Telegraphic News.

Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1091, 21 June 1879, Page 2

Telegraphic News.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH CABLEGRAMS.

[' stab's' spkcial cablegrams.]

LONDON, June 19.

Great uneasiness prevails at Constantinople in consequence of the resignation of the Sultan's Grand Vizier. The Divan is considerably disorganised, and their resignation will probably follow that of the Vizier. At the wool sales to-day, 7350 bales were catalogued. There was a strong demand, ♦ AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS. [reuter's special cablegrams.] MELBOURNE, June 18. The Victorian Parliament will probably meet on the 15th July. Mr Berry's apparent intention is to have a short session, to submit the i Estimates and Reform bill for rejection by the Council, and to re-appeal to the Home Government. The tone of the Opposition is greatly moderated. Eight hundred of the Melbourne unemployed have already signed a petition to Mr Berry, asking for work" The health of Lady Normanby is more satisfactory, though she is still weak. THE KELLY'S BEING SUPPLIED WITH AMMUNITION. •The Kelly sympathisers purchased frem a Melbourne gunmaker 400 rounds of ammunition, suitable for the Spencer rifle, similar to the oue the Kelly's secured at the time of the Mansfield police murder. It is reported they succeeded in eluding tho police. The Kelly sympathisers in Melbourne recently purchased arms and ammunition for the outlaws, \?ho had run short. Warrants will issue. It is desired to see where they went. NEW SILVER COINAGE. SYDNEY, June 13. The Mint authorities have made arrangements to issue a new silver coinage. RESIGNATION OP THE CHIEF 'JUSTICE. BRISBANE, June 18. His Honor Sir James Cockle, Chief Judge of the Supreme Court, has resigned. ' VESSELS FOR NEW ZEALAND MELBOURNE, June 18. The following vessels have sailed from London for New Zealand, from the 20th April to±he 9th May:—Loch Cree and Beernah, tor Wellington; Cockermouth and Thomas Stephens, foy Otago; Ironsides and Kildonan, for Auckland ; Lurline and Merope, for Canterbury.

THE COMMAND IN SOUTH AFRICA.

[We re-publish the following telegram, which was much mutilated in the form in which it was transmitted to New Zealand : | LONDON, May 26.

In the House of Commons this evening, - the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Stafford Northcote, made a statement announcing, on behalf of the Government, that, after a full and anxious consideration of the state of affairs in South Africa, the Cabinet had decided to recall Sir Bartle Frere (Governor and High Commissioner) and Lord Chelmsford (Commander-in-Chief), and to appoint General Sir Garnet Wolseley, hitherto High Commissioner in the Island of Cyprus, to the supreme military and civil command in Natal, the Transvaal, and the districts adjoining those colonies, as well at the seat of war.

[pitESS OAENCY. ] CAMBRIDGE, last night. VISIT OF THE GOVERNOR.

His Excellency was expected to pass through Cambridge at 4 p.m. this afternoon, on his way to Fen Court. The Cambridge residents, therefore, determined to present him with an address. Notices were posted up in the town, requesting the residents and natives to assemble at the Public Hall, to give bim welcome, and show their loyalty. The natives also prepared«an address.

The Cambridge Baud turned out to p!ay- , I At a few minute 3 to five the, carriage appeared at the top of the hill, and a large number ot natives thronged the road, opposite the 13ank°of Now Zealand, and gave him arnost enthusiastic powhiri, or welcome, and waving handkerchiefs and shawls, dancing before the carriage till it arrived opposite the Hall, when the carriages stopped amid great cheering, and Mr Wells, Chairman of the Town Board read and presented the following address to His Excellency the Governor. With Mr Wells were Major Wilson, Revs. Willis, Bull, and Evans, Messrs. Williams, Hewitt, Kirkwood, and Brooks, together with several other visitors, and including Mr ft. Graham and Mr Cawkwell. The address is as follows :

"To Sir Hercules Robinson, G.C.M.G.—-May it please your Excellency,—We, the Chairman and Members of the Tow.i Board and citizens of * Cambridge, although knowing that you are desirous of passing through our district on this occasion quietly, would yet beg leave to tender you our devotion* and loyalty to Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, and to bid you the most popular of Australian Governors hearty welcome to our town. We thank you for this early visit, and whilst regretting that the exigencies of State make it necessarily short, hope soon to be honored by your presence amongst us again, in company with the Hon. Lady Robinaou, and that your stay may be a long and agreable one. — (Signed) Thos. Wells, Chairman Cambridge North Township Board ; R, Kirkwood and D. Richardson, Members. Cambridge, June 20th, 1879."

