THE NAPIER WRECKS.

EXCITING CHASE ©F WJUBCKERS.

The SMI>PiMS Company's Ar-

rangements

(BY XEUSGRAPII. - OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Napier, this day. (_HE "Telegraph," referring to the telegram nublishecl by the morning papers on Thurs day re wreckers in connection with tho Nor thumberland's cargo, says :—" Making ever y allowance for wild statements and contradictory stories continually brought j roro petane beach, tho Press Association joent should have sifted the truth from ob- Y ; ol i.s hoax before telegraphing tho non-

_» sense. ' Little remains to be told in connection ff ith the Northumberland disaster. Tho '. reC _ presented this morning an appear '.jince very similar to what ib did yesterday, !. no t much more cargo having come ashore, '«nd the ship does nob appear much more 'knocked aboak Thursday was a lively 'time for the Customs officers, who wero iwy unearthing " plants " which had beon , a _3 the niglrfc before when the liquor was Uaßued.^P- Several of these were dis covered, and ths bottles impounded. smart pieco of work was effecbed by Mr j j Pfovis and Detective Grace, who had a bright look-out all tho after ! .05 and had most of. tho suspicious Uaiaoters "marked down." Just about f_.sk they observed a boat put oil'from the .'eioremanned by five men, who pulled in !4j ie direction of ono of the low-lying islands fj_ t] ie inner lagoon. Their movements l^ere could nob be distinctly traced, •'.win!, to tho darkness, bub when she left lh. island it was noticed that she was con siderably more " by the stern " than when _~ went there, -which convinced tho -vjoilants.on shore that thero was " more in _cr than met the eye." Tho mon proceeded to pull in tho direction of the spit, stealthily stalked by our friends on shore, who, on reaching tho bridge and observing tliat the smugglers wero pulling in shore, lay low and prepared to give thorn a _H„n_ reception. As soon as the boat's ■ keel "rated on tiio beach, Messrs Provis and Grace sprang upon thorn and succeeded in secuvinc three of tho mon and their plunder, ■which consisted of two casks of rum. The other two mon managed to escape, but I ■understand the police aro iv possession of their names. The rum was conveyed to the •Customs shed, and will bo sold on Monday with the rest of the salvage.

Shaw, SaVill, and Co. have made arrange ijnenfc that all wool, tallow, and skins which 'we awaiting shipment by tho Northumber •land will be sent to Auckland and tran shipped to the Hermiono, not landing at :_at port. Captain Babot i 3 up, and no „oubt arrangements will bo made with him ;to relieve Nelson Bros, of the 15,000 sheep i-which are in their chambers ready for ship- Iment ?

, The merchants at the port met yesterday „omin_, and decided to open a " North umberland Disaster Fund," for the relief of the unfortunate seamen and others who 'have suffered by tho wreck. The proceed ings were of a 2>reliminary character, and a more representative meoting will be held at an early date.

i. Dp to the present time thoso watching ,on the beach havo not succeeded in re '•overing the body of George Kilvington, -though it is said to have been seen in the breakers on Thursday afternoon when Bain's body was washed up.

ORGAN RECITAL.

81-vKcville G. Biimett's Fare well.

•, Mb Neville G. Barnett, F.C.0., gave a i -Farewell organ recital in the Grafton Road Wesleyan Church lost night, the Rev. A. J. Taylor presiding. There was a fair attend ance. Mr Barnctt's contributions, all played with great taste and executive -iiish, consisted of an overture in F minor XMorandi); Haydn's Andante Cantabilo, symphony; overture "Cecilia" (Batiste). Mr Barnetts's own composition, " An dante Graziosa;" Andante (H. Smart), "Allegretto Piacevole " (C. E. Stephens), Larghetto in D (Mozart); March in D (Lemmens) ; Allegro, B Minor (Batiste). A number of. vocal pieces ■were also effectively contributed by : several ladies and gentlemen. Mr ."White sang "Be Thou Faithful Unto ;Death," and Miss Halstead sang "I know •That My Redeemer Liveth " (Handel) and "With Verdure Clad," (Haydn), while Mr .Knox contributed '' Pro Peceatls " (Ro sini) and "The Father Loveth The Son," (Mac farren). Mr Barnett played the accom paniments. A collection was taken up in aid of the Cooir Fund.

INTERESTING BOAT RACE.

<B. TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. ~A ______ race between the cutters Migno nette and Spry took place to-day over the jiegatta course for £10 aside. The former ! tas leading by several lengths, when the head s'of her mast was carried away, and she had [to bo towed into Shorthand Wharf. The Vis continued on the course alone and this won the stakes. There was a fan- breeze lowing.

A GOLDMINING DISPUTE.

,(BT TELEGnAPII— OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

; Thames, this day. The Warden's Court has been occupied for

j to° days hearing the plaint lodged by , 'Frederick Charles against John Buchanan, •^hur Hatter, J. G-. Ralph, J- Bice, J™ R. Coombes, owners of the Paroquet waun, Waiomo, being an application • «* forfeiture on the ground of nonworking. , Ihehearing of the evidence occupied until 5 «clock yesterday, afternoon, .when the ;^e was dismissed, each party to pay their <wn costs, which are heavy. Great interest ' *«s taken in the case.

A DASTARDLY OUTRAGE.

<BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

_\ Wellington, this day.; specialty company has arrived !*»£ after _' successful overland tour from Auckland. Mr Harry Hooper, the Jtoogw of the Company, is suffering from ™* effects of a- dastardly outrage per mm upon him at Johnsonville. Some y«nol was placed in a can which contained '£» •!? fc cork whicn lie was accustomed to «!_'• He applied the cork to his face in the Wm. course of events, with very PMul results to himself, and he has since ?™l under medical treatment. One side ot Z? c? 5s very badly burned, and his eyes seriously affected.

THE REPRESENTATION BILL.

(BYTELEG__-PH - PARLIAMENTARY REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. After several seeming attempts to burke discussion on this bill, consideration of it was reached at 9.30 last night, tho dis-

oussion being resumed on sub-section 5 of clause 3, which deals with boundaries.

Mr CI. F. Richardson at once moved thab in forming the several districts the first consideration shall be, as far as possible, to combine the community's interests wibh the consideration of geographical fea tures.

