SUPREME COURT.

CBIBIINAt SESSIONS. Yesterday.

(Be {ore Hi s Honor Mr Justice Ward.)

The Grand Jury brought in TrCE BiMS-r follow inp cases yesterday tr^bills inJeM n^ he afternoon Carroll, Walter .Marriage Acb , Russell, larceny ; E^ ert°n Tn.ham J^es Edward Qmnn, alt6r }£^Marria^e Act ; George John breac,lf a nd Alexander Campbell, per son. ditto,

jury- rnup Grand Jury returned no S^SSgeSbertMartyn, the case of George Robert ncharged with the larceny ot a Martyn, cna^ ~n on t i lo 15th double bear r1 85, the pSSUy of Lieut - December, «°°' h . ' yesterday returned d RiSt of the Marriagk Act.-James J rA t Odnn pleaded guilty to having UZ id a breach of the Marriage Act on rffof May 1887, by making a false tCrS"i, to the age of one Julia IS -Joseph Mannix pleaded guilty RSfor»ed a consent to the marriage 1 one JuliaSanford to James Edward tnn on the 14th of May-Joseph Mannix SdGeo Johnson were conjointly charged Sfh bavin* made a false entry of marriage ! thSsaid Julia Sanford and James Edward Qui"° !" the marriage book £u&nn« pleaded guilty and George tt-n not guilty.—Mr O'Meagner ap- SSASf of the accused Johnson Kfo prisoners were put back until this norning, and the Court adjourned.

This ©ay. The Court resumed at 10 o'clock this "jK Mannix and George Johnson anneai-ed, charged with having committed a tach of the marriage law by making a false entry in the Marriage Register.—Mannix pleaded guilty, Johnson not guilty-A. r O'Meagher appeared on behalf ot Johnson. -Mr Hudson Williamson stated that the Offence had been committed at the Registry Office The prisoner Mannix had pleaded niiltytomakinga false entry, purporting to be the father of one Julia Sanford. He had signed the name of Albert Sanford. As Johnson was one of the party and ay attesting witness, he had also bpsn charged with the offence. It wouK be proved that he was well aware thai Albert Sanford was not the name of the prisoner Mannix, and also that Mannix was not the father of Julia Sanford. -John Owen Lord, Begistrar of Marriages, deposed that in pur- Boance of section 6 of the Act he appointed a deputy to officiate in his place, lie appointed Mr John Wayland. Witness was custodian of the Registrar books.—.John M. Wayland,Deputy-Rcgistrar,deposed that he performed the marriage ceremony between James Edward Quinn and Julia San ford, on the 14th of May. The prisoner, Joseph Mannix, was present and signed the name of Albert Sanford. George Johnson was also present as witness. Witness put his name in the Marriage Register. Johnson signed after Mannix, underneath the signature of Albert San ford, father. Witness asked if the bride was any relation to Sanford, of Rakino Island. Quinn and Julia Sanford both replied that they had no relations to that Sanford. "Witness subsequently ioand that he had registered the birth of Julia Sanford. He asked how the name was spelled. They replied Sanford. \fi:nes3 noticed that Mannix, when sign is'the name of Sanford, was putting a Tin it. Witness drew attention to that llct, and Mannix struck out the '' d."—His iiior remarked that if a man came to the dice and could not spell his own name, it ought to arouse the suspicion that it was tie (tret time he had worn it.—ln answer to llrO'Meagher the witness said lie did not notice that Julia Sanford was blushing to the roots of her hair. —His Honor said per kps Mr O'Meaghor thought it would be as well to produce the girl for the jury to judge for themselves.—Mr O'Meagher : " I should scarcely like to do that, your Honor."—Mr Williamson : " We've not had notice to produce the girl, your Honor."— Evidence continued: Witness did look in the girl's face. She was rather good-looking. W not seem nervous. He hardly thought that he wag hardened yet to marrying couples. — Joseph Mannix, seaman, de posed that he knew Mr Albert Sanford, of Kakino Island. He knew that he was the father of Julia Sanford. Witness was pre sent at her marriage to Quinn. Witness and Quinn were both in Mr Sanford's em n- Witness had known Johnson for about two years. He was a fisherman. Jney were pretty intimate. Johnson generally called witness " Old Joe." Wit ness did sign his name as the fatho: "* Sanford. Mr Waymouth never fc«a witness if he was the father of {ma Sanford. He could not say Pt Johnson saw him sign his name. Alklo / <father" after the name of Aioert banford was not written by himself. « had not had any drink that morning. Z»Vl°} ? efc a sin Sle drink on the SSwT weddi"S-His Honor re ™uea that the writing was precisely, the Sh P arV Ug"ested that fchey &hould not cW™ v " toa witness whom he should 3 w ]™l Was ufcterly unworthy of J&Tw° Mea °hey cross examined the that t Ie Said that he did not know W Zm/' What do you oati sign al dT^?." 1' 8 name-" ~ Witness: »ere St» w-f 1S T te time thafc J<Ow, n \ Vltness furfcher stated that to be h n°t aware of what was gojng WeVH >eked him "P calledlbS?S erfc anford was then -lb >Wn£ tedtoputin an appearance. tofeetfe 0" Said thafc ho must ask Satford 7J1 mssf bai! as Mr 10 o& W t vnedtobein attendance at I that Al K° rnin °--HU Honol' 1)6 called n^l lberb «^ford should nisances T\J? Render his recog ■^Alhert«.r, failed t0 brin S for- Jp^untasiS be es^ ated; rnn was the, n,n 1 , / ~ Jarces E^rd 40 ai >swer Jo L p d' but as he also failed his bS "T' His Honor also fifaS *and that of his Sl"-ety Nat!': \ be estveated ' «>d th«Kornfrr?ce'bufcad •*n*». HeK.W ehalf of fche Prisoner ' l? the«vide? ce T, fchat there ™s nothing !* bo *?&£"' fclmt Johnson kn™ h; » C Sr g m a breach of *o Tf i]* iffL £ c intended that it ? rs «ch Si rd to convict his client v^' anffira f CeS'~The Jiu'y the» tl k th a rec ominenda- Nen%both A^'^u^ 8 d«ferred. tt Edwid o2 Alberfc Sanfol'd d S^ratonc ;iaP/ eared in Co^b- D :^ rend^dhisbail ja nd £ u fjDly tL aWI and chain > on the 1^ Property o f Alexander OaC% atthe6itvTT * i Auckland CS^f JulyVOteK Afterwards, OT^tftS Y e? b t0 Claren *fiN% hotel? W theaf ternoon. 10 drink^^i"^ Russell, tl«ewitnes s S llpaidf?r the drink. Jt^ swafceh and chain ! ** Th 7 examinea the

