ARRANGEMENTS TOR TO-MORROW.

Auckland Star, Issue 23, 28 January 1901, Page 5

ARRANGEMENTS TOR TO-MORROW.

The authorities have a difficulty in completing1 their arrangements for the embarkation of the Auckland division, owing to the uncertainty as to tho hour at which the s.s. Cornwall will arrive from the South. The vessel left Wellington soon alter eleven o'clock yesterday morning", and it is very tin- j likely that she will reach Auckland before 1 p.m. to-morrow. The probabilities are that she will be even later. No action can, of course, be taken in tho direction of breaking camp at the Domain until the vessel is signalled. As soon as the Cornwall is reported outside Tiri a start wi'il be matte with the preparations lor embarking' the horses These will be taken from the camp via Symonds-street, Wellesleystreet and Queen-street to tlfe Kailway Wharf, where the steamer is toberth. Jt is expected that the men will leave the camp between u.lio and 4 p.m., marching on foot to the railway wharf. The route they will take has not yet been fixed, but it will probably be the shortest. The Mayor wii'L endeavour to arrange that before the men Jeave the camp they shall be addressed by Sir Maurice O'Rorke, the Hon. James MeOowan, and His Worship the Mayor (Mr D. Goldie). A telegram received by Mr J, Palmer, M.H.R., to-day from Mr, MeGowan states that the latter has been requested by the Acting-Premier to represent him at the send-off, Mr Ward being- unable to come to Auckland owing- to a, sprained ankle. Mr McGowan leaves Commanded for Auckland by the s.s. Itotomahana to-day. The Officer Commanding- the District, wishes it to be distinctly uiiiSSF&ubod that relatives and friends of the contingent must say good-bye to the men before they leave camp to-morrow afternoon. Owing to the shortness of. the time at their disposal for embarking men and horses, the authorities cannot guarantee"'1 that there will be any time for farewells at the wharf, and while Lfeut.-Colon.el White, will do all he can to arrange for relatives say j ing good-bye to their boys at tbu ship's side, no promises to that effect can be made. The. troops ■will embark from the Railway Wharf. No civilians will be allowed upon the wharf except thiose provided with passes. These will be given only to the members of the Demonstration Committee, as representing the citizens, and to a limit?*! number of relatives and friends of the troopers, each trooper receiving- two tickets for his friends. Ko one else will under any circumstances be permitted beyond the barricades at the head of the wharf.. All volunteers who can get away from business will assemble at the Drill Hall at 4 p.m-. to-morrow with arms and accoutrements, to act as a guard of honour at the wharf. It is unlikely that the Southern members of the contingent will be permitted to come ashore, the Queen's death having put a stop to all demonstrations in connection with the departure. Lieut.-Colonel White will, however, endeavour to arrange with Lieut.-Colonel Banks, the commanding officer, tha.t the 400 men from the South shall march to the Domain and then accompany the Aucklanders back to the ship. Owing to the uncertainty of the Cornwall's arrival it is impossible, to say at what time she will leave with the contingent, but every effort will be made to get away before dark.

(By Telegriiph.—Own Correspondent,)

WELLINGTON, this day,

Great praise Is due to Colonels Porter and Messenger, nnd Captains lyeir and Joyce, and other officers, for the efficiency attained by the Sixth Contingent in a few weeks. The troops stood the Inclement weather without murmur in a manner promising well for their willingness to encounter hardship in the field, A remarkable fact is that the entire equipment of the contingent was mafl In the colony, except the barf.sJiers The

troops could, if urgent, have been embarked on Friday"night. Mr E. Owen Cox, managing director in Australia for Kurt and Co., proceeded to Auckland this morning. He came by the troopship Cornwall to Wellington, and superintended the rapid despatch of the vessel. Arriving on Wednesday, the Cornwall put out 400 tons of cargo, taking in 1500 tons of coal and upwards of 400 tons stores, (hough delayed by the cessation of work on arrival of the news of the death of the Queen and prevailing bad weal her.

HAWER.A, this day

LiiMits. Mitchell and Morrison, members of the First Contingent, who are returning with the Sixth Contingent, reached Ilawera on a short visit, on Saturday night, and received a great reception. Speeches of a Haltering nature were made, after which the health of the Lieutenants was drunk. To-day at Manaia- Lieut. Mitchell had a reception, and was presented with a sold watch and chain.