LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 870, 15 July 1879, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[.PRESS AGEXCV.]

Duxedix, July 15. Mr Stewart has been elected a member for the City, beating Mr Reeves by a majority of 163.

Timaru, July 14. Thomas Price died of exposure in Bourke’s Pass. Thiee others had a narrow escape. It appears that a party of twelve roadmen were on the march to Burke’s Pass, from Puketau. Eight reached the Pass on Friday evening. Four comrades were left behind in a “ narrow” which which is several feet deep of snow in places. A. rescue party started and recovered all four ; but Price died soon after his return. The other three were much exhausted. The present weather is the severest seen in this district for years, and it is feared that the loss of sheep will be very heavy.

Wellington, July 14. A c mstiutional party to oppose the Government being formed, a meeting was held this morning which was largely attended and quite unanimous. It has been decided to elect the leader of the Opposition to-moirow. In consequence of Mr Bunny being put forward by the Government as Chairman of Committees, the Opposition will propose Mr Seymour, who will be supported by a majority of the Opposition. It is understood that the Government will not bring Mr Bunny forward, but that the Government side will bring forward Mr Bryce. It is understood that overtures are being made to Sir Win. Fox to lead the Opposition, and that he has partly consented. Mr Thomson, M.H.R., Clutha, has joined the Minstry, taking a portfolio as Minister of Lands.

It is definitely settled that Mr Goldie is to move the Address in Reply. Mr Shauks seconds.

It is understood Sir Win, Fox will lead the Opposition if a majority of the party request him, and that the strength of parties will be tested on the Address in Reply. It is stated on good authority that if the Government are defeated on their general policy, a dissolution will be granted by the Governor. July 15. A caucus ef Opposition members took place this morning. Forty-two members were represented, and two others were counted npon. Sir Wm. Fox was elected leader.

[NEW ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

THE NATIVE DIFFICULTY.

New Plymouth, July 14. About 200 Natives passed through the town this morning on their way to Parihakn. The meeting is looked forward as one of very great importance, for the matter connected with the ploughing is to be settled. The following are Te Wind's views on the subject, as stated to one of the Natives who assisted :—The ploughing has been a great success to the pakehas, who used it to some purpose, and the Govern ment has been initiated into advancing him (Te Whin) another step towards his final destination ; but before all these the}' shall lay their hands on you, delivering you up to the synagogue and into prison, being brought before kings and rulers of the Government. For my namesake, all the prisoners should be sent to VVellinuton, to complete and make plain the scripture text; but that is a small matter, as a great stride has been taken towards the end. The next step will be a more difficult one, namely, they (the Maori) shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations; and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles until the time of the Gentiles be fulfilled.

The next meeting will decide this point; the present idea is that the pin will be applied again to bring this about, whether in the shape of ploughing or otherwise remains in the womb of time. That some Maoris are to die by the edge of the sword as the next scene in the drama, seems at present to be looked forward to. Numbers are of no consequence, fiom 1 to 1000 being immaterial.

An influential Native in town on Saturday, talking about Native affairs, expressed a very decided opinion that if the Government were to attempt to carry on road making and railways, the Natives would make a determined stand against it, audit’ take up arms. This of course might only ‘ u ‘ liirf private opinions upon, the subject, but. it is Just likely he mav have some grounds for making the assertion. Thi? County Council to-day passed a resolution recommending the Government to make roads and railways

h rough the confiscated land v rough Parihaka,

Auckland, July 14 A school committee dismissed a schoolmaster at Wairoa south because he ordered a hoy to write as a punishment, 20 lines and then extended it to 23. The Central Board have reinstated him. Thomas Williamson Brown, charged 1 O with rape on Mrs Jane Louutree, of Wellington, case dissniissed. A Maori boat containing three men two women and a chief capsized off Wairoa river. After clinging to the boat three hours they were rescued by the Yacht Mary. The annual Orange celebration which took place to-day, assumed a greater magnitude than those of previous years. From an early hour the ■ vicinity of Newton Hall which is generally renovated, presented a most animated spectacle. The procession moved off in the following order, with Lodge banners and in regalia ; —Carriage containing Henry Barton, Grand Master, Rev. W. J. Dunn, Grand Chaplain, aud Messrs Jorvan and Scott, representatives of the Thames Lodges, two officers of Black Preceptory (one Mr Resblt) carrying open Bible upon cushion, and the other (Mr Sheraaon) bearing Grand Charter of Grand Tyrrells, with drawn swords ; City of Auckland Lodge No. I,Enniskillen Lodge No. 2, Auckland Lodge No. 3, Otahuhu Local Grange Lodge No. 24, Newmarket True Blue No. 19, in private conveyances. A large assemblage witnessed the spectacle, bat good hutnuor and good order prevailed. Thomas Outhwaite, formerly Registrar of the Supreme Court, is dead, aged 74. George Murphy, charged with assault with intent on Bessie M‘Arthy, was remanded. The woman was badly maltreated about the face during a struggle with the assailant.

Timaru, July 14. The body of the boy James Shea, who was drowned at the wreck of the Akbar was found to-day in Caroline Bay. The body pi Thomas Price, who died from exposure in the snow at Bu -Ice's Pass on Friday, was brought to town to-day. Terrible accounts of fearful weather in Mackenzie : Country have reached town, many persons have undergone , fearful sufferings and narrowly escaped with their lives. Some are more or less frost-bitten. Already large numbers of sheep are reported lost in the snow, which is now hard frozen by frost. ' Dunedin, July 14. The house of Mr M’Kermody, brick layer, Rattary street, was burned down

last night. The fire was caused by the upsetting of a kerosene lamp. A fire occiired at Mr Shand’s farm, Outram, by which the woolshed, cattle and chaff shed were destroyed, besides 30 bullocks which were literally roasted alive The buildings, which alone cost £4OOO, were insured in the Union Office for £ISOO. The origin of the fire is unknown.

The contract for the formation of 16 miles of railway from Gore to Lumsden has been let to M’Arthur for £3166.