INTERPROVINCIAL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume IX, Issue 198, 21 August 1874, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington. August 21. Parliament is expected to close next week. It is understood that Mr Fitzherhert will give notice to-day to ask for leave to introduce a new Constitution Bill. Hokitika, August 20. An influential public meeting convened by the Mayor in regard to Mr Vogel's resolutions, was held in the Town Hall, when the following resolutions were carried unanimously, and ordered to be transmitted to the Premier:— (l.) That this meeting fully approves of the action taken by the Premier in respect to the abolition of Provincialism in the North Island, and trusts that the Government will extend the fame policy to the South Island. (2.) That in the eveut of the Government being defeated on the resolutions % and appealing to the country, thia meeting hereby pledges itself to support the candidature of those only who are favorable to the •abolition of provincialism and its abundant levils throughout the colony. Invbbcaboill, August 20. In criticising Mr Vogel's proposal, the Southland Times says: — "There is no good purpose to be served by the maintenance o f provincial life under conditions such as those which exist in tbe Northern Provinces, and those who look with hope to making New Zealand prosperous as a colony, and everyone desirous of seeing her prosperity continue, should hail tbe proposal for the abolition of the Northern Provinces as the dawn of a healthier state of matters. The desire for abolition has long been growing, and still is growinsr, and it might not be long before it would form a part of the question whether it was not desirable to include the Southern Island in the discussion." The Southland News says that ths question, placed before the conntry should not alone be the abolition of provincialism in the North Island, but in the South as well, the General Government superseding both. Auckland, August 20. In compliance with an influential requisition the Mayor has convened » public meeting for to-night to consider Mr Vogel's resolutions. August 21. Sellers: Bright Smile, 82s 6d. Buyers: South British, 525 ; Thames Gas Company, Sss 6d; Alburnia, paid, 37s 6d; Caledonians, £8 5s ; Crown Prince, 26s ; Whau, 48s. Sellers: National Bank, 71s; National Insurance, v9a 6J. Dunjbdin, August 20. The Quardian says that Monday night's debate was rapid, and the remarks Mr Reeves made in his amendment showed an inclination to face the issue. There are f>uch transparent signs of {weakness tbat we gather assurance of success for the Goveniment.and we strenuously advise the representatives of the Middle Island to withdraw their opposition to the Government, and to make favorable terms for the landed estate of the nrovinces of the South ' : * Mr Wiltshire, through the excessive pressure of hia creditors was compelled ro gire up his feat of walking 1000 miles in 1000 hours when he had almost completed his task. A public meeting will be held at Port Chalmers tomorrow re the provincial abolition resolutions, to strengthen Mr Macandrew's bands. The giles qf the rmreclaimed sections in the Bay yesterday realised 416,600 being the largest amount for one day .safe ia the province. '• ■ •

Christchubch, August 20. Quotations for wheat, si3i; oats, 4s 9"; barley, Ss 6d to 54 9d; flour, £12 to £13; bran, £6: pollard. £6; sharps, £7; cheese, is 4d; potatoes, £6 ■ Wheat and oats are scarce in town, and stocks held by farmers are very small . Potatoes are in small supply, and it is doubtful whether there are sufficient for local requirements. Greymouth, August 21. Ao enthusiastic public meeting was held last night in favor «f the abolition of the provinces. Resolutions were unanimously passed, praying ihe Premier to extend the proposed reform to the Middle Island.