His Excellency then thanked them for their courtesy and exhibition of loyalty. He was pleased to visit them, and hoped, at some future time, when he had more leisure, to make a longer stay. Taua Te Waharoa then presented the following address from the natives. Translation :—-

"To His Excellency the Governor. Salutations to you. Welcome, welcome to Waikato. It is a good thing to come and see us. What is there wrong in coming to see one another? for by seeing one another we are able to utter our

thoughts, and show our love and discuss the means by which a better state of things can be brought about in our island, for love alone is the cord that can bind the two races and make them one. Come to Waikato, thi<s part of the island which has seen evil days, and do you bring good intentions and good words, and thus wash out the memory of past days. Come and he a protector of your people, under the* shadow of our gracious Queen, and we look forward to the time when others of us will return, and place themselves under your administration. Welcome, with your Minister, who directs and carries out your laws ; welcome with the chiefs that come with you, both European and Maori. In conclusion, we ask you to frequently visit the Maori people in the different parts of the Island, taking with you peace and good will. —Signed by a number of Chiefs, on behalf of Ngatihaua, Ngatiraukawa, Ngatihinerangi, Ngatiwhakane, Ngatiterangita, of Taupo."

His Excellency then, through Mr Sheehan, thanked the natives for their address and said he was glad to receive their expressions of good will, and hoped everything he would do would tend to promote the welfare and mutual good will of both races. The following address from the Hauhaus was presented privately by Tuhakairaina : "To the Governor—This is a welcome (Mehi) to you from beyond the mountains. Friend—Sal utations— Come and see the King of this Island and hear whether his doings are for good or evil, whether they are for wright or wrong, come and hear whether they are for life or death. This is all from Ngatihaua Hauhaus, here at Cambridge.— (Signed) Te Tumuhuia, Wharerata, Tangimo, and Hororiri Hone Wetere." The Band then played, " God Save the Queen," and, amid loud cheering, His Excellency changed carriages, and drove off with Mr Every Maclean, to Pen Court.

AUCKLAND, last night.

Charles Goodwill, employed at Porter's store, was. out shooting; his gun went off unexpectedly, and drove the ramrod through his hand. He was removed to the hospital, aud had a finger amputated. GRAiJAMSTOWN, Thursday. The Komata natives appear to be assuming a threatening attitude. Very few natives show themselves at European settlements, and those who have come in contact with the settlers are very sullen, and bouncible. They also exhibit a strong desire to purchase powder. One gentleman who is wall acquainted with the Maori character, is of the opinion that the news of the first shot being fired at Taranaki will be sufficient to cause the natives here to join in the fray. PATE A, last night. Te Whiti has predicted that a large host will surround Parihaka an I take him prisoner, and the Mioriswil not resist. will be pun to dea'h, but on the third day wi I rise from tin dead, and tho

Pakehas will fall down and worship him, but Pakaha sinners will be destroyed. Katene says there is no pa on the land at Parihaka, and the natives themselves assert that Te Whiti is their pa and stronghold. NEW PLYMOUTH, Thnraday. The reporter sent to Parihaka has not returned, nor has any communication been received herd from that place. There was a rumor in town that the talk was " dark." but as no one who attended from this end has returned yet, the report is doubted. The natives at Punehoke, the other side of Stoney River, are very much troubled at Te Whiti's conduct, and those who have obeyed his instructions in plonghing up the land. NATIVES DISSINOLINED TO ' FIGHT. Owing to the weather nothing is being done at Parihaka, and it the rain continues the meeting is likely to disperse. The natives all speak of their determination not to fight. GISBORNE, 1 Thursday.

Ropata is very indignant at the untruthful-statement eminating from Napier that, in case of an outbreak, he is likely to join the rebels. Nothing is further from the truth. He is anxious to punish someone for the slander.

THE PARIHAKA. MEETING, WELLINGTON, Thursday.

James Mackay, who acted for the Government in the Waimate Plains affair, now represents the Government at the Parihaka meeting. WELLINGTON, last night.

There are various rumors afloat as to the action to be taken by the Opposition on the assembling of Parliament. The statement that Mr Ormoud would move a vote of want of confidence is unfounded ; h % e will content himself with opposing, for probably Mr Jolid Hall will lead the Opposition in the Upper House, and it is assorted in Ministerial circles that Mr Fox will move a vote of want of confidence on the address in reply. CHRISTCHURCH, Thursday. The > Vice-President's meeting of the Canterbury Coursing Club commenced yesterday, in the North Park. The weather being favorable for sport, but hares were so scarce after the first, hour, that only thirteen courses were got through. Maiden Puppies' Stakes, £3 3s each. First prize, MIS 15s; second prize, .£l2 ss. Two dogs, £3 15s each.—Belle of the Isle beat Chandes, Rob Ruadah beat Reflection, Black Cloud beat Duchess, Change beat Alpha, Flirl beat Cigarette, Markham beat Kate; Rob Ruadah beat Belle of the Isle. Christchurch Stakes, 12 dogs, £33 each. First-Prize, ,£18l5s; second prize, <£ll ss. Two ,£3 15s each.—St. Bees beat La Belle, Sweep beat Surplice, Moon beat Bowbells, Sbreak -of- Light beat Jessie, Beaver beat Fair, Sean Mag beat Spring. Running will be lesumed to-morrow morning.