PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Kumara Times, Issue 2322, 6 February 1884, Page 2

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

[NEW ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Nelson, February 5. John Rinordin died in the hospital. At the inquest the verdict was accidental death. Christchdrch, February 5. To-morrow, Huston, who is to run Woods, of Dunedin, for £IOO a-side, leaves for Dunedin. The weather since the 30th January has been very favorable for farmers, who are now looking forward to good yields from their crops. Auckland, February 4 The body of a man was found hanging to a tree near Whau blockhouse. It apparently had been there some months. February 5. Mr Bryce has stopped the Government pension allowed to the chief Rewi in consequence of his recent action re surveys. Rewi is believed to have been animated by jealousy of the importance attached to Wahanui, and also to be influenced by favorable fellings towards Tawhiao. It is expected that the Wanganui chiefs, Topia and Henere Tomoana, will accompany Tawhaio to England. Captain Vine Hall, of Sydney, on behalf of the London underwriters, is making a searching inquiry into the circumstances of the sale of the Triumph. It is said that the legality of the sale will be disputed. The body found hanging near the Whau blockhouse is believed to be that of a German named E. Vaight, who was depressed in mind since his imprisonment. Some .£4OOO has been collected by the natives towards Tawhiao's projected mission to England, for which arrangements have nearly been completed. Kiogites deny that M'Beth instigated oris in any way connected with the mission. Rewi, it is stated, has replied to the Native Minister concerning the stoppage in his pension, and that he does not care, as he never solicited it. Tawhaio, Rewi, and Tawhero have invited Sir George Grey to conn; up and see them • to talk over mutters •

among other matters they want to kuow whether a pension can be stopped apart from personal misconduct and a reference to Parliament. The pension is £2OO per annum. Gisborne, February 4. The County Council first applied for £32,000, then reduced it to £5,000, and have now been allotted £I,OOO from the roads and bridges funds.