Mr Seddon moved to report progress with a view of directing the permanent Commis sion to maintain tho present boundaries as far as possible.

_ The Premier suggested that to meet the views of both members the sub-section should read as follows :." The boundaries of present electoral districts shall be main tained as far as practicable, and due consideration shall bo given to the com munity of interest, facilities of com munication and geographical features." This was agreed to. MrSoddon moved that the Commissioners, if they had reason to believe thab there had been a considerable increase or decrease in any district between tho fixing of the districts and taking of the lost census should have power to order a fresh census to be taken. This was lost by 54 to 28. Mr Seddon thereupon said he felt tho blood of ISSI rising within him. He wished for justice, but could not get it. • Ho would now move that thero should bo two census returns made beforo the representation of any elec torate in any goldliolds district should be altcrated.

After a sharp passage at arms between Mr Fergus and Mr Dargaville tho Premier charged tho former • with doing all he oould to prevent'any compromise. Mr Scddons amendment was unworkable, and tho colony could not afford to tako two cen sus returns.

Mr Levistanc said he would rather see no bill at all than this ono, and ho would vote against ib whenever opportunity presented itself.

Mr O'Connor continued what had every indication of stone wall movement. He felt that there was no chance of the Bill being passed unless a satisfactory compro mise was arrived at.

Tho Prouder was satisfied it would be im possible to get tho Representation Biil through if Clause 3 remained as ib was. He urged the lion, members to see if some satisfactory settlement could nob bo come to. To this end ho recom mended that the number of European members bo fixed ab S(i.

Mr Bryce confessed his inability to understand the position taken up by tho Premier. It seemed to him that the lion, gentleman identified himself completely with the stone-walling that had boon going on that night (Sir I_, Stout: That is unfair), lie thought that as the country member were willing to accept a smaller advantage than thoy now enjoyed their term should be accepted,

The Premier regretted that after the re marks of tho last speaker ho had said any thing abotit compromise, as there now seemed icss chance of one than ever. His bill gave more aid to outlying districts than the clauses as amended. (No). It seemed that at every step he took lie was opposed either by party bias or party feeling', and tho Houso would havo to fight it out.- He was exceedingly anxious to get the Representation Bill passed. He had always held that Representation should be based on population and had no feeling of North and South or of one provincial district against another. . Mr W. F. Buckland said that though ho had voted for 71 members he would support 91 sooner than see the bill seriously endan •gered. He Teccnnrrraended a compromise. Mr Barrow had very little respect for theso members who had voted for a reduc tion to a House of 71 and who wanted to re verse their votes. (Hear.)

Mr Bryce said he had no objection to tho question of the number of members being fairly reconsidered. For Constitutional reasons he would bo very glad to see the bill passed, because if it were not passed some considerable difficulties would arise. There wauld be a better chance of an under standing being arrived at temperately on the floor of the House than by attempts at com promise outside. Mr G. F. Richardson remarked that the Premier's view of compromise was this : He wished a large majority of this Com mittee to give way to him on all points. He challenged Sir Robert Stout ' to say what he would agree to. Mr Pearson suggested that a compromise might be effected otherwise—for country districts, 15 per cent, actual, or the follow ing graduated scale : 20 per cent, for out lying districts ; 15 per cent, for boroughs under 500 ; 10 per cent, for boroughs from 500 to 2,000. Mr Thompson considered the passing of the bill of paramount importance to the question of numbers, and though ho had voted for 71 he would "now vote for an in creased number, if that would facilitate the passage of the measure. J - n The Premier thought there was now a chance of some settlement being arrived at. Ho was inclined to accept Mr Pear son's amendment for 15 per cent, of the number of members. Replying to Mr Bryce, Sir R. Stout said that if the; Compromise was effected, he would put the Representation Bill at the head of the Order Paper on Tuesday, otherwise the time would be wasted by making it take precedence. Mr Bryce said he would not consent to an understanding of that kind. Mr W. F. Buckland invited tho Premier to say what was the lowest number of mem bers he would accept. Personally, though he had voted for 7, he was now willing to vote for BG. (Cries of " Oh.") The Premier urged the House to adjourn as he was afraid that to continue the discus sion would cause dissension. If he found a possibility of fair compromise on Tuesday ho would do his best ta push the bill through. , Mr Bryco was satisfied that., rfj the Committee agreed to report progress on the terms the Premier mentioned it would be the last they heard of the bill. Sir R. Stout did not think such an unfair statement ought to be made. Mr Scobie Mackenzie said it was useless for the Premier to say he would' accept certain terms. He had got to accept the will of the House. Messrs Rolleston and Peacock urged that the'Premier'.should undertake to bring up a Representation Bill the first thing on Tuesday, apart from whether any compro mise was arrived at. Mr Heslop said'the; fair inference from the Premier's remarks was that if no un derstanding was arrived at by Tuesday the House would hear no more of this bill. The Government having left' the number _' of members blank, should accept the position the Committee had. arrived at,, or quit their seats. Any Government having the slightest regard for their positions as Ministers,,and individual respect for them selves, would not occupy their seats for a moment and attempt to coerce the House as this Government were trying to do with reward to this measure. Sir R. Stout: Hear, hear. - ~,. ,' Mr Hislop : The Hon. Premier always says hear, hear, in that, tone when he finds the knife goes home. I .have previously.'. seen him smart. I have no desire to hurt him now, for I cognise the pain he suffers in maintaining his position out of loyalty to his colleagues. I also am pained that he should occupy a

position which covers him with shame, in stead of being in that position which his friends would like to see him in.

The motion to report progress was then carried.

After the Speaker had resumed the chair, Mr Bryce pressed tho Premier to agree to the bill being, made a first order of the day for Tuesday. Sir Robert Stout said he could not consent to do so. Mr Bryco then moved to have tho Representation Bill made a first order of the clay for Tuesday. Mr Rolleston said as one who had voted for soventy-one mem bers, he was willing to give way on that point, and he urged the Premier to meet tho Committee fairly. The Premier said never had such a motion been made against a Government on a Government bill. He hoped the good sense of the House would prevent it. The House rose at five minutes paat two.

Unfaithful Auckland Members.

THE FRIEND OF THIS GOVERN-

MENT.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN REPORTER.)

