LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1367, 3 July 1878, Page 2

LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

BY SUBMARINE CABLE. [renter's telegrams TO TUB PHfiSS AGENCY.] AUSTRALIAN. BYDNEY, July 2. Arrived—The Rotorua. Obituary—Mr Michael Quinlan, a merchant of Brisbane. INTJERPSO VIN Cl Aik [per press agency.] Alexandra, July 2. The Waipa candidates are canvassing vigorously. Mr Me Minn, one of them, says ho has the Premier’s authority for stating that no hinds on the west bank of the Waipa are to be returned to the natives south of Korikoriiri, below What a what a. New Plymouth, July 2. As the Waitara train was coming in this afternoon, tho valve spindle of tho engine broke, and the passengers had to walk into town. As one engine will have to do all tho work for a day or two, passenger and goods traffic will bo partially suspended. People complain of the inefficiency of the plant. Mr Sheehan will probably go to Opunake iu tho Waitara tug. Xhfl Natives are gladly y 5 turning to their

pahs. The Parihaka Natives, with their empty carts, passed through to-day. Wellington, July 2. The Hinemoa returned here this afternoon with Sir George Grey. The ship Pleione brings a portion of the plant for the Wellington Tramway Co. The remains of Blundell, sen., were buried this afternoon. There was a large funeral, attended by many citizens. The surveyors who inspected the Hydiv.bnd for the Insurance Company, speak so hopefully of getting the vessel off that it is said the insurance agents intend to cal! for tenders for unloading the ship, which is said to float at high tide, though Oft. in (he sand at the stern, and sft. at the how. The captain and crew still remain by the ship. Gfetmodth, July 2. One of the largest public meetings ever held in Greymouth took place last evening, for the purpose of considering certain resolutions relating to the unforeseen and unexpected cessation of the harbor works. In the absence of the Mayer the county chairman took the chair. The following resolutions were carried with acclamation :—(lst.) “That this meeting views with alarm the stoppage of the Greymouth harbor works without any apparent provision for their continuance.” (2nd.) “That the suspension of the works in the fiiceofthepoßitivea&Bur.ii c ■ of the Government given to the Corporation when that body surrendered its wharfage and tonnage dues, that works would be continuously prosecuted, would be considered by this meeting as a breach of the terms upon which such dues were handed over.” (3rd.) “ That the works already constructed, haring had (he beneficial effect of deepening the water on the bar, confirm the opinion that without doubt, if continued, they would make the port accessible to shipping of large tonnage, and thus provide for (he export of the vast mineral resources of the district.” (4th.) “ That it is desirable a deputation, consist ing of the members for the Grey Valley, the Mayor, the County chairman, and Messrs Kennedy, Kerr, and Harrison bo appointed to wait upon the Ministry, for the purpose of urging upon the Government the necessity of prosecuting the harbor works without delay.” Blenheim, July 2. A deputation has left to interview the Government re the Picton railway extension and the Opawa bridge. A foot race has been arranged for £IOO a-side between Mclvor and Hart, The distances are 100, 150, and 200 yards, and the race is to be run on the 17th August. £4O has been deposited on account of the stakes. Dunedin, July 2. It is contemplated to form a company with a capital of £IO,OOO to establish steam communication with the peninsula side of the harbor. . A document is about to be presented for signature expressing confidence in Mr Bathgate’s administration of justice, and attributing the present dispute to the jealousy of lawyers. Mr Henry Driver will probably contest the vacancy forßoslyn. The case C. E. Haughton v Reed and Fenwick appeared in the list of common jury cases for Monday next. [fbom the coebespondent of the peess'J Timaeu, July 2. In the Resident Magistrate’s Court to day the Bench refused to grant a rehearing in the rate case of Borough Council against Royse, Stead and Co., lessees of the Government Landing Service, in which judgment had been given for the plaintiffs During the month of Juno forty-two births, fourteen deaths, and four marriages were registered in Timaru. Four hundred and ninety acres of land, five miles south of Timaru, were to-day sold to Mr Joynt, of Christchurch, at £2O per acre.