18.- Retail: Butter, fresh. Is 3d. Is 6d: salt do.. lOd to Is :Chccso. colonial, 9d to lOd; Eggs, per dOz.. Is9d; Lard, por lb, 8d to 9d: Bacon, per lb", lfld to Is; Hams, do.. Is to Is Id. , Flour Market. — Wholesale — Superfine flour, silk dressed, per ton, £1210s: do, do, house hold, filllOsu hundreds, ss;flft!es, lOsporton extra, sacks and Dags froe; Southern do. £11 to £10 16s; bran, por ton. sacks Included, local. £6 Southern, do, £G; sharps, £0: cabin bread, do, £lrt; oatraool, do, £14; maize. Is Gd.to 3s; oats. 2sßdto_slod; potatoes, £35s to £310s per ton: pearl barley, do., £23 to *21; br<Jad,pe_-lb loaa, 3_d. Kauri Gum. Flax, &o.—The market re mains unsettled. Wo quote: Poir ordinary. 32s to 31s; gooi ordinary, 34. "to _8s; Bast Coast, v£s4 to -60. Produeo lor Jmie, to date, 90 tons; flax per ton, £18 to £21; tow, do., £7 to £S: fungus per lb, 2Jd to 3d; cocoanut fibre, per pwt,-los to 17s; beeswax, Ud to 10d lb. ■ ■ ■•_> ■ ■ -Coal and Fhu-woodMAmcer.—CoaU New castle (ship's side), 28s to 30s per ton; yard, 32s to 355: Bay of Islands, at yards, 26s (3d; screened, 30s 6d : ditto at the mine, 13b 6d; ship's sido, 2Gs; Waikato, 8s to, 12s;,ip Auckland, 18s to 225; Kamo, 12s per ton at loading ground; Taupiri at mine, 8_ Bd to <2s; at yard, 19s 6d to 225; Whangarei, at,mlne, Ss 8d; yard (steam), 17s; household, 21a;' delivered, 235. Firewood: Uncut at wharf (cargo), 9s to Its per ton; delivered. 14s: cut 17s to 18s. Buii_din<_ Materials.—Timber:- Boards and scantling, 100 ft, best, JUs; second-class, 8s; best, planed, tongued, and grooved, first-class, 15s fid; medium, 12s; second ditto. 10s 6d. Mills; Cargo,best,lls; seoend-olass,ss 6d; baulk, 8s Gd. New Zealand palings, sft (sop), 10b; sft (heart), 13s: (ift, 11a: tl-tree rails. £3 ■ 10s per ID.); puriri posts, to 10s to £7 10s: shingles. 16s per 1,000; Hobart palings, sft. 19s ; 6ft, 21s: Hobart rails. 90s, seHtng quotations. Bricks (at Avondale), 40_per 1.090; town yard3,6ostossa; delivered.sss to 60s. Drain pipes (at works),per 108 (8 inches bore), 40s; 4 inches, lis; 3 Inches,9s; 2lnches, £2 10s per 1,000; socket glazed pipes,l9 inches; 2s Gd per foot; 15 inches, 2s per loot; 12 Inches, la 6d per foot;. 0 inches, Is per foot; 6 inches, fid per foot;. inches, 4d per foot. ', ;>'..<. .'• T MANU-USS.—Bonednst. Sydney, SSI 10s to £810s, according to quality; bone-lour, £910s; Auckland £7 to £8 10s; Peruvian guano, £18; Maiden Island, £8: Huon guano, small lots, £5 to £6, bags included; Hurst's chemical manure, £14 io__'-\-'---: ■ ■■ if-^'.--i'.vt.t->:i'6amq_f._Jr_

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close A3 under.- This Day. For Friendly Islands, per Cygnet, at 1.30 p.m. For Whitlangi and Upper Mill, par Rowena, at 6 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garei, Kamo, Tanglhaa, and Mangapal, per Macgrogor, at 5 p.m. ' For Mangawal, per.Ruby, at 6 p.m. - For Thames, per Enterprise, at £.30 p.m. Saturday, 11th Inst. For Walwera, Mahurangi, Matakaha, Manga wal. etc., per Rose Casey, at 0 a.m. Fdr Waitara and Southern Ports, per Hauraki, at 1 p.m. For Samoa, per Futuua, at 3 p.m. . For Waterford, Tauranga, etc., per Annie Milbank, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Anne Milbank. at 5.30 p.m. . Monday, 16th Inst For Coromandel, per Coromandel. at ll_3'i a.m. For Clreymouth, per Omapnre, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa. and Mon gonui, per Glenelg, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, 17th Inst,* For Taranakl and Southern Porta, per Wanaka, at 11 a.m. .... Tuesday, 2lth Inst. Per City of Sydney, as follows— For Banawleh Islands. United States of America, Canada, British Columbia. Central and Scroti- America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For mosey orders, registered letters and ewspApera, at 11.30 __.!__. , ' Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence In addition to th. postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the ■ steamer np to tha time of sailing, ' ■This mail will be due In London on Sat urday, August 2nd, 1881. j _ ia BSBS, ChiefPostma_-_er;, , Chlrf __et__aoe. Auokland. '

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

June 13, 1831. Abbott's Opera llouse—"Peep o' Day," 8 p.m. Sallorß' Rest and Homo—Social Meeting, 8 p.m.

Young Moil's Christian Association—read ings from Milton by Professor Tucker, 7.30 p.m. Theatre Royal—Professor Anderson, S p.m. Catholic Institute, Wellington-street—Meet- Ington of J. IC. Redmond Ilrunch of Irish National League. Headings from ii'luli Authors, _ p.m.

Births.

BADLKY.-On June 12. at hor resilience, West- Hold, near Utabuliti, the wife ot John Uadloy of a daughter. Botli doing woll. SWINDLKY.—On June 7th. at her residence, Queon's Hotel, Karangahape Road, Mrs Swindloy of a son.

Marriage.

AItCHIBALD—HUNTER.—On Juno 12, at tho residence of the bride's si iter, Now North Itoad, by the Key. T. Hanier, David Archi bald to Margaret Jane Hunter.

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 1884.

Kor tho oauso that lacks asslstanoe, For tho wrong Unit iieutis resistance, For the future lv tho distance, Aud Uio good that we oan do.

