TELEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1060, 12 September 1879, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION). AUCKLAND. September 12. At the City "West declaration of the poll, Dr. Wallis denounced strongly the Maori dual vote, and hoped that whatever Government was in power it would deal firmly with the late Maori outrage. WELLINGTON. September 11. The steamer which went in search of the ill-fated vessel Laurel has not returned. A large number of the immigrants who arrived recently have been sent to the country districts. September 12. The steamer which went in search of the schooner Laurel has returned without having seen anything of the water-logged vessel. At the annual meeting of the Cricket Association, the report showed a greater amount of success last season than in any previous years. Col. Pearce returned from his visit to England this morning. The Artillery Company, of which he was formerly the commander, lired a salute, and formed a guard of honor. A foreigner named George Arbelli was arrested last evening, for cutting and wounding John Stoc-kbridge during the polling for Wellington Country Districts yesterday. NEW PLYMOUTH. September 10 The railway carriage wheels, rails, etc., run from the iron sand yesterday, on the moulds bein<i opened this morning, proved a great success, not a flaw being found to be in them. HAWERA. September 12. A large number of Maoris are now atPariliaka. It is stated that several are dying daily. Three died on one daj'. As many as fifteen have died from various diseases. The huts are reported to be overrun with vermin. The natives on the plains are busy fencing and cropping land in the vicinity of Bridge, but there is no pretence at fortification of any.kiiid. DUNEDIN. September 11. The report of the committee adopted at a meeting of the Education Board to-day provides that the salaries of all head teachers under L2OO be raised L2O per annum ; that schoolmistresses' salaries be raised LlO per annum; that the fixed salaries of rectors of district schools be L 375 per annum ; that the fixed salaries of male pupil teachers be increased LlO per annum ; that bonuses on the classification issued by the Minister be : Ist class, L 75 ; 2nd class, LGS ; 3rd class, Loo ; 4th class, L 45 ; sth class, L 35 ; Gth class, L 25 ; 7ch class, Lls ; that sewing mistresses be granted where there are 40 pupils ; and that the Board maintain all schools having an average attendance of 20 pupils. The salaries of the Board's officers were also raised—the Secretary by LIOO, and the others L 25 each, excepting inspectors, who were raised at the beginning of the year. The Kaitangata Coal Company has sent a block of coal weighing two tons and a quarter to the Sydney Exhibition. CHPJSTCHURCH. September 11. A deputation waited on Sir G. Grey and Mr. Macandrew, to-day, regarding the removal of Commissioner Conyers to ' Dunedin. An answer was returned that the question would be considered with reference to the most efficient working of the railways. Sir George Grey said that there was no doubt that when the Wes 1 . Coast railway was completed Christch'urch must of necessity be the centre of the railway sj'stem of the Middle Island. Mr. Fisher, who was present, took occasion to state that the Suez mail would in future be forwarded by a special mail train from the Bluff to Christchurch. GRAHAMSTOWN. September 11. A young lady named Jervis, daughter of Mr. H. M. Jervi3, J.P., had the tips of four fingere blown off, through carelessly examining a dynamite cartridge. The Maori Rnnanga, at Ohinemuri, has closed the examination of the witnesses in the shooting case, and will take tomorrow to sum up and discuss their decision. The sub-inspector in charge is present with a warrant to arrest as soon as the decision of the chief is made known, but it is supposed he will be at a loss to know what to do if the decision is averse to a surrender to justice. He has communicated with the Native Minister for instructions. I " September 12. Mr. M'Cullough (Mayor) announces himself a candidate for the Thames seat, which Sir George Grey intends to resign. Large support has been promised him. He supports Sir George Grey's policy. A Star pigeongram from Pareora to-day says :—The Committee of the Runanga are deciding upon a verdict. Judgment will be delivered this afternoon to the assembled tribes. A verdict is expected

to the effect that the Ngatihakoe were guilty of shooting with intent; but, under the circumstances, they are recommended to mere}'. The Ngahaoe tribe are censured for their conduct for allowing the surveyors to go on the land knowing the feeling of the Ngatihakoe. The Borough Council have adopted a resolution to borrow Loo,ooo. The waterin the big pumping shaft is going down quickly.