LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 938, 2 October 1879, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

p [special to kumara times.] Wellington, Oct. 1. Good speeches were made l>y the mover and seconder of the Address in Reply. The Hon. J. Pall made several good points against the Government, but his speech on the whole was weak. The Premier replied, denying the charges, and contended that the principles had. been submitted to the country, not the men altogether. Mr Seddon has called a caucus 'of West Coast members to-day, to consult on matters affecting their districts. It is rumoured there will be a' prolonged debate, and also that the Ministry are going to reconstruct, with Macandrew as Premier, and Ballance' as Treasurer. [press agency.] Wellington, October 2, • The no-confidence debate was kept going until midnight. Messrs Speight, Moss, Gisliornu and Ireland defended the Ministry; and Col. Trimble and Mr Dick condemned them. After Mr Moss concluded, the question was put and responded to by the Ayes, which caused Mr Gisborne to rise. Mr J. C. Brown, in a letter to the New this morning, referring to t : he. Vognl-Oiim ij;,!i Government in 167:2, s=iys '-The Hall Government Dti'ered to myself anything I choose to

name for my vote. My reply w;#Khat [ requhvd nothing for'myself, but that' i.hey should be honest in their dealings." [NEW ZEALAND I'IIESS ASSOCIATION.] Auckland, Sept 29. Matters are heComiuLr more serious at fke Upper Thames. The telegraphist at Miranda is stated to be in communication with tli« authorities as to the protection of his wife and family Other settlers are also .alarmed at Te Arolia, and requested tile protection of the constabulary from Sub-Inspector Kennedy. It is proposed to get a petition to the Mayor of the Thames to call a public meeting afrd discuss the situation; A meeting of Auckland journpymen coac'hhilildcrs was held to-day to petition the Assembly for protection against American imports of carnages and buggies;