Many a Ministry has collapsod becauso of its political criinoa or blunders, but raroly in colonial history has a Cabinet fallen bocuuso of its political virtues. Yot this must bo tho dispassionate verdict on tho Atkinson Govornmont.': —They foil bo cuuso thoy wore in advance of their

times. In a general sonso it was true they had lost the confidence of the country, but it was thoir administration and not thoir policy which tho country con demned. Thoir policy was too honest and too liberal for somo oi thoir friends, and so power receded from their grasp. Thoy foil, as tho Premier pointedly put it, because they equitably adjusted tho railway rates and proposed to' reform tho system pf deal ing in native land. Charges of various kinds havo boon preforred against Ministers by the Opposition, yot on none of thoso would n defeat have been possible ; but tho Cabinet, " woundod in the houso of its friends," has fallen a martyr to duty. For tho shko of tho unity of tho colony, and for tho sake of tho progress of the North Island, wo would glndly have scon thorn retain ollico till tho close of tho session. As Mr Swanson and ono or two other Auckland members recognise, thu offectsofndissoliitionoiiAuckiands interests cannot ft\il to be prejudicial. Tho question of'the Trunk Railway route may bo post period, as well as tho construction of Auckland Railway Station, while such measures as tho Auckland Harbour Bill and others of groat importance to this district will bo indefinitely delayed. Thon, colonial unity is endangered while there is a possi bility of .Mr Montgomery beiug called on to form a Cabinet. Last night, in the House, Sir George Groy asserted that thore was no understanding amongst the Op position not to take office until after an appeal to the country. While wo are glad to learn that the member for City East is at liborty to form a Cabinet if called upon, tho samo liborty ex ists in the caso of tho member for Aknroa, and it is easy to foresee what use tbo latter would mako of a lease of power. The situation has thus still within it elements of grave danger, and it would bo a docided roliof to bo told that Government had resolvo.l upon holding offico until their successors have been indicated by tho vox populi, speaking through the ballot-boxes.

It was inevitable, with tho travelling facili ties now existing, that in course of time tho doprosscd state of tho colonial labour market should affect this district. Auck land might have continued to enjoy im munity from that depression which for many months past has alllictcd tho other parts of New Zealand but for tho vory natural inllu.x of population which has taken place from tho South and elDOwhore. There is nothing to bo doplored, however, in the turn which affairs have taken. Facilities for distribut ing labourers form, indeed, one of tho chief cures for depression, by allowing a glutted market to find relief through tho .surplus workers seeking now spheres of employ ment. The idleness of 134 able-bodied mon, one-half of whom, or more, are fitted for labouring work, can only bo vory temporary hero, and already thoro aro many employers applying for workmen. That there has been, even temporarily, any need to find work for tho " unemployed " is duo to several causes besides the influx of strangers. Tho chief of theso is thefuct that winter weather is just sotting in,during tho continuance of which a good deal of out-door work is stationary ; partly, also, the delays in executing municipal contracts are respon sible for men being out of work. There are always a few men idle at this season, but in most cases they aro in a position to wait until things becomo brisker. That is the class who demurto taking Os a day, and they demur simply because they are- not in need of relief. For the moro necessitous of the unemployed, Cs por day should be a satisfactory wage, and wo believo they aro willing to accept such at temporary relief works. The City Council have remitted to the Streets Committe tho matter of providing such work, aud this, with the employment offered by various contractors, shouldhavo tho effect of meeting the necessi ties of the caso. Wo sincerely trust, as wo most firmly believo, that as Auckland has been the last to experience tho depression,' it will bo vory lightly felt, and will disap pear as soon as the temporary disturbance of the labour market .subsides. This view is confirmed by the news published in an other column, showing that most of the idle men have already found employment,

A double supplement will bo givon with the Stab to-morrow, containing continua tion of tho talo, " Hand and.Ring," a large Instalment of "Random Shots," Lady's Letter from London, Sporting, Dramatic, and other notes.

Our footballers have concluded a series of seven successive brilliant victories in Australia by defeating the combined teams ofthe University and Wallaroo Clubs by 23 points to 10. Tho match is said to havo been one of tho toughest contests which tho boys have had. It would appear that the cablegram of the Auckland Hugby Union requesting the team to return by way of Auckland, and play a match here, has not met with favour at the hands of the mana ger*. This to bo regretted for several reasons, tho most important of which is this. It is well know:, that the financial arrango monts have been mismanaged, in so far that there will bo a d. _cit at the conclusion of the tour. If the' earn had come this way, tho looal Union coulc have givon a guaruntee of at least £100, \. 'tile another £50 could havo been got from Wellington This would have made a great difference to the exchequer of the team.

The Army and Navy Hotel will . oon be amongst the things of tho past. Following the refusal of the renewal of the license, Mr S. Jogger has notified the City Council of his intention to give up possession on the 30th inst.,when the present license expires. The Council agreed last night to advertise the building for sale, so that the noxt month will probably witness its demolition. The building is said to be in a very unsafe con dition at present.

A son of Mr Owen McGee a few weeks since fell on the road, and cut his left knee. After being attended to some time, tetanus set in. Dr. Erson gives but slight hopes of his recovery, though later accounts from his family state the sufferings are less severe We are glad to see that Mr W S Pul ford has recovered from his severe illness, and is about again. For tho past three months he has been almost continuously confined to his house from the after-effects of the wound he received at the hands of, Payne,, the " shootist." It wss Mr' Hubert Garnet .not Gardner) who rescued the lad from drowning yester day. So long as children are. allowed to ! play op floating logs, there will be great danger of fatal accidents occurring, and pot only the police but others would do well to chase-youngsters away from such objection able amusement. ' . __.--.Jt,

A. G-Uison writes In say that., men are willing to accept (is a day as temporary relief wages.. With reference totlie Mayor's statement that Mr Faulder would engage 50 men at Ss a day, ho says he applied this morning, only to iinil ho had been '• sont on a wild-goose chase for His Worship's fun."

The bigamy caso in which Edith E, Wor mnn waa cha'g d with marrying Wi lam i.rinsden, her .ormer husband being -hen and still alive, has been remanded until Monday morning. Mr Hesketh in defence. Bail was on (urged.

On Wednesday, at the United Methodist Freo Church, Mount Eden, the Rev. S. Macfarlano delivered his lecture on "A Century of English History, viewed from an Ecclesiastical standpoint;" Mr C Atkin occupied tho chair. It was aririoumi-d that the noxt lecture would bo given by Pro fessor Altlis on " Gambling," on July 9th. As theso lectures are free many should avail thomsolves of tho opportunity of. hearing thorn.

Jesse Jones informs us that Mr Kirby, contractor, is in error in stating that tho unemployed can mako 7s a day at stone broaking. Tradesmen and others accus tomed to such work cannot, ho says, earn half that amount until thoy have had about tliree'months' experience of the work.

A telegram from Wellington states that Mr Samuel Yeoman Collins is gazetted Registrar of Electors for tho dlectoral dis tricts of Auckland North, Auckland West, Auckland East, Newton, Parnell, Edon, and Mniiukau, vico Mr T. Cottor, resigned.- Thoso pontons qualified as olectors who have any doubt about thoir names boing on tho roll should, in view of a probable general election, loso no timo in registering.

