Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-11-29
AUSTRALASIA,
Arrival of the Steamship zealandia at
San Francisco.
IBy telegraph

San Francisco.
by Telegraph
SAN FRANCISCO, November 2Sth. = Ar.
rived, steamer Zsalandia, from Sydney via
Auckland. etc., bringing the British mails
and the following advices:
WELLINGTON, November 5.h-Rolleston,
the native Minister, interviewed Tewhite on
the II ii of October. The result was unsat-
isfactory.
The acting Governor issued proclamation
on the 19sh, warning the natives that they
must accept the terms offered within a
fortnight, or forfeit the land awarded to them
by the Royal Commission.
The constabulary has been largely in
creased, and the proffered services OF several
corps Of volunteers have been accepted. A
large force is collected in the disturbed dis
tIict as q precaution against possible hog-
tilities.
In accordance with previous announcement,
the native Minister, with force of 1900
meu, proceeded to Pasihaka to-day and de-
manded Tewhite's answer TO the proclama-
ton. No reply being forthcoming, the riot
act was read. An hour later the native
Westinghouse, which was densely crowded,
was surrounded and Tewhiti John, the chief
follower of Hi Joko the alleged murderer Of
European Ia 1879, was arrested without
resistance.
SYDNEY, November 3d.-A bill has been
introduced 10 the Council to legalizs and reg
| ulate Trades Unions, and enable them to ac-
quire and hold property, like other corpora
| tions.
Sir George Innes, created Judge Of the
Supreme Court, was sworn in October 9th.
The United States Fish Commission pre-
scented the Geological Society with 10000
salmon ova, which arrived in excellent condi-
ton, per City of Sydney, and were placed in
hatchlng-boxes.
BRISBANE, November 2d.-General Field
ing, with party exploring railway route,
arrived at Cloncurry on the 7th of October.
They are reported to be well satisfied with
the country so far.
Chisf Justice Lilley has reconsi Tered his
decision, and now accepts the knighthood.
II. NJ. schooner Conflict called at Lizard
Island on the 22d of October, and found
Fuller & Watson's beach strewn with books
and furniture. Mrs. Watson and child are
missing. The husband was visiting distant
station. A thorough search was made. but
unsuccessfully. 1t is feared az outrage was
committed by the natives. Parties are still
searching.
| MELBoURNE, November 1st.-On the Gov.
ernment notifying the Assembly to name
those appointed as an Education Committee.
with Francis Ormond as Chairman, a caucus
of the direct opposition was held, Berry pre-
siding. The majority decided to support the
motion of Ramsay, formerly Minister Of Ed
ucation, declaring the construction Of the
Commission unsatisfactory. The House &C.
cordingly adjourned. At q meeting subse-
quently held O.oghten denounced the appoint
rnent Of additional members. Judge Higen-
botham farther opposed the Craftsmanship of
the Commission. Ramsey disclaimed any in
tention to endeavor to assist the Government
appointed, and offered an amendment to the
motion, but maintained that it was undesira-
Bile to refer TO any Commission questions af-
fecting the public policy, such as the alleged
grievances of the Catholics. Ologhten de-
ciined to consider both the original and
amended motions. A vote of want of conf
dence wss offered, and the House declined to
proceed to other business until this was dis