Arrival in Wellington.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 291, 13 December 1904, Page 2

Arrival in Wellington.

A SURPRISE PARTY IN THE KERERU WILDS. (Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Dec. lfl. Ellis was brought through "by train from Haw He's Bay to-day, and to-night wob lodged in the Terraca Prison. No details are available m to his wanderings, Though he looks thin, almost to emaciation, those who know him say that thi* is his normal physical condition, lb) ivas comparatively well clad. When Detective Brotyrg, ConsUbl* Willcocks and the guide went to thf hut at Kereru they had no idea that, tie man thoy wanted was inside. On opening l the door they saw Elite fitting inside. "Oh." said Broberg, as he entered, "are you -th# man in charge here?" "Oh, no,"' repliod Ellis, rising to his feet, U J have just looked in." Then lie moved towards the door. He had a rifle in his right hand, and a revolver slung round his neck. Seeing that the police and the guide barred the way, Ellis suddenly sprang back, but as he did so the police rushed him and had Mm disarmed in a moment. . .

Ellis was well supplied with ammunition. There were three beli* around his body, each full of cartridges. The coat he wore was the one he had when last seen at the btoshman'B camp at Te Awaito.

The police engaged in tho cfc&ile had many rough experiences in the wild country through which tb» search was carried out.

Tho man Ellis, captured on Saturday, was charged at Walptmm—aft— Monday with tjtejutfdßfoT son 'fom Hirst's house, and was remanded to appear In Wellington on th# 19th.