Tho agitation of the unemployed seems to havo been suddenly allayod by a satis factory provision of work. Only two applicants for further -employment pre sented themselves at tho City Council ollices this morning, ono of thorn boing n clerk. Probably Mr Fauider and Mr Kitby havo taken on tho bulk of those who woro seeking work. Two othor contracts woro lot this morning to Messrs Connell and Rogin, who etatod that thoy cohld employ twonty-fivo.men.

Tho Hobson Corps moot at Mt. Eden Range tomorrow (Saturday), to firo for the ladies' prize. It is thoqnartorly competition, and tiio firing commoncos at 1.30. Ammuni tion will bo provided at tiio ranges, tho range being 2, 3, ti, and 600 yards, live shots nt each, class firing regulations. A vory keen contest is expected.

Up to tho 29th May whon tho brigantine Oamaru left Rarotonga nothing had been heard of Iho missing boat and crow of the übiuidoned barque Bouffon, which' was reforrcd to in a rccont issue of the Stak. ■ .

Professor Anderson, tho Wizard of the North,'commences his season in the Theatre Royul to-night. This is tho first visit of tho renowned boaror of a famous namo to Auck land, and many of his fonts, such as the mental tolograpby, and beheading a lady, have i.over boon witnessed hare.. Thero will doubtless bo a largo attendance

Tho following have beon elected mombors of tho Auckland Football Cldb:—E. Bailey, Donald, Hardwick, O. Pilkington, Roche, Manboigh, and S. Williums.

Tho monthly moeting of tho St. David's Band of Hopo was hold last evening, in tho schoolroom, and woll attended. The Key. T. Mackenzie Fraaer, M.A., occupied the chair, and delivered an instructive address to tho ohildrcii. A rcprosontativo of tho Band of Hope Union made somo encourag ing remarks, A number of temporonco selections woro carefully recited by young persons. About liftoon members woro added to St. David's roll of membership.

" l'eep-o'-Day" was again performed at (ho Opera House last evening, and will bo reproduced to-night. "Tho Lancashire Lass" is in preparation for Saturday.

Tho bazaar for tho benefit of the Sisters of Moray lately oponed at Otahuhu will be carriod on till Tuesday next. It was ro opened this afternoon, when a number of visitors from Auckland woro present, but moro are exjioctcd to-morrow.

Professor Tucker will give a sorics of readings-this evening from tho prose and poetical works of John Milton in tho hall of the Young Men's Christian Association, commencing at half-past seven o'clock.

The iirst social meeting of tho Sailors' Rest and Homo will be hold this (Friday) ovoning in tho rooms, 25, Queen-street Wharf. Tho opening tea mooting will be held on tho evening of tho _K)th inst., under tho presidency of the Bishop of Auckland.

, To foster the oultivation of the orange in North Auckland, (iovornment have agreed to defray tho cost of obtaining a report on oranjo culture in Now South Wales. Mr Aldorton, ofthe "Northorn Advocate," who was tho first to go in for orango cultivation in Whangarei (having laid down two acres threo years ago), has made a sjiccial study of tho subject, and is con versant with tiio mutter in oil its bearings ; and he has undertaken to. go to Purramatta and mako the desired report aftor full In quiry.

Wator consumer, by meter who have not paid tho quartorly accounts rendered are reminded that all supplies unpaid after tho 14th inst., to-morrow, will bo cut off without further notico. The feo for saino and putting on supply is 10s.

Tho Wellington Exhibition of Art opens this month, and wo believo that a number of local artiste intend sending exhibits. Sevoral pictures by Mr S. H. Keesing, in cluding some beautiful paintings on mirror glass and torra-cotta,.wcro being packed by Mr Leech, nnd woro very much admired. Wc believe tho panol for which Mr lveosing was awn riled tho silver medal will also bo sent. Miss Stuart also- sends some very handsome painted photographs of celebri ties,

A- six-year-old boy named Frederick Strong,, who had beon sent to school at Aratapu on Wednosday last, did not return home when expected, and during the oven", ing about thirty men mustered with lanterns, and a strict search was instituted in tho bush in the hopo of finding the mis sing child, Tho search continued till Friday afternoon, when tho body of the child was 'discovered in tho mill crook, half undor a log, with tho head somewhat crushed. An inquest wus subsequently held, and tho jury returned n verdict of " Accidental drown ing," ■ . .

Tiio Catholic bazaar at Otahuhu for the benefit of the. Sisters of Mercy has beon very, woll patronised. Thero are some very interesting works of art, pictures, glass shades ot flowers, valued. at i' 2to 113, wool work, cosies, £5; a wedding cako valued at ttj (a pi .sent from Miss Canning). Wax brjdc's" wore rallied, fetching as much as i' 2to £2 10s each, presents from Mrs Jas. Badley nnd Mies O'Neild. The lady " post-masters.'! did a most paying trado with letters and tele grams. Tho tea and refreshment stalls weio well patronised, and a stall kept by a lady who hod charge of the wedding cake, was so besioged with young damsels and would be benodtcts, buying tickets for the "draw," that wo fully expect to hear shoitly of a number of weddings (so many longing eyes on those cakes). On the whole, the bazaar is tastefully arranged and well managed, and deserves to bo a success. Thoro is a chance to buy an articlb, for use or ornament, at prices from Is to £13. The bazaar will open again to-day, and on Satur day, whon the drawing for prizes will take place.

The Tidy Housewifr.—Tho careful; tidy housewife when giving hor house its spring cleaning should bear in mind that the dear in mates aro more proclous than houses jtholr systemsneod cleansing, by purifying tho blood, regulating the stomach and bdwcTs, and sho should know that there is nothing that will do it so suroly as Hop Bitters, the purest and best of all medicines. Lobkfpr. , _".',.-

Owing to tho glutted stale ot tho market and the largo failures at Homo I have pur chased for cash large lots of drapery, and on account of my small expensos, I am enabled to offer them nt fully 20 por cont. lower than any other houso in town.—J. 11. Hannah, Victoria stroot, off Hobson-street.—[Advt,]

To-morrow the Auckland Provision Com pany will have for sale some very prime dairy fed Hamß and Baoon, 8d to Pd per lb; prime Canterbury ond Waikato Chee.e, Bd to 7dj Butter, Is. Right Cornor Stall. City Market. A. Bettany, Manager. -Advt.

Balance of Slabs on hand by Auckland Timbor Company will bo sold cheap..

Iron Bark Spokes are manufactured in „ superior mannor by tho Auckland Timber Company. Send for pattern sheet and prioo list.

INTERCOLONIAL FOOTBALL.

