S^TY distinct triumph for to: h diplomacy. It is only ft"* a since Sir James Fer -8 ffi°£aredinthe House of Com guson f,, he Government would in inonsthat he withdrawa i o f »??fiom to New Hebrides tie ff? c ncs tponed until an agree s!iould itheneutralisation of the been readied." French Stt2Z Canal l^«. ve]y asgerted statesmen » d r ventß prO ve that the rT had Her will. We shall FrantwUh interest the particulars of fi negotiations.

TO THE ELECTORS OF NEWTON.

Mh to direct yonripec* attention to Sew of tie issues raised daring-the * fLtesfc, contained in our lead -2 to-night. The question * Sed is, Aether personal, likes tOeE Si hallowed to override the fSL which are at stake ?m rx«fc y °v hoM a tnisfc f.^ e w Zealand as well as for Jrifand, and before recording your vote* favour duty to weigh the eflect in that ideU. No matter what conclusion 1 matured judgment may lead you raters careful consideration of the whole Lfe allow nothing to interfere with Incise of your votes m accordance conscientious convictions of wha is for the best. , Tomorrow we shall review the contest in POSSOiVBY.

Tn our report of the R.M. Court on Thursday last was the statement that Cent had been given against C. SSUfor&andcosts- » should have Kated that Mr Wallnut was not Sin his private capacity, but as Secretary JtbePlumptonPark Company. William Nixon Nome and Alexander V rrison Kemplay, manufacturers- ami irekeepers, Auckland, trading under the S Ame and Kemplay, filed their jchedole yesterday. An inquest on the body of John McCul- Uh, found floating in the harbour under swistanoes described in our last issue, was held at Gleeson's Hotel yesterday afternoon: The jury returned a verdict ol "Fdnnd drowned."

Ainafcch has been arranged between the Mount Eden and Devonport Chess Clubs, to be played at Devonport on Wednesday, the 28th inst. The team will consist of ten memterafrom each Club. The Mount Eden team will be picked at the meeting of the Clab this evening, when a good number of members is expected.

A stewardess of the R.M.S. Aorangi lel| overboard last evening from the s.s. Eotoinahana, having'mistaken the latter forthe former, - She was promptly rescued udtak'ebbn board the Aorangi, little the iwiorherinvoluntary bath. ■The Supreme' Court was again occupied toJay taking evidence' in the Maori perjury case. The jurors, as usual, to taken for a drive prior to the open «» of the Court All. persons con ateUwith the case begin to wear attpression of-helpless disgust u^iO'' tit countenances. Even the gentlemen Attbeseetn to have had enough of tins ffittft; No doubt Mr Justice Ward, when South, Will long remember the Ktaljorigines.

The opening run of the season by the Wttiita Bicycle Club will take place on theafternoon of Saturday, October Ist. At tteconcliasion of the day's sport a presen tation is to be made to Mr J. Cooper, their Kcretary, in recognition of services ren ted to the club. The testimonial is in wiaMt J. Haliday's window, Shortland **< ...

The meeting of Mrs Mary Brown's credi tor «tM for-yesterday lapsed for want of mioram. '.".'■

Professor Carrollo's competition will be the Gymnasium,. Grey ** Feather * Weights -boxing, J. Calli- Nf, Paltridge; light weights, J. £ Dickson, A. Long, and W. Brophy ; ;««e proficiency, J. E.Dickson aiid '!•¥. Dickson.

The service of song " Little Dot " was Wwd last night in the Pitt-street '«Methodist Church. The attend [». to not all that could be J*™. The choir, consisting of about S., Trices, acquitted itself ««utabk under the conductorship of f™ * Bonskill; Solos and duets were IW in ty Misses Tudehope, Wheeler, S.JN. Messrs Hatch and Knight, gMtttan J. Wheeler and G: Tudehope. fleeting narrative was read by Rev. ZT n6) and ifc need scarcely be said Ith?1 th? Part of the service received full !*« f rom the rev. gentleman.

in?miiS? l!^asdelive^ d an interest s'll^ evening in connection Swu!^ Mutual Improvement Th Z'h- ™ere *as a good attendance. vSfvV 116 talk was "The i? «s d ea i fc with in a masterly 5 ml? d/ rected his to fo»££L orm .of the e >'e as -P' inK details of its fe d V fi v 1S 'S ecfc- He also ex" 2?.? the .^r glands and i the variolls Parts upon liqw*^ t0 a description of the 6 5 ■*, • Purcllas *ISO dwelt 50(1 ibw rai. rangC3 of vssion wowine tJw , • y Prepaved diagrams 18ll * S ev,»ariOlV ß classes of eve?. A Xhlbited t0 the class and S*B^ thantr^ fche lecture, a hearty l^-J ntl onDf otion wifch fche Ota ??Sol<ibvlW,^ aC? on Saturday next 5. Adams • £$•' B' Martin 5 cards, £9, wt%Scf ** °ck PrivileSes h*a» fe^ the Chamber of &Wdl nd Insurance Com- S etlf(if tR eann.ual meeting oi the fe^ The 1 ■ ! trusfct0 see a!arge L^tot »J m*? -w in debt, and Wt^et to°' h?- 2nability of C necesZL klnuly advanced SSSifti £* eTS etk! members a°d. strange to say, & » £ efcy n°t only char|e V&Cd r er°" 8 Prosecutions. jiftM the offi^i rasseyis now and IL ''^ustkim, boufc a week; as H>Cot readjusfceci; ■ , , ■ takes P l aC e this

