LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 925, 17 September 1879, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[press agency.] ACCIDENT TO A MINER, Hokitika, Sept. 17, 3.20 p.in. Thoirias Duvanuey, from Dillman's, broke his legwhen in the act of crossing a log tin ih- bush track to German dully. He has been forwarded to the Hokitika Hospital.Wellington, Sept. 16. The New Zealand Steamship Company's steamers Rangatira, Sfcormbird,Manawatu, Jane Douglas, the coal hulk, stores, etc., were sold by auction to-day for £15,500, in one lot. They were bought on behalf of the' Hon. John Martin, Joseph Myrne, and David Anderson, liquidators to the Company and principal shareholders. [.YEW ZEALAND PKE3.S ASSOCIATION.] THE LATE SHOOTING AT SURVEYORS BY NATIVES. Graiiamstowx, Sept. 13-. At the meeting of the Hauraki tribes at Ohiueuuiri, the decision of the ruriauga and of the Ngatihako was the refusal to surrender the culprits. Finding that the Ngatikoe would not yield, Hotereui Topari rose, and in a* long speech said said that the runanga had carried out to the best of its ability the purpose for which they had been called together, but had failed to achieve that which they hoped would have been attained, and thuy now handed back to

Mr Puckey, who represented Mr Slieahan, tlw whole matter. Mr Puckey, in a few remarks regretted that the Ngatikoe had not agreed with the decision that had that dav been given, and warned" till outside, that, the Hapii would not interfere iii any future course the Government might decide upon, in order that they might not get themselves inlo trouble. Ho was followed by Pt'sieh;'.. who nuinlained his people had uottnui.-gressed the. law under the circumstances. He said they would now return to their settlements on the banks of the Waiho, and if Europeans wanted them they could go and take them by foi ce. He advised them not to take only Pakara and Epiha, but the whole of the tribe—men, women, and children, and make away with them thereby blotting out the name of "Jwatikoe. Ho warned them that if the ■two men were lodged in gaol the whole tribe when released would take up arms and devastate the country. The meeting then broke up. Sept. 15: The people will be pleased to hear that wise counsels have prevailed since yesterday, and within the week the Police Court will be graced with the presence of Messrs Buckley and Webster. Through the exertions of the good offices of old Tukukino, who induced Peneha to remain behind for a day or two, for the purpose of.talking the matter over privately. They were engaged all to-day in doing this, and the result has been that the road obstructionist has persuaded Peneha to allow Pakara and Epiha to be given over to justice, lest the peace of the district is disturbed, but it will be four or live days before this is finally settled. Wako Tipu, the young Chief of Miranda, and Tukukiuo will bring the culprits to justice. The following telegram was sent through to the Native Minister late' last night:—" Paeroa, 14th September, 4 30 p.m.—Hon. Mr Sheeba.n—Peneha, through the action of Tukukino, has at last consented to allow Epiha and Pakaro being given up, lest the peace of Hauraki be disturbed. It will take a week before the matter is finally settled.—E. W. PuCkky, Native Agent." THE DTJNEDIN FIRE—ARREST OF WATERS. DuxEDiy, Sept. 16. One of the witnesses at the inquiry iuto the Octagou fire, stated that the Colonial. Office refused, a risk on Waters' Cafe, and as it has been inferred from that, that the Colonial Office was the only one which so acted, it may as well be stated that the risk was also' offered by Waters to the National, Victoria, and Union Offices and dtcliued by all of them. At the Police Court to-day William Waters, alias Walter Clair, alias Wil. liam Woolk,- was charged on the information of Detective Bain, for that he did on or about the Bth day of September, 1879, at Duuedin, in the colouy of New Zealand, unlawfully, maliciously, and feloniously set tire to a certain dwelling-house, situated in Duuedin aforsaid, one Robert Wilsori being then in said dwelling-house, contrary to form of statue in such case made and provided. On . the application of the police, a remand was granted until Monday next. Auckland, Sept 16. In view of a contested election at the Thames,' it has been .ascertained that 300 voters reside in Wellington, a considerable number in Wangauui, Christchurch. ami throughout the colony - ■ ■'■ H. Ti Smith, of Auckland, and Nairn, of Nelson, Commissioners for Middle Native claims, have completed the evidence here with that of Judge Fenton and Commissioner Kemp. The inquiry will be resumed South,when the evidence of Taiaroa and others will be tafceri.