LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1449, 20 May 1881, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[NEW ZEALAND I'RESS ASSOCIATION.] ' Di-xedin, May 19. At the Tarnrna inquiry to-day, Captain Underwood, of the Rotomahana, was examined. Me recommended a lightship off Toby Hock instead of a lighthouse at Waipapa Point. The first and second mates were re-examined. Then Smith, for the mates, and Chapman, for the captain's relatives, addressed the Court, which adjourned till half-past five, the Magistrate intimating that he would give notice when the Court would sit again and he deliver judgment. The Switzers Freehold Sluicing Co. are turning out an excellent yield of gold. Bastings is the principal shareholder. He persevered'in it for years, and is now reaping the reward. He

has been offered £IO,OOO cash for his share. Ixvercargill, May 19. J. Maher, President of the local branch of the Irish Land League, has received a letter from C. S. Parnell, thanking him for his efforts on behalf of the cause, which he is glad is so well understood here. For better protection, he says, the financial headquarters of the League has been removed to Paris. Auckland, May 19. Scarlet fever of a mild type is very prevaleut in the city k Wellington-, May 19. Mr Oliver, Minister for Public Works, to-day placed his resignation of the portfolio in the Premier's hands, a recent occurrence having rendered it necessary for him reluctantly to sever his connection with the Ministry, in order to attend to private business. He retains office until his departure for Dunedin, where he will address his constituents. In political circles it is thought likely that the Hon. Mr Hall will take the Public Works portfolio. A notice in the Gazette declares the Grey Valley and Nelson seats in the House of Representatives to be vacant j and Henry Aldborough Stratford, KM., has been appointed returning officer for the election of a member for the House of Representatives for Grey Valley.