watch, and Carroll said he would buy it. He then bolted oil' with the watch. Wit ness waited about ten minutes, but Carroll did not return. Witness then gave information to the police. — Charles Johnson deposed to seeing the prisoner and the last witness together in the bar of the Clarendon Hotel on the 22nd of July. He heard Donaldson ask Carroll for his watch. Carroll denied all knowledge of the watch. Carroll was rather inclined to fight over it.—lsaac Bloom deposed to the prisoner Eggerton pawning the watch and chain at his office on the 22nd of July betsveen 7 and 9 o'clock in the evening. Witness advanced £1 xipon it. Eggerton gave the name Smith.— Mary Ann Edwards deposed that she knew the prisoner. On the 22nd of July she saw the three prisoners in Abercrombie-streot. After dark Eggerton and Carroll were in her house. Eggerton showed her the watch (produced). He said he pot ifc from Patsey Carroll to pawn for him. Carroll was not present. Ecgerton pawned the watch and brought back 18s to her. Later on, Carroll and Russell came in, and Carroll asked Egger ton for the money out of the watch. Egger ton told her to give Carroll 10s, which she did. Carroll asked for 2s to give to Russell to hold his tongue. Carroll afterwards gave Russell 2?.—Detective Hughes deposed to arresting the prisoners and recovering the watch and chain.— This concluded the case for the prosecution.-For the defence the prisoner Carroll called Mary Hamilton.— This witness deposed that the prisoner Carroll stayed at her house on the night in question. She was positive that he had no money that night or next morning. By Mr Williamson: She vvas now in charge for vagrancy and brothel keep ing. She had been living with Carroll. — Patrick Bedford was called, but gave no material evidence.—Margaret Bedford was also called, but did not appear. — The prisoner Eggerton stated to the jury that the watch was given to him to pawn. Russell denied any complicity with the robbery. He saw the prosecutor give his watch to Eggerton to pawn for him. He had only beeii fourteen weeks in Auckland, and had not previously known the prisoners. He asked that Detective Hughes might testify to his character. This was done, but the evidence showed that lie had recently done two years in Wanganui, and various other interesting facts.—His Honor asked the prisoner if he was satis fied.— p^ussell said that it was all false.— His Honor: " Remember that he is your own witness."—The prisoner Carroll also denied having assisted at the robbery.— The jury without retiring returned a verdict of guilty against all three.—His Honor sentenced the prisoners to 18 months' hard labour each. The Estreated Bailsmen.—Before the Court adjourned Uv O'Meagher applied on behalf of Albert Sanford and James Edward Quinn that, as they were now at hand, Mr Sanford might be allowed to make a state ment.—Albert Sanford said thatitwas owing to a misunderstanding that he had not been in attendance when wanted.— His Honorsaid that the matter was now beyond his juris diction. They would have to apply to the Minister of Justice. The Court then adjourned until 10 o'clock to-morrow.

ELECTION NOTES.

The adjourned committee meeting of Mr Tole's supporters takes place to-morrow (Friday) evening' in St. George's Hall, at half-piist seven o'clock. The last committee meeting held at Eden Terrace abundantly proves that theinterest which his supporters and friends manifest in his return is in creasing every day. Mr J. A. Council's Avondalc Committee met in the Public Hall last evening. Tho weather was very wet, but the interest shown in Mr Connell's candidature was evidenced by 18 members being in at tendance. A large amount of business was transacted, the Committee reporting that extensive support was promised throughout the district. The meeting, which was of a very enthusiastic character, was brought to a close at a late hour—the next meeting bcincf fixed for Wednesday evening, the Wtlrinst. Mr Connell's Election Committee meet at Wake's Hall, Mount Eden, to-night. A meeting of Mr Goldie's Committee will be held in the Foresters' Hall to-morrow (Friday) evening at 7.30. One of the largest meetings of the Committee yet held met on Tuesday evening Jast. Very satisfactory reports were submitted by the friends who had.interviewed the electors and fresh lists taken. As the contest approaches the interest and enthusiasm seem to be deepening.

