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Kumara Times, Issue 1719, 3 April 1882, Page 2

It is quite clear that the miners were perfectly justified in refusing to sign the full terms and conditions submitted by the race management, pending further information on the subject. Although the reply of the Minister of Mines to Warden Stratford was hardly so explicit as could have been desired, yet in his telegram to Mr Fitz Gerald, Mr Rolleston also stated that on his arrival in Wellington he would “ endeavour to frame conditions as not to inflict injury on the miners.” This is fully borne out we find by a press telegram from Auckland on the 30th ult. to the Ministerial organ in Christchurch, as follows :—“ Mr Seddon, M.H.R,, had an interview with Mr Rolleston in reference to the payment in advance for water, and the use of the sludge-channel at Kumara. The Minister agreed to suspend the order demanding payment in advance for water, and that the terms and conditions for using the sludge-channel be amended.” We notice by our Auckland telegram that the Hons. Messrs Atkinson and Bryce are leaving Auckland to-day direct for Wellington, and we assume that the Hon. Mr Rolleston has either already left or that he will accompany his colleagues. Mr Seddon left Auckland to-dav, probably by the same steamer. We understand that it is the intention of the friends of Mr Edwin Blake to entertain that gentleman this evening at Gilbert Stewart’s, at about nine o’clock, prior to his departure from amongst us to visit distant shores. Mr Blake has done much, both in private and public, to advance the interests of this town, and we hope to see a large number of persons present to wish him a happy and prosperous voyage. The second discussion by the Rebating Society is to take place this evening, in the parish room, Seddon street, when the Rev. Mr Holland will endeavour to prove that it is “ advisable to admit Chinese in large numbers to this colony and Mr Brewer that it is not. In the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, before E. Barff, Esq., J.P., Isabella Cowan, was charged with drunkenness. The offence was admitted, and a fine of 5s was inflicted, or in default, six hours’ imprisonment.

Tenders are required for the erection of a whim on Darby and party’s claim, Dunedin Flat. Further information on the subject can be keen in our advertising columns. Letters of naturalisation have been granted to Claus Bunz, gold-miner, Kumara ; John Dellacosta, gold-miner, Goldsborough ; and Hans Jorgen Frederick Nielsen, gold-miner, Fox’s. , w The coaches were filled again this morning with passengers to. the Woodstock rush. Many of the adventurers, however, were from the Seventeen-mile, or places north of Kumara. “ The rush continues to make satisfactory progress,” the Times reports, “and-the population is rapidly increasing. On Saturday, it was reported that payable gold had been struck on the east side of the road. It appears that an old shaft had been sunk there many years ago, and a party of miners set in to woi-k a few weeks ago in the old shaft, and on Saturday they obtained a prospect of four to five grains to the dish. Claus and party are down 53 feet, and expect to bottom to-day. At least half-a-dozen more claims are expected to bottom this week.” In the Grey mouth handicap foot race, to be run on the Greymouth State School Ground on Easter Monday, Dan Twohill has to concede to Tom Coy, M. O’Loughlin, and Joseph Stenhouse, each 2 yards in 100, 4 in 200, 6 in 300, 7 in 400, and Bin 500 and 600 yards. Coy, O’Loughlin, and Stenhouse, therefore, run on equal terms. There are 19 other entries, the competitors being allowed from 5 to 9 in 100, and so on in proportion till they receive 24 to 30 in 600 yards. The prizes are—first, £ls ; second, £6 ; third, £3 ; fourth, £l. The acceptances close next Saturday. Riverton has a “local champion,’ whom, according to the Western Star some of the residents are willing to back against Hearn in a sculling match. He is a rower named Harrington, who won a match there on St. Patrick’s Day. The Russian Nihilists have decided to abandon the policy of assasination, which they have so daringly and persistently advocated for such a long time past. They announce that they have determined to pursue a system of pacific agitation, which they think will be more effective in bringing about the reforms they desire.