RAILWAY LEAGUE FORMED. Waikoa, last night. John Miller, brother of the late M. R. Miller, died suddenly early on Sunday morning from the bursting of a blood-Teasel. The funeral took place this afternoon. He had been ill over twelve months. J A large and enthusiastic meeting of repre- •# sentative Wairoa settlera took place here ■ yesterday to support the East Coast lighb railway scheme. About 200 were present, and after addresses by Messrs Whyte, of Tiniroto, and others, a sub-league of 35 gentlemen waß appointed. It was decided to seek affiliation with the Gisborne League, and to do all in ita power to secure the construction of a section of railway from Napier to Rotorua via Wairoa and Gisborne. The support of the Hawke's Bay members is to be asked for, and generally speaking the League is a strong one and determined to make its voice heard in Farliament.
THE POVERTY BAY HERALD. WEDNESDAY, MAY 26. 1897.