The sharemarket is very dull. The elections put a stop to all business. JSew Zealand banks are easier, all sellers and few buyers at lower prices than will be taken by holders. New Zea land Insurance are firm at market rates, also Gas and Colonial Banks. In mining there is very little to report, There is a splendid specimen stone ob tained from No. 4 level of the Saxon on view at the Chamber of Commerce. The shares are quoted at 2s 4d and 2s 3d. Cambrias are wanted at 3s 9d ; no sellers under 4s. It is reported that the Crown (Karangahakc) which is under offer to a London Syndicate, i? to be inspected on their behalf by a gentleman now in Auckland. The shares are asked for at Is 6d. Prince Imperial's are quiet, no buyers or sellers quoted the same may be said of Caledonian's.

The Devonporfc Borough Council fully discussed the water supply question in com mittee, and finally resolved to give effect'to the resolution passed at the ratepayers' meeting on the 12th instant by inviting competitive designs for a water supply scheme from Lake Takapuna.

Amongst the j-assengers booked, for Sydney by the s.s. Rotomahana, which sails this evening, ia Mr T. Burnham, the popular vocalist, who is about to try his fortune in Australia. . ..

There was a large attendance at the Mammouth Minstrels last evening, on the occasion of the benefit to the Wood ward Brothers. The programme was a first-class one and was greatly appreciated. During the second part of the programme, Mr R. Whitcside.the well-known footballer, was presented by Woodward Brothers with a medal in recognition of his prowess in the football field. Will Cottie and Charles Faning take a benefit to-night.

Mr Pooley's Choir gave the usual Sacred Concert at the Chambers last Sunday after noon, before an appreciative audience. The Canticles were sung to Mores in F. There were two Anthems and several solos one of which latter was by Mr Burn ham, his last appearance in Auckland, as he sails for Sydney this evening. A duet for violin and piano was an agreeable item in the programme. Altogether the concert was highly successful.

The concerts gis'en by the Greenwood family at Coromandel have been highly successful. The local newspaper in. a laudatory ' notice expresses surprise that "such a talented family ever con descended to visit such a small place as this, for there is not the slightest doubt that they are gifted enough to satisfy the most highly cultured and criti cal audience that could be brought, together in any town in the world." After playing a short season at the Thames, it is the in tention of the Greenwoods to give a con cert in Auckland on the 6th October next. This will be their last appear ance in Auckland, prior to making a tour of New Zealand. Their tour may probably be extended to the Australian colonies, and ultimately to England.

Tho subject of discussion last evening by St. David's Mutual Improvement Society was "Physical Education." Mr John Lamb in the chair. Mr D. Stewart intro duced the subject in a well-written essay, in which he vigorously advocated physical sports, and the necessity of taking care both of the body and the mind. He did not object to an occasional dance, which tended to elasticity of action and graceful motion. Mr ~ Lamb approved of the sentiments which hud been ex pressed, and saw no harm in a, respectably conducted dance; he liked to see young people enjoy themselves. The word " dancing ■ produced an opposite effect on the minds of some of the speakers who were dead against it. At the close, the Chair man announced that Dr. Lindsay would give another of his- "Medical Talks" on Monday next. I : '

Look out fer Dampier's new bargains, as he has been purchasing largely in two assigned estates.

ALARMING ACCIDENT.

Wonderful Escape From Instant

Death

(EY TELEGRAPH.— OWN COKE3SPONDENT.)

. , Wellington, this day. A youth named George Fiaher, son of the Wellington , politician .of that name, narrowly escaped a terrible death yesterday. As he was oiling some machinery in the Government Printing Office, his apron caught, and he was drawn round the shaft for fully three minutes. With wonderful presence of mind he twisted his arms and legs around the shaft and prevented himself from• striking against the roof, of the engine house. After being taken round the shaft a great number of times, he fell to the ground perfectly naked, except that he still retained his collar, nectie, boots and stockings—every garment having been torn off. Singular to relate, he has escaped with only a few bruises, but will be confined to his room for several t | a y S —his nervous system having received a severe shock.

SAMOAN TROUBLES

Contemplated Action for

Damages.