WelltngtoN, this day. The Government saved themsolves from defeat this morning by only one vote. Tho result.of the division startled tho Premier, and will servo him as a good indication of tho feeling of tho House. Unfortunately, for the opposition some of thoir men woro absent. Your readers will sco by report of tho proceedings that Mr Dargavillo proved himself unfaithful to Auckland. Despite the repeated broken promises of tho Pro* micr respecting the Representation Bill Aucklandcrs allowed progress to be reported in Committee in order as they clasmed that an understanding might be arrived ab. Mr Bryco and others (southerners) pro tested . against this action unless an assurance wero given that the bill would bo made the order of the day for Tuesday. The. current of the whole tide of the adjournment debate was the desire on the part of some northerners to havo the number of members restored to 71. NotwithstanningMrßryco's pro test progress wab reported without a division. The Premier ridiculed tho idea of giving an assurance that the bill would be the first order, of tho day on Tuesday. Mr Bryce's motion" to thab effect made ib a Govern ment question, and brought Norbhencrs bo their senses. The arguments in its favour being that tinelss carried, the last' had been hoard of tho Repre sentation Bill. Auckland gave a block vote with two exceptions ; but the motion was lost by one vote, and the Government saved . themselves. Messrs Cadman, Fraser, Grace, and others were absent. One exception was Mr Tole," who was bound to vote with his party, and the other was Mr Dargaville, the mem ber for City West who only two hours pre viously had been warning the Aucklandcrs of the attempts to kill the bill. His vote saved t!:e Government and if the elec tions are held under the old Represen tation Bil', Mr J. M. Dargavillo ia to bo thanked. Feeling is very high amongst tho Auckland mem bers on tho subject. A prominent Southern member delarerl," after tho revision last night. " The Aucklandcrs aro wholly without backbone and 1 hope it's the last time Southern members will light thoir battles for them !"

It is believed after last night's debate that the number of members will bo in creased to 80 or 85.

The Premier a- : snrcs mo of his extreme sincerity in trying to pass the Representa tion Bill and says he believes a compromise will be effected before Tuesday.

The " Times " says : Mr Bryce's motion was lost by the barefaced rattling of one of the members. Mr Dargaville says this is a rap at Air Montgomery. The general opinion of the Oppositionists is that Sir Robt.' Stout will now bring tho Bill up on Tuesday evening, and that means will bo found to shelve it afterwards.

Mr Dargaville says his vote saved the bill, and a satisfactory compromise will bo the result, but the other Aucklanders do not share his satisfaction,

The Opposition now admit that they committed, an error of judgment in al lowing progress to bo reported, and it is the opinion of many that if Major Atkinson had been hero the Committee would have been sitting yet, if stonewalling had been continued, and that a compromise should have been ar ranged in the Houso before the adjourn ment was agreed to. Major Atkinson returns Monday or Tues day from Nelson.

Tho following Auckland members voted for Mr Brycc's motion to make the Repre sentation Bill the first order of the day for Tuesday :-For the motion: Messrs Buck land, Hamlin, Hobbs, Lake, Mitchelson, Monk, Moat, Moss, Peacock, Thomson, and Whyte. Against the motion : Messrs Dar gaville and Tole. Sir George Grey paired for Mr Brycc's amendment.

PECULIAR FATAL ACCIDENTS.

(BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION )

Dunedin, this day. A DOT named Alexander Prenton, residing at Otakia, while going to school, [slipped while walking alongsido a dray wheel, which passed over him, killing him. John Anderson, a shepherd at Minaret station,- Lake Wanaka, was killed by falling over a precipice 150 feet high.

THE MNIFE AT DUNEDIN.

(BY telegraph.— press association.)

Dr/NEDiN, this day. At the City Court, Richard Phelan was charged with stabbing William Hook. The men had been drinking together, and had words, during which Phelan is alleged to have struck Hook with a knife. As Hook is in the Hospital, a remand was granted till Wednesday.

THE AUCKLAND VOLUNTEER TROUBLE.

(BY- TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

. Wellington, this day. Lieutenant Martelli arrived here by last night's train, and is now interviewing the Hon. Mr Ballance respecting the Ponsonby Rifles, troubles and the charges against Lieutenant-Colonel Mahon.

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PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

(by telegraph.- special reporter.)

Wellington, this day,

The Representation Bill.

Adverse circumstances prevented tho Op position from carrying out fcheil" intention of forcing on the Representation Bill yes terday afternoon. After the questions had been disposed of Mr Bryce reminded Sir J. Vogel of the Premier's promise to bring on the Bill at the afternoon sitting. Sir J. Vogel apologised for tho absence of tho Premier, who was otherwise engaged, and added that the Bill could not very well be taken in his absence. Tho Premier entered the House soon afterwards, but the Regulation of Elections Bill was then in committee.

