TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 4126, 11 June 1874, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

[Press Telegraph Agency.] Alexandra, Wednesday. The Eev. W. Patene and Major To Wheoro met Tawhiao at Waitomo on i\ londay, The meeting had not concluded last night. Christchurch, Wednesday. In the Provincial Council last night, the Treasurer made his financial statement. The balance in hand on 30th September, 1873, was £424,225. The receipts since that date to 31st May were £542,152, giving a total of £900,377. Tho expenditure during the same period was £310,390, leaving a credit balance on 31st May of £049,95G. The estimated receipts for the nine months ending 31st March, 1875, wore £012,579, making with the balance In hand a total of £1,170,303. Tho estimated expenditure for the same period is £1,113,412. The proposed expenditure on buildings, including £40,970 for district schools, £lO,lOl for a normal school, and £14,540 for public buildings, is £133,004. The proposed expenditure on bridges is £IOB,OBI ; and on roads, £51,874. The proposed miscellaneous expenditure, including £04,000 for irrigation of the plains and water supply to Lyttelton, £:<,000 for planting, and £3190 for public libraries in country districts, is £80,153. Tho proposed expenditure on railways is £190,002. The proposed expenditure on grants in aid is £5155. The Council has recommended tho Superintendent to place a sum on the estimates for continuing the geological survey. Auckland, Wednesday. The Provincial Council carried by a large majority a motion affirming the desirableness of the General Government retaining control of the Police. Tho Citizens’ Ball to the Governor was attended by 400 persons. Giuhamstown, Wednesday. The Thames Advertiser has been publishing a series of disclosures about land-jobbing. It charged Mr. Mackay with buying a large block of country for his own private use and benefit when acting as agent for the Government for the purchase of lands. Mr. Mackay, as already reported, commenced proceedings for libel. The Advertiser has declined to retract, repeats the charges, and is prepared to prove them. Tho land is registered in Mr. Mackay’s name. New Plymouth, Wednesday. Captain King' will be buried on Thursday, at two o’clock. Wanganui, Wednesday. James Donovan, late chief steward of the steamer Manawatu, was drowned last night by walking over the edge of the wharf while leaving tho steamer. The body has not yet been recovered.