We learn from Mr W. J. Napier that the property damaged by shelling and burning at Savaii at the instigation of the German Commodore was owned by a Samoan syndicate, and was not mort gaged to Messrs Me Arthur and Co as previously stated. That firm had mortgages over a certain portion of these lands at Samoa some time ago, but in-the firsfcaction broughtagainst Cornwall in what was known as " The Great Samoan Land Case," Sir John Gore, on appeal in Fiji, cancelled those mortgages. Nearly tl;e whole of the arable land at Savaii is claimed by Cornwall and Manaenm under deeds pro perly registered and verified according to law in Samoa. Cornwall is said to have spent thousands of pounds in erecting houses for his lab.ourers,and other buildings for engine sheds, cotton and copra Sheds, and although no minute information has yet been received on the subject it is believed that these pro perties are those which the Germans are said to have destroyed. Mr Napier, on behalf of the owners, intends to claim for. all damages sustained. These claims are to be sent to the Foreign Office in London.

DEATH FROM EXPOSURE.

Napier, this day,

A settler named Laws Lawrenson, of Ashley, Clinton, was found dead on the Ruataniwha Plains. When hist seen he appeared to be under the influence of liquor. .. . ,

ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT.

(BY TELEGBAFH —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day. Alfbed Worsfall and Alfred Robin, clerks in the Gear Meat Company's employ have been arrested on charges of alleged embezzlement, the former of £18 10s and £15 6s, and the latter of 12s 6d and 4s 9d. They were brought before the O'ourt and renwjded, bail beinjj allowed.

THE GENERAL ELECTIONS.

NOMINATIONS.

Ponsonby.

The nomination of Parliamentary candi dates for this electorate took place at noon to-day in the Ponsonby Hall. About 360 persons were present. As the candidates mounted the platform they were received with applause. Mr J. Thornton (Returning Officer) pre sided and opened the proceedings after tho usual form. He concluded by inviting nominations.

Mr T. Constable proposed Mr T. Pea cock as a fit and proper person to repre sent tho district. He had already repre sented Ponsonby with credit, and he had tilled many pubile offices with marked ability. He was a gentleman of undoubted integrity and unquestioned ability, and it was just such men that the country was in need of at the present time.

Mr E. Allen seconded the nomination. As a working man Mr Peacock was far and away the ablest of the three candidates, and his reputed inaccessibility to the working man was all bunkum. He was also capable of forcible expression of his views, and if he wasagain returned, as he was certainhe would be (applause and dissent), he would show by his actions thut he had the interests of the working classes thoroughly at heart. His principles were sound, and he had the courage ol his convictions. In conclusion he bespoke for the gentleman a triumphant return on the election day.

Mr Henry Joseph Syms felt proud in proposing the nomination of Charles Samuel Wrip'ht as a tit person to represent Ponsonby. There was no need for him to sound Mr Wright's trumpet. It was high time that the working classes returned to Parliament men of their own class (ap plause) and if Mr Wright only performed his promises he would give every satisfac tion. If be did not, he had given them the means of easily removing him. He was a man of sterling character and was fully worthy of their confidence.

Mr George H. Powley had both pleasure and confidence in seconding the nomination, fie had known Mr Wright tor 35 years, and if elected he felt sure he would do full justice to the working classes and to Auckland as a whole.

Mr Thomas Holder had very great pleasure in proposing Mr Edward Cooper as a candidate. There was a prevalent desire for new blood, and indeed they had had abundant cause to be tired of the old blood. The country wanted the life, zeal, and energy of the young, and Mr Cooper was a striking proof of what the young colonial could do in the face of difficulties and drawbacks. He hac? grown up from boyhood in Auck la nd, and he had made for himsjlf a •position which did him infinite credit. He exhorted the electors to turn out the old members root and stump and go in for an infusion of new blood. (A voice: "Too much law ;I). We could not do with out lawyers (cries of " Yes,") but at any rate as they were going to turn all the others out they could well stand another in the person of Mr Cooper.

Mr A. Collins, in seconding this nom ination, assorted that after six years service Mr Peacock had been weighed in the bahyicc and found want ing. In 1885 he assisted by his vote to place £600,000 additional taxation upon the people, and that taxation according to Mr Ortnond. tended to benelit only 159 people. Mr Cooper was a man of unsullied charac ter, and had served the people well in the City Council. A 9 there were no further nominations the candidates were invited to address the elec tors. •

Mr Peacock said that having fully ex plained his political views last night, he would not speak afc any length to-day. He could fearlessly claim not to have broken a .single pledge that he gave to the electors three years ago. Other things then being equal it was mani fest that an old member had advantages over new men, who would require consider able timo to acquire their jiolitical education. The crisis was a grave one, and it called for wise and careful treatment. The first duty of the new Parliament would be to turn out of office the present Government with their wild and doctrinaire, theories, and to encourage honajidz agricultural settlement. He had always striven to the best of his ability to foster local industries, and he would advocate such an adjustment of the tariff as would encourage congenial local industries, while at the same time yielding a revenue. But he was opposed to that extreme protection which meant dis aster to our Customs revenue, and grind ing taxation of the working classes. The natural results of such a policy would be over-production, depression and distress. A great deal had been said of the need for a working candi date, but were they not all working man's men? (Cries of "No.") He could handle a file or use a lathe with any of them (Applause), and surely they were not animated by any unworthy feeling to wards those of their fellows who managed by frugality to raise themselves in the social scale. He would represent all classes in Parliament and do his best to promote wise laws and prudent adminis tration.

