YESTERDAYS TELEGRAMS

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 1013, 24 September 1877, Page 2

YESTERDAYS TELEGRAMS

[by submarine cable, per press agency.] AUSTRALIAN. The Political Situation in New South Wales. Sydney, September 22. The political situation is unchanged, Mr Stuart’s interview with the Governor was of a private nature. A dissolution is probable. Sailed—Wakatipu and Australia. Telegraphic Communication. Wellington, September 22. The Telegraphic Department have received a communication from Adelaide to the effect that the Port Darwin line is interrupted beyond Bellan, but parties have been sent out to repair it. INTERPROYINOIAL. Wellington, September 22. Mrs Mary Ann Truman and her daughter, Mary Leonard Mudgeway, were brought up at the Resident Magistrate’s Court to-day, charged with child murder. After a great deal of evidence, the mother and daughter were committed for trial. A sharp shock of earthquake was felt here at 4.40 this afternoon. Dunedin, September 22. A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held to-day to consider the following telegram from Mr Vincent Pyke : —“ McLean doing his utmost in committee in House, lobby, Bellamy’s and Cabinet, to obstruct the Strath Taieri Railway. Have majority but McLean throws difficulties in the way of division. Can any influence be brought to bear.” The following resolution was carried : —“That the Chamber, having heard with great regret that the Hon. George McLean is using his influence ti prevent the construction of the Strath Taieri railway, resolve that members of the House of Representatives, including those who are members of the Government, be asked to use their utmost efforts to secure the immediate construction of the Strath Taieri line.” Mr John Cargill proposed, and Mr H. Driver seconded, “ That this Chamber, having learnt with regret and disgust that the Hon. George McLean is opposing the construction of the central Otago railway, desire to express the hope that other members will disregard his mischievous efforts.” This was withdrawn.