TELEGRAPHIC.

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume II, Issue 109, 17 September 1873, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC.

*, PEE ANGLO-AUSTRAL lAN PRESS TELEGRAPH AGENCY. Government Victorious. New Californian Mail Service. Immigration. The Superintendency. Latest from Waikato and Auckland. Auckland, Monday Evening. Thb City of Auekland arrived from London after a voyage of 97 days. She has 12 saloon and 13 steerage passengers, Jane Langstaff and H. N. lanes died during the passage. Mr Hewlett, third officer, fell overboard while setting studding sail, and was drowned. McQuce, a seaman belonging to the cutter Triad, was knocked overboard into the harbour to-day, and was drowned. It is rumoured that Mr Robert Graham will contest the Superintendency. It is reported that Mr Samuel Cochrane, who

went to England as Mr Robert Graham’s agent, fell out with his employer, and sued him, recover* ing £7OO. Tuesday Evening. Sailed t Southern Cross. Public meeting appointed committee to collect subscriptions for sufferers by late fire. The inquest on the fire throws no light on its origin so far. The inquiry is adjourned. Alexandra, Tuesday Evening. Purukutu is reported to be at Wbarepapa. Pare, Mackay's messenger, has been sent to see him. A Mr Dargaville received votes of confidence at Te Awamutu and Kibikibi. It is believed that be will have large support in the Waikato. Wellington. Tuesday Evening. The Immigration question is regarded as the principal one of the session, and the test of Government. Strong attempts will be made in Upper Mouse to throw out Provincial Loans Bill.

Larest Parliamentary. Weixingtok. Tuesday Evening. In House last night, Mr Vogel moved second reading of Immigrant Land Bill. He touched on Agent-General’s conduct. While blaming Dr. Featherston, Mr Vogel said Agent-General had bad to work against disadvantages. He hoped members would not discuss Agent-General, but Bill itself. Government desired an extension of nomination system Would reduce number of irresponsible agents at home, and increase permanent staff with men able to set forth advantages of the colony. Government were about to propose a pamphlet on New Zealand for circulation in the United Kingdom. Government desired sole

control of immigration from England, leaving to provinces the seeing to immigrants on arrival. Mr Reeves thought occupation clauses spoiled Bill. Was surprised House had not taken up question of immigration before. Agent-General totally unfit for post. He (Agent« General) paid no regard to instructions, and wanted method and business ability. His shipping arrangements were failures and only tended to prolong Shaw, Seville, and Co.’s monopoly. Insurance bad been blundered. Supply of immigrants not sent out with regularity. Contract with Brogden had fallen through. Agent-General should be re-called forthwith. At the same time Government was greatly to blame. No fixed ideas prevailed. The instructions to Agent-Genera! were contradictory. Provinces had been compelled to recommence

action on immigration. Mr Hunter moved adjournment of debate. After brief discussion, the debate was adjourned till Wednesday.

We have to acknowledge the courtesy of Mr William Kelly, for the following telegram, received on Saturday afternoon last:— The first trial of strength during session took place to day on third reading of Provincial Loans Bill. For Government, 50 j against, 22. Mr Vogel read telegram from Mir Russell, who has concluded arrangements for another Californian service at a cost to New Zealand of £28,00 a year, subject to the sanction of Parliament. New South Wales Government are partners in the service.

(rsOM A COBBESPONDBNT.) Wellington, Tuesday Evening. Strong efforts are being made in the House of Lords against the Provincial Loans BilL Mr William Kelly voted for Bill in House.

Mr Edgcumbe at Maketu. (?BOM A COBBESPONDENT.) Maketu, Tuesday Evening. Mr Edgcumbe has been enthusiastically received here. Henaire Pukuatua, Te Kati, and other influential chiefs met him. Another pnblic meeting convened for Saturday next. Mr Edgcumbe left for Richmond this morning.