The Premier's absence was warmly criti cised by Sir George Grey, who characterised the action as inconsistent and not to the honour of the country. His private duties, Sir George thought, shouid nob be allowed to stand in way of public business. Sir J. Vogel said that unless ho waa misinformed Sir R. Stout was appearing in tho Appeal Court on behalf of the Queen, in his capacity of Attorney-General. Sir Geo. Grey retorted that if no other member would deal with the matter ho would bring in a bill to put a stop to this sort of thing. Possible- Bissolution. Several prominent members of tho House think that the Governor will refuse to grant a dissolution till the Representation Bill is passed, but Ministerial supporters state that there will bono difficulty in gettingadissolu bion now that tho financial policy is bofore the country. Sir John Hall will not contest Avon vacancy, but it is practically certain that he will be nominated for Solwyn ab the general election, and he will probably bo returned unopposed. Mr Wakefield,the present representative of Solwyn, will pos sibly contest a Wellington constituency. It is stated thab Sir John Hall's return from Now South Wales was hastened by the present crisis. M r Moss yesterday afternoon touched a chord that must have awakened a re sponsive echo in tho bosoms of many members. He suggested when tho Customs TariJ! Duties Bill was introduced that it would be advisable to bring down two bills, one dealing with an increase of the Lin-ill for revenue purposes and the other for the encouragement of local industries, lie considered it placed members in a false position Lo combine the two tilings. He himself was in favour of protection to encourage manufacturers and industries only. Sir Julius Vogel, however, declined to accept this sug gestion. Mr Moss then denounced tho method of the cheese-paring retrenchment proposals, and mado a strong attack on centralism, lie said that Radical retrench ment would only be ell'ectcd by a complete change in the form of government. Launch ing into figures, Mr Jloss declared that forty millions ot borrowed money and land funds were spent in the last fifteen or sixteen years. Members had not been in the habit of coming there for the good of the country, but to get what they could for their own districts. Mr Seddon, who evidently looked on this as a rellection on the West Coast members, rose to a point of order, but Mr Moss was allowed to proceed with what proved a forcible declamation against Government methods of retrench ment. •ir Julius Voacl Slakes a Sold Assertion. Sir Julius Vogel declared in tho House that thero had never boon so slight ob jection to a tariff as had been mado to that proposed, and that it was satisfactory to all parts of tho colony. Cries of "Oh, oh !" proceeded from all parts of the House, and when the interruption had subsided, Sir Julius Vogel repeated his assertion and said that an iullucntial meeting of importers of Dunedin wired him saying that his proposals woro approved, with tho exception of underproof spirits, which they did nob wish brought into force for six months yet. Duties on New Zealand Pro duce. Mr Buchanan is asking tho Colonial Treasurer whether his attention has been called to the rcimposition of tho duties on butter, cheese, bacon and hams imported into New South Wales, and whether he will communicate with the Government of that colony with a view to the abolition of such duties by offering concessions in tho tariff of this colony. Flax Industry. Mr Fisher is interesting himself in connection with tho llax industry. He intends to ask tho Minister of Lands if he will procure and distribute Irish and other flax seed amongst the farmers cf the country, and whether they will place upon the Estimates the sum of LSOO for the pur pose of aiding tho introduction of Wallace & Co.'s lately invented ilax-clressing ma chinery, which has rendered llax growing ono of the most profitable and prosperous industries in the North of Ireland. A Hit at Port Chalmers. Mr Joyce is having a quiet rub at Port Chalmers. He intends to ask the Minister of Marine whether, in view of the frequently recurring delays in the landing of Southern mails by direct steamers, of which the latest instance is afforded by the failure of the s.s. lonic to even communicate with Port Chalmers, he will reconsider the offer of Bluff Harbour Board to tender steamers for mails and passengers in Fouvcaux Strait by means of their tug. -he Legislative Council. In the event of the defeat of tho Govern ment, I have a positive and unreserved as surance of two Cabinet Ministers that they will not seek to create any new Legislative Councillors. The Minister for Lands is of opinion that the Council should only consist of ono half the number of tho popular Chamber, and now that that standard is reached, it should not be increased. Telegraphic Commnnic afcf on with the 1* ortli. The Government recognise tho necessity of establishing a second telegraph line between Napier and Auckland, and neces sary provision for the construction of tho saiiie is to be asked during the session. The line is expected be completed early next year. Abolition of Land Boards. Sir Georgo Grey is introducing a bill providing for the abolition ot Land Boards. He had a similar measure before the House last session. Low Price of New Zealand -Debentures. The rumour which I wired you on Thursday that debentures of the last loan had been negotiated in London as low as 92, was referred to in bhe House yesterday by 'Mr Moss. The Colonial Treasurer denied the statement, and asserted thab the lowest quotation was 94, and the present quotation was 99. Sir Julius Vogel added that it was probably some person liko Mr Moss who had been the informant of Mr Froude, and Mr Darga ville lustily cried " Hear, hear." Loans to Local Bodies. The second reading of the Government Loans to Local Bodies Act Amendment and 'Local' Bodies Loans Amendment Bills were carried without division. The Treasurer explained that tho measures were merely designed to remove some difficulties which had been found in working the Acts passed last year. •

