LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Patea Mail, Volume I, Issue 87, 12 February 1876, Page 3

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

PItHSR AIiKXUV. I RECEPTION OF SIR JULIES VOGEL AT WEE LIND TON. WELLINGTON. February 9. The i- ibli- by Hi ■ Hibernia, as w.-ll as by the Edinburgh, h:i« arrived in p■-fleet order.B >!! i sb-um w- re Id start on Saturday last, the 41h, and exp -ct to reach New f-f-aland about, in • Id.h. The I lib rttia lays Hid deep water cable West from t'.i !:irv, nod sp'ie s (o Hi - Ed inlm r' !i at s -a. Tie; latter lays the heavier cable towards Cape Farewell, buoys olf point, and jays front tile Tasman Island shore .-ml amt inlennedialc cable to her buoy. Vogel bad arranged with the oflieer in charge of Hu- cable that if the Cook Strait cable w is not. repaired on Hu-arrival of the steamers, they would repair it, and i f le-e.-ssary to snpplv temporary cable from surplus cable.'

February 10. Two railway contractors on tin: Wellington and Maslerlon railway are advertising for four hundred men, guaranteeing twelve months’ work and highest wages. Amongst oilier arrangements made by the Vogel reception commit tee is a supply of free beer at each cornor on Hie route of procession. The proposal was at first as a joke- by som - of the committee, lud was agreed to. A goo 1 deal of displeasure felt by the public at the arrangement. Arrangements for the reception of Vogel are—When the Arawata is signalled three gitnrs will he tired ; the wharf will be lined on both sides by He; Volunteer Fire Brigades, carrying torches, and burning r-d and bln* iigltls. The Arlillery and City ilil!" Band will he- at Hie head of the wiiarf, which has In-eii cleared for the oe.-asion. The armed constulmlary and civil police will he stationed at the end of Hie wharf to k -ep order. Vogel will be m -1 on board the Arawata by the Mayor and members of the committee, and an a 1 T -ss pi - '-sented. At the end of the wharf an address will he read. Sir Julius Vogel, Lady Vogel, the Mayor, and Hie two City members wiM be driven in a sixh rse carriage, the Ministry and members of committee will follow in four horse e images. Half a ton of powder lias been purchase-1 and distributed a nongst the v sseis in the harbour. Every rag of bunting, amongst the shipping and in the town has bca flying all day. The streets Jt.-tir the wharf are bridged by large sheets of ca'ico, wit It mottoes of welcome. As soon as Hie procession leaves the wharf. Hu; rockets and fireworks will commence. The arrangements for having free beer tit the street corners has been a'lered in deference to the wishes of (ho public and Press. Tie- binding will not take place till after 8 pan. In commenting upon the arrangements respecting postal matters recently going on between Sir Julius Vogel and Hie New South Wa’es Government, the New Zealand Times says Both Governments agreed to urge upon the Contractors for the mail service Hie advisability of considering the outgoing mail for this month as the c-oinnieneemcnf of Hie contract. ” It then adds—“ Presumedly tin: proposition amounts to this : That the Governments are willing to ignore the past and commence payment of the subsidy from Hie present month, conditionally that the service is ollieieiilly carried out for the future.” February 11. Tito reception accorded to Vogel last night w.as a great success. There were at least seven thousand people who took part in the demonstral ion. Borne estimated the number at IG.Udd. The following was the address presented to him— To Si k Julius Vogel K.G.C.M.G.