Mr C. S. Wright said it was his sincere desire that this election should be deter mined on the score of measures, not men. A member of Parliament's value did not consist in ability to deliver flowery speeches, but in capacity for work. He respected Mr Peacock, but he challenged and;opposed his political platform. The "Herald" had been pleased to say that there-was no difference between his views and those of Mr.Peacock. Well, if they thought the abolition of the Plurality of Votes Bill, the substitution of a land and income tax for the property tax, the passage of the Eight Hours Bill, the . interdiction of the truck system, and the support, of. local industries by one who had grown np with them were nothing, then the " Herald" was right. (Applause.) He had always supported the principles to which Sir George Grey expounded. (Applause.) However, he intended to speak more fully on these matters on Friday . night, when he would-- review the future of New Zealand and its land laws. Now, as he had no political misdeeds to answer his opponents had attacked his private character. They had "said he had called a meeting of his creditors seven years ago. It was true, but the case wad one of pi*** misfortune. Mr Wright then entered very fully into the circumstances of his failure, and stated he had given the complete par ticulars into Mr Swales's hands for inspec tion by. the' electors. He concluded by promising to faithfully discharge all his hustings pledges. Mr Peacock corrected Mr Wright by stating that he was in favour of the one raau one-vote principle, and that he trould vote for the repeal of the propeity taic. Mr Edward Cooper said he would not follow his predecessors by claiming to be a working man although as a boy he had been as hardwoiked as any of them. It was absurd that those who raised themselves a littlaabove the working men should be considered neces sarily out of sympathy with them. He had earned his livelihood ever since he was 11 years of sge. His first ex perience of work was in; digging potatoes, his second was gained as an errand boy, and his third as a runner of news papers. He had as much sympathy with the working classes an anyone present. It was not pure patriotism' that inspired either him or his rivals to offer themselves as Par liamentary representatives. It was per

sonal ambition primarily and in the second place a desire to do good to the country. A voice : 'What's the use ot talking you know.Wright's pot to go in.) He com plimented the Ponsonby electors upon their pmod nature. It was not hard to make them laugh. He wanted a radical change in Parliament, and sufficient notice had not been taken of the fact that every member of the late Parliament profited by the dissolution to the extent of receiving £210 to fight the electors. Not one of them had made a bold stand against the dis solution. The country needed young men. and the electors should not return men who would not be able to take a place in the Ministry. (Laughter.) He wished them to understand that he considered him self fully qualified to take a seat in the Ministry, and he believed one or two men in Auckland would be required for the purpose soon. He was a stern opponent of the Government, and an equally stern advocate of retrenchment. We should retrench to the extent of £300,000 per annum, and not merely to the naltry tigure of £5,000 per annum, which a Minister yesterday declared was all that was possible. He believed in protec tion to such an extent that lie would go the length of prohibition in the effort to build up local industries that would be of value to the Colony. But a high tariff for a short time was all that was necessary. He would repeal the property tax and substitute for it a land and income tax. He believed in land settlement and in Mr Vailo's railway scheme, although he thought the gentlemen went a little too far with it. He would do his best, if re turned to get a trial of that scheme. It was necessary to have new men in the House of Representatives, for nine-tenths of tho present members had either relatives or friends in the Civil Service and consequently retrench ment by that House was absolutely im possible. He trusted that although a lawyer, and therefore a bad egg, he supposed (a voice: "I was just going to mention it ") the electors would support him. If l"\vyers were so bad, it was strange that Sir George Grey wanted tu,,,,^ increase them. (A voice : "But you don't.") He hoped the electors would give him an opportunity of showing them what he could do in Parliament.

The Returning Officer then called for a show of hand?, and declared the result as follows: — Wright 78 Peacock 57 Cooper ... ... ... ... 26 Mr Peacock demanded a poll, and on his proposition, seconded by Mr Wright a vote of thanks was passed to the Returning Officer. As the assemblage dispersed a call for cheers for Mr Wright evoked a lusty response.

