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Grey River Argus, Volume XXIII, Issue 3382, 20 June 1879, Page 2

Imogene Flinders, who was in the Hospital since her attempt at suicide, avoided legal proceedings by levanting, it is supposed to Melbourne. The statement that the Union Company intend to reduce their seamen's wages is denied. It is understood that in the present state of the revenue, and tho falling off in land returns, the Government do not propose further reductions in Customs' duties this year. News received by the Government today in regard to the Parihaka meeting is generally to the effect that Te Whiti's influence . is on the wane, and that many of his followers are disgusted at the nonfulfilment of his prophecies, and alarmed at the warlike preparations being made by Europeans in direct contradiction to Te Whiti's promise of peace, that a revulsion of feeling has taken place, and that Titbkowaru's tribe openly declare their determination not to fight the Europeans, but make common cause with them. A new Representation Bill will be one of the first measures introduced this session. The New Zealand Titanic Steel and Iron Company obtained judgment at the R.M. Court to-day against a large number of shareholders for amounts, due for calls. The amounts ranged from LlO to LSO. Wanoanui, June 19. A Wanganui man named John Smith, formerly a brewer in business at Nelson, was found dead in the street this morning. The supposed cause of death was excessive drinking.