TELEGRAMS

Patea Mail, 19 July 1882, Page 3

TELEGRAMS

TO THE “ MAIL.” (per united press association.) Titokowaru’s Eeturn HomeWellington. The Post's Normanby correspondent telegraphs, that Titokowaru was heartily welcomed on his return to his pah at Okairoa yesterday. About 20 Europeans and 200 Natives were present, and there was afeast of pigs and lampreys, Titokowaru appeared greatly pleased at the visit of Europeans, and said they should see that this native gathering had no political significance. Afraid of Punishment, Auckland.—Ruriekutu, Sullivan’s murderer, is much alarmed at Winiata’s capture. Winiata strenuously protests his innocence, stating that the blood seen on his clothes was that of a flatfish he had speared the night preceding the murder. Application for the Bar. Wellington —At the Supreme Court this morning, the Judge refused an application of Mr Delatour fo be admitted a barrister of the Supreme Court. Shot Himself. Invercargill.—The police have received information that Wm. Chinn, who went out shooting at Waitu on Sunday with three others has been found dead, having evidently been killed by a discharge from his gun, after straying from his mates. Arson. Dunedin. —Philip Waldeman, convicted of arson at Queenstown, has been sentenced to seven years. FireDunedin. Three wooden houses in Grosvenor-street, Kensington, were burned down last night. Colonial DefencesWellington.—lt is understood that Mr Bryce, Defence Minister, has telegraphed to Colonel Srratchley’, requesting that, if possible, he will come over to New Zealand, and advise the Government as to providing defences for the four principal ports of the colony.