Then and Now. f, Under the heading "Now and Then " the vening Press very cleverly reprints a re monstrance addressed by Sir Julius Vogel, then Agent-General to the Hall Government in 1881, in unmeasured terms against the pro posed ten per cent, reduction on the Civil ser vants' salaries, and describing ib as a gross violation of the terms of the Civil Service Act. Tho publication of this letter ab the present timo has given rise to a deal of curious comment. I'lircat-iiiaj. the Mouse The Chriatchurch Drainage Board adopted a remarkable course in their de sire to promote the prospects of a borrowing bill introduced by Sir Julius Vogel to relieve their impecuniosity. In a circular ad dressed to members the Board declared that if the bill were not passed the interest due in London would not bo paid, and it would not be necessary to enlarge on the injury that would thus be done to our securities. Sir Julius Vogel refused to introduce the bill until the circular was withdrawn and an apology offered, and this was done, bub tho warm remarks of Messrs Barron, J. 0. Buckland, Col. Trimble, and others showed that tho bill has very little chance of passing. Onehunga Cemetery. Sir Maurice O'Rorke's bill, dealing with the Onehunga Cemetery and recreation ground, is likely to be strongly opposed. Mr Peacock presented a petition from 244 burgesses of Onehunga, including clergy men of all denominations, and tho Mayor and three Councillors, asking that tho use of tho cemetery ground bo sanctioned for cemetery purposes, and that tho bill pro posing to add tho ground to the recreation reserve may not be passed. Scientific Mining. Tho Minister of Mines informs Mr Bovan that, looking at the circumstances of the colony, he could not recommend the expenditure of such a largo sum as £50,000 to encourage mining by proper scientific treatment, but would bo in lavour of recommending a moderate sum to place the mining industry in a sound position. He considers that milling hay done much to maintain the stability of the colony. Burns Statue. Messrs Bracken and Fergus have in duced Sir G. M. O'iibrko and Sir George Grey to proceed to Dunedin on tho Queen's Birthday in order to be present at the cere mony of unveiling the .statue of Robert Burns. Should a dissolution not occur iii the meantime, an effort will be made to arrange that Parliament shall liseon Friday night, the 21st instant, till Thursday, tho '20th. Cuvlcr Lighshouse- The Minister of Marine informs Mr Peacock that tho delay in connection with the erection of Cuvier lighthouse was caused by a difficulty in connection with the site. That has now been got over, and it is the intention of tho Govern ment to commence tho erection of tho building in August or September, when the worst of the Winter is ovor. The light is tho only ono of tho kind iv tho colony which Hashes every half-minute. Lo_«l Bndustrlcs Committee. The Committee on Local Industries havo decided to write to all tho Cham bers of Commerce, Trade Associations, Farmers' Clubs, Agricultural Associa tions and manufacturers, both public and private, asking for information as to the best means of encouraging their res pective industries. At the first meeting of the Committee Mr Pca rock laid on the tabic a letter from Auckland respecting tho manufacture of perambulators. It was re solved on tho motion of Mr Moss that pend ing receipt of replies from Associations to which the Chairman was to write tho Committee inquire into the condition of the iron founders and industries connected with them, and take what ovidcueo may be available at the moment in Wellington. Women's Suffrage. The substantial majority recorded in favour of the second reading of the Female Franchise Bill assures the safety of the measure's progress through the Lower House, whatever may bo the fate of tho bill in tho Legislative Council. Tho de bate was most interesting, and kept the Houso in good humour all tho even ing. Mr W. F. Buckland evoked a shriek of laughter by tho questionable statement that men thought they woro the • only creatures in the universe, and never thought about women at all. Wi Pero capped the pun when, in his native sim plicity, he assured tho House that his wife would _not lot him stand for election if beautiful ladies M'crc allowed into the House. He did not care about plain women being admitted into Parliament, but he drew the line at beautiful ladies. Late Mours of Poiliag. By 47 to 23 the Houso agreed to a recommittal of tho Electoral Act Amendment Bill for the reconsideration of the question of the extension of hours of polling. In Committee, after considerable discussion, a new clause was added by 40 to 37 applying the extension of polling bill 7 o'clock for the follow ing cities, boroughs, and town districts : Auckland, Thames, Parnell, Napier, Wel lington, Wanganui, Nelson, Christclmrch, Sydenham, Timaru, Waimate, Oamaru, Dunedin, Caversham, South Dunedin, St Kilda, Roslyn, Invorcargill, St. Albans and Linwood. Mr Hatch moved a new clause, making candidates de posit £20,t0 be forfeited if they did nob poll one-tenth of the number of votes polled by tho successful candidate. Mr Seddon's amendment, making the amount £10, was carried by 38 bo 32. The bill, as amended, was reported, and consideration of the amendments deferred. Obstructing the Representation Bill. Mr Seddon's obstructive tactics in com mittee on the Representation Bill led to some recrimination amongst members. Towards midnight Mr Fisher handled Mr Seddon very severely, and Air Fergus rose to defend bhe member for Kumara. This brought Mr Dargaville to his foot, and he warned the North Island members that they were lending themselves to an intrigue. He accused Southern members, with whom MrFergus was acting, with political perfidy, and declared that while he professed to sup port the bill he was doing his best to kill it. The North Island members were being sold by thoso with whom thoy were acting. Mr Fergus said Mr Dargaville was adopt ing the practice he universally pursued in political matters by barking up the wrong tree. He would not aid Mr Darga ville in any of his intrigues or Mr Seddon in any of his. He accused the Premier of in consistency, and the Premier in reply retorted that the charge applied rather to Mr Fergus. He asserted that the member for Wakatipu said last year he did not want a Representation Bill, and only voted for it now when ho thought it was likely to be a party question. Mi- Fergus said this was a misstatement and a delusion, of the Premier's, and the latter in reply retorted thab he was nob so easily deluded. The discussion proves the truth of my remarks about the influences quietly at work to kill the bill.

Jottings. The misappropriation of monoy by the late Deputy Official Assignee at the Thames has been provided for on tho Estimates. Mr Ormond's bill, reducing the Go vernor's and Ministers' salaries and mem bers'honorariums, was introduced yester day. ..;.

Robert Cleave (Remuera) is petitioning for reinstatement in the public service, or compensation for discharge. The Premier says a general election is a political education for the people • The Government decline to make the various counties in Auckland separate dis tricts under the Charitable Aid Act.

Mr Ballancc informs Mr Hobbs that the Government will not pub a stop to glove fights, because they are nob illegal.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

Thames, this day,

Repairs to the county water race will be completed in a couple of days, when the batteries and mines will be able to resume work, which is suspended in the meantime. Saxon.—The reef in the hillward drive at No. 2 level, which was cut off by a clay scam, has not yet been picked up. Crush ing will be started when the Golden Crown battery resumes.

SHALL-POX HOSPITAL BURNED DOWN.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

CiißiSTcnuiicn, this day. At-11.45 p.m. yesterday the building on the canal reserve which was erected for a small-pox hospital was burned down. It was occupied by a caretaker named Slabtcry and family who escaped with difficulty. Nothing was saved. The build ing was insured for £200 in the New Zea land office.

THE WRECK OF TUE WAI TAKI.

(BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day. ' Capt. Bf.ndall returned from the wreck of the Waitaki last night. He was unable to do anything owing to the heavy N.E. wind and high sea. The position of the vessel is unaltered since she went ashore.

HAMILTON PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

[BY TELECIRAPJT. - OWN CORRESPONDENT.] j

Hamilton, this day,

The Mayor has received a telegram from Mr Blackott, Engineer-in-Chief, that the public buildings will be of brick, as hu understands that bricks can be obtained! cheaply at Hamilton. The earthworks will be let as a separate contract.

V M-C-A.

Winter Course of Lectures, Etc-

An excellent programme has been prepared*

for the winter course of Friday evening i

lectures, entertainments, etc., in connection.

