LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 874, 19 July 1879, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[press agency.] . WANT OF CONFIDENCE MOTION. Wellington, July 19. Sir W. Fox moved a no-confidence motion last night, in a bitter speech. Sir G. Grey replied at great length. Messrs Rolleston and 'Moss followed. The debate was adjourned till Tuesday, [special to eumara times.] , Wellington, July 19, The Government cause appears utterly hopeless. Sir G. Grey’s speech last night'was a mere reproduction of former promises, without any justification of his past conduct. He gave the lie-direct to Sir W. Fox repeatedly, until called to order by the Speaker. Mr J. C- Brown has formally resigned office as Government whip. Mr Reeves seconded the Address „ in Reply, and in a short speech announced continuation of faith in Government. . — - [new ZEALAND - PRESS ASSOCIATION.] THE NATIVE DIFFICULTY. ; New Plymouth,- July 18. It is evident that confidence is gradually- beginning to be restored. The Parihaka, meeting is over, and the wives are returning home, -appearing quite satisfied, with the result. Te Whiti said it was necessary fur his men to be imprisoned before he could settle the peace of the'world, which heintended doing without bloodshed. He said the prisoners, weie not to he set at liberty by the Government, but all 'ploughing was to he stopped. He was glad, his disciples had used no violence. He upbraided a native who left off ploughing, and not being, like the rest, taken 'prisoner.' The natives who went with the intention of talking in strong language were silent. The women are -thorough believers in Te Whiti, more so than ever and are thoroughly satisfied with bis explanation. They are content to remain grass widows until the Lord pleases to send their husbands back. The whole of the natives say there will be no fighting, but that Te Whiti’s words ’ will come true. Wellington, July 17. Five of the Maori piianners were Committed for trial to-day for ploughing on land, the property of her Majesty, and eleven fur destruction of property belonging to Mr Bayley. Under the advice of counsel they reserved their defence.' Mr 0. Florence, tho chief tenor in the opera “ H.M.’s Pinafore,” now playing at the Theatre Royal, being unable to take his part last night was hissed from the stage, the performance coming to an abrupt termination. This afternoon the prime donna, Madame Le Coater, gave birth to a son. Christchurch, July 17. It is stated, on good authority, that one firm will make £IOO,OOO clear profit if the depression in the English harvest, continues, as they have a million bushels afloat. Cable advices have been received of the sale in London by the National Bank of New Zealand of the Lyttelton Harbour Board Loan, £200,000, bearing 6 per cent. interest, at an average price of £lO2 7s lOd. The Christchurch District Drainage Board Loan of £IOO,OOO, also bearing 6 per cent, interest, had been sold a few days previously at 106 by the Bank of New Zealand. New Plymouth, July 17. A public meeting’was-held to-night for the purpose of giving expression to the feeling of the inhabitants towards • ! i i ,-i t/i i i ,

the Volunteers of the other Provinces who have offered themselves for active service. An attempt was. made by Malice to turn the meeting into a polb tical one, but it failed. Mr Atkinson then moved—“ That this meeting de* sires to express its hearty thanks to the Volunteers throughout the Colony who have so gallantly offered tlieir services on the Coast.” ; motion a-as seconded by Mr Vivian, and carried unanimously. :: At the District Courts fifteen Maori l)risoners were brought up, charged under sixteen different indictments. The Crown Prosecutor applied,-Tor change of venue to Wellington, which was granted. . Auckland, July 17. De Lias, proprietor of the Theatre Royal, sued several publicans who agreed to kept the Theatre Royal open. :J udgmeht was given for plaintiff " James Ford, tailor sued Thomas. Riccardo, a well-known opera singer, -f<A* £3l 3s. Riccardo stated that he was desirous of paying, but had no money, as although he- was stage manager,' bis share in the receipts amount to nil. Hp would endeavor to pay. within ,six months. An order was blade-for thp amount claimed, or, in default, four months’ mprisonment. • ■ !