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Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 986, 23 August 1877, Page 2

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CABLE NEWS [PEE press agency.] T H E~WA R. Russian Repulse at Kars confirmed. Turks preparing for Winter Campaign. Schipka Abandoned, Bon bay, August 21. An unofficial Russian despatch confirms the attack of General Melikoff on the 18th. After capturing the first line of entrenchments, he 1 ell back to his former position. Many were killed on both sides. The Russians have occupied a position betweeen Lovatz and Sclvi, west of Tirnova. General Gourka lost four thousand men in retreating to the Schipka pass. The Turks are preparing for a winter campaign. London, August 21. The Russians have abandoned the town of Schipka, which is now occupied by (ho army of Sulieman Pasha. The Porte are concentrating fifty thousand militia in Bulgaria as an army reserve. Colonel Baker commands the Cavalry. INTERPROYINCIAL. Death of Mr. Clayton. Wellington, August 23. Mr Clayton, late Colonial Architect, died at Dunedin at 4 this morning. His foot had been amputated a few days ago, and he gradually sunk since the operation. Dunedin, August 23. Mr Nome, Rector of the Dunedin High School, has resigned his appointment in consequence of some misunderstanding between the Education Board and its secretary, PARLIAMENTARY. Last Might’s Proceedings. Wellington, August 22. The debate on the incidence of taxation was continued. Mr Woolcock supported the tax, but would postpone action to next session. Mr Brandon opposed a land or property tax, but supported an income tax. Mr Lusk urged a revision of taxation, so as to adjust the burdens more fairly. The Customs duties here pressed more heavily, by one-third per head, than in the neighbouring colonies. This pressed heavily on those least able to bear it, and yet sufficient revenue was not obtained. He condemned the Government proposal to seize a portion of the Southern land fund under the pretence of a refund. This was a miserable and illegal policy. The land revenue should be made colonial revenue, but should be used to open up the lands of the colony for settlement. This should be a first charge. He urged the Government to declare more definitely what their proposals re taxation really meant. If their meaning was identical with Sir G. Grey’s, there was no need of further discussion. No political rest was possible till the burdens of the people were satisfactorily adjusted, and the Native lands question settled. The House divided on Mr Murray’s amendment on Sir G. Grey’s, substituting “next session” for “immediate.” For the amendment, 30; against, 40. Sir G. Grey’s amendment in its original form was then negatived on the voices. The Government resolution being then the substantive motion, Mr Stout in a long speech moved an addition to the effect that the Government would forfeit the confidence of the House if it-did not prepare and circulate before the end of the present session the Bill intended to give effect to the resolution next session. On tin’s Mr Montgomery replied to Mr Stafford’s criticism on his former speech. Mr Macandrew urged sending back the estimates to be reduced to the limits of the revenue. Mr Rees spoke on the general policy of ministers. Mr Burns opposed any change of taxation likely to injuriously affect local industries. Mr Fitzroy said the South would sooner give up the land fund than submit to additional taxation. He urged a general system of free selection, at a sufficient price according to the Canterbury system. Sir G. Grey urged the Government to readjust the representation on a fair basis, and immediately appeal to the country. Mr Stout’s amendment was negatived on the voices. Mr Pyke moved the insertion of the words “and income” in the resolution. The Government accepted this. The debate was then adjourned, and the House rose at 1.25 a.m.