LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Grey River Argus, Volume XII, Issue 1484, 7 May 1873, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

NELSON PROVINCIAL COUNCIL. DEFEAT OF THE GOVERNMENT. TURNING THE FIRST SOD OF THE RAILWAY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.) Nelson, May 6. In the Council last night, Mr Shephardproposed increased representation to the ,Grold Fields. The Government and country members voted against it, and the Gold Fields and city members for it. The division resulted 9 for and 8 against, so that the motion was carried. '

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Wellington, May 6. The Provincial Council agreed to the preamble of the proposed Loan Bill, but have increased the amount from L 210,000 to L250,(X)0, in order to expend the difference in immigration. . Government telegrams state that it ia untrue that Tawhiao refused to give up the murderers. The Kuiti meeting had no relation to the subject. Mackay had been instructed riot to leave Tawhiao without obtaining a definite reply. It is understood that Tawhiao fears if he consents to give, up Sullivan's murderers, those of Whitely and To dd will also be asked for. The murderers laid Sullivan's heart at Sophia's door, but she and her husband were very indignant, and immediately buried it. A large and influential meeting was called by the Ngahau tribe, and held at Tamahere yesterday. The proceedings were conducted in a European manner. Resolutions were passed denouncing the doings of Hau-haus. Many Waikato chiefs were present. Six most influential chiefs were elected delegates to Tawbiao to demand the surrender- of the murderers. The meeting asked Government to countenance these proceedings, and allow them time to make an appeal. Mr M'Lean consented, on condition that they did nothing to provoke hostilities. The journeymen tailors have struck for an advance, equal to about 2a per day, which masters refuse to concede. Chrisichtjrch, May 6. Forty-six thousand pounds have been been received iv pastoral rents during the last three days. Dctnedin, May 6. The Provincial Council was opened today. The Superintendent said that the total value of provincial produce exported during the year, inclusive of gold, was L2,279,6b'3, as against L 1,190,000 the year before this being equal to L7O per head of statute adults, which was a rate of progress unequalled in the world. The total revenue from all sources was L 338,000 as against L 289,000 in 1872 ; last year began with an overdraft of L 40,497, this year with a credit balance of LIC, 699, of which L 82,874 has been spent on public works. The Province was more prosperous now than ever before. He sketched a variety of new public works and schemes of public utility, which he recommended to the attention . of the Council, especially that of connection of the portions of the main trunk railway made by the General Government. M'Glashan has given notice of resolutions affirming the desirability of making the. Legislative Council elective; and that reform shonld emanate from the Council itself. Invercargill, May 6. The sealing schooner Nancy was totally wrecked at New River. . Wanganpi, May 6. A crowded and enthusiastic meeting was held last night. It unanimously passed resolutions in favor of separation from Wellington. The Paterson is ashore in the river. Nelson, May 6. The turning of the first sod of the Nelson and Foxhill Railway at Stoke, took place to-day by the Superintendent, who spoke of the ceremony as being the turning point of the fortunes of the Proviace. He much regretted the absence of Mr Yogel, whose illness might be largely attributed to the anxieties attaching to his taking the leading administration of the Colony. He was exceedingly gratified to find that works, many years advocated by himself, were at length commenced, and trusted he had met to inaugurate not only the Nelson and Foxhill line (which Mr Yogel told the deputation had met with more opposition than any other line), but a system of railways to extend north and south of New Zealand. Nearly three thousand people present. There was great cheering, and three special cheers for Mr Yogel. A free luncheon was provided, and also conveyances for all the Public Societies. A monster procession paraded the town, in which the Volunteers and Public Societies were largely represented. A public dinner to Mr Yogel will be given as soon as he can visit us. Dunedin, May 6. Arrived — Frowning Beauty, from Newcastle ; the Jane Anderson and two other* coasters are lying at the Heads, having 1

run on owing to a gale at Oamaru and Kakanui. Mary Ogilvie is ashore at Oamaru j ,nb particulars. Northern escort L 8555. M'Lean gave notice of amendment of the "Sheep Ordinance, so*"as to* impose"^ ftax upon sheep passingirom Canterbury, in order to provide proper scab inspection^- ■-•■- ---■*