Dr Harvey, master of the Industrial Home, has reported to the Committee cases of immorality between the children alleged to bave occurred during the previous master's manage, ment. The Committee are investi gating. March 14 Fears are entertained that at tbe Native meeting at the Bay of Island on the 23rd, there will be a disturb" ance, and a proposal is made that a force of Armed Constabulary should be sent there. Chief Paul has con* vened a Maori Parliament, and 18 subjects are mentioned on programme. The Mayor has refused to declare St. Patrick's Day a* holiday, on aci count of tho difference of opinion among the publico.
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MELBOURNE March 11 In the Legislative Assembly the debate on Murray Smith's motion for a conference of each House on the lieform Bill was concluded, and. on a division being taken, the proposal was rejected by 40 to 33. Urayes, Sir John O'Shan nessy, and Sir Bryan O'Loughlin voted with the minority. SYDNEY March 11 Sailed—Wakatipu for Wellington. The wreck of the steamer Collaroy has been sold for £615.
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the emperur of Russia MURDERED. ST. PETERSBUGH March 13 The Czar of Russia was murdered to day by the explosion of a bomb. CAPETOWN" March 10 Strong efforts are beiug made by Joubert, commanding rebels to induce loyal Boers to join, but President Brandt is working for an amicable settlement. LONDON Starch 11 The wool sales show better ten dency.