Wellington East. — Messrs Fisher, Robertson, and Carter were proposed. The show of hands was largely in favour of Fisher. The proceedings were noisy but good-tempered. WaxgANUl. —Messrs Ballanceand Carson were proposed. The show of hands was very greatly in favour1 of Mr Ballanee. WAIBARAPA.—Messrs W. C. Buchanan and Henry Bunny were proposed. The show hands was :—Buchanan, 308 ; Bunny, 150.

Masterton. The show of hands was:—Beetbam, 123; Hogg, 65 ; Sawkius, 63. Kginont Major Atkinson and Mr McGuire wore nominated. The proceedings were dis orderly. The show of hands was in favour of Mr iJcGuire. Canterbury. Sydesham. — The show of hands was:— Crewcs, 77 j Taylor, 83. St. Albans. —The show of hands was :— Gan-ick, 120: Beeves, 30.

Lin wood. —The show of hands was :— Laughrey, 109; Fleshor, 106; Kees, 30; Partridge, 8. Lyttelton'.—The show of rands was:— Joyce, 37 ; Allwright, 28. Heathcote.— The show of hands gave Mr Jones a large majority over M r Hopkins. Otajjo. Dunedin East- There were nearly 500 electors present. Sir Robert Stout and Mr Allen were pro posed, and both made long speeches. The show of hands was in favour of Mr Allen.

Dokdin West.—The show of hands was :—Stewart, 24 ; Dick, 30. Considerable feeling was displayed. South Dunedin. —Messrs Fish and "Gore were nominated. The show of hands was overwhelmingly in favour of the former. DuifSTAK>—Mr Vincent Pyke has been returned unopposed. ClvtAa'.— Messrs. J. W. Thomson and Tlios. Mackenzie were nominated.

Taibki. — Messrs. J. Fulton and J, Cairnross were nominated. The show of hands was equal. Dunedin Ckstral.—Messrs Fitchefct and Cargill were proposed. The show of hands was largely in favour of Mr Fitchett. Tlinaru. Messrs Richard Turnbull (auctioneer) and Edward George Kerr (newspaper proprietor) were nominated for this seat. Westland. Kumara.—Mr R. J. Seddon has been elected unopposed. Grejmoutli. Messrs Joseph Petrie and Arthur Robert Guinness were proposed. The show of hands was :—Petrie, 87 ; Guinness, 37.

NEW GOLD SAVING PROCESS.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Invkrc'arciill, this day. Several gold coins are in circulation with their rims of gold filed off. The banks are now refusing them. It is suspected that the offenders are in lnvercargill district. Many- of the damaged coins are of the latest issue.

ARREST OF NATIVES AT PARIHAKA.

(by telegram—press association.)

New ..Plymouth, this day. Three Maoris, who were fined for pulling down fences on the disputed boundary, not payino- up, were arrested atParihaka, single handea, by Sergeant Kelly, the policeman stationed at Kahptu. The natives surren dered quietly and he took them on to New Plymouth in the coach to gaol.

ANOTHER FIRE AT FIELDING.

(BY TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Fielding, this day. A SHOP and dwelling-house, owned and oc cupied by Mr Anderson, shoemaker, Hal combe, was burned down at midnight. The five was caused by the!bursting of a kero sene lamp. Nothing was saved.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

A gymnastic class is about to be estab lished in connection with St. James's Boys' Brigade. v i

No. 2 Battalion parade will be held at the Drill shed this evening, at 7 ©gIQCk,

ELECTION NOTES.

Mr Moss's Committee meets this evening at the Presbyterian School, Parnell.

Mr Connell addresses the electors of Eden at the schoolhouse, Three Kings, this evening, at half-pa3t 7 o'clock.

Mr Reader Wood addressed a meeting of the electors of Waietmata lasii night at the Sugar Works, Chelsea. The school room was well tilled. Mr Prince occupied the chair, and at the conclusion of his speech Mr Wood received a unanimous vote of con fidence.

The final returns for the Maori districts have at last come to hand. For the Southern district the figures are : —Pratt 140, Ellison 103, Kahu 103, Taikao 72. Taipua has been elected for the Western district with 1,690 votes, Te Whero 1,067, and the remainder with small numbers each.

The following message was received to day by Mr Jno. King from Sir Geo. Grey : —" Miny thanks to all friends who aided in my return."

Mr Goldie's committee meeting will be held this evening, as usual, in the Foresters' Hall, at 7.30 p.m., when his supporters and friends are invited to attend. As there are only one or two other meetings before the election it is important that every member should be present.

Mr Morrison announces by advertisement that he will address the electors of Auck land West in St James's Hall on Friday next. His new committee room, Wellington street will be open daily from 10 a.m. till 9 p.m.

