TELEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume III, Issue 639, 21 May 1878, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

(per press, agency.) WELLINGTON. May 20. The Government have notified by circular to all the tenderers for public works that in consequence of the threatening attitude of European affairs they are not prepared to assume larger liabilities than are absolutely necessary, and will postpone accepting any more tenders for public works" until more (satisfactory intelligence is received from London relative to financial matters, and the probability of floating the new loan. It is said that L150,d00 worth of works rv e thus stopped. ,

\ ,4 May 21. Mr. Newton ...lias announced that, having been nominated for the Grey Valley daring hisj.absence, and. without fhis consent; and there not being"time to canvass district, he does not intend to contest ;the election.

? '•: AUCKLAND. .: May 20. Mr. Richard'- Hobbs was' elected unopposed, vice Mr. Lusk, for Franklyn. Mr. Sheehan goes to Mahurangi. to address his constituents, to-morrow. He will afterwards visit the Ngapuiii tribes. New designs liave been prepared for the collapsed portion of the extension of the Kaipara railway. Mr. Blacked is expected here, to approve of the designs. Te Kooti has "sunt the following letter to the Government: —"To Kuiti, May 14. 1878.—T0 the Government. Friend Sir George, salutations to yon, and friend Sheehan)" salutations to you, that is both of yon. Sir George Grey and friend Sheehan, should you (Sir George Grey and yourself) have received my letter, which points out the cause, of transgression, if you see in it any fault, please inform me, in order that 1 may know, for you are light (or lamp) now, and you utter words" of light, of goodness, and of love to man. You all teach that troubles may not arrive during your days. My word is your management is very good, is exceedingly good ; no man hs\a taught in that mannei-'l-iefore, S"o trouble will now befai us, Salutations to you both, and to your Council. Sufficient from your sinful slave —Te Kooti. " ■

Rowi also writes to the Government : '•'To Kuiti, May 17, 1873.-To Mr. Grace—l have received your letter. Your

word which finds fault with the newspaper is correct. I am also much grieved at (-1(6 deceitful words that are beinir carried on during the days of the interview between Tawhiao and Sir George Grey, who are trving to arrange matters between the Maori" peonle. Sir Goor.;e Grey says, lei them (the two races) be under one arrangement (law). Mr. Grace, words of newspaper are bail. They endeavor to separate Tawhiao and Sir George Grey. Friend Sheehan, make right those words which are true ; contradict those words which are untrue.

Sufficient from (Signed) MaXOA." The annual meeting of the Chamber oi Commerce was held to-day. The balancesheet showed a credit of Lll7. The President's address complained of apathy and want of unity amongst the members.

ALEXANDRA. May 20. Tawhiao's party have returned here._ Public notice has been given by ope the principal Kingite chiefs that if any European is found trespassing on native hind in pursuit of game his gun will be taken from him.

Tawhiao has determined to call a meeting of his people to consider Sir George Grey's proposals. Liberal, as the proposals are, they will be opposed. Rewi and other Ngatimaniapoto chiefs have issued an order that, in future no natives are to be imprisoned for robbery iu Alexandra., In Case of natives committing these crime s, their punishment is to ho between the ehiefs and the Government.

TAURA>TGA. Mav 20. The Bay of Plenty Times' Opotiki correspondent, telegraphs the following : An unprovoked outrage and attempt to burn tile whare .if Tvlv. Heay. G .yernment Surveyor, over his head, was committed on Friday at Ohiwa Pa by Te Warn and his brother-in-law. The. mativr has .been reported 10 Captain Reece, i1.i.1. If immediatc s*eps be not taken Mr. Reay will be compelled to cease work.

CIirJSTGHURGH. Slay 21. At the Chamber of Commerce groat regret is expressed at New Zealand not being represented at the cable conference. The "Chairman was requested to communicate with the Government to ascertain whether they intended to give substantial support to the volunteers, or call out militia.

The census returns published total population of the province of '• > 2-433 (bemg m increase since 1874 of 33,058). and in Cliristcliureh city -proper a population of 13,408 (being an increase 0fj5114), Lvitekon' has a population of 347(5 (an increase of 502), Tima.ru, 3352 (an iucreas ■ of 1-11"). The population of Cliristcliureh and suburbs is estimated at 30,300.

HOKITIKA. May 20. Mr. Schoenfleter, Manager of the llangitoto silver mines, reports that the workings are on a L'ood payable vein of silver ore. The directors"are forwarding a battery to commence crushing and dressing their ore for exportation. The prospects of the mine look well.

GISBORNE. May 20. The sale of the Patutahi land, to take place to-morrow, has created a great deal of interest. Intending purchasers from all parts of the country are represented hero. The hotels are crowded. Mr. Roes was unable to leave here on Saturday. It seems that a thorough ripping up of all new land titles in this district will be necessary before matters can rest on a sound basis. Startling_ revelations are being made by the Natives respecting the mode in which sales and leases were negotiated in past years. Relative to Messrs. Barker and M'Donald's run, these gentlemen have been interviewed, with the hope of having the title adjusted. A meeting between Mr. Rees, the Natives, and Europeans is fixed for Wednesday, when efforts will be made to settle the difficulties without appealing to the Supreme Court.

REEFTON. May 20. Mr. Reeves has addressed a crowded meeting of (he Reefton electors. _ His speech was an elaboration of his printed address. At the conclusion he received a unanimous vote "That he was a fit and proper person to represent the constituency in Parliament." Mr. Barrowman also addressed the meeting, but was not sufficiently clear on the education question, and "an amendment, "That he was not a fit and proper person to represent the constituency ""was declared carried. Both candidates support the Grey_Governmenfc. ,_;; ;'_"'•"'' lim °Trni —«i

GREYMOUTH. May 20;* Thomas Hunter, a partner in the firm of Arnott and Hunter,, builders, lias committed suicide by hanging himself in liis worshop. He was quite/dead when found. He had been in low spirits for some.weeks,and had threatened suicide.