LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 833, 2 June 1879, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[press agency.] Auckland, June 2. Rewi attended St. Paul's Church last night,, being a member of the Church of England. He was affected to tears by some parts of the service. At Mt. Eden gaol he inquired for graves of the Maoris executed for Volkner's and Fulloon's murders, and addressed about 30 Maori prisoners, telling them they were justly punished for breaking the law, and when liberated should reform. Dunedin, June 2. Henry Hirst, as agent for a man in Yorkshire, lays claim to all land about Riverton. His client alleges it was conveyed to him by deed of gift dated three ye irs prior to the purchase made by Man tell. The Vincent County Council has framed resolutions prohibiting the employment of Chiuese on County contracts.

[NEW ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Napier, May 31. The Maori*"chief Hiroka Tahia, who obstructed the railway line, was charged at the Police Conrt with the offence. Inspector Scully said he had received instructions from the Government to withdraw the information, as there were extenuating circumstances. The R. M. said the summons was withdrawn because it appeared that in ihe morning the prisoner had been ejected from the railway carriage with undue force, for smoking, and had then allowed his temper to get the better of him ; he had, however, informed the station master at Kopua of his intention to obstruct the line, and he no doubt thought he had a right to prevent the train passing over his land. He had, however, rendered himself liable to penal servitude for life, and it was to be hoped that this would be a warning to him. The prisoner M'Lennon was to-day committed for trial on a charge of poisoning his wife. The case has occupied the R. M. all the week, and has excited great public interest. The most important additional evidence given *as that of a woii.iiu liam.yl Macdonald, who knew prisoner in Geraldine, and to whom prisoner remarked that it was a good job his wife was out of the way, as he was iVc;e to go to Africa. She afterwards found that there was a suspicion of wife murder, and told him so, when he said with some curiosity, " Could ihey detect poison so long after death 1 No ; \ loved her tco much to poi-inn her.'"' He. also said if an attempt were made to arrest him he would slioot

the policeman, and shewed her a revolver. New Plymouth, May 31. The Hinemoa, with the Governor, Sir George Grey, and Colonel Whitmore on board, arrived here this morning at about noon. The party landed, and were conveyed to Mr Caverliill's house, which has been given over to the viceregal party. It is expected the party will remain heie till Tuesday next, and then leave for Auckland. June 1. At a meeting it was decided to'wait on the Premier and present a resolution to the effect that the Government would not take any steps to suppress the Natives without first securing the protection of the district by large forces. The deputation, consisting of Justices of the Peace, members of the Assembly, and prominent out-settlers, then waited on the Premier and Col. VVhitmore; and Major Atkinson, having submitted the resolution, proceeded to slate the anxiety that existed with the settlers with reference .to the aggressive attitude taken by the Natives, fie then proceeded to state that they had waited on the Government to know whether the Ministry was prepared ro give an absolute assurance of protection that they might remain at thair homes with safety. Sir G. Grey replied that the Government would do everything in its power to protect, the out-settlements when endangered. He thought it better if some of the leading, settlers would meet him and give hi in information respecting their several dis tricts as to the numher of settlers and the protection they had in case of an outbreak. Major Atkinson replied that the settlers would give all the information in their power. Sir George Grey said that was the cause of his visit. Major Atkinson said he would not like to be one of a private deputation. Sir George Grey replied that there were other gentlemen equally cognizant of the state of the country. Several other settlers spoke, and, in reply to the deputation, Sir G. Grey said the Government would be in a position to protect them and their interests wheu required, and would notify to them if it were advisable to quit their homesteads. After the deputation, Sir G. Grey and Col. Whitmore had a long discussion with a number of settlers- A public meeting has been called for 11 o'clock on Monday next.

Gisborne, May 30. Robert Cooper has been committed for trial at the District Court on a charge of selling arms to the Natives 1 The assessors, including Ropafca, were on the Bench. Parnall, an ironmonger, and Broodie, are to be tried for similar offences. •■. - ■

The Ngatiparoa seem to consider the prosecution an insult to the Maoris.

Auckland, May 30. It is understood that the Governor will leave Wellington about 12th June, and visit Auckland. He will then meet Lord Loftus, the new Governor of New South Wales, who is coming out in the next San Francisco mail steamer.

Mr Sheehan and Rewi arrived by special train to.day, and met with an enthusiastic reception, being welcomed by the Mayor and Corporation. Wellington, May 31. Gleich has been released from gaol. Captains Hewitti, Kose, and Cross, who form the Royal Commission touching the wreck of the s.s. Taupo, returned yesterday. It is understood that they have not yet concluded their labors.

Imagine Flinders, a married woman, attempted suicide by throwing herself from the wharf into the harbour. When rescued she was nearly dead, and was taken to the hospital. Dunedin, May 30. The Macetown correspondent of the Cromwell Argus says it is computed that at the end of this season 35000zs gold will have been produced from the reefs in that district.

May 31. On Thursday it was reported to the police that an elderly-man named Stevens working at the steam laundry, in Cumberland street, was missing from his home. Yesterday afternoon, a resident of South Dunedin, whilst working upon the beach near Sawyers' Head, found the body of a man, which subsequently proved to be that Stevens ; a bottle half full of brandy was found at his side. The body was at once removed to morgue by a cabman named Burman.

Invercargill, May 29. The draught match between fifteen players of Invercargill and the same number from Waikawa was won by the latter.

Considerable quantities of grain are being shipped from the Bluff. Oama'ru, May 30. A large sale of Crown lands, situated in the Kuroa district, twelve miles from Duutroon, was held to-day, and good prices were realised.