INTER-PROVINCIAL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume X, Issue 221, 2 September 1875, Page 2

INTER-PROVINCIAL.

WELMNGTosr, Wednesday. Mr Stout intends to move at an parly date, •• That in future all waste lands of the Crown be only leased, and not sold under any circumstances." A proposal involving so much radical change is sure to involve much conflict. The prospect of ths termination of the session is more and more remote. The Opposition boast they will fight the Abolition Bill in committee until Christmas. The Tribune says there is not the leist foundation for a statement which his been industriously circulated that ths Government intend to abandon the Local Government Bill. They will push on the Abolition Bill, and then afterwards proceed with the other. If the second Bill does not become law this session—as well as the fint one— it will not be from any wieh of the Government to that effect, but will arise wholly, either from the Opposition insisting upon a waste of public time, or from the apathy of the House. It is well that the »ituation should be understood and realized thus early. Thursday. The Taupo sailed for Nelson and North at one p.m. Passengers— Mrs Chatfleld and family, Messrs Handle, Voyce, Cook, Liston, Mills, and Crossbey. Dtjn-edin, Thursday. The opening of the Clutha Railway (52 miles) was a grand affair. The Provincial Government provided lunch for 600 people. To-day is a general holiday, and hundreds are leaving for a trip to Clutha. Grahamstowx, Wednesday. A petition is being signed here asking the House of Representatives to pass the Abolition and Local Gov<rnrnent Bills this session. The Customs revenue collected at the port of the Thames for August amounts to £937 6s BJ. Auckland, Thursday. The City of Melbourne has arrived.