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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume II, Issue 170, 22 April 1874, Page 3

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PER AKOr,O-AUSTRALIAN PRESS TELEGRAPH AGENCY.

The Governor in the Waikato.

Ngakuawahia, Tuesday Night. Thb Governor met the friendly natives this morning. A large number of natives were present; no rebels- There were the usual speeches of welcome, A large number of settlers were present. His Excellency delivered an eloquent address, in which he said that if the rebels desire to continue isolated, he did not desire to drag them from it. He illustrated the probable future by a metaphor : “So surely as this great river spreads to the sea, so surely will Christianity and civilisation spread. Better live on the bank than be carried away by the current.” As regards the land question, he said ho would use the words of a patriarch, “Is not the land before us ? Then let there be no strife between ye and me.” He was very sorry for divisions between the natives. He would like to see the good results of civilisation extended through the whole Maori people. “ You loyal know you have many advantages not enjoyed by others.”

An address was presented by Major Jackson, on behalf of the settlers, welcoming and thanking the Governor for the dignified position he assumed towards the natives who still refuse to submit to the authority of tbe Queen. The Governor, in reply, said he was gratified with his reception. He was not surprised at their reference to native affairs, as the settlers had undergone considerable risk of property, if not of person. Colonists had to look to them to save much risk by their temperate conduct. He was glad they appreciated his attitude towards the natives. He acted under advice which he thought wise and judicious. The Governor and party have left for Cam' bridge. Last Night’s News. Auceiakd, Tuesday Night. The Harbour Board have appointed Captain Daldy (chairman) to proceed to Wellington to consult Mr Vogel re dock. The health of the Dorette immigrants is so good that they will probably be released this week.

The wreck of the brig Albion is to be sold without reserve, it being impossible to get her off. Hokitika, Tuesday Night. The damage to the West Coast road will coat over £5,000. The Engineer recommends a deviation, at an outlay of £10,003. Cukistchuboh, Tuesday Night. The General Assembly election for Akaroa resulted as follows:—Montgomery, 166 ; Pilliet, 76, The Education Board office has been broken into and robbed of £35. Wkixikgtok, Tuesday Night. Very few licenses were opposed to-day, and only by the police. N bisok, Tuesday Night. No licenses opposed. Latest English Cablegrams. Lokbok, April 8. Livingstone is to be buried at Westminster Abbey. The cost will be defrayed by Government. France and Russia have signed a treaty of commerce and navigation. Nkw Yobk. The Senate have voted an increase of greenbacks and National Bank circulation of eight hundred million dollars.

London, April 9. The coal and iron masters have resolved on a farther reduction of wages 20 per cent. Tenders are invited for a million loan of three millions (?). April 10. Three thousand colliers in Somersetshire have struck work. Luie, steward of the Osprey, was sentenced to seven years, and Captain Brown to five years. The Press is favorable to the annexation of Fiji. Money is in less demand and firm. The stock market ia improving. Apprehensions of a dearness in money are subsiding. Adelaide wheat, 66« to 67s ; flour, 46s »o 48s per 2801 b. The Atrato sailed on the stb. Madrid, April 10. A compromise has been effected between the Republicans and Carlisle. Segociations for peace are proceeding.

IiOMDON, April 11. The King of Ashantees has signed Wolseley’s treaty.

(FROM Otm OffK COBKESPOKDSNT.) Grahasistown, Tuesday Night. A man named John Duncan, a Fakeba-Maori and native interpreter, shot himself accidentally on Sunday. He went out pig hunting with his Maori wife in the morning, and while pulling the gun towards him by the muzzle he was shot through the heart. At the inquest yesterday a verdict of “ Accidental death ” was returned. A three-masted schooner, intended as an auxiliary screw, was launched at the building yards of Mr Robert Stone, in the presence of over 1,000 people. The launch wag moat succesful. She was christened by Mrs 0. B. Stone, of Auckland, who named the vessel the “Emu.” She is 280 tons register. This fine boat is: intended for the coast trade, and is built to the order of Captain James Stone. Barge parcels of specimens were taken from the Caledonian yesterday and to-day. The scrip is rising a trifle. Gillies and Hesketh have been retained by Captain Fraser to prosecute a libel action against the Auckland Sfar.