with Auckland Young Men. Christian- Association. Tho first of tho series is to be given on 3rd Juno, and the meetings will be continued weekly till 23rd Scptei nber. It has boon arranged that a different g mtlc man shall take the chair on each occasion, and the subjects fixed for each evening are as follows : -Juno 3rd, lecture and music*. selections, " Much Ado About Nothing, or the Greatness of Little Things," Rev. James Chew ; Juno lOth, lime light entertainment, "Our Parks and Pleasure Grounds," Mr J. Martin ; June 17th, debate, " Female Suffrage " — affirmative, Mr F. G. Ewington ; negative, Mr Geo. White ; June _-ith, lecture and musical selections, ' 'The Age of Charles V.,". Mr C. P. Nowcombc ; July Ist, lecture and musical selections, "Luck," Rev. T. Spur geon ; July 15th, lecture and musical se lections, " Dry Bones," Rev. C. H. Garland ; July 2!) th, debate, "The Nationalisation of the Land "— affirmative Mr E. Withy, nega tive Rev. J. S. Hill ; August sth, musical entertainment, conductor Mr J. P. JTootcn ; August 12th, musical entertainment, con ductor Hon- Curl Schmitt ; August 20th, lecture and musical selections, "Daniel Defoe," by Rev. 11. J. Lewis; September 2nd, debate, " Free Trade v. Protection " - ailirmativc Mr E.Bell, negative Mr J!Lamb; September 23rd, musical cntertainmorit,con ductor Mr V. E. Rice. The mental pabu lum thus promised should prove suffi ciently attractive and varied to excite and please every taste. When we add that tickets are only 3s for the twelve entertainments, it will bo seen that the price is within the reach of all; and for tho3C who are '' in double harness" or making negotiations to that end, an extra inducement is offered by tho issue of double tickets at 5s for the season.

POLITICAL RHYMES.

ILcttcrs to ihe Mouse—No. 3.

Yes ! sympathise with Erin, For she has wounds to heal; And let them call us traitors —■ The true know wo arc loal! The midnight raid may be a wrong, The shot a dastard deed ; Yet daylight raidings by the strong Make many a true heart bleed 1

Yes ! Sympathise with Erin, Though a thousand crimes belong To tho wretched few who groan beneath The misrule of the strong ! ,■!■ '.-• For every deed of bloodshed Placed 'gainst fair Erin's name, Ten thousand starving children Cry in agony and shame !

Yes ! sympathise with Erin, '. Norman, and Dane, and Scot. We won our freedom with our blood, Shall our fights be forgot ? Shall wo but gyve tho helpless, Who cry for equal right ? Or shall we crush a people With legions of our might? i

A thousand noes ! - let Erin Cling round each Briton's heart; Not all the armies of the strong Shall tear tho bond apart! We sympathise with Erin, And o'er the boundless sea We send her royal.greetings, And God shal make her free ! W. R. Wills,

The share market is still very dull. Insurance shares are inquired for, and a sale of South British is reported. Bank of New Zealand offered at £10; Colonial,' 41s Gd. In mining shares a marked im provement has taken place in Saxon.' 101b of picked stone from No. 4 level came to hand to-day. There are buyers at 2a, sellers, 2s 4d, nothing doing in other mining stocks. " Shell " Brand Butter in half-pound pats delivered to the, trade daily by. the : Freezing Company's vans. . ...

Second Edition.

LATE CABLES.

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THE-EVACUATION 0P

EGYPT-

London, May 13,

It is announced that the evacuation of Egypt by the British troops will not take place sooner than two years ox later than five.

THE-IRISH BISHOPS AND POLI TICAL AGITATION.

Cardinal' Simeon advises the Pope to invite the Irish Bishops to rigor ously prevent their clergymen from taking part with political agitators.

THE "TIMES" AND THE PARNELLITES.

The " Times " is publishing evidence showing that the Parnellite policy was paramount in directing the operations of the Clan Na Gael Society.

Mr Bright ridicules lihe claim of the Parnellites to select committee while the Law Courts are open.

NEW INSPECTOR OF THE AUSTRALASIA BANK.

The Bank of Australasia has' ap pointed John Sayeis as successor to the late E. S. Parkes, who was killed in the eailway accident near Melbourne

IRISH AGITATION IN CANADA.

Rioting is feared if Mr <o''Britn visits Kingston aud Toronto.

FROZEN MEAT.

The frozen meat by the Ormuz was mostly damaged. The best portion oi the cargo realised fair prices.

POLITICAL CRISIS IN FRANCE.

A crisis is feared in French politics. Mr Goblet announces that he is not able to concede the reductions de manded by the Budget Committee.

IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

Sir Saul Samuel' has cabled asking! what amount has been contributed in Australia to the Imperial Institute.

SUPPOSED GARROTTING CASE.

f » r" j A most singular case of supposed garrotting I aaid robbery occurred on Thursday evening to Mr Robert Badger, the well-kncwn grocer carrying on business on the Great North Road, intheEden Terrace district. It appears that about a quarter before 12 op Thursday evening some persons passriig, i icar the top of Exmouth-stieet, which leads 1 rom New North Road to Ncwthn Read a sross a gully, heard some one moaning. L' pon proceeding in the direction of the soi md they discovered a' man lying .ri sen siblc near ihe fence. Assitance was at once procured, and the sufferer was can ied in to the nearest residence, that of Mrs BtTxlcll, draper, sit the corner of 'the st.-eet. As soon as she saw tho ma.t she recognised that it was Mr Badger, w~o occupies one of her shops. Every assistance was rendsred, and Mrs Badger was sent for, l.mtherhusban i has remained insensible ever siuco. Ho is a totimu lly crying out in his delirium that he has been robbed, and that the larrikins did n ~t gr<Ai mini a chance. At first it was thought thV* %y Badger had been suddenly seized with some serious illness, but the' const* ht repitition of the words "I have beea .robbed" at length aroused suspici on. Two friends inspected Mr Badger.: cash-book, and found that he must ha ye had at least i'2s upon him th.it n^.ht. An enquiry at the Bank: sho\\ 'ed that this sum. had not been b; irked di u'ing the day. Therefore it seei as;, as th °,u£k a clever robbery had lsam com. "nitted upon the -unfortunate man, as' n9 money was found upon him be. "Ona a couple of shillings ji a purse ap his trousers pockets. It is kno\ vn j that Mr Badger was in the habit of carr. '- ing money in a pocket-book, in his breast pocket, and it is probable that the i'2s would have been, in thie book. Upon searching Mr Badger the pocket-book was found to be missing., A further search was made at the, shop, and also at his private residence in Charles-street, Rockey Nook, without the pocket-book being discovered. Owing, to Mr Badger's condition he has not yet been removed from Mrs Bedell's hoi^se, and ' as he still. remains insensible no facts: have been elicited as to how or by -wlion., he was attacked. At half-past nine c /clock' on last Thursday night, Mr Badger left the residence of Mr J.Hntrican, in Angi^sea street, and so far that is the last known about his movements until ho was discovered lying insensible in Exmouth-sti eet. Another singular fact is that there are no marks of violence upon his body, which must necessarily have resulted had ,he been savagely assaulted and violently robbed. Therefore if robbery has be.en ! committed it would seem ...to have been by means of the garrotte, andi pip-' bably a drug used as well. As soon as it was discovered that Mr Badger's pocket book ' had been taken, it; was deemed advisable to at once .. communicate with the police. Mr Angus first brought thu news to the station, and /subsequently Mr F. Paten also called at the station and gave fuller particulars of this singular occur rence. Constable Dews and a detective have been despatched to fully enquire into the affair. '. ... ■~.,',■,-,■'

COMING EVENTS.