Sydney, this day, . The football match between the New Zea land team and a representative team of the Western District, played at Bathurat on Wednesday, was considered to have been one of the toughest contests t!:o visitors have yet had. The New Zeolanders played their seventh match yesterday, and soored another victory against tho University and Wilieroo Clubs combined. . During the first half of the game the visitors showed to great advantage, and scored rapidly, but during 'the second spell the looal men showed much;tetter form— scoring about even, and the play was very fast on, both sides. At the conclusion.of the game the scores stood as follows : - New Zealand, 23 points; Combined Team, 10. ■ • The New Zealanders thus -won the match <by 13 points. . . . -

CABLEGRAMS.

[BY CABI_E.-COPYRIGHT.J

[reiitku's telegrams.]

(Received- 13th, 2.20 p.m.)

Resignation of the Belgian Ministry.

Brussels, June I'2.—ln consequence of the defeat of the Liberal party at the general elections to the Chamber of Repre sentations, the Ministry have tendered their resignation to the King. Tea Haricot., Foooiiow, Juno. 12.— The" tea market is now fairly active.' The quality of the new season's supplies is considered rather bettor than last season's. Prices for finest quali ties aro from 3 to 4 tnels below last year's rates. For common qualities prices are about the same as last season. London Wool Soles. London, Juno 12.—The wool auctions close to-day. Tho market is ahimated, and prices havo an upward tendency. Tho Egyptian Conferenoo. London, Juno 11.— It is announced that Turkoy will abstain from sending a delegate to the European Conference unless the dis cussion on Egyptian affairs be entirely un limited, or unless a previous entrnte be come to with England as to the basis of tho sottloment to bo arrived at by the Powers. Electioneering Riots in Brussels. Brussels, June 11.—In the elections to tho Chamber of Representatives, which are now proceeding in this country, the Liberal candidates havo beon everywhere defeated by the Clerical. Serious anti-clorical riots occurred today, but were suppressed by the police. New York, June 11.— The Marquis ond Marchioness of Normanby and suite have arrived here, en route to f<ondoii, and will continue their journey on the 18th inst. Tho Presidential Kloctlon. The forthcoming election to the Presi dency of tho United States continues to ex cite considerable interest in all parts of thi) country. The Hon. Samuel J. Tildon has been askod to contest the eleotion, but has declined to offer himself as a candidate.

[SI'KCIAL TO FRE.S3 ASSOCIATION.]

France and the Australian Colonies.

London, June 12.—Tho "Doily Telo graph's " Paris correspondent is of opinion that tho speech rocontly made by Sir H. B. Loch, Governor of Victoria, indicates a much less uggresslvo colonial feeling. Tho " National " assorts that tho diplomacy of the present Senate in settling tho reel divisto question quickly, M. Courmoaux recommends tho annexation of the New Hebrides by France. London Wool Sales. London, Juno 12.—The wool sales closed firmly to-night. Throe hundred and fifty thousand bales wore catalogued, of which upwards of a-half were taken for export and thirty-seven thousand were withdrawn. Good HMf-orior, merino and greasy fleece show an improvement on March closing prices Cross-brods have recovorcd from Jd to Id on opening ratos. Scoured wools aro slightly lower than at last sales. Faulty Victorian and Sydney shipments show o decline of from _a to Id.

AUSTRALIAN.

(liecoired June 13—1 p.m.) Federation Resolutions In tho Victorian Parliament. Mkmioi'knk, thiH day.—Mr Service will noxt week move in the Legislature Assembly the resolutions of tho Sydney Convention, which are to be submitted to the House in accordance with announcement in the Governor's -speech. South Australian Parliament — Vote of No-Confldenco Carried. Ai>Ki_Ait)K, Friday. —In the House of Assembly last night, the voto of want of ; ; confidence in tho Ministry, proposed by Mr Colton, was passed on a division by 24 to 8. Mr Bray, Premier, is expected to tender the resignation of the Ministry to tho Governor, and it is probable that Mr Colton will bo summoned to undertake the task of forming a now Cabinet.

ARRIVAL OF THE DORIC.

A TF.LE.iH.-M was received by tho Har bour Board this afternoon from the light house-keeper on Tiritiri, stating that tho steamer Doric was abreast tho island about :..30 p.m. Wo appond lists of officers, and of cabin passongers and immigrants for Auokland :—

Offiokrs.— The following is a list of the Doric's officers:—Commander, J. W. Jennings; chief engineer, A. Morrison; surgeon, C. H. Gibson ; purser, G. Hunt. Passknokbs.—Sho brings passengers for all New Zealand ports, including the foi fowing for Auckland ;—Saleon ; Miss E. S. Cooke, Miss C. F. Crump, A. Ingram. Second saloon :' 11. 11. Barnott; S. East ham, Mrs Ea.tham, Misses-E. East ham, F. Eastham, M. Eastham, 11. Eastham, A, Eastham, Rev. H. Hayward, A. H. Hay ward, S. Heatloy, J. C. Holroyde, Mrs Hol royde, —. Holroyde, MissL. Jennings, Mrs F. Kirk, Misses F. M. Kirk, J. Kirk, E. Kirk, W. H. Parsons, Miss S. Russell, H. Spurr, .11. Symons, Mrs Symons, Mrs C. Tebbs, Masters A. G. and E. Tebbs, Misses K. and A. M. Tebbs, Rev. J. O. Wilson, Misses J. and N. Wilson, Master. H. and G. Wilson. Third cabin (for all parts): W. Allbones, T. Allen, Mw C. Barnoby and family, W. S. Batyf_en, J, B, Bell, Air and Mrs R. G. B.ackley, Miss A. Blockleyj Miss M. Blackley, A. Bottomley, |T. 11. Brocklebank, Mr and Mrs C. Browne and family, S. By rant, Mr an,d Mrs A. W, Bullock and family, J. Burchili, C. H.- Clemens, H. Clemens,. Mr and Mrs J. Chat toy, W. doggie, L. Crockett, P. T. Downes, S.; Faulkner, A. Fletchbr, W. H. Green, Mr atld Mrs G. Hall and infant, Mr and Mrs T. Head, G. T. Herridge, Mr and Mrs H. King, ,W. Hutchinsop, Miss J. Jones, HV Joriesf'Mr'"And "Mrs H Kearney, XV. Lockctt, Mr and Mrs Macfie and family; W. Matthcson, Mrs I. McCall and family,. J, McCarrolLand children, M. Mc- ElligottVM. 0. iSclntire, S. Miles,-Ji New ell, Miss E. Newnham, F. Nutting. A. Poad, A. E. Potts, Mr and Mrs J. Sankey, G. A. Sankey; L. W. S. Small, Mr and Mrs W. Smith and family, Miss A, Spriggins, T. i Stott, J. Surridgo, J. Thompson, C. W. ; Wardlfe, E.Webb, 0. WllHam_, fi. Williams.

