INTERPROVINCIAL.

Bruce Herald, Volume XI, Issue 1012, 24 May 1878, Page 7

INTERPROVINCIAL.

>) ,j . ■. , Auckland, May 20. . Mrßiohard Hobbs has been elected M.H.R; for Newton' unopposed, vice Mr Lusk. Mr Sheehan goes to Mahurangi to address his constituents to-morrow. He afterwards visits the Ngapuhi tribes. i New designs have been* prepared for the collapsed portion of the 'extension of the Kaipara railway. Mr Blackett is expected' here to approve of the designs. :\ Te Kooti has sent the following letter to the Government .— " Te Kniti, May 14th, 1878. — To the Government : Friend Sir G. Grey,> salutations to you; and friend Sheehan, salutations to you — that is, both you and Sir G Grey. Friend Sheeban, should you (Sir Goo. Grey and yourself) have received my letter which .points out the cause of transgression, if you see in it any fault please inform me, in order that I may, know, for' you are a light (or lamp) now, and you utter words of light, of goodness, and of love to man. "Sou' all teach that troubles may not arrive during your dayß. My word is, your 'management is very good, and is exceedingly good.' No 'man has taught in that; manner; before. No trouble. will now befal us. Salutations to you both, and to your. Council.. Sufficient' from your sinful slave/ ; Te'Eooti TeTureki."' .. *"~ Rewi also writes to the, Government .— " TVEniti, May 17, 1 877, To Mr Grace : I have received your letter — your word— which finds fault with newspape"rs,vis correct. I am also much grieved at the deceitful worksthat were to be carried on during the days of the interviews between Tawhiao and Sir George Grey, who are trying W arrange matters between tne Maori people. Sir <Geprge Grey says let them (the two races) be under one arrangement' (law). Friend 'Mr Grace, the words of the newspapers are bad ; they endeavour to separate Tawhiao and Sir G.Grey. Friend Sheehan, make righjf those words which are true ; , contradict- those words which are untrue. Sufficient, from(signed) "Manga." , t „, The annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce w»s held to-day. The balancesheet showed a credit of £117. >J'The*President's^ address ' complained- of ' apathy and want of unity amongst members. May 21st. 1 T Mr G. S. Graham,' Provincial <Grand|Master of the English Constitution, was entertained at a banquet by Brethren before leaving for Wellington' to take charge of the management of the Colonial Insurance Co. The Government "has received the following cablegram from 'the AgenirGeneral :— "LondonpMay 11th. Bill accepted ; advance obtained to meet bills falling due. Prospects of peace are improving, and I hope soon to negotiate loan. Larnach has arrived. May 22. The Hon. J. Sheehan has postponed his addressing his Rodney constituents 'until after visiting Wellington. The licensed victuallers have convened a meeting to oppose granting further licenses. H.M.S. Nymph proceeds to-morrow to the Auckland Islands, via Dunedin. The Hon. J. Sheehan has been two days holding, a telegraphic, conference with the Maketu native obstructionists. He telegraphedito Judges Healeand Halse:— " You may read this message to the Natives. I regret some disturbances took place at thejCourt yesterday, not occasioned by discussion of the merits s 6fthe case, but being an attempt by means of noises • to' prevent the business of the Court going on.^ I am .the more sorry for this because the Arawa people have always been loyal to the Queen and obedient to the law. I can only talk or work with you so long as the business, of the Court is allowed to proceed peacefully, because if attempts are made by force or disturbance to interfere with the proceedings of the Court I am bound to assist the Judges in maintaining

