NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 231, 6 September 1881, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

|PEE PEEB3 ASSOCIATION.] NEW PLYMOUTH, September 8, The Fencing Squabble. The serious aspect of affairs at Parihakd has caused the authorities to be on the alert. Colonel Roberts and Mr Hurstbouss left on Sunday evening for Pungarehu, and orders were left for all the Armed Constabulary men in town to at once proceed to head quarters. Telegrams from Pungarehu and Rahotn last evening still refer to the Natives’ fencing, and persons who arrived to-day, who had travelled through the district, bear out the telegrams. The Natives are fencing and the Constabulary are pulling down the fences, which the Maoris re-erect. No prisoners have been taken, pending orders from Wellington. Mounted patrols report further fencing, and it is reported that thirty Constabulary and officers are to be stationed at Te Parapara immediately. Tho Maoris say they do not care how many constables are brought to the front; they are not frightened, but will continue fencing and not be taken prisoners. They number about 600. Thunderstorm, A violent thunderstorm passed over New Plymouth last evening the lightning was extremely vivid. AUCKLAND. September 6. Cheap PotatoesCanterbury potatoes were sold to-day at auction for £1 per ton, bags included and delivered to store. NAPIER, September 6. The Mystery SolvedThe body found at Okawa is tho remains of an old demented Maori. Some weeks, ago this Native wandered from his pah, and though every search was made, he was not found till hia body was accidentally discovered on the hills, where, by order of a J.P., it was buried. When the report reached town it was supposed that the body was that of this Native. It was never suspected for a moment that any murder or foul play had been committed. WELLINGTON, September 6. The Transit of Venus. The Now Zealand Government have received a despatch enclosing the preliminary report from the Royal Astronomical Society relating to tho Transit of Venus in 1883. The report contains suggestions as to the stations favourable to observations and as to the different phases. The report also states that Australia and New Zealand should be the best stations for observing the phase known as egress retarded. The society suggests that Auckland would probably be the best site for observation in New Zealand, and further that the New Zealand party of gentlemen should leave London about July Ist, arriving at Auckland tho first week in September, thus giving them time to consult with the local observers. Fined 30sAt the Court to-day, the proprietor of the Metropolitan Hotel was fined 20s and costs for a breach of tbe Licensing Ordinance. James Smith, a draper, was fined in a similar amount for a breach of the Employment of Females Act by employing females after two o’clock on Saturday afternoon. Clean Bill of Health. The launch has returned from the Quarantine Station. There is no sickness on board the Wakatipu, and she will bo admitted to pratique to-morrow. KUMAEA, September 6. The Representation Bill

A public meeting was held at the Town Hall last night in answer to a requisition to the Mayor. The attendance was large, and the following resolutions were carried unanimously That this meeting strongly condemns the principle of the Representation Bill now passing through its final stages in the House, and protests against the disfranchisement of Westland." “That copies of the foregoing resolution be forwarded to the members representing the West Coast, and also to the Speaker and the members of the Legislative Council.” DUNEDIN, September 6. Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber of Commerce report states that a reply has been received from the American Government to tho effect that the question of remission of the duty on wool has been referred to the Committee of Ways and Moans in the House of Representatives for consideration. Legal reform is urgently demanded by tho country, and they hope pressure will he brought to bear to induce legislation on the subject. It is expected that the Union Company will ere long see its way to extend its operations to Fiji. The Chamber thinks the time has arrived for the colony to erect its own sugar refineries and for the cultivation of sugar beet.