LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1502, 21 July 1881, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[special to KUMARA times.]

Wellington, July 20, As telegraphed yesterday, Government made Mr Sheehan's motion a vote of no-confideiice. Mr Sheeh:in, under advice of the Oppsition, declined the challenge; it being understood that the corner party, under Mr Ormond, would challenge the Government proposals. The Opposition will vote for Mr Ormond's amendment. Although parties are equal, it is anticipated there will be a small majority against the Government. In either case, parties being so evenly divided, that means an early appeal to the country. July 21. The no-confidence debate closes tomorrow. Mr Wakefield made a powerful speed). The Opposition decided that Mr Seddon should follow ; but the fates decided otherwise, he being as hoarse as a raven. Mr Wood took up the running and severely handled the Government proposals. In the Goldfields Committee, Mr Seddon gave evidence in favor of the Kumara water-supply petition. Subsequently he carried unanimously a motion that Mr John Gow be telegraphed for to give evidence. The Chairman has telegraphed a summons for his immediate attendance, in case the House soon break up.

[NEW ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington, July 20. A strong southerly gale has been experienced here since Sunday night. This morning the topsail schooner Maggie Paterson, bound from Greyraouth to Dunedin, ran ashore at the Heads, near the lighthouse. Owing to the heavy sea running, the pilot was unable to go across to the vessel, but a signal was hoisted from her th.it the crew were saved. From what is seen of the vessel, it is believed th it she. is high and dry on the beach, apparently but little injured. Nothing is yet known as to how the mishap occurred. She is owned by Messrs Keith, R-un-say, and Co., Dunedin, and the captain, and is insured in the National for £I2OO, of which £4.10 is reinsured in the New Zealand Officii. It is e.xpe. ted when the cargo is discharged, the vesnol will be got off. The steamer Wakatu is ashore at Patea, but it is thought likely she will be floated by to-night's tide. The Penguin, which arrived this morning from Napier, experienced severe weather on the passage, and had one boat, stove in, besides other damage to her skylight and some woodwork. Through the severity of the gale, the shipping business is interrupted, and a number of the smaller steamers have been detained in port since Monday.