NEWS FROM THE NORTH.

Dunstan Times, Issue 382, 13 August 1869, Page 3

NEWS FROM THE NORTH.

(Condensed from the Daily Times.) Napier, August 2. A great rush has taken place 'to Coromandel, a rich quartz reef having been discovered in the dividing range between Coromandel and Kennedy’s Bay. Te Kooti has left for Taupo, by the way of Tuhua. Four rebels have been arrested at Ngainawahia, with arms and ammunition upon them which had been purchased in Auckland. A clue has been obtained to the persons who cupplied the arms. The Constabulary have been withdrawn from Fort Galatea. Wellington, August 3, Mr."M‘Lean is now moving 'his resolutions, which have* been”amended' as follows :—“That, having regard to the very threatening aspect of affairs in the North Island, and the - exhausted state of the co'onial finances, it is beyond the strength i f the colony, if left to its own resources, to supply with colonial troops gamsons sufficient for(the protection of fife and property, and at the same time to provide an adequate moveable force to resist the formidable organised bands which continually make raids into the outlying districts, devastating the country, anp torturing l and murdering, without distinction ot age or sex, the peaceful inhabitants of both races, and sometimes even threaten the safety of some of the principal towns in the North Island.

“That the countenance and protection of the Imperial Government, as afforded by the presence of a small body of Imperial troops, are of even more importance than the physical strength thereby given. “That, under the circumstances a final appeal be made to the mother country for assistance in the shape of Imperial troops, the colony undertaking to provide "an efficient constabulary force.

“That this House undertake to make provision for such contribution as may be arranged with the Imperial Government towards defraying the cost of maintaining such Imperial troops. “ That such arrangements should be made for five years. “ That the Government take steps to give effect to these resolutions, by sending Commissioners to England to make the necessary representations, to the Imperial Government. “ That these Commissioners be armed with full discretionary powers to obtain the opinion of the best military authorities as to the advisability of employing Ghoorkas or any other bo !y of disciplined men, and be guided by such opinions in their representations to the Imperial Government.”

It is rumored that Mr. Stratford intends to move an amendment of want of confidence in the financial policy of the Government. August 5. Last night Mr. Kerr, Colonel Haultain, Mr, Ludlam, and Mr. Jollie spoke against, and Tareha and Mr. Ormond in favor of, Mr. M'Lean’s resolutions. Mr. Ormond gave notice of his intention to move an amendment in lieu of these resolution, as follows:—“ That in the very threatening aspect of Native affairs, the maintenance of a highly disciplined and well organised force is a matter of imperative necessity. That the presence in the North Island of a small body of Imperial troops will greatly assist the colony in its efforts to form and discipline such a force, and will tend to check the disaffection among the native race. That Commissioners be sent home to secure such a force, not exceeding one thousand men, for five years, and that this House pledge itself to pay such sums as the Commissioners may agree to for the same. ”

A warm debate took place in the House to-day, on a motion by Mr. Stafford asking for papers explaining the alleged unauthorised expenditure of the late Government, referred to in the Treasurer’s Financial Statement. Mr. Stevens declared that the figures used by the Treasurer were either a gigantic blunder or something worse- For this he was sounly abused by Mr. Dillon Bell and Mr. Fox. The Government were obliged to admit that £l7O, OOq t-hould not, according to former precedents, have been charged against the past year, it being the amount remitted home to meet the interest on loans. They disclaimed, however, all intention to mislead. Napier, August 5. The Galatea arrived at Papeete, in the island of Tahiti, on the 19th of June, after

a favorable passage of eighteen days from Auckland. Thousands of natives assembled at the landing-place to welcome the Prince. The Galatea left again for Yokohama on the 2nd of July. This news was brought to Auckland by H.l.M.’s frigate Duehayle, which arrived on the 2nd inst., with his Excellency Count Ronciere on board. She left Papeete on the 10th ult. Telegrams received at Auckland on the 30 th ult. from the Waikato state that Te Kooti was still encamped ten miles from Tokangamutu, and that a conflict was impending between his force and the Waikatos, The latter statement is merely founded on rumour, but semi-official information has been published to the effect'that Tauranga is likely to be attacked by Te Kooti. Fears are also entertained that the Ngatirangi and Ngataiawha natives, who formerly fought against us, will joinjhim. W F.Lti noton, August 4. Mr. Stafford move 1, to-day, the following anendmenton Mr. M‘Lean’s resolution-: “That this House will not sanction the ex’ penditure of the Colon's! funds in the payment of Imperial troops, beyond such a sum as may be require! for one Reginent, to bo stationed in such of the centres of population as the Governor may appoint, with a view to the moral effect which, in the opinion cf this House, the presence of a small body o Imperial troops produces on the natives* both loyal and disaffected, and that a Select Committee be appointed to prepare an address to Her Majesty, embodying the conditions on which she will he requested to station such a Reaiment in "New Zealand.” Mr. Fox replied, and Mr. Travers sunported the amendment. The debate will le resumed to-night. August G. A regular “row” took place in the House last night between Mr. Stafford and Messrs Vogel and Hell. Both parties lost their temper, and Mr. Vogel said that the present colonial force was a comparatively useless body, on which Mr. Stafford cried, “It is false ! ” Mr. Bell immediately moved that the words be dal:on down, but ultimately they were withdrawn, and the matte r settled. Mr. Hall spoke for nearly three hours last night, and Mr. Vogel rep’icd. The Opposi. tion intend to speak against time to-night in order to prevent a division taking place before the departure of the English mail to-morrow.

Mr. Tancred has moved the following new amendment, which he and Mr. Rollcston urged both sides to accept:—“ That a resolution naving been passed, requesting General Chute to allow the 18th Regiment to remain in the Colony, until an answer is received from the Imperial Government to the pro. posals of the Colony, it is expedient tha + action should'be taken to obtain'the roten tion of the said Regiment, upon such terms as may be arranged by the Imperial authorities.” Colonel Whitmore has been removed from the command of fhe field force, hut has been offered he office of Under Seoretaiy for Defence. .August 8. A division, on Mr; M‘Lean’s resolutions, took place at 2.30 on Saturday morning, the Go yernmeut having announced their intention to sit until one took place. Mr. Stafford’s amendment was negatived, the question being put “ That the words of Mr. M ‘Lears first resolution stand as part of the question.” This was carried by thirty, six votes to twenty-seven.