Immiohants.—There are 70 nominated immigrants on board, of which number there aie 23 females and. 1 child for Canter bury, 14 females and 6 children for Southland," and the following for this port: — John ■ Priestly, wife, and five children; lire Mary A. Clogij and child ; Mrs Louisa Smith and two children. And tho following single women : —Margaret and Catherine O'Connor, Margaret Grace, Kute Hall, Bridget Healpy, Mary Mc- Geaehey, and Ellen' Worsfold. •

SCINTILLATIONS.

Weather, like politics, very broken. The " Wizard " in jbhe Theatre S«.yal to nigh);. The people's own Goo. William is o " canidnte for _STev?_oii. Dunning's Qppra Troupe doing good " biz " at Napier. What English Landowners Won't Swear By—By George! Steamer Albion has been surveyed .at Wellington and found to be sound.

> Lyttelton electoral roll has bepn purged, and 181 names strucjc off.

Mr F. A. Whitaker consents to be "draggedat Grey'sehariot wheels."

Any dairymaid will inform you that the bravest cow. will often turn pail. .Five schoolboys were yesterday fined 2s each and costs at Dunedin for damaging a railway carriage.

The Tongariro, on her passage home, beat the Ruapehu's " fastest on record " by eight minutes.

In France there are now 4,575 miles of navigable rivers, and 2,900 miles of canals. On Tuesday night and Wednesday morn ing last sharp shocks of earthquake were felt near Christchurch.

What next. Dunedin teetotallers intend petitioning for the abolition of bottle licenses,

Sir Geo. Groy and -Major Atkinson seem personally irreconcilable, though their political y.ews are identical. Mr W P, Moat is a candidate for Rodney, and Major Jackson for Waipa. A Napier newspaper having made some comments on the conduct of a local J. P;, was sued for libel. Result: Newspaper ac quitted, and J, P. to pay costs, Ararimu Licensing Committee have granted all hotel licenses, subject to closing at 10 p,m. No " Lamb"-ing down at Riverhead,

Wellington water supply being greatly improved, the insurance companies mean to reduce insurance rates in the city. Alex. Todd, who was iniared on the rail way near Dunedin, has died from his in ' uries. ' The horse he rode was also killed.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[liv T-XI-fiJlAl'll.]

(BY TF.r.KfIKAriI—OWN COniIKSPONDTSNT.)

Ditnki.ix, this day

The Dunedin "Star" on tho Govern-

ment Defeat,

The "Star" of last night says :—" Under all circumstances we cannot but regard the adoption of Mr Steward's amendment as a vory barren victory. There seems to be no reasonoble doubt that somo ten or a dozen members gave it their support on the dis tinct understanding that no attempt was to be mode in the event of the resignation of Ministers td form a Government from the conflicting elements which make up the Opposition. The desiro of those hon' gentlemen, and, wo believe, of a con siderable number of other members of all parties, is that Parliament shall be dissolved as soon as the nocessary provision is made for tho public service. It ia, perhaps, hoped that in an appeal to the country broad linos of policy may be laid down by Ministerialists and Oppositionists, so that whichever party secures a majority in the new House may be able efficiently to direct the course of legislation and administer the State. The personnel of tho Cabinet is of comparatively littlo importance, so long as members aro able and honest; but it is of supremo consequenco that they should collectively and indivi dually be guided by fixed principles, and not drift hither dnd thither at every breath of popular excitement. In a crisis such as the present, one party which aspiros to power must let the people know what thoy intend to do when they attain the conduct of affairs. Aro the cries of Sir George Grey to be given effect to, or those of Mr Mont gomery put into-practical operation? Is tho 'unholy alliance' which has dofeated the Government to bo maintained merely for the purposo of securing the loaves a_nd fishes of office? . In.reference to the further amendment moved by Mr Seddon, in which the hopo is expressed to His. Excollency that he will bo pleased to dissolve the House, the Hon. Mr Rolleston pointed out tiat the inclusion of this recom mendation in the Address would not be in accordance with constitutional principle The prerogative of dissolu tion is one whioh can only be oxercised by the representative of the Crown in ac cordance with tho udvico of his Respon sible Advisers, although His Excellency is in no respect bound to accept that advice, but must act according to his own judg ment as to whother a dissolution is neces sary or expedient at any particular time. Mr Seddon litis, naturally enough, Miscon ceived his position, since it is tho unques tioned rip lit of either House of Parliament, whon aware that Ministers have recom mended or are about to advise a dissolution, to ' address tho Crown praying that Parlia ment may not be dissolved, or to express an opinion in- regard to the circumstances under which the prerogative has beon exercised' (' Representative Government lv England,' by Todd). There is no precedent in the Parliamentary history of the House of Commons expressing itself even by resolutioa in favour of a dissolution, nor has any attempt been mado since 1784 to interfere with the prerogative of the Crown to dissolve Parliament when and for what reason it thought fit. . Practically, however, the power does rest with the Representative Chambers. Lord Palmer ston on a notable occasion said: ' It is obvious that the advisers of tho Crown cannot without great inconvenience to tho public service recommend n dissolution and carry that recommendation into effect unless tho House makes itself a party to the transaction, accelorates its proceedings, and concurs in the temporary expenses which are necessary iv order to placo the public business in a ijosition in which a dissolution would not. bo attended with in convenience." What the "Otago Dolly Times'* Thinks. The "Otago Daily Times" says: "There can bo little doubt that the result of the division expresses the opinion ofthecountry. The amendment does not mean that the House has confidence in either Sir George Grey or Mr Montgomery, and it is to be hoped (that neither of these gentlemen will fill into that delusion, It means that tire House wants a dissolution. This, we are confident, reflects tho opinion of the country. For months past we havo urged the desira bility of a dissolution, and the Government must now rogrot that they put the country to the expense of a session instead of going in for a dissolution directly they found themselves in a minority. Tho Government will bo wise to ask for a dissolution them selves, but we dare not expect that they "will follow this course. If we may judge from their policy in the debate, they will still pursue that penny wise and pound foolish -course which .has in no small degree helped thoir down fall. It will ever be. remembered as a disgrace to the Atkinson Government that they fell without being able to say a word for themselves, and that at the moment when they most needed it. It is difficult to understand how the Premier could allow a division to be taken at such a juncture. Only two suppositions are possiblo: He was cowed by Mr Wakefield, and felt him self unable to answer him effectually, or he thought it a good tactical move .to take a dofeatin silence. Hisenomie.. declare that the first alternative is the fact ; the latter is more likely. Major Atkinson has occa sions lly shown some disposition to bully the House.but never before has he been accused of cowardice. On the other hand, it is thoroughly in keeping with his love of cun ning to avoid the straightforward course of reply. As for Mr Sutton's amendment, we altogether agree with Mrß°lloston- objec tions to such proceeding, as for the Houso to tell the Governor what ho is to do would be altogether unconstitutional and unprecedented."