(BY TELEGKAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wanoanui, this day.

In the voting here for the Western Maori seat yesterday Hoani Taipua and Takarangi Mete King receivedfifteen vote 3 each ; the others none.

THE SUPPLEMENTAL ROLLS.

It is well known that very large additions have been made to the electoral rolls by placing names on the supplemental roll at the last moment. The following table will show the extent to which this practice has been pursued :—

Mr Moss at Newmarket

Mr Moss addressed the Parncll electors at Newmarket Hall last evening, Mr F. G. Clayton presiding. Mr Moss, in the course of his address, gave a history of the liberal ising of the electoral laws which had taken place during the past few years through the action of a united Liberal party. Referring to the present state of parties, he said that the Liberal party had been split up by the unfortunate .coalition between Stout and Vogel, which he pei-sonally had done his utmost to prevent. He had never been a supporter of the Government, and was not one now, and ypt there he was a Liberal fighting against the Government. He defined the planks of his platform as follows :—lst, reduced expenditure ; 2nd, protection of native industries ; 3rd, settle ment of the land. At the termination of his address, a vote of thanks and confidence was accorded, on the motion of Mr Coulson.

Paeroa, this day.

The polling for ■ the Western Maori Electoral District in the Public Hall here yesterday resulted as follows : Te Wheora, nineteen ; Hone Omipiri, fourteen ; Pepene Eketone, two; Hoani Taipua, one; Tiki ringi Mete Ringi, nil.

A COLLEGE FOR MAORIS.

(BY TELEGKAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Waxganui, this day. By the will of the late Henry Murton all his property, with the exception of one private bequest, is left to the College for Maoris founded by him. His affairs are at present in rather an uncertain, condition, and it is not known how the college will be situated as regards funds. ,

POLICE COURT—THIS DAY.

(Before Mr H. C. Baddeley, J. P.)

Drunkenness. —Four persons were punished for ordinary offences, and John Leonard, for habitual drunkenness, was sent to prison for three months.

Alleged False Pretences.—David Doull was charged with obtaining £1 7s by false pretences from James M. Spence, at Whan garei.— Sergeant Pratt said the accused had been arrested on the Te Anau, and asked for his remand to Whangarei.— Granted.

Jicwellery Robbery.—George Clune, James Clune, and Alfred Clune wc-ra charged with feloniously stealing jewellery valued at £250, the property of Mrs Anson. —Serg3ant Pratt said the prosecutrix only arrived from Fiji this morning, and was unable to bo present to-day. He therefore asked for a remand till to-morrow, which was granted.

Tram Veksus 'Bus. — William John Trubshaw was charged with travelling in a city tram car and avoiding payment of the proper fare.—He denied the charge.— Alfred Carr, tram conductor, deposed that on the 22nd of last month lie was conduct ing one of the trams up Queen-street. Defendant got into the tram at the Working Men's Club in Queen-street, and travelled thence to the corner of Wellesley-street. Then he got out of the tram and into a 'bus when he drove off. The fare was one penny, and witness followed him into Guy's 'bus, and asked him for it, but lie declined to pay. — The Bench : Is it not your duty to collect the fare when a pus.senger gets into the tram ?—Witness : No, sir.—The accused asked if there was anyone there to take the fare from him when he got out, and the witness replied in the negative. He was hooking on the leader.—Robert Caldwell, inspector, also gave evidence. Defendant refused to pay him the fare when he got into the 'bus.—The defendant was sworn, and deposed that after having gone in the train a distance of one hundred yards, the tram stopped to wait for the Opera people, and lie got into Guy's 'bus. He was n vt. asked for his fare, but the inspector called him a liar, and he retorted that the inspector was a gentle man.— His Worship thought the case a very clear one, and tined the defendant 10s and costs, with the promise of a more severe penalty if the offence was repeated.—Albert Henry Trubshaw was charged with a similar offence, and pleaded not guilty.—The evidence was precisely the same as in the last case, and the Bench, considering that defendant was very much to blame, fined him 10s and costs.

By-laws. — Fines were imposed for breaches of the by-laws as follows : Fred. Vinson, leaving his cart unattended with out chaining the wheel, 10s and costs; Robert Hill, feeding a horse attached to a cart in, Queen-street otherwise than by means of a nose-bag, Is and costs ; William Manning, similar charge, Is and costs ; James Watson, similar offence, Is and costs; Thomas Beach, leaving his cart standing at other than a licensed stand ing, 5s ; Stephen Hooker, similar offence, 10s and costs ; Thomas Trueman, similar charge, 5s and costs ; Arthur Shepherd, leaving his cart unattended in Queen-street, 5s and costs; William Cowie, driving round the corner of Queen and Wellesley-streets at faster than a walking pace, 10s and costs ; Joseph McC'aghey, leaving a hack ney carriage unattended in Albert-street, 10s and costs. William Burtenshaw, having no light in his vehicle after dusk, on the 22nd, 5s and costs. Unattended. —Samuel Beelc was charged with leaving his cart unattended on other than a licensed stand.—Constable Kearney deposed to the facts, but defendant and Mi- Baker, storeman at Arthur's, asserted that the defendant uas under engagement to Messrs Arthur nil the afternoon and was waiting for his load. Under these circum stances the Bench did not convict, but dismissed the accused with a caution.

