LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1014, 31 December 1879, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[press agency.] Wellington, December 30, It is understood that permission will be given for the use of the totaliaator at the Hutt races. The. Governor and lady and suite left for Auckland last night. Two libel cases, in which the Evening Chronicle is the principal, are set down for hearing next Monday. Fifty Armed Constabulary have just left in the Wakatipu, for Christchurch, as a precaution against any probable disturbances between Roman Catholics and Orangemen. December 31. The Native Minister has gone to Wanganui, but will return iu a few days. Is is currently reported that a general strike of the principal telegraph operators will take place in the chief towns of the colony on the 2nd of January. Waitara, December 30. The Hannah Mokau arrived this morning, considerable difficulty was experienced in launching her, owing to the great difficulty of getting the missing gear to the Mokau. A survey will be held today. Auckland, December 30. Preparations are being made for the reception of the Governor. Two Mormon missionaries, one a Dane and the other a Swede, are now in Auckland, having arrived direct from Utah, from San Francisco. [NEW ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Auckland, December 2G. A fracas took place between Harry Prince the well-known bootmaker and Wickham, editor of the Free Lance over an article in Lance's paper, advising the public to steer clear of the Southern Rooks and pay their money with the local sports. Ifc is understood Wickham will lay an action against Prince for threatening language. A swimming match took place between Belcher a bookmaker and Sims from New South Wales, distance 100 yards. Belcher wou by five yards. December 29; The endeavour is being made to connect Hokianga and Manakau by steam communication. Theßoweua has been laid on. The Lincolnshire deputation, accompanied by Rev. Mr Berry, Chis. Grant, and Jos. Newman, left to-day for Waikato by train. The party will proceed in the first place to Raglan, visiting the adjacent country, afterwards examining the Waikato frontier settlements, and spending some time in the Piako country. It is expected the party will be absent ten days. The Rev. Mr Egan preached a tkoujhtful. discourse yesterday ou the

good influence of the Sunday afternoon Messiah's concert "for the people. He held the announcement of this sacred concert as the initiatory steps towards providing the public with rational and healthful amusement on the weekly day of rest, as the opening of a new era of progress for Auckland. Wellington, Decemher 30. A man named James Dodds, was drowned in Taneru river, Carterton, yesterday, believed while crossing the river in a heavy fresh he was washed off his horse. The body was recovered yesterday. Smith, who fell dead on the road at Carterton yesterday, is brother-in-law to Superintendant Scally, of Napier Police. The Chronicle states that large numbea of Auckland and Wellington Orangemen hav gone south to take part in the demonstration on New Year's Day. Timaru, December 30. The Orangemen have decided, in view of the Caledonian Sports, not to hold any procession on New Year's Day, but to do so within a fortnight. People say the procession should be held, so that the rights of Orangemen should be vindicated. Four arrests have been made of the principal rioters of last Thursday. A large quantity of arms and amunition arrived to-day Christchurch, December 26i The largest score ever made in Canterbury was put together to-day in "the match of Public Schools and Universities against the World (12 aside). The latter, who included all the best bowlers in Canterbury, leaving their opponents very weak, went in first and stayed there all day, making 461 ; Ashby made 112 out of 153 on the board when he left; Alpe (formerly of Auckland). 97 ; Watson, 85 ; and G. Turner, 66; besides several other fair scores. The largest number in a single innings previously made was 377, on Hagley Park Ground. A Mr Dugald Cameron, of Leiston, was bathing in Lake Ellesmere on Christmas Day, in view of some friends who were picnicing near the Maori Pah, when he was observed to suddenly cease swimming. Though quickly taken out of the water, life was extinct, death having resulted, it is thought, from heart disease. December 30. It is rumored 'to night that Barrett has been arrested, and that some ominous facts have come to light regarding the pre-arrangement of the attack on the procession. No particulars are yet to hand, but further telegrams will be sent when anything definite can be ascertained.

Barrett, the hotelkeeper, has been ai*rested on a charge of aiding and abetting in rioting. Two other men named Leary and Hogg have been also arrested on a similar charge. In consequence of the large number of prisoners, the trial will probably be held in the District Court or Supreme Court buildings.