SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1102, 17 July 1879, Page 2

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

AUCKLAND, last night. At the- Supreme Court, to-day, a motion for leave to appeal from the decision of the Magistrate m Kobt. Graham's case was adjourned at the request of Mr James ilusse'l. A dairyman named John Sutton died suddenly at "Orury, to day. PATE A, Wednesday. (From our own Correspondent.) The Hawera-Normanby railway is to be commenced on Monday. This will give employment to many who would otherwise have had to have left the district, m consequence of the disorganisation of regular work. Te Whiti may look out for squalls, as the wives of the imprisoned ploughmen are on their way to interview him at Parihaka. He will have to make matters clear to them that their husbands will be at once returned, or , the probability is that they will go for him. The Maoris, generally, are quiet, waiting for the 18fch to disclose Te Whiti's next move. HAWERA, Tuesday. i * (From a Correspondent.) The Constabulary are at present employed m stockading a position commanding the Waingongore bridge. It is thought tbafc the Government mean to bring matters to a crisis shortly, and make a dash at Parahaka. NATIVE MEETING AT PAEIHAEA, NEW PLYMOUTH, Tuesday. The natives are passing through to Parihaka, to a meeting to be held there re the ploughing, m considerable numbers. The matters connected with the ploughing are to be then settled; Tlie following arc Te Whiti's views on the subject, as stated by one of the natives who visited him :— " The ploughing has been a great success. Tlie pakeha has been used to some purpose and the GoFernmont have been {initiated into advancing him (Te Whitij another step towtfrds his final destination. But before all these they shall lay their hands on yon, delivering you up to synagogue and into prison; being brought before kings and rulers (Government) for my name sake. All, the prisoners have been sent to WelUugioa to complete and make plain.

the Scripture. But that is a small matter, as a great stride has been taken, and the next strp will be a more difficult one. They (Maoris) shall fal! by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations, and Jerusalem shall be troddou down of the Gentiles until the time of the Gentiles be fulfilled." Tho next meeting will decide this point. Tho present idea is that pressure will be applied again to bring this about, whether m the shape of ploughing or otherwise still remains m the womb of Titno, Some Maoris are to die by the edge of the sword. Numbers are of no consequence, from 1000 to 2000 being immaterial," A CRISIS IMPENDING. NEW PLYMOUTH, last night. The interest taken m Te Whiti by the natives here is greater than ever. A very large number havegone to Parihaka. It is confidently stated that the prophets' coronation as kingof the Maoris will take place tomorrow. A movement among the Armed Constabulary is taking place. A detachment, with baggage, left New Plymouth for the South this morning, and at noon the men encamped at Oakura were ia heavy marching order. WELLINGTON, last night. In. reply to a deputation from Haw era, Col. Whibmore said that if the lives of the settlers were endangered, they might rest satisfied that the Government would take prompt and stringent measures to protect them. PARLIAMENTARY. It is understood the Opposition will not take hostile action on the address m reply, but immediately afterwards will take a direct vote of want of confidence, especially accusing Government of maladministration. It is stated that the Premier will second Sir W. Fox's motion, to appoint Mr Ssyrnour Chairman of Committees. Major Richmond has resigned the office of .Chairman of Committees m the Legislative Council, arid Captain Bailie has been appointed instead. The Council passed a formal vote of thanks to Major Richmond. Several Members spoke m eulogistic terms of him. Captain Colbeck and Mr Alderton are working hard among members to promote'the North Island Railway, and have secured many promises. Government has promised to put the work on the estimates. Mr Goldie has declined to move the address m reply, though promising the Government a general support. The ' Times' says, Mr Bryce positively refused to be put forward as Government candidate for the chairmanship of Committee.