HOUSE Of REPRESENTATIVES.

(BY TOILEGRAPII.-SPKGIAL REPORTER.

Wellington; this day- Major Atkinson's Address.

When the House met at 7.30 last night to hear the promised address of Major Atkin son, thoro was a full attendance of mem ber!, and the galleries were thronged with an interested audience. After the reception of a.few petitions and Mr Dargaville had given notice of his motion ro federation,

Major Atkinson rose amidst cheers of his supporters, Mr Shaw, who had moved the adjournment on tho previous night, waiving his right to speak. In tho course of his re marks, the Premier said tho majority the Opposition had got together was only a tem porary one, but he congratulated thorn on tiaving achieved a victory. He proposed to examine their position and see how far it was a viotory for the Opposition, for he claimed that tho result would redound mot to the credit of the Government than to the Opposition. With reference to the action the Government intended to take, he would be guided by the advico of his friends, and not by that of his foes. There actually had been no charge brought against the Government worthy of the vote of con demnation which the House had, so far, agreed to by a majority. Mr Steward had been compelled, much against his will, to move the lie-confidence amondmeut. It was perfectly true that oveiy hon. member had an undoubted right to submit any vote he thought fit for the consideration of the. House, and when ho proviou_ly referred to the action taken by Mr Steward, he was in the position .that a direct' want-of-confidenep motion had " been tabled by tho acknowledged leader of the Opposition of that night. He would like tq congratulate the House that the debate, so far, had~been conducted with so much good feeling on both sides of the House, but he thought that oa such an oc casion as this a bill of indictment might be preferred against them by some gentleman recognised as a leader by the country. The charge preferred by Mr Steward was no in dictment at all. A charge had been made against the administration of the Land De portment, but ho ventured to think that if his friends go into office they wouldbe unable to show a better record than that made by . his colleague, the present Minister of Lands. Had any charge been made against the Native Department ? No. Or against the financial administration ? Not so far as he could see. Then what indictment had been framed by the mover of the amendment against the Public Works Department? The fault committed by the-Government in respeot to the railway rates seemed to be, not that they had increased the rates, but that they had done so at a wrong time, His only charge in regard to public works was that the Government had been too dilatory, and had not pushed on public works fast enough ; whereas the foot was that they had been pushed on as rapidly as they could be. So that that charge fell to the ground. As to the deficit in the revenue, hod he (the Premier) delayed the payment a , little, he could easily have reduced. the apparent deficit by a consider able sum ; but he preferred to meet liabilities as they, came., It was said that, the Ministerial policy was liko "a weather cock, that the Government brought down;

bills and did not attempt to carry them. Ho claimed that the Govornmont had in five years placed on the Statute Book more important measures than any Legislature in the civilised world. He had been twitted about his national insurance pleasure, but he might say that ho intended to ask tho country to pass that measure. If it did ,not suit the hon. gentleman, what did he propose in its place? The country had the right to demand that of him. The lion, gentleman had had a difficult task to per form, andjie did it well, but he had failed utterly to lodge a bill of indictment against the Government—it was general. As he hod nothing to answer, he would have to content himself with referring to the virtues of the Government. (Laughter). He had to go to the seconder of the amendment for the first Borious chargo. It was that the Government had sent a carpenter from Canterbury to erect shear legs at Nelson. When ho heard that, he felt the Government was doomed,, but the worst cut of all came when the member for Solwyn got up and said it pained him to vote against the Government, but he found them in a minority (laughter), and voted against them. If Mr Wakefield had worked as hard for the Govornmont as against it, they would hot have been defeated. He accused Mr Wakefield by implication of writing himself up in tho " Timaru Herald," ''Canterbury Press," nnd "Otago Daily Times," and of indicating him self as the leader of the middle party, and then proceeded to show from Mr Wakefield's speech that ho had no sentiments in common with Sir George Grey or Mr Montgomery, and hinted that lie was paving the way for a leadership for himself. He thon proceeded to give a history of the administration of his Govern ment since 1879. Six months aftor coming into office there was a deficit of £1,000,000 and in the London market our 5 per cent, debentures were at 98, and he had to sell 4 per cent, at 80. ' At the same timo they could not raise. £25,000 on tho credit- of the colony, and the agents of tho colony had to become per sonally liable. He contrasted ' that with the present excellent state of tho colony's credit, and said friend and foe must give the Government credit for the manage ment of finances. Then look at the state of the natives when they took office—a war imminent. Contrast that with the present state of things, when they were actually surveying a lino through the seat of tho native country. Then with regard to the land administration ho might say that never in the history of the Government had more peoplo settled on land and more land been taken up. He claimed credit to the Government for tho provision of' liberal electoral laws, more liberal than those existing in any other colony. The majority oi these had been drafted in ISSS by Sir F. Whitakcf, but they need not wrangle over who did that or who did this : The Govornmont had parsed them into law. Referring to federation, he said that tho desire to place tho Civil Service on a proper footing hud prevented him from visiting tho principal centres and explaining tho views of the Government on this important, question. He thon pro ceeded to state the intentions of France with reference to the islands of the Pacific. They would be ipimical to tho interests of Uie colony, and ho Isserted that we, as part of the British Empire, were bound to take our part in maintaining law and ordei in tho South Seas,, and in protecting the coloured population. The British Government told colonists that they could only deal with tho colonies collectively, and if New Zealand stood aloof from the rest of Australasia, in the event of war they would havo themselves to blame if they were left to take their chance. All the members at the Convention had felt that a confederation like that of Canada was put of the ques tion, but they also felt the necessity for a Federal Council. Ho then came to the question of the wonderful union of the Opposition, and in alluding to it said that they had been so afraid of each other that they would not postpone the motion for a couple of days. He assorted that the principle upon which they had joined together was that none of them should take office till they had been to the country. He did not know whether the leaders of the Opposition expected the country to settle their differences for them, but he predicted that when they came back from the country things would bo in much the samo position as they were now. Go vernment would bo in a majority, Sir George Grey would have ono or two more staunch supporters, and Mr Montgomery a few less. He claimed that tho Roads and Bridges Construction Act had been a success, as since its parsing into law no money for roads and bridges had been placed ou the Estimates. It was merely tho machinery for dividing the money widen the Housedecidedshouldbespent on these works. He then proceeded to examineinto thenatui-e of the adverse voto. Government had been partially defeated on Wednesday night by a majority of -nine, the real reason being that Government had raised the graia tariff and had said that there should be no moro speculation in native land. He con tended that Government had been justified in .reducing the rate. In ISBI it was lowered by way of experiment, and with tho view of fostering the farming industry ; but last session they found the traffic decreasing and the railway receipts much below the estimates. They knew in raising the rates before Parliament met that they, would loso the Canterbury vote, bat if they had waited till Parliament met there ' would have been a further deficit of-£50,000 ! in the revenue, as the season wotlld have been ovor. The Canterbury farmers no doubt felt, and still feel, that an injustice had been done them. He respected the Canterbury members for their action, but thought they had taken a rather narrow view of the subject. Six votes of the nine had been gained in that way, and two of the votes had been lost through the Native Land Bill—those of Captain Morris, and Mr .Whitaker. Referring to the latter, ho said ho heard with astonishment that gentleman say that all Liberal measures hod been introduced by Sir George Groy, and that i{ he was to Be dragged at phoriot wheels, he preferred to be dragged at Sir George Grey's chariot wheels. He had been surprised when he heard him say. that, and he felt sure Sir F. Whitaker would also be surprised, when he heard it.. But that gentleman believed in tho general policy of tho Government, while neither Mr Sutton, Mr Petrie, nor Mr Lcvestum had anything iv common with Government. He need not go further.

