LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 131, 2 May 1884, Page 3

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

(UNITED PBES3 ASSOCIATION.) Gisborne, May 1. The brig Rio Grande dragged her anchors during a southerly gale and has been driven well up the beach, and ia likely to become a total wreck. The crew were landed safely. Major Ropata writes to the Poverty Bay Herald, strongly protesting Te Kooti being allowed to come to that side of the Island. Nbw Plymouth, May 1. I At the Supreme Court to-day Wm. Cunningham, for assault on a child, was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment. Wellington, May 1. The sum of £150 a foot has been offered for a couple of business sites m the centre of the town. Dunedin, May 1. An inquest was held today on the body of Edgar King, who was drowned through falling off the railway bridge info the Taieri River. Deceased ■was over 70 years of age. His son, aged 15, was walking m front, -when he heard the splash. Dunedin, May 1. The Takapuna inquiry is concluded. The Court found that the damage was caused off Cape Egnionfc,and hold dptain Jones and the second mate responsible. Greymouth, May 1. Of 75 men employed by the Harbour Board, o"ver 50 have been discharged. Most of the men discharged have families. Some distress is not unlikely to occur during the winter. A preliminary inquiry into the stranding of the Oefci was was held this morning. Tenders have been called for floating the vessel, and one will be accepted this evening. Chhistchtjbch, May 1. The Hon. W. Rolleston on Tuesday afternoon narrowly escaped drowning, when crossing Waiau River, on his way to the Hammer Plains at the hot springs. He was thrown out, and got to the bank with difficulty. MrJMalder, sen., solicitor, at Akaroa, fell dead m the main street at Akaroa to-day. Wellington, This Day. A slight shook of earthquake was experienced here at 835 last night. Direction east and west.