LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume I, Issue 9, 2 April 1869, Page 3

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

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The St. Kilda has arrived from Opotiki, and the other East Coast settlements, with 70 Ngatiporou on board. These are fresh recruits, and they will, with the remnant of Ropata's men, brought here by the St. Kilda on her last trip, proceed to Wanganui to reinforce Colonel Whitmore.

Mr. W. D. Murison has been gazetted Deputy-Auditor for Otago. The Governor's powers under the Salmon and Trout Act have been delegated to the Executive Government of Otago. The latest despatch received from Colonel Whitmore states that Kemp having discovered traces of the enemy in full retreat towards Whakamara, a column of 400 men entered the bush in pursuit. Tito Kowaru was heard haranguing the people, lamenting their great loss at Otanto, and the women were heard'holding " tangi " all night. Kemp and the Arawas made a long detour for the purpose of surrounding the enemy, but a mounted scout discovered the constabulary and gave the alarm. Our men immediately advanced, but the enemy had bolted,' much to the disgust of the troops, who were tired with their:long, night's march.

Colonel "WTiitmore says Tito Kowaru is ; evidently pairic-stric.ken,. and the Government may confidently, rely upon it, that, if they again fall in with him, no obstacle will be suffered to prevent the troops from., charging him: The troops are, wonderfully improved, and daily becoming more valuable. A party of Wanganui scouts overtook and killed three Maories, at the same time taking three women prisoners. The latter confirm the reports current regarding Tito Kowaru being short of ammunition, and of the desertion of his followers.

Trooper Adamson, of the "Wanganui Cavalry, pursued a Maori, killed him, cut off his head, and brought it into camp. Parliament is further {prorogued to the 6th May. KAPIER. It has transpired that a division of Arawas encountered Te Tqoti at Tauoroa, and drove him from one fortified place to another. In this latter position he is supposed to remain, confronted by the Arawas, who are writing for reinforcements. The Ahuriri natives strongly resent Mr. M'Lean's removal from the post of Government Agent. They say that Eopata's detention ,was their act as much as Mr. and add, "If you trample upon Mr. M'Lean, you trample upon us also.'* They refuse to recognise any one else. LATEST AUSTEALIAJST NEWS. VTCTOEIA. Melbourne, March 20. The and Corruptions Com--mitteehas sat everyday since.the 17th! A large number of witnesses, including many members of Parliament, were examined. Suggestive disclosures were made of the undue influence brought to bear in obtaining the votes of members. Mr. Butters, late Mayor of Melbourne, has been reported to the Jlouse for evasion and gross prevarication. Mr. Hugh , Glass's examination disclosed the iact ; that £6OOO was sub-

'scribed for political purposes. The small-pox is spreading both -in the city and suburbs. H.R.H. theDukeofEdinbiirgh has presented a massive gold-bracelet t» Mrs. Austin of Barwon Park BTDSTET. The Duke of Edinburgh dined ft the Government House. vate musical party on the occasion, at which the CarancuntQ sang. '% The Citizens' ball is not expend ta come oft; as the Prince is disinclined ta attend.

m Preparations are being made for giving a musical performance on board the G-alatea on Easter Monday. Numerous entries have been made for the races on the Duke's day of the Homebush meeting. There are 25 entries, including Blondinj for the Duke's Handicap. __ A proclamation has been issued prohibiting volunteers from, proceeding ta theEijilslands. —-» LATEST ENGLISH NEWS.

A complimentary dinner took place at St. James* Hall in recognition of tho Hon. W. Eitzherbert'a services as the financial representative of New Zealand in England. Mr. EitzWbert was presented with a tea and coffee service. Sir. George Grey, Lord Granville, and many gentlemen connected with the Australian colonies were present. # The Post Office authorities have notified that no mail will be made np for Sydney and New Zealand, via inconsequence of the inability of the Panama Company to furnish a steamer.

A representative meeting of artisans and their wives was held at the stores of the Australian wheat importing agency. Mr. B. W. Richardson pr£ sided. The object of the meeting was to bring under the notice of the working men the value of imported meats.

The Marquis of Bute has turned Roman Catholic.

In consequence of recent intimidation at Manchester, it was determined to test the ballot by experiment, to determine whether the Liberals of that city would support Milner Gibson or Ernest Jones should Brierly be unseated. The result was that Mr. Ernest Jones was elected, but he died of pleurisy two days after the conclusion of the ballot.

A large meeting of Ritualists was held on the 12th .Jan.. and after- much discussion they admitted it to be their duty to obey the law of the Church, but refused to go further. Grreatsympathyisexpressed throughout England on account of the JSfew Zealand massacresi

Disastrous gales have occurred in. England; immense loss of property and shipping.

There have been heavy floods in England and Ireland. The debate in the House of Commons on the address in reply to the Queen's speech was marked by brevity and moderation.

Mr. Gladstone announced that he will move on the Ist of March the consideration of the Acte concerning the Irish Church. Parliament was opened by the Lord Chancellor, the health of the Queen having prevented her attendance. The speech from the Throne state* that foreign relations are most satisfactory, and expresses a belief that other powers cordially desire the mainten* ance of peace. Her Majesty learned with grief the atrocities that have taken, place in Kew Zealand, but felt confident that the Colonial Government and the people would repress outrage with prudence and moderation. The speech concluded by expressing confi. deuce that Parliament would regard every legitimate interest involved, andl would be guided by a desire to preserve the loyalty of the Irish people; and that the Estimates would exhibit a diminu'tion ©^expenditure.