LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 943, 8 October 1879, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[The following telegrams from the Press Agency were received- too late to appear in yesterday’s issue ; —] Wetiukgton, October 7.

At a caucus Df the supporters of the la'fce Ministry this morning, forty-three were present, add amongst them Messrs Pyke arid Shhpherd’. After a long discussion as to the future line of action, an executive cohuuittee vims formed to watch over affairs. It was' agreed that nothing further be divulged. 7.45 p.m. Three Greek fishermen: went out on Saturday fishing. They were last seen getting their nets ready at the Heads. Several search- parties are out scouring the coast. A rudder has been picked up much like that of the missing boat. [special to ku.matu times.] Wellington, October 7, 7.55 p.m. The House met at the Usual hour. Mr Seddoiv presented a petition from the inhabitants of Stafford for a sludgechannel at Kelly’s terrace. Sir George Grey announced having had an urterview with the Governor. The Hon. J. Hall announced that lie had been sent for, ami moved the adjournment of the House until the usual hour to-morroW. Sir George GrCf seconded, bnt in seconding, wished it to be understood that in'doing so as afi act of courtesy, he himself was not, nor weie any of liis colleagues, going to join the new Government, neither did" he think their resigning would he'fof long. The latest news hr that Hall is Premier; Atkinson, Treasurer ; Ro Heston, Public Works ;• Bryce, Post and Telegraph :• Whitaker, senior, called to the Upper House, and made AttorneyGeneral ; Lands and Mines not filled up, but held over as baits. The Public Petitions Committee threw out the petition against the Kaniefi County, on the ground that the House had- no power to deal with it. It should have been sent’ CD the Governor. [pUESS AGENCY.]’ THE NEW MINISTRY. Wellington, October 8. Though not officially stated, it is understood the following will be the new Ministry The Hon. John Hall, Premier and' Colonial Secretary; Mr Whitaker, Attorney-General, wi h a seat in the. Council'; - Major Atkinson, Colonial Treasurer arid' Cir-torUs ; Mr Rolleston, Public Works, Immigration, and Education ; Mr Oliver, Lands and Mines; Mr Bryce, Native Minister;

Tomoana, Native Colleague, One portfolio is still undecided. » The now Ministry will lx; sworn in this afternoon. The portfolio of Public Works is transferred to Mr Oliver. [new ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Dunedin, October 6. At the Police Court to-dayJames' Smith, tailor, was committed for trial for the wilful murder of Ins wife, Ana Smith, on Septemoer 28th. CmuisToFfOctober 7. The Criminal Sessions were concluded to day, when the three cases remaining on the calendar werh disposed of by the conviction of the accused, Edward Smart, for rape on an old Maori woman, lie was sentenced to eight years’ penal servitude. Win Hall, two years’s imprisonment ; Wm Wood, two'years, fur larceny from a dwelling.