Mr J. A. Connell last night addressed a meeting of the Eden electors at Mr Gunn's school-house, Point Chevalier, at which there was a numerous attendance. Mr Samuel White was in the chair. Mr Connell spolj,e upon the principal points of his political programme, including retrench ment, land settlement policy, education, encouragement of mining and other indus tries for which the colony possessed special advantages. Whilst determined to oppose theimpositionofanjadditionaltaxationinthe nature of the increase of the present 15 per cent, protective duties, hehad no intention of interfering with duties under which manu factures had been already started in the colony. To increase these could only, in Ills opinion, add to the burdens of the people, whilst on the other hand diminishing the revenue. This strain the colony could not bear. His address was well received throughout, and frequently applauded, and at its conclusion lie answered a number of questions to the satisfaction of the meeting. A vote of thanks and confidence, moved by Mr Craw ford, and seconded by Mr Gunn, was carried unanimously, and the meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the chair.

Marsden.

The Whareora electors assembled in goodly numbers last night to hear Mr Dargaville, who received n unanimous vote of confidence with strong assurances- of support.

Mr Thompson addressed the electors of Waipu last night, when about eighty were present. The night was stormy. Mr Thompson spoke for an hour and a-half, and at the close received a vote of confidence.

Auckland West .

Mr Shera said at the nomination yester day :—" I have been charged this day with being staunch to Grey. If it be a crime to be staunch to political friends and political principles, then of that I am guilty. Staunch to Grey—the old man who was lying enfeebled at Wellington because he had overtaxed his strength in the cause of the people. If he had to retire from political life how many of you would lament; but if he passed away altogether there would be a feeling of desolation throughout the homes of New Zealand, as though each had lost a friend. Mr Returning Officer, when you and I and all of usaregone.and our children's children meet in this place to resist oppression and wrong, the name of Grey will be one to conjure with—his faults will be forgotten, his virtues alone remembered standing out as chiselled in marble, his name will be used to arouse the people to rally in the cause of liberty, equality and fraternity."

Sir Goldie in Reply to Mr Shera.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —At the nomination for Auckland West, Mr Shera, who followed me and of course had the last word, made certain statements, which were taken by my self and friends as an attempt upon his part to lead the audience to believe that I had not only betrayed my employer, but had misappropriated his property. And further, that I had wronged my Roman Catholic fellow citizens by being accessory to the destruction of some 1,500 of their nomination papers. Now, let me say with respect to the first, that it is 18 years since I was em ployed by any person, and that in New Zealand I never had but two employers, viz., Messrs Thorpe and Holdship, to both of whom I have every reason to believe I gave entire satisfaction, and whose friend ship and esteem, I am pleased to say, I still retain.

With respect to the last, so far from taking any part in the burning or causing to be burned any such documents, I may state that I have never at any time had such a paper in my possession ; in fact, I never saw owe.ancl further never was a party either directly or indirectly to the destruc tion of one.—Yours truly, D. Goldie.

DIABOLICAL OUTRAGE AT WAIPU.

Last Thursday a crime was committed at Waipu which happily has seldom been equalled for atrocious villany in this young colony. The facts are as follows :—The pro prietors of the stage coaches run ning between Waipu and Marsden Point haveapparently incurred the enmity of some unknown person or persons. This un pleasant facthasbeen discovered previously, as at various times articles have been stolen such as harness, coach lamps, etc. These little annoyances have at last realised the culminating point, and on Thursday last one of their horses was_ found in great agony, the scoundrels having ven ted their spleen upon the coach proprietors by ripping open the stomach of one of their most valuable horses. Upon being discovered, the horse was speedily shot in order to allay its suffering. Owing to the diabolical nature of the crime, o-reat indignation is felt against the un known perpetrators of the deed, and the police at Whangarei have been communi cated with, so that if possible the mis creants may be brought to justice. If discovered, there is no doubt but that the utmost vigour of the law will be enforced.

INCREASE OF RED DEER.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. Red deer are rapidly increasing in Waira rapa district, and within the last few months herds of between 60 and 70 have been seen on Mr John Martin's Huangaroa station, and other mobs, containing as many as nine full-grown stags in each, have been seen on Maungaraki range. ■ The settlers and natives unite in preserving the new game,

ALARMING BOAT ACCIDENT.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day. A boat accident occurred yesterday after noon. A' labourer named Collins, accom panied by his wife and four children, were out sailing, when one of the children shifted to the side of the boat, causing it to cap" size, Colline, with his wife and one child, got ashore safely, his wife being much ex hausted. A girl, aged 10, was at first sup posed to be drowned, but a large number of boats put off, and after some difficulty succeeded in picking up all the children.

SHOCKING AFFAIR.

Child Burned to Death.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Dunedin, this day. The three-year-old child of John Martin, at Tinkers, was left by itself, and its clothes caught fire. The charred body was found in the garden.

HUMAN REMAINS FOUND.

