INTERPROVINCIAL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIII, Issue 110, 9 May 1878, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

[press agency.] Wellington, Wednesday. It is reported here that in the e^ent of war being declared, the Government will call out the militia, Mr M'Clelland, of the Bank of New Zealand, who was thrown out of a buggy last Sunday at Featherston, and severely injured in his head, is still unconscious^ tbduftli Said to be slightly better. Thursday. At Hisiirangi up to 2 p.m. yesterday nothihg had been done. Different kinds of native food had been presented to Sir G. Grey and Mr Sheehan, and the latter had some talk with Harehara the only Ngatinmniapoto present. The king liaa been deep in consultation with his chief all day. AutitiAND, Wednesday. The steamer Wononga has arrived with a cargo of naval stores and coals for H.M.S Wolverine, Nymph, and Sapphire, the latter being expected here to hold a court-martial. Donedin, Wednesday. The first meeting o| shareholders in Guthrie and Larnach's Woodware Factory was held tbia aiternoon. The nett profit realised ou } months' working amounts to £15,180, which is to be appropriated as follows-.— Dividend of 10 per cent, £7287; 2^- per cent bonus, £1821 ; carried to reserve fund, £5000; balance, £1071. ; Pokt Chalsiess, Wednesday. Sailed— New Zealand Shipping Company's Fern Glen, for London. She takes ten passengers and a cargo valued at £71,580, consisting of 1814 bales wool, 6150 bags wheat, 7300 ounces gold, and 20 tons sundries. Tap anui, Wednesday. ■ A man named Henry Close was killed at Waikawa by a tree falling on him. It is not known whether he has any friends in the Colony. Hikuhangi, Wednesday. Excepting the usual civilities extended to visitors, nothing wes done here yesterday. Food was presented to Sir George Grey and party; bullock, pigs, etc. Tawhiao visited the Government party, personally seeing to their comfort, and a guard was put over them during the night. Nothing is yet known as to the day's proceedings. The Hauhaus are for having a war dance. None of the Ngatimaniapotos are present, which somewhat put out the Waikatos; they say Rewi feels himself in a false position, and cannot attend the meeting in consequence of his people having sold land. The long Icoked for litigation respecting land titles in Poverty Bay has begun, many writs having been issued. Information from native sources from the Waikato speaks strongly of the decline of Tawhiao's influence. The old mode of Maori worship as amended and taught by him is becoming unpopular. He endeavored to get Te Kooti to join his faith, but the latter refused. The religion taught by To Kooti, founded on portions of the Old Testament, is becoming more popular every day. Many pilgrimages are being made to the high priest, who prophesies bis return to this district, his birthplace, within three years. Palmerston, Thursday. A fire occurred at two o'clock this morning in Phillip's store which was totally consumed. The want of an engine was much felt, and if there had been one much property might have been saved. The store and valuable stock were lost, besides an adjoining building used as a dwelling house. The total loss is estimated at £3000. The buildings were insured in the Victoria for £500, half of which is reinsured, and the stock for £800 in the Union, of which £550 is reinsured in the New Zealand Company. Chhistchurch, Thursday. Sergt. Hughes while arresting Samuel Badbam for wife-desertion last night was stabbed by Badham in the lower part of the loin, but fortunately the wound is not dangerous.