LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VI, Issue 873, 26 August 1879, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[from our own correspondent.] WELLINGTON. This Day. In consequence of a dispute between Colonel Reader and Mr. Mackay, respecting the Native prisoners m Mount Cook Barracks, the latter has resigned his position as visiting justice. It arose through Mr. Mackay relaxing the prison regulations on hiß own authority, while Colonel Reader, as head of the Armed 1 Constabulary, considered the prisoners to be under his charge, and that it was his duty to interfere with Mr. Mackay's action It is understood that Mr. Mackay has asked for an inquiry. , A deputation from the temperance bodies waited yesterday on Mr. Greenfield, one of the candidates for the City, ' and asked would he support the Local Option Bill m case of his being elected.

He replied that he would, but would endeavor to make such alterations as would render it workable. In the evening he addressed a meeting of the electors. The meeting was very stormy, but he received a vote of confidence. NEW PLYMOUTH. This Day. The prisoner Hall, who recently attempted to escape from gaol, but was recaptured, contrived to get away yesterday morning, by burrowing m the ground at the base of the outside wall. It is supposed that he was assisted by accomplices acquainted with the inside of the prison. - An attempt was made to release a Maori prisoner, but was unsuccessful. AUCKLAND. This Day. The Central Committee met yesterday to arrange as to the Grey candidates for Waitemata, Auckland City East and West, Bay of Islands, and Waipu ; but the decision was deferred pending negotiations that are proceeding. Mr. Sheehan, at the request of the North. New Zealand Association, will address a public meeting to-night on the land legislation proposed by the Government. CHRISTOHUROH. This Day. Mr. Richardson spoke at Knightston last night, and received a vote of confidence, immediately after which three cheers were given for Sir George Grey. I At Lyttelton, last evening, Sir George | Grey addiessed a meeting, and had a great reception. After he had done, Messrs Rolleston, Saunders, and others attempted to address the meeting, but the people pulled out the candles, and pelted the speakers with them. Mr. Montgomery announces that he will distribute his honorarium amongst the public libraries. The railway officials at Lyttelton were examined yesterday to ascertain whether they were afflicted with color blindness. TAURANGA. This Day. The Katikati steamer returned last night, bringing Mr. Allan McDonald from Katikati. A searching canvas has been made personally with McDonald by Messrs Vesey Stewart, and Louch. A block vote will be recorded for McDonald. . Tauranga is full of excitement. Morris is nowhere. ASHBURTON. This Day. The body of a man, named Gordon, who has been missing from his home for some time, was found yesterday m a paddock partly decomposed. It is surmised he died from exposure. KUMARA. This Day. Mr. Barff addressed a meeting on Saturday night, and received a vote of confidence. He strongly opposed Sir George Grey, but advocated Liberal measures. NELSON. This Day. Mr. Sheppard, editor of the Colonist, addressed the electors at Waimea on Saturday and received a vote of confidence.