TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1800, 27 March 1888, Page 3

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

(PEB PBBBS ASSOCIATION,)

Immigration. • New Plymouth, March 27. Mr Courtney haa ju«t returned from Home where he went on an emigration mission He addressed a public: meeting; last night. He eald he had introduced three hundred paople Into the colony, all of whom had paid their passage. He bad letters ahowiog how satisfied those who had come here wete and he asktd any who had grievances to come forward and state them publicly. None ceme forward. Several Bpoke, amongst them, Mr Shannon, of Thompson, Shannon and 00, Wellington, who said he had come to the meeting prejudiced against Mr Oonrtney, but was plecßed to alter his opinion and wiehed Mr Courtney euoeee» on his work. A cnaulmous vote of renewed confidence m him and thanks for his cervices was passed. Local Option. A Local Option poll took place m town yesterday, but only 79 voters availed themselves of the privilege. Thb vot.-s were against ai>y increase In the number of licensed housesThe Midland Railway. Wellington, March 27. The revised Midland Railway contract has been cent to London for tha signature of the London directors of the company. Deferred Payment Settlers. Tho Government intend to deal with the case of deferred payment 89ttlers who are m arrears of rent m a special Bill to be Introduced early m the session.