The Globe. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1874. TELEGRAMS.

Globe, Volume I, Issue 87, 10 September 1874, Page 2

The Globe. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1874. TELEGRAMS.

{Tier Anglo-Australian Press Telegraph Agency .) Auckland, September 9. Mr Gillies has addressed his constituents. His speech was occupied chiefly with a review of the business of the session, a recapitulation of the measures introduced and their results. He spoke strongly regarding the action of the Government relative to the abolition of the northern provinces, and attributed their introduction to Mr Russel. He said he was favourable to the abolition of provincialism, not because of any inherent defects, but because it acted as buffer between the Government and the people, and prevented the growth of public opinion. But they must have all the provinces abolished or none. The Government had no right to alter the constitution without an appeal to the people. If the electors were prepared to forfeit their constitutional rights he would place his resignation in their hands. An enthusiastic and unanimous vote of confifidence was passed. The doctor of the immigrant ship Oxford has laid various charges against the captain and mate; also regarding deficient supply of medical comforts and milk. The charges will be investigated by the immigration officer.

All the returns for the Waitemata election ■T? now in, Mr Von cler Heyde has been returned by a majority of fifty-three. Wellington, Sept 9.

So much confidence is felt in the assurance given by the Government to the Greymouth Harbor Works deputation regarding the operations to be carried out this year at Greymouth that arrangements are being entered into for the importation from home of a screw collier, specially adapted for the trade. The firm of Messrs W. and G. Turnbull and Co has preferred a salvage claim for £IO,OOO against the ship Strathnavar, towed in by the Stormbird. It is stated that they were willing to accept a £IOOO, but that was declined, and now the full claim is made. The matter will be decided before a Court of Law.

Westport, September 9. The Westport and Ngakawau railway inauguration took place to-day. There was a procession, headed by a band. Five hundred being present, Mr O’Conor turned the first sod. He made a speech, and referred to the early struggles of the district, and the assistance rendered by Mr Vogel, Mr McLean, and Mr Murray, in developing the Mount Rochfort coal fields. Three cheers were given for Mr Vogel, Mr McLean, and Mr Richardson. A ball and banquet take place to-night. Poet Chalmers, September 9. The Alhambra arrived at noon. Mr T. O. Mansford has been appointed Resident Magistrate for Port Chalmers.