LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 840, 10 June 1879, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[press agency.] Auckland, June 9. Morton’s wholesale store caught fire to-day, which hada firm hold inside when the firemen put it out. The damage to the stock is estimated at £2OOO, and the building at £3OO. The insurances in the Royal, New Zealand, South British, and other offices amount to £6OOO. Dunedin, June 9. There was a fire in an engineering shop at Milton on Saturday. The premises were totally destroyed } but were insured in the Standard for £420, and the tools in a Manchester company for £IOO. Bishop Neville does hot think of leaving England till June. Jline 10, The Manuherikia County Council have resolved not to employ Chinamen on county works, Oamaru, Juhe 9. Yesterday a block ot four wooden buildings were destroyed by fire, two being unoccupied and two occupied, the one by Moir and Son, leather deal-, ers, the other by Hendy, cabinet-maker. Some goods were saved, but the buildings were completely destroyed. Wellington, June 10. It is said the insura ce offices have resolved to rebuild all buildings destroyed by fire whenever the insurance' money is sufficient. [new ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.] THE NATIVE DIFFICULTY. Hawera, June 7. The largest meeting ever held in Hawera took place last night to consider the Native question. Major Atkinson will not permit party questions to be introduced, and said the Government policy would be criticised elsewhere. They must be of one mind in trying to avert danger and guard against attack. He thought the settlers should only be called out to protect their homes, the Government providing the armed force for active work. The Government had promised to modify the Volunteer Regulations. He had urged the folly of the Government arming settlers with old Enfields, when the volunteers down south were armed with Sniders. Okato settlers, however,. within six months will receive Snider’s, He thought the Maoris had implicit confidence in Te Whiti. They all prefered to believe that our anhihiliation was to take place by super-natural means. This, so far, was very good, and they were all willing to be experimented upon in this way by Te Whiti, hut when the prophet wakes up and finds he has not this power he will use force and call upon his infatuated followers to carry out his prophecy, and we should be prepared for this form of power. As people feeling the gravity of the situation, we must insist on the Government doing their duty. We are the people who will suffer if matters come to a display of force. Let us not play with them, but make a clean sweep.

Resolutions were proposed, urging, the Government to take the necessary steps to protect and arm settlers. A committee was appointed and names taken down of persons joining the Volunteer force under modified regulations, as wisely agreed upon by the Government in Taranaki. The meeting was enthusiastic, ending with three cheers for Atkinson. June 9. A large meeting of the settlers was held on Saturday. Major Noakes said he would issue idfles to any settlers joining the defence force at 11 o’clock on Saturday morning. At that hour upwards of 100 men were armed, and a company, formed. With the Light Horse there are now upwards of 500 armed and determined men at Hawera. Many others are still joining. The Government seem equal f o any emergency, and the settlers are determined not to abandon the district. In the event of disturbances, vigorous patrols will scour the country. The Maoris are still going to Parihika, and are taking flour and other provisions. Yesterday, Katenei rode through the main street and inspected our men when receiving arms. He seemed scared at seeing so many. He rode on without slopping. Every effort should be made to obtain Sniders, seeing tbe present danger of the district. Tin l Southern Volunteers, as Englishmen, should not want asking to give up iheirs, when there countiymen are in -absolute want of them. We know the natives are armed with handle Is of them. Normanby has also a substantial defence force, who are also armed. Every man there has joined.

r ! 'ar it-', ~, New Plymouth, June-7. x The Wellington has .just arrived; Professor Fraser, the phrenologist, who went on & visit to Te Whiti returned to the Ktoney River last night. Te Whiti received Fraser in a very friendly Planner, and felt his bumps. Fraser will give lecture respecting his visit; Volunteering is still *oing on. The Mounted Rifles now numberTO members. Major Atkiilson has gone on a visit to fTawera. The Stella has left for thU Manukaii to bring down the Constabulary from Auckland. The natives are still ploughing tip Courtney’s land, .. June 8. The natives resumed ploilgbiltg operation on Courtney’s farm this morning, They have seized the hay on the farm. The Carlisle correspondent cf the Herald wires that the settlers about ten miles up the Patea River have been warned not to. go upon their laud. Hitherto natives at Taitros and at this place have been very cordial, but to-day they Were fepellant and warned the settlers- not to proceed to Tauros, and said they, had better return, which they did The matter haS been reported to the Government. It is reported the natives are erecting a pah Oh the OtotUdpaku block. The report of armed natives being seen at Waibara turns out false. The natives all agree that Te Whiti will only fight with his tongue. It is pretty ceitaiu at least that the natives will not the the first shot. June 9The GoVernthefll:- are- losing no tims sendnig in defence for Taranaki. Another detachment of the armed Constabulary arrived yesterday, and several mote are to arrive. l A small detachment of ten men were advanced to Tatanlarka on Sunday morning, and about 70 were sent .to- Oakura this morning. Opuuake will be reinforced in a day or t\Vo. Nearly all the Yolunteeis have been supplied with arms* and are now being drilled. . ffihere are between Normanby and Hawera 180 in infantry and 90 cavalry. In ooe night over 100 were enrolled. ' > , . Westport, May 9. Warden Broad Was entertained by the inhabitants of Lyell and Upper Buller at a banquet on Saturday, on the occasion of taking; leave of him previous to bis transfer to Greymouth. • An eight ounce nugget was. found in Lyell, Creek-on Thursday. The Bishop of Nelson purchased tw» sections at Lyell for the purpose of building a church., The United Alpine last week obtained 2350zs gold from 80 tons stone. Up to Saturday 521 tbda’stohe have been crushed, giving 7.890zs gold. Final cleaning up on Friday, next Gisborne, June 8. The statement that 1000 Ngatipou are ready to fight at Taranaki is unwarranted. They are very undecided. Probably a meeting of the tribe will be held next week to consider the matter. 200 to 500 is the most that could be relied on under any circumstances. / Dunedin, June 9. The very numerous friends of Mr . Alex. Maclean (of the firm of Maclean Bros., stock and station agents, of this city) will regret to hear of that gentleman death, which took place yesterday very suddenly. In the morning Mr M‘Lean was in the best of health and spirits, and left town in company with Mr Todd, the Balclutha representative of that firm, for the purpose of taking a drive along the Ocean Beach. Whilst proceeding along the beach towards the Forbury, Mr Todd observed.Mr Maclean fall suddenly back, and finding that he had lost all control over the reins called to Mr Wheatley, who just passed, and with his assistance had Mr Maclean removed to the Pacific Hotel. Mr Maclean did not again speak. Dr Hocken, who had been sent for, examined him afterwards, and stated that there bad been a rupture of a blood vessel near the heart, causing instantaneous death. Mr Maclean was unmarried and about 40 years of age. It has been deemed unueasary to hold an inquest. For remainder of news see last page.