Telegraphic Intelligence.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 19, Issue 1449, 8 October 1872, Page 2

Telegraphic Intelligence.

[feom o-beville's telegeam company ] WANGANUI. Tuesday, Oct. 8. The Chronicle and Herald both advocate a dissolution. The latter says that neither side can work, as the majority may change any day at the whim of tvvo or three eccentric members. AUCKLAND. Tuesday, Oct. 8. The Herald, Cro?s, and Star all advocate a dissolution. The Herald says a dissolution would be preferable to the close party fights of the existing Assembly. The Cross says that there must be either a dissolution or a coalition Ministry formed. In expectation of a dissolution, an active canvass is now going on for intending candidates. J. Mack.ty, jun , will contest Thames East. NELSON. Tuesday, Oct. 8. The Evening Mail argues that if a coalition is impossible, a dissolution is inevitable. The Colonist says that a Government, including Yogel, Waterhouse, M'Leau, and Ormond, would be strong enough to carrv on business. Du r NKDIN. Tuesday, Oct. 8. There has been a discovery of the bones of defunct Moiioris, stone implement*, and moa's fossil bones, on Saddle Hill. GEEYMOUTH. Tuesday, Oct. 8. The West Coast papers all advocate a dissolution. Mr Shephard's ratting is severely conJemned. All the West Coast press condemns Mr Harrison's conduct with reference to Mr Brogden's secretary. TAHANAKI. Tuesday, Oct. 8. The Waikatos are returning to their homes from Paiiuka. Major Atkinson leaves for Wellington in the s.s. Taranaki. Two European agents are inciting Titokowaru to re-occupy confiscated lands in defiance of the Government. WELLINGTON. Tuesday, Oct. 8. The Governor lias consented to grant a dissolution provided that JVfr Stafford can obtain supplies. An unfounded rumor has been circulated here, to the that the Bank of New Zealand offered to advance Mr Stafford £200,000. In the case of the man Renuie, charged with setting fire to the barque City of Newcastle, a verdict of " Not Guilty" has been returned. PARLIAMENTARY IMTELUGENpE. In the Legislative Council today Mr Sewell announced the resignation of Ministers, and read the memoranda that had passed between the Gfovernor and Ministers on the subject. The first memorandum, from Mr Stafford to t]ie Governor, asked for a dissolution, on the ground that there was no working majority on either side of the house. The Governor replied that he would

not grant a dissolution unless supplies were granted. Mr Stafford replied that the Parliament would undoubtedly follow the constitutional practice, and vote supplies. The Governor replied that this was doubtful. Mr Stafford asked the Governor if he would give a dissolution if supplies were obtained. The Governor refused to give a promise. The resignations of the Ministry were accordingly sent in.