TELEGRAPHIC

Inangahua Times, Volume II, 17 May 1880, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC

[BY ELECTKIO TELEGRAPH.] [PBB PBBBB ASSOCIATfOK,] Bienheim, May 13, A shocking death by burning occurred in Queen Charlotte's Sound. Londell. of Yelverton Bun, on Snnday vent boating in Oyster Bay with his two daughters. They set fire to some scrub and a strong wind blew the flames, and one of the girl's dresses caught fire. Another man ran to her assistance, and found her burnt corpse. Chhistchubch. Father Bensfield, a Boman Catholic priest, was nearly drowned while cross* ing the Ashley river. The bugay was upset and the horse drowned, himself narrowly escaping. Sir George Grey is expected here on Tuesday next, and preparations are be* ing made for a Liberal demonstration, Feed oats, Is 2d to Is 3d. Potatoes are quoted at 25s per ton. Batter, 8d to 9d ) cheese, 4d to sd. First class mutton 2d. Dttnidih. Mr Macassey, the well known lawyer, is dead. Walter Barton, photographer, suicided with chemicals used in his bu.sU ness. Webb, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, and manager of Dunedin Building Society, has levanted, owing to financial difficulties. iKVEBpiB^ILL. M'Caughan, who scarcely spoke in the House last session, has issued an able address to his constituents, reviewing trenchantly the political situation, and pledging himself to support any Government who will abolish the Education vote and County subsidies, and impositiop of

beer tax, and tea tod sugar duties in lieu of property tax, WfitMN'OTOH. It is reported that Shr William Fox will be asked to join the Ministry. Several cases are set down for hearing in the Divorce Court here next week. It is understood the Government have their measures in a very forward state and do not expect a lone session. It is expected that the Financial Statement will show a deficiency of fully a million. Auckland. After Grey's speech, other northern members spoke, but appeared generally at variance amongst themselves. Speight condemned the education system. Wallis condemned Grey's proposal for elective Governor. Major Harris condemned the action of the City members in not working with their country colleagues. j Swansoa condemned the party for break* ing the solemn compact which induced the Auckland members to support the Ministry. Mr Moss said the Liberal party had been broken, but it had not been de« feated. He alluded to M'Caughan's speech as the promptings of someone be* hind. The member for Riverton had in fact been put forward as a feeler. He urged bis hearers to register their rotes. Mr Hamlin approved of Grey's silence as to his future policy. The proper tim# to unfold the Liberal policy wouM oe the ensuing session.