Mr Wakefield denied that he was tho author of tho articles in the "Times ". and "Press" referred to by Major Atkinson.

Sir George Grey, who all through Major Atkinson's speech had been assiduously taking notes, and ■ was consequently expected to address the House, now roso amidst considerable applause. lie said he felt unequal to a gi.at occasion liko tho present. The House had aflirmed that they had ceased to hold confidence in the Ministry, who should therefore have held their tongues, and not endeavoured to violently retain possession of their seats. The jocqse manner in which the Premier had dealt with so great a orisis as the pre sent was a disgrace to tho House, and nh worthy of a member of tho Government. The Ministry had robbed tho country of its lands; and in the namo of New Zoaland and its outraged peoplo, he charged tho Government with hav ing filled offices .with their friends; with hiring at public expense a libellous newspaper to keep thpui in office; with having improperly allowed native lands to bo acquired by their friends j with having placed in a favouijte bank large sums of money ; with unlawfully having used the llouse often for party purposes. Ho charged them with wrongfully sitting where they i wero, and wrongfully continuing this dobat'o. The Premior had ascribed unworthy motives to account for certain members having recently joined the Opposition side of tho House. He (Sir' George) denied that there had been any agree ment between the members of tho Op- Eosition not to take office until they ad an app.cid tp the country. One gentlenian, a mpmber of the press, had been dragged through the House as though he had.been a criminal, There was a reign of terror inside and outside the House. One writer to the press in Dunedin, who had long fawned on the Premier and had abused unduly those who differed from him, had beon put into a Government office as a reward, and thus the Civil Service had been robbed of a prize which was properly theirs. The Premier had danced and jumped about the floor of the Houso like an actor in a comedy for the amusement of the House and those ip the galleries. He ought rather to have mourned for the wrong he had done. Tha. night everybody entered that House, he believod, with a feeling that they would not breathe a single word to irritate the Government or prolong the debate, Such a speech as the Premier hod uttered ought never to have been made. The Premier had no right to the seat which he occupied, or to take any part in the proceedings of the House. Tho effort which the Opposition was making was a good and proper one: it was to further the common interests of New Zealand, They had agreed to bury ■the past, and consolidate a party whioh should represent the whole colony. They would strive to make New Zealand what it ought to be, to try and save something from the .wreck of property brought about* by Government, to alleviate tlie miseries of;;

the masses, and to prevent a recurrence in the colony of tho abuses existing in older countries at the prosont day (Hoar, hear). Thoy would not attempt to mako slaves of the youth by a national insurance scheme, but by education and good laws enable the people to provide for themselves sensibly and well. They would have neithor slavery nor pauperism here but absolutely free men. Touching federa tion, he desied that the British Govern ment, had ever said they would refuse to liston to tho views of the colonies separately He thought New Zealand ought to have nothing to do with federation, and dis approved of the proposals made. He claimed that the state of the native population at the present time was no better than when the Government took office; in fact, it waa worse, for greater dissatisfaction prevailed among the nativos. Government had wrong fully given Patetero to a largo company They had gone to Parihaka,—[Mr Holmes' On a white horse.]— They had destroyed gardens thore and drugged men into captiv lty, and to-day the meetings were going on the same as ever, and the natives were back again. He charged the Native Minister of mnl-adminis .ration, and asked why had Go vernment not fulfilled the pledge they had made to introduce a measure for the reform of tho Legislative Council. Mr Bryce said that the Address had not yet been passed, and the Ministry hod a right to occupy their seats till it was passed They intended acting in a constitutional manner.

Mr Holmes demanded that Mr Conolly; should withdraw certain statements made concerning Canterbury last night. Mr Conolly denied having made the statements referred to.

Mr Sutton rcse and asked leave to with draw his amendment.

Colonel Trimble and other speakers ob jocted, and the Speaker ruled-ss the House was not unanimous, the question would re quire to be put.

The question was put, and Mr M. W. Green called for a division, which resulted in tho amendment being negatived by 67

Mr O'Callaghan explained his reason for voting against the Government on Wed nesday night. It was not solely on account of the grain question. *;" Mr Mohi Tawhai said his reason for voting against the Government was that the Premier had neglected to answer a letter of his with reference to the £100 000 voted for the districts north of Auckland He was opposed to Govehimeht because of their reduction of Rapata's pensioned for their changeable policy respecting native lands.

The address was then formally put and! carried on the voices without amendment' and on Mr Steward's motion a committee' consisting of Messrs Levestam, De Lautour' O'Callaghan, and the mover were appointed to draw up the address. Of course, this was a mere formality, the committee merely withdrawing and returning momentarily with the address. On the motion that it be road a second time, Mr Whitaker rose and explained that his remarks about tho " chariot wheels" had been misconstrued Mr Seddon also explained his vote The address was read, and. the House having assented to it, the Speaker put the formal question that it be presented to His Excellency by the Speaker and members when the House Bhould deem fit.

It was decided that the House go into Committee of Supply to-morrow. On.Major Atkinson's motion the House adjourned till 2.30 to-morrow. •

THE SOUDAN REBELLION.

[BY CABLK.-COPYRIQHT.I

[special to i'rk__- association.]

Tho Fall of Berber Confirmed. '.' ' London, June 12. Tiik massacre of the Governor oi Berber, also the garrison and all Europeans in the town, is now confirmed. ■■■: ti

Abyssinia is cci.ding troops to relieve Kassala, which is menaced by the rebels.

POLICE COURT. -This Day.

(Before H. G. Scth Smith, Esq., H.MJ

'Diiunic.—Four persons were punished. . Anne Hamilton, charged with having no visible means, etc., waa sentenced to one year's Im prisonment.