Allkokd Cruelty. --John Keir was charged with cruelly ill-treating a horse, buh on the application of Mr Napier the case was adjourned.

FOUND BEAD.

(bytelegraph.—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day. The body of a man has been found at Penny's Bay, two miles beyond Tapu. The clothing on the body consisted of thick serge trousers, boots and one legging- The man has evidently been dead two or three weeks. The body has not been identified.

It may prove to be that of Makin, who was drowned recently at Chamberlin's Island.

BANKRUPTCY MEWS.

A meeting of the creditors of J. C. Lander was held this morning. The Assignee pointed out that there were no assets, and suggested that the bankrupt might properly set aside 25s a week out of his wages (£3 10s a week),as he had only himself and wife to keep. The bankrupt agreed to comply with the suggestion, and it was therefore resolved, "That the bankrupt be allowed time to pay his debts in full on his under taking to give the Official Assignee an order on his employers for 25s per week, dating from September 29th. The bankrupt signed the undertaking, and it was handed over to Mr Alison.

The first meeting of Jas. A. Green hough's creditors, which was to have been held at noon to-day, lapsed for want of a quorum,and is now summoned for the same time to-morrow.

BANK NOTE FORGERIES.

Arrest of a Photographer,

[BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Dunedin, Wednesday. This afternoon the detectives arrested a photographer named Peter Williamson on a charge of forging Bank of New Zealand notes. The prisoner has been carrying on business for some months in South Dunedin, and he was arrested on his premises. The detectives found on the premises paper similar to that used for photographing the notes, and it is alleged that proof is obtain able that Williamson has passed some of the forged notes in town.

NO RETRENCHMENT.

(BY TELEGRAPH! —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Gkeymouth, this day. At a meeting of the City Council last night Cr. Parfitt mo% red a reduction in themajority of the salaries of Council employees, with the view of effecting economy. An extra clerical hand was dispensed with, but a motion to reduce the Engineer's salary from £375 including travelling expenses to £300 was negatived on the voices. Two overseers were appointed at £3 10s per week each. An attempt to reduce the rate collector's salary who holds several county offices to £200 a year was negatived. Cr. Parfitt sought to cut down the expenses of councillors to 10s per day instead of £1 Is but it was negatived by 8 to 1. An attempt was . also made to reduce the wages of casual labourers for the Council to 9s per day but it was not carried.

THE SAMOAN WAR.

DOINGS OF THE GERMAN

KQIIAEMION IN SAMOA

HIGH HANDED PROCEEDINGS

(from a correspondent. )

Apia, August 24, 1887. The culminating point of German intoler ance and British supineness has at last been reached here. The German squad ron under the command of Commodore Hensner arrived here on the 18th August. Immediately after they landed an armed party opposite the Samoan Government House ostensibly for prac tice, but in reality to try and goad the natives to some act which would give them (the Germans) the pretext to make reprisalo and either take possession or place Tam asese (the rival chief) at the head of affairs. The Sampans however refused to allow themselves to be inveigled into the commit tal of anything which would justify any such reprisals. The Germans had put np a target on one side of the main road and were firing from the other. They prevented people from passing, and even went so far as to threaten to shoot the United States Consul General, who happened to be passingl at the time. Even this did not provoke retaliation. However the Germans were not to be out done in this manner, so after casting about for some excuse they hit upon a "row" which occurred after the dinner in honour of the Emperor's Birthday. It appears that on this occasion some of the Germans got drunk, and began to quarrel amongst themselves. They after wards attacked some peacefully disposed Sampans, who naturally resented this at tack. During the melee which followed, in which, by the way, the Germans were considerably worsted, one of the German party got struck on the nose, the result being the breakage of that organ. Several Samoans were charged before the Municipal Magistrate, but as their was not a tittle of evidence, they were discharged, notwithstanding the strenuous efforts made by the German Consul and the German magistrate to secure their convic tion. Besides this, there have been numerous complaints from time to time of Samoans having robbed the Ger man plantations. Immediately after the departure of the North German Company's steamer Lubeck, which left on the 23rd, Malictoa received the following letter from the German Consul:—

[tbanslatiok.]

