LAST NIGHT'S NEWS. AUCKLAND. WAITARA. NEW PLYMOUTH. PROBABLE FALL IN GRASS SEED. WELLINGTON. TAURANGA. INVERCARGILL. OAMARU. THE CHRISTCHURCH RIOTERS.

Waikato Times, Volume XIV, Issue 1178, 15 January 1880, Page 2

LAST NIGHT'S NEWS.

AUCKLAND.

WAITARA.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

PROBABLE FALL IN GRASS SEED.

WELLINGTON.

TAURANGA.

INVERCARGILL.

OAMARU.

THE CHRISTCHURCH RIOTERS.

London, January 13. A fortnight has been granted to arrange for the trial of questions which have been raised in connection with the Tichborne case.

Beblin, January 13. The Russian Government, replying to representation of Germany, admits the concentration of Eusaian troops upon the German frontier, but says no hostility is intended. The step is attributable to withdrawal of Russian troops from Bulgaria and pacifioation of Turkey. The Affghan insurgents looted Ghuznee.

Messrs Tole, Campbell, Mole (?), May, and Tonka took the oath as members of the Waste Lands Board before Judge Gillies to-day. At the New Zealand Insurance Company's meeting to-day, the report showed heary losses. A dividend of only 6 per cent, is declared.

The Hannah Mokau returned from Mokau this morning, bringing 20 tons of ooal. The steamer went up 22 miles and anchored in five fathoms, but owing to a snag in the river was unable to proceed further with safety. The coal, brought a distance of six miles in canoes, is got immediately alongside the river, alongside which a vessel could lay and take in cargo. The engineer reports it of excellent quality, far superior to the Bay coal.

A native named Te Tuki was burnt to death in his whare at Waihi last Friday night.

The price of grass seed has fallen considerably since last season. Ten thousand bushels have been offered and refused at 3d per lb. It is said that the price for grass seed will be as low as 2£d this season.

The Evening Pott has opened a subscription list in aid of the Irish distress* The proprietors, Messrs Blundell Brothers beaded the list with £25. Other subsoriptions are coming in freely.

The consignment of whiteflsh ova were landed at 1 p.m. The box was opened and the ova found i:x splendid condition* The weata ia rery hot.

A requisition is issued convening a meeting to raise an Irish relief fund.

Sparrows have commenced their depredations amongst some crops in the district. In one instance, it was deemed advisable to cut a crop of oats green to save it from being entirely destroyed.

The trial of the rioters concluded late on Tuesday. Murphy was acquitted, but the others were found guilty. The Judge> in sentencing them, drew a distinction, and gave Stanley, Cudditry, Stephen, Barret, and Meavery, 18 months each ; and the other seven a year each, all with hard labour.