LATEST FROM THE NORTH.

Southland Times, Issue 1161, 19 May 1869, Page 2

LATEST FROM THE NORTH.

The following telegrams are taken from the ' Otago Daily Times ' : — "Wellington, May 12. The "Wanganui papers state that the Government has arranged with Kemp's natives to allow them to settle the enemy's country in the neighborhood of "Waihi, receiving grants of from 10 acres upwards, after 10 years' occupation. The first detachment, numbering about 40, haze already gone up. "Wellington, May 13. Mr Fitzherbert last night addressed his constitutents at the Hutt. In the course of his address, he said that the suppression of the rebellion was the question of the day, and must be firmly and unhesitatingly dealt with. It was of no use looking for Imperial troops ; the colonists must rely on themselves. The confiscated lands should be occupied. Money was wanted, and he had no doubt that the Imperial Government would be willing to guarantee a loan, if they saw the Colony acting firmly. Mr N. Morse has resigned his seat in the Legislative Council. The recent decision of the Native Lands Court at Wairarapa is likely to j lead to a disturbance the. The natives in weose favor the award was made are determined to take possession of the land, and have engaged a ploughm-.m to commence ploughing on Monday next, un ler the protection of an armed guard. Their opponents declare that they will fire on any one attempting to exercise the right of ownership of the land. Both parties are busy collecting their friend-*; ■ »