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[Per Prk6R Agency.] Auckland, December 30. Late Samoan news state* that Captain Drierhard, of the Bismarck, sent six armed boats and disarmed occupiers of neutral territory, capturing 200 stand of arms and two chiefs as hostages. On the previous Sunday a battle took place between hostile tribes. The killed and wounded variously stated from 20 to 80 wounded, and from 30 to 90 killed. Many of those wounded ore dying st Oulafihina. A division of the king party landed on the west end of the island and burnt every town belonging to the old Government between that and Faledsen. The German warship Bismarck subsequently conveyed belligerents to their respective homes. Christchurch, December 30. Thousand pounds bail offered on behalf of men accused of attacking Orange procession, and refused. The men resumed work on tramway yesterday. The contractors, of whom Barrett is one, were afraid to go on Saturday, as the resentagainst their men, manv of whom ore supposed to have been in the row, was too great. Tiharu, December 30. The Orangemen resolved to have no procession or demonstration on New Year's Day. It is anticipated everything will pass off quietly. Ten warrants for arrest of Boxing Day rioters issued. Since arrival of Danedin police, the footpaths have been cleared of loiterers. The police complain that the number of men m Timaru is inadequate for the size of the town and population. Two principals in the late riot arrested this afternoon. There are 34 police now here, and 50 A.C.’e arrive here to-morrow.
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Waipawa Mail, Volume 2, Issue 136, 31 December 1879, Page 3
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