LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Waipawa Mail, Volume 4, Issue 377, 26 April 1882, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

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W ELLINGTON, April 25. Mr Maxwell, general manager of N.Z. railways, who handed in liis resignation some months ago, has now asked to bo allowed to withdraw it, and it is under stood the request Inis been granted. The Hinetnon, with To Wliiti and Tohu on hoard, arrived here at live o’clock this afternoon. Tho steamer did not cows alongside tho wharf, hut tho gangway was run out, and tho members of tho Government and several other influential citizens proceeded on board. Members of the press were also allowed to visit tho vessel. The steamer had a very rough passage from Taranaki, and both To Whiti and Tohu (who are dressed in prison garb) appeared as if they bad Buffered from sea sickness. They were, jiawever, in good spirits. Wi Paratu, an influential chief, who was at Parihaku when To Whiti was taken, was given permission to interview the prisoners. To Whiti informed Wi Parata that he did not understand tho reason of his remand to Christchurch, and did not know whether it was lifo or death (moaning liberty or confinement). Ho also stated that ho was anxious that the othor chiefs imprisoned at New Plymouth should bo sent to Christchurch witli him, as it was through him tb.it they had been arrostod. The Hinomoasuiled for Lyttelton at six o’clock. Te Whiti and Tolm will bo imprisoned ut Addington Gaol, Canterbury. Tho non. Mr Hall, Mrs Hall and family, and tho Hon. Mr Rolleston, were passengers to Lyttelton hy the Ifinemoa this evening. Captain Ilume, Inspector of Prisons, was also a passenger by tho steamer. Mr Rolleston is expected to return hero on Sunday.

I H.M.B. Miranda arrived at tho harbor I from Lyttelton this morning. She reI mains here until tho opening of Parliament, on 18th May, when she will convey Sir Arthur Gordon from here to Fiji. I 11.M.5. Emerald is expected to arrive here*from Sydney on Friday next. From here she goes to England. New Plymouth, April 24. Tho Hinomoa arrived here this afternoon, when Te Whiti and Tohu ware put on hoard, and she left at 5.45 for the South. Te Wliiti and Tohu were in good spirits. Auckland, April 2ft. The Australia sailed this evening for ‘ Friseo, with over 200 passengers on hoard. A number of passages were refused. Intelligence lias been received hero from Sydney that there is no hope of tho recovery of Mr Do Lias, of Auckland Theatre Royal, owing to ulceration of tho stomach. The patient is sinking fast. In response to a request from tho City Council, tho Governor has consented to throw open tho Government house and grounds to the public on Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays.