LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1291, 9 May 1878, Page 2

LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

INTERPROVINOIAL [PBB PBBSB AGENOY.] Hieubangi, May 8, 0 a.m. Excepting the usual civilities extended to visitors, nothing was done here yesterday. Food was presented to Sir G. Grey, Mr Sheehan, and party. Tawhiao visited the Government party, personally seeing to their comfort. A guard was put over them during the night. Nothing is yet known as to the day's proceedings. The Hauhaus are for having a war dance. None of the Ngatimaniopoto are present, which somewhat puts out the Waikatos. They say Rewi feels himself in a false position, and cannot attend the meeting in consequence of his people having sold land. 2 p.m. Nothing in the way of business has been done here as yet. Various kinds of native foods have been presented to Sir G. Grey and Mr Sheehan. The latter had some talk with Hau Haura, the. only Ngatimaniopoto present here. The King has been in deep consultation with his Chiefs all day. Gisbobne, May 8. This place has now a daily paper, the "Herald" and the "Standard" appearing on alternate days. The long looked for litigation respecting land titles in Poverty Bay has begun. Many writs have been issued. Mr Chambers, of Repongaere run, and Mr King, of the Sawmill, on Makuri block, are among the recipients. Information from Native sources from Waikato speaks strongly of the decline of Tawhiao's influence. The old Maori mode of worship is amended, and as taught by him is becoming unpopular. He endeavored to get Te Kooti to join his faith, but the latter refusi d. The religion taught by Te Kooti is founded on a portion of the Old Testament, and is becoming more popular every day. Many pilgrimages are being made to the high priest, who prophesies his return to this district, his birth place, within three years. In reply to a deputation from Nativeß, asking for part of the Patutahi lands to be withdrawn from sale, Mr Sheehan telegraphed that he declined to interfere. Tapakui, May 8. A man named Henry Close was killed at Waikaia by a tree falling on him. It is not known whether he has any friends in the colony. Wellington, May 8. It is reported here that in the event of war being declared, the Government will call out the miiitia. Mr Cloland, of the Bank of Now Zealand, who was thrown out of his buggy last Sunday at Feathers Jon, and severely injured about the head, is .still unconscious, though he is said to be slightly better. Oamabtj, May 8. Messrs Hislop tA»d Shrimski, M.H.R.'b for Wwtaii, addressed the electors at Qamara

to-night. There was a large attendance, the Mayor in tho chair. Mr Hislop gave an able address, being a returno of his actions since he was first elected to oppose abolition down lo the conclusion of last session. Ho ssid after the proviuces were abolished tho conduct of tho Atkinson Ministry in giving billets to leading political opponents, and assisting large capitalists to acquire bind in the North Island at ridiculously low figures was such as he could not support. Therefore, he had used his best endeavours to oust them. He then proceeded to refer to the financial state of the colony at the time tho Grey Ministry took office. He said he would support that Ministry if they fulfilled the promises made to bring in a Bill taxing the land, and to reduce tuxes on imports. He concluded his speeoh by hoping that tho efforts of himself and colleague to carry out tho wishes of the constituency would be looked upon as disinterested, as neither of them were placeseekers. He was applauded several times during his speech, and, at tho conclusion, Mr Shrimski said that after the exhaustive address of Mr Hislop there was scarcely anything left for h*m to say, but to refer to one or two things which that gentleman had not alludod to. He spoke of the " Waka Maori" libel case, tho Piako Swamp purchase, the Education Act, and other subjects, and at 10 o'clock was still speaking, i DtrKBDiN, May 8. Tho first meeting of shareholders iu Guthrie and Larnach's woodware factory, was held this afternoon. Tho net profits realised on seven months' working amounts to £15,180, vdiich is to be appropriated as follows : Dividend of 10 per cent, £7287 ; 2£ per cent bonus, £lß2l ; carried to reserve fund, £SOOO ; balance, £lO7l. The Dunedin insuranco companies intend presenting Capt. Sinclair, of the fire brigade, with a testimonial. He recently resigned. Dr. Somorville's services continue to fill the theatre twice daily. iNVEBCABGULIi, May 8. The opening meeting of the coursing season took place to-day, and was very successful. Hares were plentiful. For the All aged Stakes nineteen dogs entered. Two courses were run, but tho event was not decided. Gyp, the winner of last year, was put out by Clarence. For tho Puppy Stakes there were ten entries, and only one course was run. [fbom the oobbepondbnt of the pbess.] Timabtt, May 8. At a meeting of the Education Board, held to-day, Mr Montgomery was present for tho purpose of conferring with the Board on the subject of the establishment of a high school at Timaru. Tho result of the interview was not made public. The Rev. Gillies was appointed Commissioner of Education reserves for South Canterbury. The Chairman was authorised to apply to the North Canterbury Board for £2OOO, in anticipation of the two Boards settling accounts. About £9O was distributed between various schools. Motions were brought forward to have the office of secretary thrown open to public competition, and to combine the offices of secretary and inspector ; but after a long discussion they were altered to notices of motions. The Board adjourned for one week.