We, working men, and citizens of Wellington, well assured of the sympathy of our fellows in others parts of New Zealand bid yon welcome. We recognise in you a friend and patron of the working classes l whereas before inauguration of the scheme of Public Works and Immigration, we were without unity of purpose, or hops of future independence. Your policy is a bond which unites us, and the lever which raised us to our proper level in the grand scale of industrial civilization, for an increase of participation in profits of industry, for happy homes and contented lives we have to thank you. Difficulties there may be in the way of the accomplishment of. your grand projects, but these will certainly be overcome, if the Government continue in the course it lias hitherto pursued. We believe implicitly not only in your genius, but in your earnestness and sincerity of purpose, and we ask yon to trust in our confidence and support. Un behalf of subscribers. William Black, Chairman. JultK McComisky, Treasurer. Sir Julius Vogel said, —Mr Mayor and Gentlemen—Before proceeding to reply, let mo thank you for the cordial manner in which you have received me, on my return to the colony. I can assure you it delights me very much to find myself once more on the shores of Now Zealand. Since my return this is the first time I have landed in New Zealand after an absence of 16 months. The cordial and flattering welcome you have extended to me, gives me sincere pleasure and arouses my liveliest gratitude. Painful. illness kept me from the Colony, much longer than 1 anticipated, when I left its shores, but you, I hope excuse rny pausing thus much to say, it gives me pleasure to remember that, notwithstanding my illness, 1 was able, with the exception of some seven or eight weeks, to unceasingly devote myself to'the onerous duties which devolved on me. I hope it will bo found that my labours in several important matters to which I had to attend, have not been without service to the colony. I was reminded of one of these matters this morning, as on the beach of a little (pact bay where probably hitherto' few foot have ever trodden, I saw a number of carpenters erecting a house to shelter the Cable, which in two or three weeks will place its iii' telegraphic communication -with - the .civilized' world. The opinions df mb and of my work,’which you express dh behalf of the working classes of he colony generally, and of the citizens

.j' ,j/j!i >;!■.uri gra E'y in; exceedingly, an.] rew aitl me for in.-my y. ars of anxious nr. The- sticCe.-s of tin- Public Vf >.r!;s i’ij : y (-■■> ooreben F ]■.<•• peri y o! all ebe--. !S a; e - mu. unity. N ■> go-amr evid il,;e et .Hull f-UOt ass full.'.! la; dedml than’ i < b- ,, .ing of i i.j w .rkmg classes, as well as of .citizens, that I he policy Ims carricl with it encouragement to active industry', and that it has been the means of making their homes happy ami their lives fori tended. The welfare of a young country like this depends not upon the good fortune of a favoured few, hut upon the widely-distributed prosperity of many. Tie* evimral di. T.i duJi of wealth is most likely to promote con! humus efforts in direction of that, abiding settlement, widen is ready He,.- great oliject h.doro us. To (hat cud have eHurts been made to gill the land with largm - indneemeul.s to colonization bs - opening through it (ho means of communication. We have to hope that lima; win) to *itty are employed will in time bcconivj employers, and that their amb'niott will lead Ihem to settling down in their own cottages on their own land, whether in towns, or rural, or ruining districts, ns their occupations iead them to prefer. My colleagues and i arc equally anxious t>, promote the progress of 11 it* country and happiness of the people. But on the p-ople themselves by far tingreater share of the result depends. The Central (iovernmeiit lias to sm- that machinery does not get out of order, hut with the great mass of people rests the working of that machinery.. By diffusing throughout the country the true spirit and power and opportunities of selfgovernment. call it by what name vmt will, we give to the people the nimiiis of happiness and advancement. I am certain that never had the people a nobler Uicatre or worthier catcer. Tne results, tn.it. only of my own observation, hut of tin; observation of others much more competent to judge, convince me that New Zealand possesses in all eminent, degree and to an exeeptionahie extent natural .advantages for supporting and rendering - happy a large population. Other lands there may he more productive, other lands with even pleasanter climates, other lands with ctptal y gifted people, but for tin- union of till advantages, good land, a pleasant, as well its useful and serviceable climate, varied resources, a hardy, enterprising, educated people, for, in short, combination of all the qualifications winch should make the founders of a young country look forward with a faith, no revers. - ; can dim to.-i bright future. I lirm'y believe New Zealand lias no superior. 1 question indeed anything like an equal on I he World's wide sttrfacv. i «ars since men laughed wlicii J predictcd the position amongst Her Majesty’s possessions to which these islands would in time ailaiit. Now 1 believe the id eft is becoming general that New Zealand will soon he sceond to none of the colonies of (he empire. The ey s indeed, of many countries are on yon, and it rests with (.ho po-pie of New Zealand io tread the luminous path to the proud destiny in store for them. My own iinnihic elforts wiil, I hope, hj - merged in tie- ghe'ic."' of the Uolouv with which lit y are tM-ntilh-l, i thank vmi. Mr Mayor and gentlemen, for vmi kind ini dress and welcome The torchlight procession after going |<i tic Uentrai-squarc, proceeded to Vogel’s private house. G RAIIAMSTU WX. February !). Telegrams on behalf of the unemployed have been sent to tin- Superintendents of Wellington, Uaiderhnrv. and Otago, asking if they can offer indneem-mts to three or four hundred miners. Answers received from Wellington and Canterbury are unfavourable. Sir G. (j-roy intimates to the Mayor that lie will be here on llte 2lsi, by which dale it will have been determined what he can do at tlie Thames. The nne.uiployod are now putting themselves in eouiinnnicalion with the Colonial Secretary of New South Whiles with the view of getting assisted passages to that colony. DUX if DIN. February 9 Charles Bright’s lectures on Victoria a most marked success. Full of anecdotes humourously told and often eloquent. Goes to Oam-int, Thnarn, Christchurch, and then Wellington, lie has been requested to re-dolivor a lecture on Thursday night at Dunedin. Yesterday the evening np-train on the While Cliffs branch line ran olf the metals, and the engine was completely turned over. Fortunately there were no passengers on the tram. A driver named Lyons escaped with a few scratches, but a stoker named Stctherd was jerked violently off’the engine, and sustained severe injuries to the legs, amts, and face ; both knee joints were laid bare. Fears are entertained that amputation will be necessary. A guard named Hartlaml was thrown to the ground, and sustained bruises on the knees and hands, but not serious. Knight, Inspector of Permanent Way, who was riding with the guard at the time of ttic • accident, had several ribs broken and one severely crushed, but believed to be no internal injury. Cil RISTCTIU RCH. February 9. Further extension of Northern Kail way to Amberley, 34 miles from Christchurch, opened to-day, A commemorative luncheon wits held, the Superintendent and other ollicials being present. HOKITIKA. February 9. On the arrival of the Arawata the Superintendent, Mayor, and District Mcme *rs waited on Sir Julius Vogel and welcomed him in the name of the inhabitants of Westland, and congratulated him on his restored health. NELSON. February 10 Fatal boat accident occurred in the harbour last night. 'Two men and a woman (Annie Freeman) were out sailing with the sheet made fast ; a puff of wind upset the boat, and the woman was drowned ; the men swam ashore. The Superintendent and one or two others met Vogel, but there was no public demonstration. PORT CHALMERS. February 10. Arrived—Company's ship Wild,. Deer, with 1,504 tons general cargo and - 39 pas wenger.s. Left Glasgow on November 7 On Monday 13, in latitude 40.37 S., longitude T. 39 W,, Robert Robertson fell into

