TELEGRAMS.

Inangahua Times, Volume VII, Issue 1090, 22 May 1882, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

(from our own correspondents.) Christchurch, May, 19. Frank H. Williams, clerk of the Railway department, was brought up at the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, charged with embezzling £229. He was remanded seven days. Invercabgill, May 19, T. Waite, clprk in the Goods Office of the, Railway Station, was arrested on board a Melbourne steamer, on a warrant, charged with embezzling £140 the property of the Government, It is likely that other charges will be preferred against him. Timaru, May 20. The mate of the City of Perth whose legs wore broken by a line from the wreck, died this morning. The right leg was amputated, but erysipelas set in. A largo public meeting was held last night to take means for raising funds for the victims of the disaster, and protesting against the management of the Harbor Board ; three members were afterwards burnt in effigy. Blenheim, May 20, William Blick, an old and respected settler, dropped dead in the street to day, of heart disease.

Auckland, May 19, Acting under the orders of the Native Minister, Colonel Rea yesterday dispatched twenty constables to effect the arrest of the Maori murderers, Pakoa and Epiha, the alleged murderers of Sullivan some two years ago, in the Waikato district The men wanted were known to have attended Tawhaio s meeting. All the avenues by which they could return to their districts were accordingly watched, and they were finally both secured by a detachment under Sergeant McGowan after making a desperate resistance. Wellington, May, 20. Amongst the notices of motion given was one by Sir George Grey for leave to introduce a bill to enable people to "peaceably" alter the Constitution when they thought fit. The Treasurer introduced a bill to amend the law in relation to Trade Marks which was read a first time. Mr Peacock gave notice that on next sitting day he would move the Address in Reply, to the Governor's speech. Numerous notices of motion and questions were tabled, and the usual sessional committees were appointed. A number of papers were laid on the table. At half-past 3 o'clock, on the motion of the Treasurer, the House adjourned until 2 -30 p.m. on Tuesday. It is rumored that a preliminary meeting of members, favorable to the present Government, will be held on Monday morning, when certain questions will probably be submitted by Ministers for consideration of the party. A notice of motion will be given on Tuesday next by Mr Menzies, on behalf of the Government, for the election of the Chairman of Committee. It is not yet decided who will be the candidate, but choice is supposed to lie between Hurst and Hamlin.