LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Patea Mail, Volume V, Issue 442, 9 July 1879, Page 3

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

(Per Press Agency.) -AUCKLAND. July 8. Another native meeting has been hold at Bikurauga. Tawhiao, Manuhiri, Te Ngakau, and Te Whanui were present. Eewi’s action was strongly condemned, and a deputation waited on him at Kihi Kiln, urging him to act in conceit with the Kingites. Hewi remained firm, and positively declined to act with Tawhiao, saying he had taken the management of affairs in Interest of both races, and would not alter his policy. WELLINGTON. July 8 At is expected that special sittings for trying Maori ploughmen will bo held about six weeks hence. No evidence or even a list of the prisoners names is ready yet. The Native Minister received a telegram to-day, stating that a meeting of the followers of Te Matu (rival prophet of To Whiti) had boon held, at which 150 natives Were present; and all declared themselves on the side of the-Government. The New-Zealander circulates a report that the Hon W. 11. Reynolds will, immediately after, opening of the session, table a - motion condemnatory of the appointment : of Sir William Fitsiherbert to the Speakership of the Upper House, and Mr Frazer will second the motion. Maori prisoners will be brought up on Monday.. It is'stated that Sir William Fox and Mv ,W. Watt will, next general election, oppose Mr Bailance and Mr Bryce for the two Wanganui seats. 'Private telegrams state that’Te Whiti is well informed of every phase of proceedings with regard to. arrest, and subsequent treatment of his followers.