German Consulate, Apia, 23rd August, 1887. To His Majesty Mauktoa, tub Kinu at

Afeeja. Your Majesty,—l am commanded by the Government of Germany to inform you as follows : —First: That your people attacked German people on the evening of the day celebrating the anniversary of the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor, the 22nd day of March of the present year. This action has caused great offence, and much distress of mind to the Emperor and all the Gorman people. I now inform you to become on friendly terms with the Government of Ger many in this wise. You will be quick to punish the above- offenders, and do bo at once. You will also pay fclie sum of $1000 to those who were wounded and youaretomake the most abject apology (to Germany). 2nd. From one year to another year in the past, your people have stolen animals and produce from plantations belonging1 to Germans and have injured their lands. For four years they have continued this abuse of their lands to the extent of more than 83,000 each year. I now inform you that you are to pay quickly for all this abuse by your people. (3) For many years past your judges have been unable by themselves to protect Germans (among you), and this is the reason your people have been abusing the Germans. I now tell you that ifc is highly necessary that the Go vernment should be more severe in their trials and judgments, in order that they may be able to protect Germans in the future. It is my opinion that there is nothing just or correct in Samoa in all the days that you may have the rule, or while you are at the lie.ad of the Government. I send you this letter the morning of the pre sent day. I shall be at Afega on the morn ing of to-morrow (Wednesday), the 24th August, at 11 o'clock. I want to hear from you your reply. May you live,

(Signed)

Becker, German Consul.

Malietoa's reply to this demand was that the time allowed was not sufficient, and he asked that he be granted until the 27th so that he could consult his chiefs in refer ence to the matter. The German reply to this was a declaration of war at 8 o'clock this morning the 24th, when the German Commodore landed a force of 250 men from the Bismarck, 150 each from the Olga, Carola and Sophie—in all 700 men, and took possession of the Samoan Government House.

They broke into the mission house of the London Missionary Society and several other houses. In one of these houses the proprietor was lying dangerously ill. They made him get up and turned him and his wife and family into the road. It was only when the local doctor informed them that they were endangering the man's life that they allowed him to re turn. It is said some of the Germans entered the house of an American citizen, and, after ransacking everything in the house demanded the key of the store. There was only a lady present. On her in forming them that she knew nothing about the key, she was roughly threatened with violence if she did not give it up. Of course all business was entirely sus pended and no persons were allowed to pass either way. Both the English and German Consuls were grossly in sulted by the guards and ofiicers in charge. I myself having some business to transact with the British Consul asked permission to pass which was refused by the officer in charge. On my attempting to fo through the linos, the guards loaded their rifles and told mo in good English that they would fire if I persisted in trying to get through. Having gained my object, viz., to be stopped by force, I retired. The next move was to pull down the fla"1 and hoist the German flag in its place. In°reply to the protest of the American and British Consuls the Commodore assured them that annexation was not intended — simply the occupation of the Government House until the trouble was ended. After wards a force of about 400 men with fixed bayonets headed by the band marched through town and returned to Government House when the majority of them were sent back to their ships leaving guard and patrol parties on shore. As I write these are parading up and down the streets jostling and insulting all Samoans and Englishmen or Americans who happen to be about.

The English Influence for Peace.

A rumour having reached town to the effect that the Malietoa party were pre paring to attack the Tamasese (or rebel) partyt several of the leading English resi dents proceeded to Afega to prevent fight

ing, if possible. Fortunately, their advice prevailed, and Malietoa and his men re treated to the mountains, but only just in time, us one of the German gunboats went down in the afternoon to arrest Malietoa.

An Amusing Incident

Needless to say, the Germans are very bumptious. From their manner and the quantity of lager beer they are consum ing any one who did not know would think they had fought and won another Sedan.

There have been several rather laughable incidents to-day. One bellicose American who was goinf into his own house, which the Gorman "Army" had previously searched during his absence in the hope of iinding some of Malietoa's people, was stopped by the guard. He however insisted on going into his own house,.and the officer ■ in charge still resisting, he gave him (the officer) a real John L. Sullivan blow which rather upset his pompous dignity. A big German rushed out of the ranks and struck the American, and as the others came at him with fixed bayonets, he, thinking dis cretion the better part of valour, retreated with the honours of Mar. The next to be stopped was a white lady, the wife of one of the school teachers here. Although the guard tried to prevent her by pre senting bayonets, she insisted, and marched boldly°through and back again, and was very proud of her achievement. The last things the Germans were seen taking after looting the houses of the Samoans were two baskets of empty beer bottles which they found in the rear of Government House. I have obtained copies of all the proclama tions which I enclose. Latkr, August 25th. The Carola has just returned with' the rebel chief Tamasese on board. Immedia tely on arrival he was saluted by the Commodore's ship as King of Samoa. He was afterwards received on board the Flagship, and at noon accompanied by the Commodore, captains and otticers of the other vessels proceeded to Mulinuu Point (the former seat of Malietoa's Govern ment, and which was illegally taken by the German Government on a former occasion), when he was there installed as King, and he, Bismarck, again fired a royal salute. Tamasese's Hag is a large white Hag with a black cross, the upper corner red with a white star in the centre. At a short distance it would readily be mistaken for the Imperial flag of Ger many. This flag has been hoisted on Mulinun Point,a^d over Malietoa's Govern ment House. It is to be hoped the British Government will at once take action as neither the books nor property of British subjects are safe. Armed parties are scour ing the country in all directions. There are about 700 of the rebel party in town, and as they are becoming supplied with arms,ainmunitionandliquorbytheGermans, A Massacre is Feared. unless steps are taken to prevent it. The English and Amercian residents here are so impressed with the gravity of the situation, that they have chartered Messrs McArthur and Co.'s schooner Lily at a cost of l,oooriols, to carry information to Fiji where it is hoped a man-o'-war will be found. The English and American con suls have just issued a proclamation which I enclose. They also have refused to allow Tamasese or his credentials in their bilices. It is fully expected that the Lily will be followed to sea by one of the German men of-war, for the purpose of searching her, as some of the German oifieers admitted that they thought some of his friends would try to get Malietoa out of Samoa ; but wo be lieve Mr Banbury, who its down here on im portant business for the firm of McArthur and Co., has consented to accompany the dispatches to Fiji, to try if a personal inter view with the Governor or Commodore will be of any use. He has arranged to have some dummy dispatches at hand, in case lefctors or correspondence are demanded from him. I omitted to mention that the Germans were terribly sold the night before the de claration of war. As soon as King Malie toa received the letter of demand for 13,000 dollars he rode into town and consulted His chiefs, and they again sought advice from some of their European friends. The letter asking for delay was composed for them and interpreted while the King remained in the house of one of his chiefs. At about II o'clock at night they became aware of the fact that he was Watched by Four Half-€aste Spies. By a little strategy some of them were induced to go fora " nobbier," and while away his majesty with one or two friends walked down the town, right thiough a party of German oliicers to his boat, and away to his settlement, about 12 miles dis tant. Great was the chagrin of the Germans as they came ashore in the morn ing and found the bird had flown. They searched the European houses very dili gently but uselessly. The following enclosures accompany our correspondents letter :— [translation.]

