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Evening Star, Issue 2960, 14 August 1872, Page 3

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(from gbeville’s telegram company.) Nelson, August 14, 11.20 a.m., received at 11.54 a.m. There was a crowded meeting at the Provincial Hall last night re the Foxhill KailWay. Most of the leading citizens and many influential country visitors were present. The Deputy-Superintendent was in the chair. A series of resolutions were unanimously parsed expressing disappointment at the non-commencement of the line, urging the claims of Ne’son, and requesting the rcSresentatives of the Province to obtain a istinet pledge that the line shall be proceeded with at once.

Wellington, August 13. 1,30 p.m., received at 7.32 p.m. The Captain of H.M.S. Dido says the ship Bulwark, so long overdue at Auckland, and as to the safety of which fears are entertained, intended to run far south to catch the winds, He thinks it probable that she encountered an iceberg and foundered. lloki ik a., August 14. 11.12 a,m, received at 12 G. At the cattle yards to-day fat beef realised 35s per lOOlbs ; store cattle, L 8 3s to L 5 per head. Inferior sheep (ewes) Bs. A public meeting held here last night resolved unanimously to memorialise the General Government to unite the Nelson South West goldfields with Westland under one local Government. Quern,stoWiV, August 12. Bishop Moran’s letters to the Eoeulwj Star re the Wakatip election, have been republished here. It is asserted hero that the Bishop, though refusing to support any special candidate, .paid to many electors that Mr principles were more in accordance with his own. The most severe weather ever felt by the oldest inhabitant is ruling. Business, mining. and almost everything is at a stand still in consequence. The Municipal Council is working very inh-arraoninusly. Public meetings have been called to discuss the matter. There is some stir in politics, and an agitation is on foot for the holding of public meetings in the district to consider the questions now before the Assembly.

Pk'ton, Aug. 14. The railway laborers knocked off day work last Wednesday, and there has been no work since. The contractors expect piece work clone at prices which the men will not accept. A large number of them are walking about town without money or food. A public meeting of the inhabitants was held last night, when a resolution was unanimously passed, condemning the action of Mr Gwynneth, chief engineer here. A committee was appointed, headed by Mr Connolly, barrister, to communicate with the Colonial Secretary, the Superintendent of the Province, and Mr Brogdeu, to provide work to support the men. Auckland, August 14. 12.10 p.m , received at.'l 40 p.rn The adjourned public meeting in regard to the handing over of the control of Public Works to the Provinces was held last night, and was well attended. The acting Mayor was in the chair. Mr Carr proposed “ That this meeting, whilst expressing no opinion upon the question of local sup rvision of public works, now under consideration by the Assembly, is of opinion that the conduct of the public works and immigration policy by the General Government has hitherto been characterised by neglect, delay, and waste ef public money, and that a change is required to secure prompt, efficient, and economical administration.” Mr Eyre seconded the motion. All the speakers condemned the policy of the present Miuistry. M r Lurk supported Provincialism, and said it would be better to do away with tho General Government. Mr flowe said the location was not between Pro*

vincialits and Centralists, but was of cheap and efficient Government. The motion was passed almost unanimously, and no attempt was made to pass a resolution in favoi of Provincialism, as the tone of the meeting was against it.