Telegraphic Intelligence.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 19, Issue 1463, 24 October 1872, Page 2

Telegraphic Intelligence.

[ȣQ2I GBEVILIiE'S TELBGEASf COMPANY.]

WELLINGTON.

Thursday, Oct. 24. In the House of Representatives last night, the IJawke's Bay Rivers Act Amendment Bill was passed.

Respecting Kelly's claims the Government promised to confer with the Provincial authorities and announce their decision next session.

In reply to Mr Sheehan, the Government promised to consider, during the recess, a measure defining the powers of the Assembly and of Provinces. With reference to the Chairmanship of Committees, the Government withdrew their canJidate, Mr J. E. Brown, and asked the House to postpone the consideration of the subject until they should propose another. This, however, the House refused to do, and Carried an amendment, moved by Mr Swanson, "That it is not desirable to elect a Chairman of Committees till next session." On this matter the present Ministry has sustained its first defeat. Mr Vogel, when announcing the withdrawal of Mr Brown, asked for time. The Jlouse cried " No, no." Mr Swanson sien his amend ment. The voices being in favor of it, Mr Vogel calleJ upon the House to divide, but Mr Fox persuaded him to withdraw his call for a division.

Parliament will be prorogued to-

morrow. The s.s. Kejra will steam hence tor Napier on Monday.

AUCKLAND.

Thursday, Oct. 24. Mark Sheehey, after a three days' trial at the Supreme Court, has been sentenced to four yeai'tf' imprisonment for specimen stealing. The Cure company are getting magnificent specimens. Anived —Robert Henderson, ship,, from London. She brings 13 passengers, all well, and a general cargo.

DUNEDIN

Thursday, Oct. 24. The University sessions will close this week.

A man named Thomas O'Neill, working on the Clutha Hail way. has been killed by a tall of eaith.

QUEENSTOWN. Thursday, Oct. 24. Five stacks of oats and barley have been totally destroyed by fire, Ti is supposed to be the work of an incendiary.