PROCLAMATION!

TAKE NOTICE,

SAJHVASS.

I hereby say to you that Tamasese, King of Aana, is declared from this day, by the Government of Germany, to be King of the whole of Samoa.

(Signed) Bhcker, German Consul, Apia, August 25th 1887.

[copy of translation]

Citizens of Apia.—By , order of his Majesty the Emperor of Germany war has been declared against the Chief Malietoa. The neutrality of the Municipal district will be respected as long as the security of the German troops is not endangered by agitations within the Municipal district. °I call upon the inhabitants of Apia to assist mo in the maintenance of peace and good order in Apia.. (Signed.) Heusner. Commodore and Commander of the German Squadron, August 24, 1887.

FURTHER PROCLAMATION OF WAR.

[translation.]

Take notice, all men in the Islands of Samoa. It is commanded by His Majesty the Kaiser of i.-ermany that war be made by the Government of Germany against the High Chief MaLetoa, who has gone away. 1 Because of the trampling upon by Malietoa of His Majesty the Kaiser of Ger many. . (2) Because that he has denied covenants which were made with the Government of Germany. Because he is unwilling to pro tect Germans residing in Samoa. (3) Because he has not been able to do things according to the opinion of the Ger man government to mention the protecting of the lives and things useful to Germans residing in Samoa. The desire of His Highness the Kaiser of Germany is that we should remain peacebly and friendly at all time 3 with Samoa, but this peace and friendship is not possible at all times with a man who rules in the Government and desires continually to break covenants which have been made with the Government of Germany.

Ir is not commanded by His Majesty the Kaiser of Germany, that the Government of Germany raise war with Samoans, but it is commanded to raise war indeed with the King who is gone away, Malietoa and all men who desire to help Malietoa in break ing covenants. But to men who dwell rightly and peaceably, there will not be

i caused pain and the raising of war. But act shall most forcibly with men hindering me and helping Malietoa. In the neutral territory, I indeed very strongly forbid Samoans to go about with weapons. I ex hort you I say to all my chief officers and my warriors that they seize all men walking about with arms. (Signed) Heksttlt, Commander. . Apia, August 24th, 1887. ; The following is a copy of Maliela's reply to the German Consul's letter : - Akkoa, August 23rd 1887. J. Becker, Esq., German Consul at Apia, Samoa. Sik, —I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this date. It will be clear 'to you that it will be necessary to •me to consult my Government and principal chiefs before replying to the grave charges and heavy demands contained in your communication and the time within which an answer is required, does not enable me to do so. I shall, how ever, at once convene a meeting for the pur ■ pose of dealing with your letter, and will i send you a reply on Saturday 27bh inst. I regret that it is impossible for me to com ply with your demand for an answer to morrow morning and trust that you will be i satisfied with a reply on the day named. i (Signed) Malitoa.

Manifesto by the Consuls

Following the German proclamation of war and the incidents related in our last issue, the following was circulated by the British and American Consuls :—

" Whereas the Government of Germany has this day proclaimed Tamasese King of Samoa,

" Now, therefore, we, the undersigned Representatives of the United States of America and Great Britain, hereby give notice that we, and our Governments, do not and never have recognised Tamasese as King of Samoa, bub continue as heretofore to recognise Malietoa. " VVe advise all Samoans to submit quietly to what they cannot help, not to fight, whatever the provocation, but to await peaceably the result of deliberations now in progress, which alone can determine the future of Samoa. " Harold Marsh Sewall, "Consul-General of the United States of America. " W. H. Wilson, " British Pro-Consul. "Apia, Samoa, August 25th, 1887." The despatches forwarded by the Lily urged the High Commissioner to send an English war vessel to Samoa at once.

The Rival Kings of Samoa.