peace and good order, and I am determined to do so. But I am confident the loyalty and good sense of the Arawas will render interference on my part unnecessary. The Hinemoa, with Sir J. Coode, arrived at Kawau this morning, and then went on to Grahamstown. Alexandra, May 20th. Tawhiao*s party hare returned here. Public notice has been given by one of the principal chiefs that, in the event of any European being found trespassing on Native land in pursuit of game his gun will be taken from him. Tawhiao has determined to call I a meeting of his people (to consider Sir ' George Grey's proposals) either near Kopua or Hikurangi. Liberal as the proposals are they will be opposed. Rewi and other . Ngatimaniopo* t chiefs "have issued 911 order that in future 1 Natives are to be imprisoned for robbery in Alexandra. In the case of Natives "committing any crimes their punishment is to b arranged between the chiefs and the Government. v — — — Gbahamstown, May 22. Sir John Coode arrived in the Hinemoa this afternoon to make a survey of the harbour. . -»->■,», , The Thames County, pouncil replies to the circular of tbe.WestlandiCoujnty^ re Conference of County Council representatives,' that ( the Conference should assemble during tHe sitting of Parliament in Wellington, and suggested .that two representatives Bhould be eiecied l from eacn'ProvinciaT District* by 7 the pduncils working 'under the Act; 'the cost to T be^defrayedVquaffy r by We Counties repre- ? I -" *<■'■* c ' '»-'« -"V •>■'*, TAUBANGA >M Maj 20th. , The ' Bay of Plenty Time's * Opotiki ' cor-j respondent telegraphs the following :— An unprovoked outrage and attempt to barn the ijrhare of Mr "Reay/ Government ' Surveyor; over his head, was committed on" Friday night, at Ohiwa pa,' ? by'Te~' f Wh'aru f aVid J 'his: brother-in-law. The. matter has been re-' ported to Captain Preece, R.M. If imme-diate-faction 'Be not taken Reay will be compelled to* cease work. v v ... Gisborne, May 20. The sale of Patutahi lands, to take place 'to-morrow; , creates a great v deal of, interest. .< Intending .from all parte of the .country are represented here.,. The hotels are crowded. Mr Rees was unable to leave here on Saturday. It seems that -a thorough ripping up' . ( of new land titles in this district will be necessary before matters can rest on a sound basis. Startling revelations are being made by the Natives respecting the mode uv which sales and leases were negotiated in past years. Relative to Messrs Barker and McDonald's 'run, these gentlemen have "been interviewed' with the hope of Having the title adjusted. A meeting' between Mr- Rees, t the , Natives, and Europeans, is fixed for Wednesday, when efforts will be made to settle the difficulties "without- appealing- to n the Supreme -Court.r* 1- • t , " - , - t !,-<%' .. < ,-Ihe, vHinemoa, with^Sir John,, Coode on board, has.jußt arrived. Captain 'Chisp, the pilot, went, on board with the requisite information respecting the harbour. Sir John Coode is now inspecting the harbour. The Hinemoa leaves to-night for Tauranga, calling in at . .White Island. ' ' '"The Wanganui railway line is now open righV 'through from Foxton to "Wanganui. I Both trains were well filled. WanganUi sta- ' tion in the afternoon presented an animated appearance. No official demonstration was ! made, but the day was observed as, a holiday id Palmerston. • ~ > :< , , j »*'' ~ .' r - May 21. The Patutahi block' of 20,000 acres, was, sold to-day. It was, cut up into town, suburban, and country sections. There was a" large attendance, and 'the competition was briskT J " 'Quarter-acre sections, • at, the >upset price of £15, realised £20 and up to £30. The portion laid off for a township, about 45^ acres, realised over £4000. First-class rural lands average, £9; per acre. .The Tapatahopoirtion of the block realised ' £7 per acre. , A amall part of second .and' third-class rural land waVsold afc the upset' price'. In all other cases nearly double the' upset price was obtained. May 22. > The sale of suburban, sections at Gisborne this day, belonging to the late Captain Reid, realised over- £10,000; "being an average of about £55 an , acre. ■ > £50,000 have been expended in the district during the last two days in buying small holdings and town sectious. Wellington, May .20th: The Government have notified by circular to all tenderers for public works that in consequence of the threatening attitude of European affairs they are not prepared to assume larger liabilities than are absolutely necessary, and that they postpone accepting any more tenders for public worka until more satisfactory intelligence is received from London relative to financial matters, and the probability of floating a new loan. It is stated that £150,000 worth of works are thus stopped. Hokitika, May 20. Mr Carl Schooenfleter, manager of the Rangitoto Silver Mine, reports that he is on a good payable vein of silver ore. The ' directors are forwarding a battery to com- j mence crushing and dressing the ore for exportation. The prospects of the mine look 1 well. * ' May 22. , The Westland County Council has received replies from most of the County Councils approving of the Conference, which