Mooting.. &c j. To-night

Abbott's Opera House—Lynch Family of Bcll rinsers, 8.: r •' Agricultural Hall—London Circus Company, 8. Y.M.C.A'. i-tooms— Evangelistic Scrvico, 7.30. Glassworks, Freeman's Bay— Exhibition of Glassblowing, 2 to o. Temperance Hall—Free Entertainment, 7.30.

Stota o_ Justices at Police Court. MaylG—Messrs G. S.klssling and CV 'La Roche. ..* - :.....*--. ... , j.

Auction Sales on Kpnday.- T. M. -Jackson,' Queen-street—Fancy China Ware. Flower Pots.&c., IO.SI. S.Cochrane.& Son-Properties, &c,; 12.

__E, SATURDAY, MAT 14, 1887,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING ST

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Ecclesiastical. , ■\TOUN_. MEN'S CHRISTIAN A3SO nl-wSl's-_S??.,? E,£ building; (Corner 4££ ALBERT STREETS. -PHIS (Saturday) EVENING, at half-past seven. Mcetinsr in Lecture Hall,, for United Prayer and Bible Reading.l All are invited. ST. PAUL'S—Rogation Sunday. Services, S a.ni.,,11 a.m., and 0.30 p.m. Sermons. 1 raver. Ascension Day." Colloctiona Sn aid ol reduction of Church Debt. CnT MATTHEW'S CHURCH. - P Rogation Sunday. 11 _j_.' ; p__y_ r and Sermon. 6.30, Evening Prayer, with Sermon. CJT. PETER'S PRESBYTERIAN N? -CHURCH; Surrey Hills. Morning, at 11— A.GreatStormV" Evoniiig, at lUO—"Lawless ness Cheeked." Rev. R. Sommervillc. A Jr^ESß^MuiAli.' SEE fs- VICES, in School on Sunday 15th. Mr George Pearson. Morning at 11; Evening at 6.30. AH are kindly invited. • ~' :pR6TESTANF HALL, Karangahape JL _ Road. Sunday at 3 and 7 p.m.—Mr A. G. Darnells will preach on "Important Themes." A collection for the new church building will be taken at 7. . ITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning at 11, Rev. C. 11. Garland. Even ing at 6.30,.Rev H. Bull. Subject. "A Com mcndablo Work Followed by Memorable Results. • ;!;:•••; QT. JOHN'S WESLEYAN CHURCH (O (Ponsonby).. Morning at 11, Rev. A. Reid. Evening at 0.30, Rev. C. H. Garland; i TtT.EWTON CONGREGATIONAL i_l CHURCH.-Morning at 11, Rev. 11. Scott (Missionary .from .New. Guinea). After noon, Scholars Public Missionary Service. Collection in aid of Missions. Evening at 6.110, Rev. H. J. Lewis, " Ealso Friends." " ERESFORD-STREET CONGREGA TIONAL CHURCH.-Rev. Jas. Chew, Pastor. Morning at 11, Subject, "A Strong Mail's Weakness., Evening at 6.30, Subject, " A Weak Woman- Strength." . MOUNT E.DEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, VIEW ROAD.-Morningat 11, Rev. H. J. Lewis. Evening at 6.30, Mr R. W. Stewart. All are invited. Seats free. ■ DEVONPORT-. CONGREGATIONAL CUURCII.-Morning at 11, and Evening at G. 30. Mr Fowler. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCHES. ..' PITT AND VINCENT STREETS-Morningat li-MrT. Chamberlain. Evening at 6.50, Mr C. E. Button ;,;5--. : ,!>. v ' MOUNT EUIiN —Morning at 11, Rev. iS. Macfarlane. .Subject, "The Holy War." Evening at 6.30, Roy. S. Macfarlono. Sub ject. " Wreck ol' the Northumberland." <" ST. HELIEK'S BAY—Evening at 6.30, Mx-T. Chamberlain. F~" RI MIT IV E ME TH ODIB _ _jT__[3 CHURCHES;, . SERVICES ON SUNDAY AS FOLLOWS:- ALEXANDRA STREET-Monilng at 11, Rev. 11. Dcwslniry. Evening at 0.30,' Rev. A .'■ J. Smith. Subject, " A Mother's Shame." . '■■'- PITT AND EDWIN STREET-Morning at 31, Mr Walkiuson. Evening at G. 30, Mr W, Thompson. ■ _____ _ • ■: ■'•■• RiTIITI YE METHO DI S T CHURCHES. FRANKLIN ROAD —Morning ac 11—Miss Malcolm (Evangelist). Evening at 6.30, Ho v. C..]_. Ward. Subject, " Redemptive Truth." ■ TUESDAY, at 7.30, for Young Women, Miss Malcolm. THURSDAY", at 7.30,"MissfMalcolm and Rev. C. E. AVard. RICHMOND ROAD-Afternoon at 3-Mis3 Malcolm. Evening'at G. 30, Miss Malcolm.' WATER VIE W (Avondale)—Afternoon at 3, and Evening at 6 30, Mr W. Hodson. . j UCKL AND T A BERN ACL;E. Lord's Day, May 15.—Pastor Thomas i Spurgeon will preach. Morning at 11, "Ful iiess of Joy." Evening at 6.45, "An Essential Ingredient Omitted.", -■ ''-.' ~■■ EONSONBY. BALM IST CHURCH. —Rev. J. D. Gilmore." Morning at 11, "The Faith, Hope, and Practice of.a Godly Man." Evening at- G. 30, " The Faith,; Hope, and Practice of an Ungodly Man." ... r W MARKET HALL, BAPTIST ' JjJ DENOMINATION. -An Evangelistic ' Service will be conducted by Messrs; Andrews and Freeman, on Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. All not attending other places of worship are invited. :' ""■'•■ - ■. "■''-' '-",'■_ PIPHANY CHURCH, Karangahape Road.