LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1505, 15 September 1881, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

DEATH OF MR. W. S. MOORHOUSE, M.H.R. THE ESTIMATES PASSED. KUMARA SLUDGE-CHANNEL AND THE KAPITEA DAM. [special to kumaka times.] Wellington, September 15. Mr W. S. Moorhouse, (M.H.LI. for Ashley) died at eight o’clock this morning. The Hinemoa leaves with the body for Christchurch to-morrow. The Premier, who made the announcement in the House to-day, was very much affected. He moved the adjournment of the House. Sir George Grey seconded the motion ; he also made a very nice speech. A raongst the members generally there is a deep feeling of sorrow. The deceased was universally respected, and his place will be hard to fill.

Politics are quiet. Members are rushing work through at a great rate. All tlie Estimates are passed without alteration.

The Gold Duty Abolition Bill has passed its second reading in the Legislative Council. The Hon. H. H. Lahmann is doing all he can to kill it. He states that he received a telegram from Mr Guinness to do so. If justice is denied the miners, they alone must be to blame.

The Government propose to distribute £130,000 amongst local bodies.

Government Ims given instructions for the immediate completion of the sludge-channel and the Kapitea dam repairs. Tenders for the new dam are to be called so soon as the plan is complete. On the item £IO,OOO for minor works on goldfields being considered, the Minister of Mines, in answer to Mr Seddon, said the Government would recognise labors as equivalent for construction of Kelly’s drainage race, Stafford, and for any other works of a similar nature.

Parliament will be prorogued on Wednesday next.

[new ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Nelson, September 12.

A young man named Kruse, a resident of Hope, received a kick on his head from a horse a few days ago, and was brought to the hospital. His injuries have now proved fatal. There is no doubt that Captain Evans did not fall overboard accidentally, as a note was found in his handwriting containing the words, “ Goodbye, God bless you all. Take care of the steamer, Mr Backstrom, till you get to Nelson.” He also left a will. Christchurch, September 13. A terrific southerly gale has been blowing all day long without rain or clouds. The force of the wind has been at times extremely violent, and probably a good deal of damage will be reported. Daring the sou wester yesterday, three pigeons flew 150 miles in 148 minutes. Wellington, September 14. A telegram from the Waitara states that the steamer Tui is in a better position tor launching, and probably she will be floated to-night. Great difficulty was experienced in reducing the leak. Dunedin, September 14, Two cottages at Green Island were burnt down yesterday. They were insured in the North British for £250.

Fleming, a well-known bootmaker here, has been left a foitune of £30,000, besides property. Kempthorne, Prosser, and Co. have manufactured 50 tons sulphuric acid, and will claim the Government bonus of £SOO.