Embezzlement. — Frank John lachle was charged w itli embezzling the sum of £13s on the 30th Aoril. the money of Thomas __Hedger, butcher. Kybcr Pass. — Prisoner pleaded not guilty.—Ser^t. Whito said this was only one of a s_r.es of similar chargos.—Mr Napier asked for bail.—Kemanded until the 23rd. Prisoner was admitted to bail.

Misappropriation.—Frank Carrwaschorged with embezzling the sum of £5 I7s, the money of John Anderson, of Whangarei.-Sergeant White asked for a remand for seven dayß. as the warrant had not yet arrived.—Remand' granted. •

Breach ok Licensing Act.-John Adams, licensee of the Swan Hotel, Stanley-street, was called to answer to three charges—(l) selling liquor to Thomas John Franks, while Franks was in a state of intoxication ; (8) encouraging and inciting the said Thomas J. Franks to drink; and (3) permitting drunkenness in Mb hotel.—Mr Thos. Cotter appeared for the de fendant, and after pleading not guilty, asked tor a remand until Tuesday nextf-Snperinten' dent Thomson sfcatod that he had no objection to offer. .He was prepared to go on with the easos to-day, but in deference to Mr Cotter's request, he was quito willing to accopt an ad journment.—Remanded accordingly till Tues day next. Alleged Cruelty.— Arthur Dewson waa charged -with cruelly ill treating his son, Thomas; with a rope on the 11th inst.; at Freeman's Bay. —Prisoner pleaded "partly guilty."—Sergeant White described the assault on the boy as most brutal. The boy was tied up and belaboured with a rope, leaving marks on various ports ot, tho body.^Constable Bernard heard the noise. Went to tho house. Was told that Mrs Dewnra had been beating her boy. There were nineteen marks on the boy's back. He had been subjected to very gross treatment. Took tho boy to tho Station, — Sergeant Kiely assisted to examine • the boy! rope pro duced (a clothes line). He did not consider It wasproperohastl«ement: it was cruel. Dewson was under tho influence of drink. Mrs Dewson was Quite gone. The boy said his father did it all.—Thomas Dewson deposed to tho booting. He was tied round tho arms and back, and fastened to a beam. His father mado him strip,' ho thought for bed. Had run away on account of his mother gotting on tho drink. His fathor was tight, and his mother was. drunk,—Sergeant Kiely gave evidence. He examined the boy and found biuise. and marks of ill-treatment; blood was showing through.—Prisoner stated upon oath that he chastised the boy because he would stay away from homo; he had dono his best for him. had' taught him a trado: ho had bought him Js worth of tools; but it was all of ho use. His wife then said: " Arthur, now let him have it," and he took him upstairs and leathered him,— To Sergeant White: Tho boy is earning 8s per day.—Sorgcant White Baid prisoner and hiswife were nearly always drunk, and tho hoy sap- Sorted them. — Prisoner: :"I belong to the Hue Ribbon Army."—His Worship made BOtue remarks on the ovidence, considered the boy had been punisbed boyond reasonable limits, and ordered Dowson to 11 days' imprisonment with hard labour.

Fran i_'B Tnoupi.E,-Frauk McKoßna, charged with neglecting to assist iv supporting his illegi timate daughter, was represented by Mr Napier, who naked for a further remand.—Mr Lusk ap peared for tho baby's mother, and offered no objection to a reasonable remand, which was granted for one month.

FOOTBALL MATCHES.

Tun following are the teams chosen to take part in the principal football matches

to-morrow ; —

PqnßQniiy v. fikafton (Domain).—Ponsonby: T. Maoky (captain), Arneil, R. Whiteside, Davy, Skeen ('_), tiraund, McConnolL Hender son, Anderson. Cosson, 'Young. Turnbull, ticoree, Clayton; emergencies: Colbourne anu. Pilkington.

Auckland v. Gordon (Domain); play com mencing at.2.15 p.m.—Auckland: Hardwick, Williams, George. Bond, Roche, Moglnie, Stewart. Wado, Cranch, Duncan, Henderson (captain), McKay, O'Haro, Parker and Pcnn.- Newton v. North Shore (at North Shore).— Newton; J. Mills (capt.), Smith (2), J. Hobsoh, Sexton, E, Mills. Salt, Whitcley, Osmond, Walker, A. Bell, Goodman, VV llliotßSbn, Pri.csm_d, Porteous, Alti-crt v. Other Clubs (Metropolitan Ground).—Albtrt: F, Gi.odacre, S, Goodman; W, Daymon, W. Ridings, E. Binney, S. Dewar, E. Henley, J. Miller, A. Bruce, W. Cole, J. McHugh, F. Lawrie, P. Mackio, Hardwick and Dawson. Auckland: E. Bailey, Breton, A, Cooke, H Courtayne, Donald, Fripp,. Man borgh, G, Pilkington, Somorfiold and S. Williams.

Parnell'v. Victoria (Domain at 2.30 p.m.).— Parnell:—W, Brown, Bruce (capt), Connelly, Craig. Edmunds, Hart. G. Hill, Keotley (2), Maokio, Otway. Smith, Speight, Tanira, Wilkio. Emergencies, Donald, Bullcn,- and Aldeiton. Victoria: S. Somertteld (capt), Bpraggon, Bailey, Wood, Quick, Gorman, Swinnorton, Waters, Patterson, Wynyard, Slattcry, Grattan, Brett, Logan (2). Kmer-. goncies, Gilmer . Williams, Steadnian, Ham mond. Uiadams

Roseberry v. St. Stephen's.—Roseberry: Hammond, Kissliug, Barnes, Stevens.Poulsen, Daniel, Reeves. Ashton, Hulme, Johnson, Collins, MoKouzio, Brabant, Milnor, and Thomas. hmorgencies—Goulßtone,. Winks, Anderson, and Moon. St. Stephen's Second: Sydney (captain), Wickliffe, Shadrack, Samuel Tv, Swanson, Timothy, Turner, Taylor, Phillip, Brown, Allpene, Kalii, James, Simon, Fautini.' Emergencies—Smith, John, Davis. Goudon 2nd v. Manukau (ot Onehunga, per 2 o'clock train«f_om Auokland).—Gordon 2nd: Ansonne, Brabazon, Culpan, Fisher, French, Kenderdino. Kirk. Lewis, Major, Mor rison, MoCormick, Moldrum, W„ Snodgross, Upflol, and Gould. Emergencies- Dlgnan ana Melsop. Onehunga: Andrews, Bishop, Bur t in, Davis, Dawson, Howson, Johns, Leahy, Muys. MoCnrthyv Owen, Phillips. Richardson, fomcrvillo, Wynyard.

THE AUCKLAND EVTHNINU STAR, FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 1884,



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