Malietoa is a chief of the highest caste in Samoa. The name signifies " great warrior," and its present bearer is the descendant in direct line from the ancient chief who first obtained the high and honourable title for his bravery in wars against the Tongans. He is still a com paratively young man, but lih'e " cares of State" have been ■ many and have left their marks upon his forehead, and his features wear a habitual expression of anx ious deliberation. Ho was recognised as King of Samoa by England, Germany, and the United States, and, so far as is known, is still entitled to. be looked upon in that capacity. His rival, Tainasese, who has been proclaimed King by the German Commodore, is not of such high caste, though, like Malietca, he was a clnef of standing and authority. By recent ad vices, the Germans had succeeded in bring ing forward a third claimant to Samoan sovreignty, but his claims appear to have been dropped.

These three " Kings," so-called, no doubt represent the three districts into which the Island of Upolu used to be divided, each having it's chief with the title of "Tui." Malietoa was ruler of the central part of the island, Tuamasaga, in which the town and port of Apia is located, and nearly the whole of the European population being in his territory caused him to be look upon as of superior authority. In point of fact, however, his native following has always been in the minority.

The result of toreign interference in Samoa was the creation of a " King " with supposed jurisdiction over all the islands, but Malietoa's authority was not recognised outside of Upolu, and even in that island his party was styled " rebels " by those who adhered to the ancient Samoan form of go vernment—the federal rule of the chiefs, as administered by the two legislative bodies called the Taimua and Faipule. The idea of a king is foreign to Samoan ideas—the natives being strictly republican in their views, and the titles of chiefs not being hereditary, but being bestowed by election of the governing body.

Love of war has always distinguished the Samoans, and now, although Christianity and education are all-embracing, the natives find it difficult to give up their old pracjj tices. Some fifteen years ago, the ad herents of young Maiietoa, "being led to believe that his uncle—also a Maiietoa — had formed a scheme to usurp the functions of chief, declared war; but young Maiietoa, who has ever been prone to place himself under the guidance of the missionaries, withdrew into privacy for a time. The war was carried on for some years with varying results —the whole of the islands being dragged into the strife; and the upshot was the settlement effected by Sir Arthur Gordon, and the elevation of young Maiietoa to the position of King. As showing the esteem in which- Maiietoa is held by the Samoans generally, it is worthy of note that dining the war his person was held sacred and no atteir pt was made to attack him or make him prisoner.

Tamasese claims to be the real owner of the land ab Mulinuu Point, where King Malietoa had established the seat of his go vernment. A portion of this land had been acquired by an American named Coe, who sold it to the German Plantation Company, and the latter erected a flagstaff upon it, and hoisted the Imperial German flag. This flag was a continual annoyance to the Malietoa party, and had latterly been re moved by force—the flag of Samoa under that of the United States being affixed in its stead.

Tiie American Consul Interl viewed.

A representative of the Star to-day in terviewed Mr Campbell, the American Con sul for New Zealand, with reference to the Samoan affair, it being thought that he might have received despatches from the United States Consul-General at Apia. Mr Campbell, who courteously received our reporter, stated that though he had ex pected advices none had come to-day. A conversation then took place regarding the American connection with Samoa and the conference that was to have been held in Washington in July last between representatives of Great Britain,

America and Germany on Samoan affairs. Mr Campbell said that the policy of the present administration of the United States was adverse to the annexation of outside territory, and America's sole in terest in the Navigator Group was tha maintenance of a coaling station there. This was secured to her by treaty many years ago, which, however, expired by effluxion of time at the end of last year, bub was renewed. Mr Campbell, in reply to a question, said he had not yet received any communication from his Government rela tive to the Washington Conference. This conference, as our readers are aware.met ab the American capital in July last, Sir John Thuraton representing Great Britain, Mr G. C. Bates the United States, and a Gor man official the German Government.

H.M.S. Opal's Destination

When H.M.S. Opal left Auckland the other day it was given out that her destina tion was Samoa and the New Hebrides. We have reason for believing that she was bound for neither of these places, but that? her bows were pointed direct for Tonga. \\ c shall not be surprised to bear shortly that the Friendly Islands have been taken under British protection.

Sending News to Fiji.

The schooner which brought the news of the German annexation to Fiji was the Lily, a vessel chartered by the British Consul and residents of Samoa to convey des patches to the High Commissioner of the Pacific afc Fiji. When she left Samoa the gravest fears were entertained that the followers of King Malietoa would forcibly resist the action of the Germans, and thai) bloodshed would follow. The Germans were reported to be doing everything in their power to enrage the natives, and the British and American Consuls were using their utmost endeavours to induce them to submit to the inevitable until such time as a British war vessel arrived.

MALIETOA, THE DEPOSED KIJTO.

SUDDEN DEATH AT ONE HUNGA.

Mrs Cottam, an aged woman, residing in a ' house (occupied by herself only) in Grotto- j street, Onehunga, was found dead in her | bed this morning. The deceased had been j in bad health for the last month. A neigh-j i bour, a Mrs Kelly, called this morning to ; see how Mrs Cottam was, but could not get access to the house. • She immediately went for Mr Goldsbury, • who lives against. When they, accom- I paniedbya Mrs Higgins, obtained admit- J tance by getting through the window, and I found the deceased lying dead in her • bed, apparently in an easy position, ! as if she had passed quietly away in ■ her sleep, Mr Goldsbury at once senb i for Dr. Scott, who attended immediately, i and on examination, found that life was ex- i tinct. The deceased was a most respectable . old lady, and highly esteemed by the resi- ! dents of Onehunga, she had been a resi- i dent of the place for more than 35 years, j being a widow of one of the first batch i of pensioners that came to the colony. The ; late Mr William Cottain, husbaad of the ; deceased, died about 4 years ago, and ' strange to relate he was also found dead in ; his bed. '

THE HIKUTAIA GOLDFIELD.

