LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Southland Times, Issue 1553, 19 March 1872, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Aixck:e.a.i«), March 16. A disagreement has occurred between the contractors for the Kaipara railway and the workmen. New men are to be employed. The share market is improved. Ta.bana.ki, March 16. A public meeting has condemned the i action of the Wairoa settlers in threati ening to prevent the residence of natives in the district by force. Wellington, March 18. I Two more cases of small- pox have I occurred on board the ship England. They are not serious. The ship is to be | fumigated, and afterwards quarantined for fifteen days. The Melbourne Age states that Mr--1 Yogel has arranged for the exclusive right to the Argus telegrams, with the view of resuming Government summaries for the Press. The Government here have no official knowledge of the matter, and there is nothing confirmatory in Mr Vogel's correspondence. The question is to be considered at a Cabinet meeting. ' Sailed — Nebraska. Nelson, March 18. Mr Lightband has resigned his seat in the Assembly. He goes to England. Sir David Monro and Messrs D. Luckie and J. 0. Eichmond are spoken of as probable candidates. j Geeymouth, March 18. ■ At the annual races, held to-day, the

Trial Stake 3 were won by Flying Jib; the Lottery Plate by Ronald ; and for the . Jockey Club Handicap, Misfortune was Ist, Peeress 2nd, and Black Eagle 3rd. DinfEßiN, March 18. On dit that Mr M'Lean has resigned his seat for Waikouaiti on account of ill health. Mr George, storekeeper, died suddenly at Kyeburn. The privileges connected with the races have been sold by auction, and realised £574, being £160 in excess of last year. Poet Chalmers, March 18. The railway tunnel bas been pierced through, the workmen meeting at both ends. •