The theory advonced thab the wreckage wushed ashore at Rawhiti Beach, Russell, might belong to the well-known Island trading brigantine Linda Weber cannot by any po-sibility bo regarded as likely to prove correct, as the vessel loft Wellington on the 10th of the presont month for Rarotonga, and the course she would shape would carry her miles to the east ward beforo ehe reuched the latitude of Russell. Besides this tho time when tho wreckage wus found would preclude such a supposition. In connection with this a presH association telegram from Wellington to-day says that the Marino Department have received advico from Russell bhab the natives say the wreckage found near there came ashoro fivo weeks ago. If this is correct it cannot be that of tho Linda Wober, as sho only lefb Wellington three weeks ago. Ib is probable that a great deal moro in formation will soon be gathered concerning the wreckage, as Captain Fairchild, of the Government steamer Hinemoa, which arrived in harbour this morning on her usual northerly lighthouse cruise, has re ceived instructions from the Marine Department to thoroughly soorch the coast adjacent to where the wreck age was found, and Cavillis Islands to ascertain if there aro any more traces of a wrecked vessel existing around there. Captain Fairchild is of opinion that any person who has a knowledge of a vessel would bo able to tell at first sight of tho lottering and marks on the coamings whether they referred to the vessel's official number or tonnage. Captain Fairchild iv well acquainted with most of the New Zeal and vessels and any that are missing, and it any moro wrockugo is found, he will doubtless be able to identify it. Tho Hinemoa is to leave early to-morrow morn ing, and if any further informabion is ascer bained relabive to the wreckage, it will be brought down to Onehunga by the steamer.
