TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 447, 19 November 1875, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

{Per Press Agency.) New Plymouth, November 18. A deputation of Waitara settlers waited upon Major Atkinson, and complained strongly of the excessive railway charges, and pointed out that a great deal of timber and other stuff was carried by cart and steamer in preference to rail. Hon Major Atkinson promised to represent the matter to the Minister of Public Works. He said tenders would soon be called for the railway extension to Inglewood. The Luna would shortly be sent to remove the wreck of the Paterson in Waitaia. He had no doubt telegraphic communication with New Plymouth would be completed during summer. Major Atkinson does not address bis constituents here. He leaves for Wanganui on Saturday. Wanganui, November 18. A requisition, asking Mr W. H. Watt to stand for Wanganui, has been taken round for signature to-day. It is stated by those in charge of it that Mr Pharazyn retires in his favour. It would appear that Mr Watt has abandoned Rangatika. Wellington, November 18. There is no more news from Taupo respecting the war party of Waikatos. It is expected that the whole thing has blown over. The Ministry have received a telegram from Sir J, Vogel, saying he would be out in January. A Bay of Plenty native has dangerously wounded another native, whom he accused of witchcraft. The assailant has escaped. Mr James Osgood, the well-known hotel keeper, formerly proprietor of the Empire hotel, has just been arrested upon a charge of lunacy. James Cameron, who was convicted of rape, has received his first whipping of twenty-five lashes to-day, in gaol. He will get his other whipping in about three weeks. Nelson, November 18.

Mr Curtis addressed a full meeting of his constituents. He has announced his intention of coming forward again, and was well received. He commenced with a very handsome compliment to Sir G. Grey for his sincerity and earnestness of purpose, though compelled to differ from him. The principal portion of his speech was devoted to the Abolition Bill. He considered that it would be sufficient to enlarge the powers and pecuniary resources of the municipalities and Road Boards, and to place other functions, such as education, &c, in the bauds of Boards, and so to bring about an expansion of the present institutions. He considered that the Legislative Council had done good service, but its constitution required remodelling. He felt convinced that additional taxation would soon be necessary, and that it must take the form of a land and property tax, and if that is not sufficient an income tax also. He was loudly cheered, and received a vote of thanks. It is believed that there will be three candidates for the two city seats, viz, Messrs Curtis, Sharp, and Luckie ; for the suburbs, Mr Rout, Provincial Treasurer, will oppose Mr Richmond. THIS DAY’S TELEGItAMS. Wellington, October 19. Arrived —The Albion, from the West Coast, She sails South to-morrow at 8 p.m. Wanganui, November 19. At a public meeting of merchants it was resolved unanimously that a Harbour Board be "formed. A committee was appointed to wait upon the Superintendent with a view of carrying out this object.