COLONIAL TELEGRAMS.

Wanganui Herald, Volume X, Issue 2703, 11 February 1876, Page 2

COLONIAL TELEGRAMS.

Wairoa, Fob. 11. /"From our own correspondent.) Major Turner and interpreter visited the natives this morning*. They, re- ! fused to leave Dickie's land, and are preparing to build a large whure. Captain Blake promises to see them tomorrow. It is Hiddell's case over again, but the settlers will not stand it. [PElt PRESS AGENCY.]

Wellington, Feb. 11. The reception accorded to Yogel last night was a great success ; weather beautiful. After, 6 o'clock crowds were seen gathering 1 in the direction of the arrived to join in the reception, 'tfiel^ were ab least 7000 people who took part in the demonstration ; some estimate it at ten. His progress along* the wharf was amid a prolonged blaze of fireworks and an avenue of torches and resounding cheers. The following was the address that was presented to him :—: — 11 To Sir Julius Yogel, IC.C.M.G.,— " We, working-men and citizens of Wellington, well assured of sympathy of our fellows in other parts of New Zealand, bid you welcome. We recognise in you the friend and patron of the working classes, whereas before the inauguration of the scheme of Public Works and Immigration, we were without unity of purpose or hope of future independence. Your policy is a bond which unites us aud the lever which raised us to a proper level in tho grand scale of industrial civilization. For an increase of participation in the profits of industry for happy homos and contented lives wehave to thank you. Difficulties there may be in the way of the accomplishment of your grand projects, but these will certainly be overcome if the Government continue in the course it lias hitherto olone. We believe implicitly, not only in your genius, but in your earnestness and sincerity of purpose, and we ask you to trust in our confidence and support. Oil behalf of the subscribers — William Black, Chairman. John MoOomisky, Treasurer. George South, Secretary. Sir Julius Yogel said — Mr Mayor and Gentlemen — Before proceeding- to reply lot me thank you for tho cordial manner in -vhich you have received me on my return to the colony. [ can assure you it delights me very much to find myseli once more on the shores of New Zealand. Bince my return this is tho first time I have landed in New Zealand after an absence of 16 months. The cordial and flattering- welcome you have extended to me gives me sincere | pleasure and arouses my liveliest gratitude. Painful illness kept me from the • colony much longer than I anticipated when I left its shores, but you will, I hope, excuse my pausing this much to say that it gives me pleasure to remember that notwithstanding my illness I was able, with tho exception of some seven or eight weeks, to unceasingly devote myself to onerous' duties which devolved on me. I hope it will be found that, my labors in several important matters to which I had to attend have not been without , service to the colony. I wa<s reminded of one of these matters this morning, as on the beach of a little quiet bay, where probably hitherto few feet have ever trodden, I saw a number of carpenters erecting a house to shelter tho cable which, in two or three weeks, will place Now Zealand in telegraphic communication with the civilised world, The

opinions of me and of my work, which you express on behalf of the workingclasses of the Colony generally, and of tlie citizens of Wellington, gratify nic exceedingly, and reward me for many years of anxious labour. The success at the Public Works policy comprehends the prosperity of all classes of tho community, and no greater evidence of that success could be desired than the feeling of tho working classes as well as of the citizens. That policy has carried with it encouragement to active industry, and it lias been the means of making their homes happy and their lives contented. The welfare of a young country like this depends not upon the good fortune of a favored few, but upon the widely distributed prosperity of many. The general diffusion of wealth is most likely t© promote continuous efforts in the direction of that abiding settlement which is really the great object before us, iinisl to Lliat end have efforts been made to gift the land with larger inducements to colonization by openingthrough it the means of communication. Wo have to hope that those who to-day arc the employed will in turn become employers, and that their ambition will lead them to settling down in their own cottages on their own land, whether in towns, rural, or mining districts, as thcir'occupntions leads them to prefer, My colleagues and [ are equally anxious to promote the progress of the country and happiness of the people. But on the people themselves by far the greater share of the result dedepends. The central Government has to see that the machinery does not get out of order j but with the great mass of people rests the working of that machinery. By diffusion throughout the country, the true spirit, and power, and opportunities of self government, call it by what name you will, we give to the people the means of happiness and advaucemenfc. Certain lam that never had the people a nobler theatre or worthier career. The results not < only of of my own observation but of the observation of others much more ■ competent to judge, convince me that New Zealand possesses m an eminent degree, and to an exceptional extent, imtnral advantages for supporting- and redirecting a happy and large population. Other lands there may be, more productive ; other lands with even pleasantev climates ; other lands >rith ' equally gifted people, but for the union , of all, advantages— good land, aplea- [ sant as well as useful and serviceable \ climate, varied resources, a hardy, enj. combination oi all the qualifications [. which should make the founders of a p young country look foiwavd with a , faith no reverse can dim to a fcright ' future, I firmly believe New Zealand , has no superior — I question indeed anything like an equal on the world's wide surface. Years since, men laughed " when I predicted the position amongst f her Majesty's possessions, to which r these Islands would in time attain. ' Now I believe the idea is becoming gan- ■ eral, that JNew Zen land .will soon be j second to none of tho Colonies of the * Empire. The eyes of many countries are • upon you, and it rests with the people of ■ New Zealand to tread the luminous path ! to the proud destiny in store for them. My own humble efforts will 1 hope be merged in the glories of the Colony with which the) are identified. I thank you Mr Mayor and gentlemen for your kind i address and welcome." * The torchlight procession, after going round the central square, proceeded to Vogel's private house.

