Page 2 Advertisements Column 2

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume IX, Issue 74, 27 March 1874, Page 2

Messrs Dargaville, Goodfcllow, May, an<l Woodward are candidates for Mr C'arks aeat in the General As-e-nbly for the district of Franklyn. . . ; . '-•:.•- . Ddnkdin, March 27. The first sod of the DuiJedin ani Mqeraki railway was turned by the Superintendent yesterday. It is stated by the Daily limes that -Mr Yogel will, at the next meeting of the General Assembly, apply for a loan of three million to monopolise the trade of Polynesia by a ( ompany to be established on the same basis qs the African Company. CnRisTCHURCir, March 27. — *A Maori-meeting has be?n held at Kaiapoi, at which 600 male Mttoris "were present. George Grey Taiaroa, M.H It., openel the proceedings in a speech condemnatory of ths action of the Government towards the Maoris in this isls nd. The otjects of the meeting were to enquire (1) in what particulars the purchase by the Government of Waipoenamu was wrong. (2.) Whether the promises regarding schools and hospitals by which the Maoris were induced to sell, have been fulfilled. (3.) How much money will ba paid, or land returned, by ths Government in fulfillment of their promises. (4.) To take the opinion of the meeting upon the question whether they approve of ths demand made by George Grey Tftiaroa in Parliament in 1873 for £2 000,000 as compensation for unfulfilled claims in this Island. (5.) To enquire into the rentals arising from, reserves retained in the hands of the Government, cr leased by them. (6.) To decide what means roust be taktn to make the Govprnment fulfil their promises, and whether the matter shall be brought before the New Zealand or English Parliament, or into the courts of law. Mateha Tira, Moreha Uoroniona, Puheu, and Pohihipa spoke strongly against the treatment by the Government of th» Maoris in this Island. Uo decison has yet been come to. At the regatta to-day, the Interprovincial Champion Outrigger Race of £150, was won by the Westland boat by three lengths, tho two Wellington boats being second and third, and Kaiopoi fouith. Invehcargill, March 27. Captain Russell, the purveyor to tho New Zealand Insurance Company, intends to try to get the brigantine Kate Brian off the rocks at Mokomoku, and to sell the vessel afterwards. PROCLAMATION of the GOSPEL by Mr B. LEWIS, on SUNDAY, at Halfpast Six p.m., in the ODD-FELLOWs' 11 ALL. Subj ect—" The Conversion of Saul " No collection 601 TO PROPERTY-HOLDERS, MORTAGEES, & OTHERS. . INTENDING INSURERS would consult their best interests by effecting INSURANCE "WITH THE "TTICTORIA INSURANCE COMPANY » as in the event of Loss they would be sure of a prompt and libkbal settlement of their Claims. Proposal Forms and full information from T. R. FISHER, Agent. Lowest Current Rates. 240