-11, Prayer, Sermon. G. 30, Evening } Prayor, Sermon. All' scats free.—Rev. Dr. O'Callaghan. ~ ;. - •>. .^ ' .' TWT3W'CHURCH1 SERVICES, Poroetera' _3I Hall, Karangahape Road.—Morning' at • 11. Subject, "The Dead Church, or Modern Christianity versus The' Spirit of Christ." e~~_TY HALL SUNDAY EVENING EVANGELISTIC SERVICEScCondnote. by the Y roung Men's Chrislian Assfciatibn.to ' morrow (Sunday) at eight o'clock. Doors open •at half-past seventh Seats all frco. Come early. •» CJ PIRITUALISM-A SIGN OF TELE K_) IMMEDIATE COMING OF OUR J.ORD," will bo the .subject of tho Rev.'J. 9, Hill's Address to Young Men To-mor rdevinthe Young Men's Christian Association LeOlurc Hall, lit Three o'clock. Questions »| eloso. Gallery reserved for ladies. Come and brinr a Mend. V., ■.■■'■: r YON DALE HALL.—Meeting for-NVor ' .-ihip and Breaking the Bread, &c.,atll 'a iv preaching the Gospel at 0.30 a.m. Sub ject' "JTfciodom from Sin." . Sankey'b Hymns. i' All -ire welcome. ■ ■ tn-HRISTADELPHIANS meot in the ; \y Movant Eden Hall, Summer-street,.every ; 'Sunciny nsorning, atli, for Fellowship and . the 1 .baking of Bread. Sunday-school at 9.30. ! ~T~B BQTT'S OPER A H O US> E. . /\ _vlr Geo. Aldridgowill lecture. Sul.ect, i "Preni— t Truth.'' Service to commence at s quarta'i to seven.. Morning meeting in the • Forosve _' Hall, at lt'o'clock. '' . '.' ■ ",'-.:. ■ " IfMAtORTALITY, Conditional and ' JL Unconditional," is the subject :of Dia i course lb-morrow, at G. 30 p.m., at ihe Christiana ; Meeting-House, Cook-street. All are invited 3 No collector __, ■■ ■ I A SSOCLATION for tho Teaching, cs I- ____. Divine Healing Through Faith in tin Lonl Jesus Christ—Usual Weekly Meeting 1 Monday afternoon, at 3, Social Hall, V.M.C.A. MR POOL_-Y'S SACRED CONCERT ' 'WILI/nE given' 1 ' TO-MORROW AFTERN OON, ■';? ? • .-'• At Half -past three, ' ' 1 lAT THE CHAMPERS, QUEEN-STREET. ' MEN'S CHRISTIAN V v '. .^ASSOCIATION, _ OB1 WEUE3LKY AND AJ_BE.iT*: I OOBSL^, ° 6TB _ ET _. _■ WINTER t^OX^ SE O^ LECTURES. _ . 'b ovening at half-past Bevea. Commencingcac .. . ;...-;*; _ (■!-:;■_ T . 'and Musical Selection! Jy*W 3.-Lecturo 'j.ight Subject: "Mud Chairman : Dr. k V? ov the Greatness c Ado a bout Nothnit ♦>• „„XChow Little Things,',' Rev. J. M-'-'C---Vmow. June 10.-Lime!ight Enterta. 'rihianfc > <^?fS__ ■> Ooloiiol Ilaullain Subj.°et: 'Ou. in.'-nn,d Measure Grounds." C wduetor: _ ";* :: Martin, Esq. . \. . ' . Juno 17.—Debate : "Female Svir^SC." Chair man::.J. H. Upton. Esq. Aflirn—tivo:F ; g Ewington, Esq. Negative: GeOrgo White! Esq. . ' ;..,,, ~ .f. ', . ~,: June " 21.—Lecture arid .Musical Selections : Chairman: F.Larkins,E3q. Subject: "Tlie Ago of Charles V.," by C., P, Nowcombe. Esq.. ■' • - ( ~. ~• ■ July I.—Lecture and Musical Selections. : Chair , man: T. Buddie' Esq Subject:-.?'Lubk," by Rev. T. fcpurgeon. ..:. July 15.— I ecture'andMusical Selettioris; Chair man H; G. Seth Smith. Esq:, R.M. ■ Sub . jeet : ' Dry Bouts," by Rev. C.H.,Garland. July 20. -^Debate: "The Nationalisation of'the Band.' Chairman: Rev. W. Tebbs MA. Altlrmative: E. Withy, Esq. Negative * -itev. J. S. Hill, ~ '.:.,,. " ),q- August 5.-Muslcal Entertainment. Clißirmau: •.• L. Withy, Esq. Conductor: J. P. Hcoten> August 12-Musical Entertainment Chair man: F. Battloy, Esq. ' Conductor : Herr Carr Schmitt. , August.26-Leo£nre/-_il"fc^-isical Seieoibhs. hairman: ReC, - / k^.iMill .Subject: . "DaiimlDcfoe,".by^^__i'J. Lewis. ■ September 2.—Debate; Trade v. Pri> ~ t-ction.'- Chairman: C\E: Buttori/Esd. Ailinnativc: E. Bell. Esq\ Ninative: J. Xamb, Esq. ' '■.'.' ,'.,•,;.■•.:...., September 23 —Musical Entoitainment,.. Cliair -; -man :G. P. Pierce, Esq. Conductor: V. E v . .;Rico,Esq. , .""''' ;■ '■''■'.'■ Tickets for tho.course to admit bearer and lady,, os ; to admit bearer only, 3s; single lec ture,. ls>, may be obtained froni any of the book-. sellers from Members of Committee, or from the | ibrarian nt tho Rooms. ..'• v Seats reserved for ticket-holders till twenty minutes past seven. _.-;; _,::'':"•' '.-,'. „-: . .... _\. iC^JGn'r.jf-'.roni See. ;' ""..":'■ ,:.IW. BRAKERING, Gen; gee-