AN ALMOST FORGOTTEN

TRAGEDY REVIVED

"Murder Will Out"

(BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Invekcargill, this day. While Herbert Lyons was cutting fire wood in Turbull's bush, East Road, on Saturday, he came across what ore unmistakeably human remains. The police were immediately communicated with, and Constable Ferguson proceeded to and thoroughly examined the spot. He found the bones of a human skeleton, besides an elastic boot, the buckles of a pair of braces, and some clothing in an advanced state of decay. The size and form of the bones in dio*to that they are those of a fully developed adult. The body must have lain there for many years. There was nothing to point to the identity of the deceased or the cause of death.

The finding of the remains has brought to the recollection of "old identities" a mysterious disappearance which took place about 25 years ago. This was a man known as " Yankee Clark," a bnshman, who lived in a hut somewhere in the locality. It is impossible, from the appearance of the re mains, to say how luug they have been lying where they were found, but ex aminations by professional men would, no doubt, determine the sex and the probable age of the deceased. The supposition at the time was that Clark, who was believed to have had a considerable sum of money in his possession, had come to his end by foul play, and various surmises as to the per petrator or perpetrators were in circulation after his disappearance.

POLICE COURT—THIS DAY.

(Before Mr H. G. Seth Smith, R.M.)

Drunkenness. —'One person was punished for this offence. Eliza L'Estrange, for di-unk enness and disorderly conduct, was fined 40s and costs, or in default fourteen days' imprisonment.

First Offenders;— Henry Wooler and James McGinley were again bi-oughb up on the charge of stealing boots, the pro perty of Mr Plumeridge.—Mr Brassey appeared for the accused, who pleaded guilty, and asked that they be dealt with under the Firsb Offenders' Pro bation Act. —Mr lieston, Probation Officer, submitted his' report. Mr Brassey expressed a hope that expenses would not be allowed in this ease, and re presented that the persons who bought such goods as these from boys were really offeringan incentive to crime. The prisoners were placed on probation for six months, and ordered to pay the costs.

Window - Breaking.— Nicholas Hand was charged with maliciously and wil fully breaking a pane of glass, value ss, the property of Samu,el Clegg. —This case was remanded from yesterday to secure the attendance of Mr Clegg, who was now present, and said the accused commenced to fight witli another,man named Reilly, and put his fist through the window.—Mrs Lockes and Constable Abrams also gave evidence.—Fined 10s and costs, and ordered to pay the value of the window, or in de fault seven days' imprisonment-.

ANOTHER NEW FIND AT WAIOMO.

(by telegraph.—-own correspondent.)

Thames, this day. Messrs Lo~>vrie and Plummer, well-known as discoverers of the Paroquet claim, ar' rived in town yesterday afternoon from Waiomo, and report having found a reef about three miles from the Paro quet claim. The reef is three feet wide, and the "find" is on a small branch of the Waiomo Creek, in a south-easterly direction from the Paroquet mine. They say that excellent dish pro spects of gold are obtainable, and have marked out a claim of eight acres. An other piece of ground has been pegged out by W. Plummer.

The Waitoa Deposit.

There is little to chronicle in regard to the Waitoa deposit. Fresh tests are from time to time being made with about the same average results, as we have already published. We want now to pass from the assay stage and treat ten to twenty tons ; a proportionate return of gold from such a parcel will be regarded as most satisfactory evidence of the value of the deposit

WARNING TO BANKRUPTS.

(by telegraph—press association.)

Wellington, this day. In the Bankruptcy Court yesterday the Judge suspended the discharge of two bankrupts for 12 and 6 months on the grounds of previous bankruptcies and other irregularities.

THE DEFENCE EXPENDITURE.

[BY TELEGRAPH.--OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Wellington, this day. The total expenditure upon' the defenc e works of the colony up to date has been £311,087, the total cost of works having originally been estimated at £366,000. The cost of land occupied for purposes of fortifi cation was £30,000, and sundry expenses not originally contemplated have amounted to £10,000. The English material, guns, submarine mines, electric lights, etc., cost £140,500, and the expenditure within the colony on surveys, material, and labour has been £170,587. Of the material purchased at Home, however, £40,000 is 'still on its , way to the. colony^

SPORTING NEWS.

THE A.J.C MEETING.

[special message.]

Sydney, this day* The morning is dull and threatening for the races to-day.

The Felon, Matador, and Folly are not likely to come to the post in the Metrop.

Late last night Phaon was backed for all the money that could be gob about him at 4 to 1; aitogethe* about ;£16,000 was invested on him. A considerable amount has also been laid about Frisco, but yesterday a demonstration was made against him, and he has consequently receded a point. Except in the case of favourites, there is not much betting. The chief wagers booked during the evening were: Phaon,loo to 20 taken . Spade Guinea and .Cardigan, 100 to 15 off; Dunlop and Morok, 100 to 12 taken; Upper Cut, 100 to 10 off; Kitawa and Acolyte, 100 to 8 off; Jewel, 100 to 6 off; Pasha and 'Frisco, 100 to 5 off; Aberdeen and Chester, IQO to 3 off: Dividend, 100 to 2 taken. Pasha haß been backed to win £3,000 at 100 to 4. Phaon, Cardigan, and Morok are all very fit, and Spade Guinea and Pasha are in the pink of condition.

