INTERCOLONIAL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIII, Issue 12, 14 January 1878, Page 2

INTERCOLONIAL.

Melboukne, Saturday. There is no fresh development in tha political crisis. Mr Edward Wilson, of the Argus, died in London on the 10th. It is rumored that unless there is a speedy settlement of the existing disputa both Chambers of the Legislature will be dissolved, the dissolution to take place early in March. ' ' v • j I At a Cabinet meeting on Monday next, Mr Perry, will probably" submit the names of certain officers of the department, under his jurisdiction for dismissal. , ;i " '.' / ; The services of twelve school inspectors Have been dispensed with, and further changes in the, Railway, and Public Works departments are contemplated. > i .. It is stated that a Bill ;for the reform of the Council is being drafted, and that this will be the first measure to be submitted to Parliament on it 3 meeting on the. sth of February. Should the, Council reject the measure, the Government will appeal to the country on the grounds that the;. Legislative Council refuses self -reformation. Sydney, Saturday. ! The Postmaster-Genera^, replying jo ; a deputation from the Chamber of Commerce, approved of the route for. a duplicate cable from Western Australia to , Singapore, and hinted at the desirability of obtaining the assistance of other Colonial Governments. The .heat in the interior-is intense, and several fatal sunstrokes are reported. «.- The salaries of State schoolmasters have been increased. „...'.. - , ' ■< Monday. j Arrived— Rotorua. t ,