LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Grey River Argus, Volume XII, Issue 1487, 10 May 1873, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[NEW ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Nelson, May 9. The nomiuotion for the Suburbs of a member of the Assembly took place today. Mr Collins, M.H.R., proposed Mr C. Elliott. Mr Mackay (Tertius) seconded. Mr Wastney, M.P.C., proposed Mr Andrew J. Richmond. Mr W. Rout seconded. Mr C. P. Keans proposed Mr Fedor Kelling. Mr W. Rowbotbam seconded. Mr Elliott declared that he was not put forward by the Stafford party. He was favorable to let Mr Vogel's Ministry remain in power, although he accused them of extravagance. Mr Richmond \ supported the present Ministers. They were the only set of men who had shown brains sufficient to initiate a Public Works policy, and any administrative ability to carry it out. Mr Kelling expressed similar views to Mr Richmoud. The show of hands was in favor of Mr Richmond. The poll is next Wednesday, arid the contest is likely to be a close one. Wellington, May 9. A telegram from Dr Featherstone states that Mr Morrison's official connection with the agency has ceased ; also, that the number of immigrants ordered by Government will be forthcoming during the current year. The Halcione, for Wellington, and Christina Fleming, for Otago, had sailed full. 1400 immigrants had engaged to leave in May, and the proportion was likely to be maintained during the summer months. Shaw, Saville and Co.'s contract to despatch four ships in June, at Ll4 per head. Three for Canterbury were previously engaged at LI 6 10s ; and one for Napier at LI 6. 2500 tons of railway fastenings, three locomotives, 96 waggons, and seven break- vans had been shipped. On the representation of Dr Featherstone, Earl Kimberley agreed to amend the Intercolonial Reciprocity Bill, by allowing New Zealand to impose differential duties. The New Zealand Guarantee Act Amendment Bill has passed, and the Imperial Treasury can now issue the remainder of bonds, if required. ; The Rangito to takes the Suez mail, aud leaves here on Sunday night. tt Dunedin-, May 9. The Council has adjourned till Mon-; day. Mr Reid has been sent for. ; The Tuapelia Times says the General Government is anxious to appoint Mr Aylmer Warden of Tuapeka, vice Pyke, who has received a year's leave of absence. Arrived — Wallabi, and Storm Bird, from the Bluff, They have been out since Monday, Wellington, May 9. The Colony is proclaimed into districts for vaccination purposes, under the Public Health Act. . ' The directors of the New Zealani Coal Company, by the casting vote, decline to amalgamate with the Albion Coal Company. . Christchurcf, May 9. ; Good wheat in demand at 4s 3d to 4s 4d ; flour, active at Lll ; barley, 7s; holders .of oats decline a sale at from 3s 6d to 3s 9d ; butter, firm at 9d ; cheese, 7dto7£. Wanganui, May 9. A petition for separation is being extensively signed, Dunedin, May 9, The brig Moa, loading for Auckland, is ashore, but is in a good position, ten miles south of Oamaru. She had not much cargo aboard. The Mary Ogilvie's cargo is landed, slightly damaged. The vessel herself is not much injured. Flour, LIJ 10s to Ll2, Oatmeal, Ll9. Wheat, 4s Bd. Holders of oats refuse 3s Bd. Auckland, May 9. The Luna has sailed with Mr Yogel aboard. Mr Mackay has not yet received any reply from Tawhiao.