IMPORTANT STATEMENTS BY

THE WARDEN.

Value of the Discovery.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.) \

Thames, this day. . The Wardens Court was crowded to-day to > hear the decision respecting Mcßrinns's' application for 30 acres of licensed holding i at Hikutaia. Mr Humphreys, solicitor' lodged an objection. The Warden stated ; that he had visited the mine yester-; day, and had also employed an official, ! who was preparing full particulars re-; lative to its position to other mining; districts. The find was five miles from; Waitekauri workings, the reef was seven i feet thick and had been driven on eight feet. ' The drop of the hanging wall was 75 de grees and the reef which hugs it is very rich in gold and silver. He had had a dish of j stnff washed with a result which astonished him. Sundry small pieces of stone had ' been assayed as follows :—Bank of New • Zealand assay—9Boz gold, 1,7750z silver;! School of Mines assay — 690z gold, : 1,8050z silver ; Mr Montgomery's — 83oz ■ gold; 1,708 of silver; other assays, 63^ ounces of gold ; 1,811 of silver valued ab £575 per ton ; and 94 ounces of gold and ' 807 ounces of silver valued at £617 per ton, The warden further described the satisfactory.' evidence- of the value ot Mcßrinn's discovery i and its probable importance to the country.' He delivered a scathing denunciation of; goldfield pests who withoat bodily labour, endeavoured to snatch the benefit of: hard earned discoveries from the right-: ful owners. He would award Mcßrinn the ground applied for as a special: claim necessitating the ultimate em- 1 ployment c f fifty men but he declined to. give leases to men following uj the wake of ■ prospectors. These wouldhave consolid-' ated claims worked under miners' rights, and their surveys could proceed.

A telegram received from Wellington, this afternoon, states that the Government have no information regarding the Em broglio at Samoa.

COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c, To-night.

Abbott's Opera House—Moore and Ashton'a Mammoth Minstrels, 8 Bell's Buildings. AVynd ham-street — Industrial Association's Exhibition, 7.30 to 10 Olympia Hall, Grey-street— Skating Rink, 7.30 North Shore Presbyterian Church—Evangelis tic Service, 7.30 City Hall-Lecture, "Freemasonry: Its His tory, Progress, and Triumphs," by Rev. E. H. Gulliver, 8 Choral Hall—Auckland Football Association's Concert, 8 Drill-shed—A Battery N.Z. Regiment Artillery, 7.30 ' .■:■ V.M.C.A. Rooms—Evangelistic Service, 7.30 Wcs'.eyan Church, Russell-su-esr, Arch Hill Lecture, " The Practical Use of Phrenology," Newmarket Hall Fruit Soiree and Concert, 7.30 Ponsonby Hall—St. Stephen's Church Conver sazione, 7.30 Mount Hobson Schoolroom—Sir G. M. O'Rorke and the Electors of Manukau, 8 Polling for Members for City Council, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. V.M.C. A. hooms —Members of Auckland Athenscum, 8 Club-room, Newton—Weekly Social of Auck land Burns Club, 7.30 Waite's Hall, Mount Eden—General Committee and Supporters of Mr J. A. Council, 7.30 Eden Hall—Address to Electors o£ Newton by Mr E. Withy, 8 Mount AlnertPublic Hall—Committee of Mr E, Mitchclson, 7.30

Rota of Justices at Police Court.

September 9-Messrs J. G. Corbett and W. Duncan

Auction Sales To-morrow.

Arthur and Buddie—Weekly Poultry and Pro duce Sale, 11 Hunter and Nolan, Durham Yards — Horses, etc., 11 W. J. Dowden-Weekly Poultry and Produce Sale, 11 S. Cochrane and Son—Household Furniture and Effects, U Pagct and Ralston — Poultry, Produce, Furni ture, 10.30 A. Buck land, Haymarket—Horses, Buggies, Harness, etc., 12 J. Leydon—Poultry, Produce, etc., 11 B. Tonks and Co.—Merchandise, etc., 11. E. Leydon—Poultry, Produce, Furniture, eta.

A. Aitken—Poultry, Produce, etc., 12 T. Al. Jackson—Shrubs, Fruit Trees, Plants; etc., n A. Morton—Shrubs, Fruit Trees, eta,, y. D. F. Evans— Proierty, Trees. Plants, etc. 12.30 Vaile and Douglas-Properties, eto,< S

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAi, SEPTEMBER 8, 1887,

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First Koll. Newton .. ... 1.305 Dity West .. 1,705 Ponsonby .. 1,592 Eden .. .. 1,487 Manukau .. 1.436 Auckland North 1.960 Parnell .. .. 1.563 Auckland Central 1,728

Supple- ment. "643 370 252 445 '351 324 273 33

Total Votes. 1.953 2.075 1,844 1.9J2 1,837 2.284 1,836 1.766

