LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1295, 10 March 1883, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

(feh united press association). WELLINGTON, March 9. At the Hon, C. H. Bromley's second lecture “ On the English in Ireland,” last night, Sir W. Fiteherbert occupied the chair. In acknowledging a vote of thanks moved by Bishop Redwood, and seconded by the Mayor, Sir William said reference had been made to his having travelled some distance and endured fatigue in order to preside, but he could assure them he would cheerfully travel a thousand times the distance if by doing so he could assist in obtaining for Ireland an Irish Parliament. OPUNAKE, March 9, The steamer Stella, with Te Whiti and Tohu. arrived at 8 this morning. A large crowd of Europeans were on the beach, but only a few Nativee were present, it not being generally known where they would land. They received a most demonstrative welcome from the Natives. Te Whiti addressed a few words to them, and the party drove in a Government trap to Parihalca, accompanied by Col. Roberts, Cant. Messenger, end a Native interpreter. Te Whiti and Tohu look remarkably well. AUCKLAND, This Day. Steps are already being taken in Auckland to give Mr Redmond, M.P., Land Leaguer, a good reception by those favorable to the League. Mr Pond, Provincial Analyst, and Mr Cheeseman, Curator of the Auckland Museum, have tested the large Raglan diamond, and are satisfied as to its genuineness, The only doubts they have now are from whence it was obtained. It is now rumored there are discoveries of diamonds in Whangarei and Hokianga Counties. The City Council contemplate raising a new loan for public works. A northerly buster is blowing, with much rain. Mr Redmond, M.P. Land Leaguer, is expected shortly on a visit to Auckland, and several committee meetings have already been held for the purpose of giving him a welcome. Bishop Luck has addressed a letter to the clergy of his Diocese urging them not to countenance Redmond on his public appearance as of the Land League. It is stated that several of the secular churchmen clergy intend disregarding the Bishop’s directions and intend countenancing Redmond. DUNEDIN, This Day. The Governor received a deputation of Chinese residents this morning, who pre* sented an address of loyalty, In reply the Governor said he felt sure he would be able to rely on the peacefulness and law-abiding feeling of the Chinese residents of the Colony, He said his tour throughout the Island had been one of uninterrupted pleasure and satisfaction.