Auckland, Feb. 11. According to arrangement a Chess Match against O cago was to close on Wednesday nig*ht,so play continued till a late hour in the morning* when the games stood, Auckland winner of five games, Dunedin only one. There was one game drawn and two unfinished. Auckland is ' thus the victor. The Dunedin players in unfinished games claim that they hold best positions, but Aucklanders refuse to recognise this. Confirmatory information received ! from Waikato states that Wynyard reached Kniti, and that he asserted his intention 'of going to Tuhua, the'uee to Wanganui or Wellington. Two prospectors, Barry and VV alder, proceed to prospect the Tuhua district under the sanction of the Provincial Government. A fire last night in- High Htreet destroyed one of Porter's stores insured j in the Royal for £500, and other offices' '£1000. Three other small buildings in Vulcan Lane, belonging to Gisborne, Wellington, and occupied by Campbell, shoemaker,; McMillan, blacksmith ; aud Skinner, carpenter. All the occupants of these were uninsured. Buckland reports— Fat cattle, lower, 25s to 28s per 1001 b j tat sheep, inferior, nominal prices ; fat lambs, 10s to 14s. j

Gbeytown, Feb. 11. Decision of the Wairarapa Jockey Club re Koran and Fishhook (Lough Neagh) investigation. ' 1. That Koran was frightened off llieOourse by Derret waving his hat. 2. Evidence does not shew that Derret waved his hat with an intention to frighten Koran. 3. Evidence does not show that there was a collusion between the owner, trainer or jnckey of Korari, or owner, trainer or jockey of Fishhook (Lough Neag'h).

Dunkuin, Feb. 10. An attempt was made to injure Yecnd's liovses King Philip an-TKory O'More, en»-a»-ecl in rho Dunedin Gup. Yeend's stiible'is on the Swamp, and the road and gate through which he takes his horses on to the training ground is the only one at present used by trainers. The' bridge is crossed by a road formed by open rails. Yeencl was taking the two Cup horses out to exercise, and, on stepping on the bridge, one of the rails snapped in two. It was found to have been chiselled almost | entirely through. The horses vrero not iliurt. Wellington, Feb. 11. The railway contractors on the Wellington and Masrerton railway are advertising- for four hundred men,guaranteeing twelve months' work and highest wages. Graiiamsto-wn, Feb. 10. Sir George Grey intimates to the Mayor that lie will be here on the 21st, by which date it will have been determined what he can do at the Thames. The unemployed are now putting themselves in communication with the Colonial Secretary of New South Wales , with the view of getting assisted passages to that Colony. Port Chalmers, Feb. 10. Arrived — Company's ship Wild Deer, with 1.504 tons general cargo, and 29 passengers. Left Glasgow on Nov. 7. On January 18, in latitude 4-0.37 S., longitude 1.30 W., Robert Robertson fell into the sea from the main rigging. The ship was hove to, and the lifeboat lowered j the sea capsized the boat, and two men, MclCemsie and Kirkwood, being unable to retain their hold of the boat, were drowned. The second lifeboat was lowered and recovered the first man and the capsized boat.