TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5378, 22 June 1878, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

(per press agency.) Auckland, Friday. Mr. Jaggar, landlord of the Wharf Hotel, was fined £5 to-day for selling liquor on Sunday. Mr. MoMinn, who contested the Waipa seat against Mr. Cox, is announced as a candidate to oppose Mr Whitaker, junior. He declares himself a strong Greyite. A meeting to promote a temperance hotel failed in it< object. The committee appointed to urge a central passenger station for Auckland, have reported in favor of continuing the line to the wharf, and thence to some central place in the city. A meeting of shareholders in the Auckland Steam Packet Company has declared the company finally wound up and dissolved. Napier, Friday.

It is stated that the Maori litigation is to be recommenced in relation to the Heretaunga Block. A memorial of Us pendens has been registered again-t all the laud in the block, including the township of Hastings, by ICaraitiana Takamoana in a suit agaiust Gordon and others.

In the Supreme Court, at nearly 1 o’clock this morning, the jury found for the plaintiff on all the issues in the case of Arrow v. Harding. The damages were returned at £l3B 15s. Leave was granted to move the Court at Wellington to enter a nonsuit, on the ground that the communication was privileged, inasmuch as it was made to the County Council, whose officer Arrow was, and that, being privileged, whether the influence of express malice could be drawn from the letters sent by the defendant to the Council. Mr. Justice Richmond leaves tor Wellington by the Raugatira to-morrow. New Plymouth, Friday. The Hinemoa arrived h ire between 4 and 5 this evening. The sea was rather rough, but the party landed safely. The steamer has gone on to the Manukau, taking Mr. Macandrew. A special train will leave at 7 o’clock, taking the Ministerial party on to Waitava. The Ministerial party will stay at Mr. Halse’s house during the meeting, that gentleman’s residence being placed at Sir George Grey's disnosal. The preliminary meeting of natives will be held to-morrow, but no business will be done until Monday. Thirty carts with provisions are on the road from Parihaka, and large numbers of natives are on the road. A banquet to Sir George Grey will take place at Waitara about Wednesday. A general holiday is likely to bo proclaimed by the Mayor on Monday. Waitara, Friday. Rewi arrived here at 10 o’clock this morning, and was met by all the Waitara natives amidst great rej oioing. A special train arrived from New Plymouth, bringing a large number of Europeans. Sir George Grey is anxiously looked for. Hokitika, Friday. Ms. Seymour George had a crowded meeting at the Town Hall last evening; the Mayor in the chair. Mr. George was most favorably received throughout. He upheld the policy of the Grey Ministry, and referred to a great many local requirements which had come under his notice. On the motion of Mr. Purkiss, solicitor, seconded by Mr. Malfroy, mill owner, a resolution that Mr. George was a fit and proper person to represent the district was carried by acclamation. A very strong committee was formed in his behalf, who are working vigorously. This is expected to be the keenest contest ever held here. . _ _ Blenheim, Friday. ', A meeting of the inhabitants of the province .wfifl held to-night re railway extension and the erection of bridges connecting towns and country. There was a large attendance, the Mayor in the chair. A resolution, —That the members for Wairau and Picton, the Mayors of Blenheim and Picton, the Chairmen of the County Counciland of the several District Road Boards be appointed a committee to interview the Government and impress upon them to carry on the work—was carried on a division by 04 to 49. An amendment—proposed by the vice-chairman of the Liberal Reform League—was lost by 54 to 37. There is considerable excitement in the district at the works not being proceeded with, and at contradictory telegrams. Dunedin, Friday.

Mr. Oliver addressed »large meeting of electors last night. He stated that if elected he Would give the Ministry a general support, as

their policy recommended itself to his understanding and sympathy ; but lie would not promise to give them or any Ministry a thorough or unhesitating support, as to do so would be unworthy of himself and that great constituency, A vote of confidence was passed. The Conference between the AttorneyGeneral and representatives of the Harbor Board, City Council, and Chamber of Commerce takes place to-morrow re railway, dock, and city improvements. The sale of the Albion Brewery Company’s property to-day realised £IB,OOO, which will p.ouahly he increased to £25,000 when tho remaining sections are sold. Christchurch, Friday.

A conference of representatives of County Councils was held yesterday, respecting sundry matters of common interest. After discussing the action of the Government regarding the land fund, the following resolution was carried, —“That representatives of the County Councils of Canterbury now present are of opinion that all efforts hitherto made to induce the Government to comply with the law, by which they are bound to pay the overbalance of the laud fund, due on 31st December, having failed, it is desirable that legal proceedings be instituted for the purpose of compelling Government to obey the law.”

Timaru, Friday. The weather is bleak, and inclined to snow.