[reuter's telegram.]

Sydney, mid-day.

Phaon is being largely supported for the Metropolitan. Cardigan, Morok and The Jewel are next in demand

DETERMINED SUICIDE.

A Young Main Blows Out His

drains

(by telegraph—own correspondent.)

Hamilton, this day. News of a most determined case of suicide has just been. received in Hamilton, from which it appears that a young man named Stevens, a son of Mr Ingham Stevens, of Auddand, blew his brains out at) Taupo by placing the muzzle of the gun to his chin. It is not known, when the rash deed was committed, as the deceased lived in the office used by Mr Clayton at Taupo. On Monday Mr W. Cussen went into the office and noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room. Thinking he was asleep,-he went over to him, but was horrified to find that he was dead, the whole side of his face haying been blown away. The deceased, who was about 23 years of age, had been lately working with Mr Clayton's survey party, but for the past two months had not been doing anything. For some time deceased had a mate, who resided with him, but he had gone away a few days previous to the occurrence. A man who lives near the building states that he heard a shot in the night, but was unable to tell, whether it was on Sunday or Monday, as there was no other evidence to fix the day. Close to the body was found a piece of paper which had been written by deceasect'j stating that the rash act was clone by his own hands, and that he left a letter for Mr Clayton giving his reason. Judging from the position in which the body was found, the unfor tunate man must have sab down in the corner of the room, tied a string to the trigger, then fastened it to his toe, and, placing the gun to his chin, pulled the trigger. Death must have been instan taneous.

SINGULAR DISCOVERY.

A rather startling discovery was made on the breastwork near Mr D, Gouk's slip lasb evening, in the shape of a collection of female clothing;. There was a complete costume, even to a, pair of boots and socks, and the conclusion arrived at was that they must be the property of some body who had undressed '"there very re cently. The question of course arose: Where is the woman ? and generally it was concluded that another suicide by drowning would have to be recorded. The matter, was reported to the water police, and this morning the harbour was dragged along to the spot indicated to as certain if a dead, body was to be found. The police, however, did not expect to prove successful in the search. They in cline to the belief that the clothes found belong to a well-known character named Delia Barrett, who is noted for her swim ming, and who has on a previous occasion, divested herself of her clothing, and swam off to a small coasting craft under cover of the darkness. Further investigation is now being made, and will probably lead to the elucidation of the mystery.

HOUSE BURNED DOWN.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Dunedin, this day. By a firo at Morningfcon, the dwelling house of Hugh McCrow was burned down. It was insured in the Standard Office for £150.

COMING EVENTS.

Meetings. &c. To-night.

Abbott's Opera House—Moore and Ashton's

Mammoth Minstrels, 8 Bell's Buildings. Wyndham-street — Industrial

Association's Exhibition, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympia Hall, Grey-street—Skating Rink, 7.30 to 10. Howick Presbyterian Church — Evangelistic Service, 7.30. St. John's Wesleyan Sunday School, Ponsonby —Anniversary Soiree, 6.30 School-house. Three Kings—Address to Electors of Eden by Mr J. A. Connell, 7.30 Auckland Tabernacle—Public Soiree and Meet-

ing, 6,30 Drill-shed -Hobson Rifle Company,, 7.30 Committee-room, Manukau Road - Committee Of Mr S. T. George, 73 Drill-shed—lnspection Parade No. 2 Battalion, 7.w St. George's Hall—Waitemata C.C., 8 Swanson Hall—Committee of Mr E. Mitchel son. 7.30 St. George's Hall-Mr H. T. Garratt and the Electors of Newton, 8 Onehunga Hall—Address to Electors of Manu kau by Mr S. S. Osborne, 8 Committee-room, Victoria-street — Committee of Mr S. Vaile, 7.30

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUES DAT, SEPTEMBER 20, 188?.

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Rota of Justices at Police Court. Sept. 21-Messrs D. B. Macdonald and D. G, MacDonnell i!' ' ■ Auction Sales To-morrow. T. M. Jackson—Jewellery. Books, etc., 11, Paget and Ralston—Furniture, Produce, etc., 11 B. Tonka and Co.—Fruit, Produce, &c, 11 5. Cochrane and Son—Properties, &c, 12 John Leydon—Stock-in-Trade of Country Store kcPDcr 11 D. F. Evans-Household Furniture and Effect^ etc., 11. 6. W. Binney—Fruit, etc., 10.30. Arthur & Buddie—Produce. Fruit, &C, 11 • E. Leydou-Furniture, Jewellery, etc., 11*