SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

Waikato Times, Volume XII, Issue 1002, 23 November 1878, Page 2

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

[press agency.] AUCKLAND, last night. The result of Messrs Conyer and Lawson's visit of examination over the Kaipara line is that probably tenders will be called for both a coastal and an inland line, when a choice will be made. It is understood that there is no difficulty in the way of the immediate construction of the Auckland Railway Station at the Queen-street Wharf, The statement which has been made that Sir George Grey intends to visit Australia during the recess, for the purpose of urging colonial reciprocity, is authoritatively denied. The Hon. Mr Native Minister, has sent Mr Swanson a telegram congratulating the Australian cricketers on their pluck and skill.

At Arthur's produce sale to-day, fowls realised Is lid to 2s 6d ; Spanish, 2s 4d to 2s 6d; geese, 2s lid to 3.3 6d ; potatoes, 4s 9d to 9s 4d; butter, 8d to 10-Jd ; Auckland cheese, 6d to 6-i-d. WELLINGTON, last night. The body of a man with his throat cut has been found in a paddock at Silverstream. OTAKI, last night. i The wreck of the City of Anckl land has been driven higher on to ' the beach. TIMARTJ, Thursday. The bush fire at Waimate is still burning but no further anxiety is felt. At one time the flames were within a quarter of a mile from the town, when tho wind fortunately shifted. The five commenced at the top of a hill, and cleared everything before it. The Fire Bregade and the settlers saved several from being burnt to death. The force of the gale and heat prevented the people from saving the houses. The scene is described as most exciting, dragons and trucks were dashing about, furniture being frantically piled on them in a most heterogeneous manner. Many were making their way to town on foot, laden with small articles, and when the wind shifted to a more southern point, the fire was blown along with amazing rapidity. In removing one family, Reckman's horse bolted, the buggy capsized, and the man's leg was broken, and children much bruised. Studholrae's, one of the largest mills, had a very narrow escape. It was at one time completely surrounded by fire. He vvas much burnt in riding through the flame; also his manager, Potts. One brave young fellow risked his life to save a woman and child, and although much burnt, succeeded in saving their lives. While galloping through the flames a woman's dress cought fire, and her legs and body were much scorched. Many have broken limbs. rs r ot a single house was left standing at the edge of the bush. The poor creatures were brought to town, and over twenty families were housed in the immigrant barracks, provisions of all kinds being forwarded to them. On visiting the barracks the scene was a touching one, many women bemoning their loss, and even one or two half demented. DI7NEDIN, Wednesday. Q'ire bricklayers have decided to advance their wages from 14s to £.gs a day. It is said they cannot be obtained fjndei' £\ a day. The Chairman of t'he Chamber of Commerce has received a telegram from the Commissioner of Customs that the Collectors of Customs have been instructed to allow fencing wire to be landed under the deposit of the entry, and to, be cleared by thopntiy as sojejn as the exemption fix the tariff Jyocnmes operative. UfATIVB RESERVES. TAT) RANG A., Thursday, An extraordinarily large public

meeting was held last night in relation to the action of the Government in prohibiting the natives from selling lands to Europeans by recent proclamation. The leading chiefs who a»'e against the Government action, referred frequently to the unconditional return of the s;iid lands in 1864, and expressed a determination to adhere to all the existing agreements beween them and tho Europeans. Samuel ularke deprecated the report of his brother, the Under Secretary of the Native Department, on native affairs in the Tauranga district, and proved that tho natives have more than ample reserves for all requirements. Ifc was a wholy unpolitieal meeting, and was principally composed of Sir George Grey's supporters ; but the meeting was of opinion that he has been misinformed on this question. Resolutions were carried unanimously, requesting the Government to re-consider its decision. An influential committee, composed of Europeans and Native chiefs, was appointed to forward the resolution to the Government. WELLINGTON, Thursday. A * Gazette' published to-day contains a notification that the following land is reserved as a site for a cemetery : 10 acres in parish of Puketo, in Alexandra survey district, being allotment 190, and bounded towards the north by lot 190, 1000 links; towards south by a road, 1000 links; towards west by a road, 1000 links. WELLINGTON, Friday.

The ' Post' states that Sir George Grey has no present intention of visiting the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria on a semi-official tonr. F. W. Teschemaker, M.H.R. for Gladstone, died here yesterday of typhoid fever. Last night a little girl, aged eight years, was grossly outraged in one of the chief streets, The city police have a clue to the perpetrator, and are on his track. CHRISTCHTJRCH, Friday. Another bear-garden scene took place at the City Uouncii last evening, when the Mayor and Councillors Wilson and Ick were the principal parties concerned. The lie was freely given and taken, and Councillor Wilson, when addressing the Mayor, said, " Oh! well, you are not much !" DI7NEDIN, Friday. The City Guards give a novel entertainment next week, in aid of the family of Johnson, deceased, who was one of tho Black Watch of the Relief of Lucknow. By aid of the electric light, foot, horse races, and a football match will be played on the Caledonian ground. If the weather is farorable, there is sure to be a be a large attendance. A slate deposit of a very valuable kind has been found near Lake Hawea.