MELBOURNE.
■ Saturday. TJiere has Jbeen no firesh development of ihe political crisis. - , ■:.■ . - ; Mr Edward Wilson, of fche " Argus," died m London on; the 10th inst. It is rumored that unless^ there is a speedy settlement of the dispute, both Chambers of the Legislature will be dissolved. A dissolution of the As..seinbly is expected early m March. u\ At . a Gabine.t. meeting on Monday next, Mr Berry will probably submit the names : of certain officers of the department !u,nder his jurisdiction for dismissal; The services !pf twelve school inspectors, have been dispensed with. Further changes m the Itailway and Public. Works departments are contemplated. Itis ; stated that a Bill to ref Orm the Council is. -being drafted. This will be '■ thefirst measure submitted to Parlia- ■ merit on its meeting on the Sth February. Should the Council reject the measure the Government will appealto the country pn the 'grounds that the Legislative, Council, refuses self.reformation. 1 : ' : * \
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Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 26, 16 January 1878, Page 3
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