LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Grey River Argus, Volume XII, Issue 1239, 19 July 1872, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

■ •— . . ; ; \ [NEW ZEALAND tRESS ASSOCIATION.] PROCEEDINGS IN PARLIAMENT. Wellington, July 18. In the House of Representatives to-day Mr E.-.Ji O'Conor presented a petition with 600 signatures, asking for a judicia' inquiry into his alleged misconduct in the purchase of land at Westport. As it wan a matter affecting his position as member, he asked the House to take immediate action. Mr Steward moved the appointI ment of a committee on the. subject. Mr O'Conor also gave an explanation regarding his honorarium last session. <

Mr Fox moved and Mr Stafford seconded a congratulatory address to the Queen on the recovery of the Prince of Wales. ; , , : ,- A Life Assurance Bill, to extend to all policies the advantages now only enjoyed by the Government office, and to provide a system of auditing Assurance Compariies' account, was introduced. Mr Luckie moved the address in reply. He spoke at some length, warmly eulbgi3ing the Native Minister's policy and administration, and enlarging in terms of satisfaction on topics mentioned in the Speech. Mr Sheehan seconded the address in reply, but expressly guarded himself against being consequently supposed a thorough supporter of the Ministry. He would not pledge himself. He also admitted Mr M 'Lean's services, but warned him of the possibility of the existence, under apparent tranquillity of the Native, mind, of a spirit of disaffection more dangerous than open rebellion. The Natives had never been fairly treated, these who made themselves troublesome being petted and rewarded, while those remaining loyal were neglected. The present Government were not so much to blame for this. The great distrust and uneasiness now in the Native mind were regarding the position of Native lands. He would have opposed the present policy when it was initiated, but now he was prepared to support the Government in carrying it out. He thought the Ministry had shown a want of perseverance in pushing on the public works during the recess. He strongly supported the handing over the administration of public works to Provincial authorities. He would leave immigration in the hands of the General Government, if the immigrants were fairly distributed over the Colony. He warmly urged economy in the general administration, and would support the Government if its promises in this respect were fulfilled. He considered that great credit was due to Mr Yogel for the satisfactory condition of the revenue. Mr Stafford said it would be a waste of time discussing the Speech, which studiously avoided all subjects provocative of difference of opinion and all large questions. The Government must know, however, that opportunities would soon occur for a full expression of the rapidly increasing distrust felt as to the direction which affairs were taking. The address was adopted, and the House adjourned. ■ . The Legislative Council passed the Hon. Mr Baillie'a motion as to the nonrepresentation of the Ministry in that Chamber. . „, .;.,-.. Auckland, July 18. The manager of the Green Harp mine was brought up, charged" with stealing specimens. The evidence, chiefly went to show that specimens taken out of the mine had never been crushed. The hearing of the case was adjourned. The Chamber of Commerce urge the Government to receive crushing machines as stolen specimens were continually being crushed at private machines, whereby the legitimate shareholders were defrauded.