the sea from the main rigging. The ship was hove to, and the lifeboat! r.vere I ; Hi ; sea capsized the boat, and toe m--:i, -McKenzie and Kirkwood, being unable to retain their hold of the boat were drowned. The second lifeboat was lowered and recovered Hto first man and Hie capsized boat. LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. M EL BOURNE. February' 3. The- *• slone-w’all ” tactics of Hie Opposition arc being rigidly adhered to. Last Thursday' night, the House sat throughout the whole night and until a quarter to seven next mo.iiiiig without iuU;mns.smn. .Many disgraceful scones look place in the As.remb'y, and the Speaker is almost powerless to control turbulent members, SYDNEY. February 3. The creditors of Hall and tlr* labP.ieihe .Mail Company waited on tie; Premier with requests of assistance in obtaining a s;-'.:H. m.-nf, of Hi.-ir claims, led sv--re refused. The Bank agreed In eh,urge niuo per edit, in advance. LATER EUROPEAN NEWS. LONDON. January 29. A pension of ,T3dO a year has been awarded lo Mrs Goodettough. 'The woo! market is quiet ; prices continue firm. BOMBAY. January 27. The Prince of Wales visiting Agra, the reception programme included a procession of fj'd elephants. MADRID. dunitary 20. The Royalists have eoinineiieod a combined movement against Hie (,’ari tsl s. Tin; Spanish elections have resulted in a large majority' for Hie Government. BERLIN. January 2fi. The Prussian Budget show's a deficiency of over two million;;. (The, line is now interrupted on the overhind portion.) Front n private letter from Bombay, dated 9;h December, the Uobtirt T:>tnulakes Hie following extract which will be interesting to many-'of out- readers : —‘‘Tie; two Misses Oanmdini have been removed bv Hymen from the sHtge, not of life, hut of the concert room. The youngest, made a rapid conqu.-st of young Mr Adams, an engineer in (he Public Works d'-partmeul ; and the elder of CapH.in MoFand. Hie trail-tpnri agent arid assistant superintendent of m trine, who is about to marry her. Mr A.lams married right off a tea day's campaign.”