TELEGRAPHIC EPITOME.

Dunstan Times, Issue 592, 22 August 1873, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC EPITOME.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY. After an 'adjourned debate, extending over three hours, the uniform tariff of ten per cent, was earned, and the Bill was read a third time. Hair seating, curled hair, upholsterers’ webbing, metal springs, bog-skins, felt hoods, and shellac were added to the list of exemptions. A Bill in accordance with the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission was read a first time. The second reading of the Auckland Water Works Bill was negatived, after a long discussion. Aug. 15. A report from the Committee on the Importation of Stock was presented. Mr. Bradshaw moved the second reading of the Mining on Private Property Bill. It was opposed by Mr. Collins, who moved that it be read that day. six mouths. Mr. Macandrew regretted that the agricultural and mining classes were so antagonistic. He thought the Bill would smooth matters, and would therefore support it. Mr. T. L. Shepherd spoke in favor of the Bill. Mr. Merv'n moved the Bill be read that day week. Mr. O’Connor ‘moved an adjournment. Mr. Vogel had understood the Bill proposed to deal with lands already sold, but finding it referred to lands to be sold in the future, the Government would re-consider it. Accordingly the debate was adjourned. INTER-COLONIAL. Aug. 15. A rumor is current, that, immediately after the close.of the present Session, Mr. Yogf l will proceed to England, for the purpose of negotiating a further loan. The correspondence and returns of the Agent General show that the cost of introducing Government immigrants in nearly 13/. per head. Dr. Peatherstone say's that, in many instances, he has given effect to the instructions sent by the Government, although they did not meet with his approval. The total cost of preparing, revising, and printing the Electoral Bolls for tho year 1872-3 amounted 2,995/. The “General Government Gazette” publishes a list of the liabilities and assets of (he various banka doing business in the Colony. ■ Hokitika, Aug 15. The Claude Hamilton arrived from Melbourne this morning. The following is a brief outline of the news brought : Melbockne, Aug. 9.—-A grand Roman • Catholic jubilee was held to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Bishop Gould’s episcopate. His lordship was presented with a carriage and pair of horses, and a gold watch. . ... . < The Assembly have rej eted the proposition for English cablegram for, the press., - ... ‘ The widow .of-Mr." Daly, police magistrate, has been arrested on a charge of concealment of birth. - - Bishop Perry will pcrmiCmarriage with a deceased wife’s sister. The second reading of the Permissive Bill is now occupying the attention of the House. A large body of police have been sent to Btawoll, to preserve order. Assaults have been committed. Police Constable Power has obtained damages agaiustthe Government for wrongful dismissal. A Bill is before Parliament to amalgamate the Savings’ and Pi-st-office Bank. The Governor's economy is a subject of severe critic ism. The English Cricketing team are expected to arrive in December. Mr. Francis has telegraphed to Mr. Vogel to the effect that ho must seltle tho terras of the Suez Service before negotiating for a Californian subsidy. Sydney. —Several murders are reported from country districts. Parliament opens on the 9th. Great fiscal changes are expected. The yield of gold during the year has decreased by 15,000 ounces. Rich tin have been discovered at Cooma. For assaulting an aboriginal three men have been committed for trial. CABLE TELEGRAMS. London, Aug. 7.—Parliament was prorogued by commission on the sth. The Queen thanked the members for making prompt provision for the Duke of Edinburgh, Her Majesty thanks the Commons for their liberality in providing the funds for the prompt settlement of tne Geneva award. The revenue, is spite of the dullness of trade, is satisfactory. The Bishop of Winchester has been killed by a fall from his horse. He is succeded by the Bishop of Ely. Seventy Danish emigrants for New Zealand are now in hospital at Gravesend. Four cases of [cholera occurred, and two deaths occurred. Dr. Featherston is attending them. Fourteen persons have been killed by a railway accident. . Tho allowance to the Duke of Edinburgh was opposed by a minority of eighteen. Dr. Woodforde Vicar of Leeds, has been nominated for the Bishopric of Ely. In defending the Claimant, Dr. Keancaly said Sir Roger was of depressed habits and imbecile mind, which explained the apparent absurdity of many of the Claimant’s statements. while his conduct throughout was inconsistent with his being an impostor. LATEST. London, Aug. 9.—The Ministry has been re-constructed. The Marquis of Ripon and Mr. Childers retire. Mr. Bruce retires on a peerage. Mr. Bright replaces Mr. Childers, and Mr. Lowe replaces Mr. Bruce. Mr- Gladstone is Chancellor of tho Exchequer and Premier.