has been fixed for the Ist July at JWellington. . Rbbfton, May 20. Mr Reeves addressed a crowded meeting of Beef ton electors. His speech was an elaboration of his printed address. At theconf elusion he received a unanimous vote—** Thai he was a fit and proper person to represent the constituency in Parliament." Mr Barrowman followed, but was . not: sufficiently^ clear on the education question, and an amendment— " That he was not a fit andproper. person to represent the constituency " . :^^^-camed:t-; ; v ;: .%? v^;^ •G^-^^jOiam^^'^ j-'>i >.- ■ ; .:H-TT,:.\; <::'] : t ?C!&u zbn<yg i; -<■.-: is saJ* ; •;;,-:>■ GbiYMOWTH, May IMHDLjjj -; Mr Newton his announced that hating. tipenj^ ' absenc&and. without his^conw^^ not being r time to canvaßß the dutnstyx&s does not inlehd .to contest the election] 1 wMcli now liea between r ; Mr,^e^^ancpi^ .^f f|^ : .Harrison.' ; •••<; -■'■-'■" < :,\ ;; ■"■'• «-vf.-j ■ r ; 4 . : - -■;.b5-?<y?i-The reporte of the examination otths University ;junipr : \ichplarship; / jpa^ers" r fia ; ?o been received. ThJB following are successful candidates :— Margaret Edgar, Auckland ; B; M; Odnnai^and. C: ■■^'W^p'CXinUr ; : / A^Purdie and'ii^ VrWCdn^gOTaeig't Dunedin. There were 30c? adidatos./vi CiraiSTCHUBCH, M / ayi2l. /. , .At a::Fubllc' ? nwetrng^ "•mghteit:was. reßolyed\)to^rake^ Jte^toj- naTe ftefowysHi^p'r&isimed; av;botoughi&v 2S&^Cn^6e^ ;: of^&d^ carried resolutions expressing i *j^^J|j| e B ret that New ZeSlahEwas^t repr«si4»l^AlaH Gable Confermice,^l^d!tech^ma^wlß2M quested to communicate, wth ,the^i(?ve|ttinent^'to ascertain whether they give substantial support to thelTolunfeers or toxauWt^Miiitia^' :-^^%!*!?*sThe racing- pnvilegM.cpnnec^.w^^e Grand National Steeplechase were soldycster-•-^Theicerisus ; returns^just,, publishedjshow a total ; pbpulktion for the Provincial district of of 33,658. 7.^ifi^i^V.^^ v K il H^t** - '' * population of 13,408r being. an increa|se^of 3114 ; liytteltqh; 3476/br an increase of 502 ; Tiraaru, 3332^ or an The population of Christchurch and suburbs is estimated at 30.300. ; ;- ; — ;•• •--;" ■»■■-- >■ ■ V-.-:- ;'■-;, ,' May 221 , : \& An article in the * Lytteltoii TwiiesV ttiis morning suggests the establishment of a "School i>f Art for Chnstchurch.n^CL^HJk ;Last; ;^ = compjinienia^ dl^er iyas given to Mr : : Rbbert\-.-Wilkii^;^mel^i'iiit | -:- prior to his departure for Elgland.v .Subscriptions are also being raised for a testimonial to him. . ■3 The Tramway Company are about.to ; commence operations for laying the line through the city. . .■_. ■ : - „; ■./., ,\ : *y: :< : I*. y j '■, ■:■ The Hunt Club will open, the season ; on Saturday next.-- .■;;; : v ■„■<■ ,;,:.:/■■:.='. ;;*£._■ :