GENERAL SUMMARY.

Grey River Argus, Volume XI, Issue 1019, 1 November 1871, Page 2

GENERAL SUMMARY.

Wool brokerage and the question as to the policy of London Colonial banks acting as agents with consignments has drawn forth a long and bitter correspondence on both sides. The Eclipse Committee has despatched a complete set of instruments for the expedition to North Australia. Walter Montgomery shot himself with a pistol, his newly-married wife being in the next room at the time. Verdict — "Committed suicide during temporary insanity." Great rejoicings at Inverary to welcome the Marquis of Lome, and Princess Louise. The Prince and Princess of Wales are on the Continent. Mr Gladstone, in a speech, at Whitby, vindicated his administration, and afterwards justified his financial policy. The Ti/ines and Daily News warn the Government that although the rejection of, the Ballot Bill by the Lords produced but little excitement, an agitation is arising for reform of the Lords. Regarding the Mail Service, Mr Monsell, Postmaster-General, thinks that steamers fitted to carry a large number of passengers through the tropics need not be fast enough for mail steamers. He is in favor of the Californian route alternating with Suez. The head of a New Zealand Chief Jis advertised for sale in London. F. H. Troup returns to New Zealand by next Californian mail. Dr. Featherstone has taken offices in Westminster Chambers. He intends proceeding to Germany during the month to arrange about emigration, but so far little has been done in Britain towards furthering the emigration policy of the Colonial Government. Mr Walter Buller has been appointed secretary to Dr Featherston. It is understood that Mr C. Brogclen has obtained the contract, subject to acceptance by the New Zealand Assembly, j for the construction of the NeJsQn and Cobden Railway. Sir Charles Clifford returned from NewZealand looking all the batter for his Irip, • 1