LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Patea Mail, Volume V, Issue 466, 11 October 1879, Page 3

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

(Per Press Agency.) WELLINGTON. , October 10. No impiovement is reported in commercial prospects during the month. Everything is doubtful and unsettled, and there is absence of speculation, Stocks heavy ; quotations unremunerative. Arrived—Wakatipu, from Sydney. The Times alleges that there has been improper interference-with the administration of justice at Hawke’s Bay, in regard to certain Maoris, by the Native Minister, and states—“ The present Government will, we have no doubt, carefully avoid combining the offices of Minister of Justice and

Native Affairs, as such a combination would be likely to cause disagreeable complications.” The reason why the swearing-in of tho new Ministry was deferred until after the sitting of the House, on Wednesday, was because no outgoing Alinisters represented that it was necessary to pass an Imprest Supply Bill through all its stages in both Houses; and the representative of the new Ministry, in the Council, not having arrived, it became necessary for the measure to be taken through by the retiring Minister in that branch of the Legislature.

It is understood that Wakefield was offered a seat in the Ministry, but declined. A Greyite caucus wan held this evening, forty being present ; forty-five were represented. Grey, who was in the chair, 'stated that if Macandrew formed a Ministry, he (Grey) would not be one. It was agreed that Macandrew should give notice «f No Confidence motion immediately the House meets to-day, and resist any attempt to rig Order Paper. Macandrew will invite the other side to come to a division at once. To do that, he will move the suspension of the Standing Orders, to enable the motion to be disposed of forthwith. At any rate, his party being the stronger, will insist on the debate being finished not later than Tuesday next. N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. report under date London, 7th Oct.—Wool market unchanged. There has been a little private enquiry. Wheat market firm Adelaide worth 575, and New Zealand 55s per 4961b5. Tallow market'quiet. . Stocks of all sorts are—ls,ooo casks. Mutton 355, and beef 32s per cwt. Leather market firm ; stocks light. NELSON. October 10. Capt. Heffer, Superintendent of Lunatic -Asylum, fell dead this mornring while dressing a kick from one of the patients ■some days ago, which it is supposed led to his death. L HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wellington, October 10. Mir Hall gave notice to introduce Bills j«r Electoral, Reform, for prevention of •corrupt practices during elections. Mr McLean gave notice to move, That the Island of Kawau bo included in a County, for the purposes of taxation. Mr Macandrew gave notice to move next sitting day, That the House have No ‘Confidence in the present ‘Government. •In’order to enable him to speak on the motion, ho moved the adjournment. Ho then \vent on to explain how desirous the Opposition were to expedite the the business of the country, add trusted that the Government would not raise any obstacles to prevent the motion being dealt with at once, and allow a •division to be taken that evening, or Tuesday night at the farthest. His party would undertake to abide by the decision of the House. If defeated, they would loyally assist to push through the business. Mr Hall made a brief statement of the intentions of the Ministry, and promised to give a full one on the House meeting on Tuesday. They found considerable 'difficulty in getting a true state of native affairs, but be thought the Native Minister aad Treasurer would be able on Tuesday

night to furnish all the information regarding these departments. Major Atkinson gave notice to introduce a Bill to amend the Public Revenues Act, stating that the finances of: the colony were in an unsatisfactory condition, requiring the serious consideration of the House, In reply to a question, Mr Kolleston said they intended to send a better Magistrate to Gisborne. Mr Hall said Mr Whitaker would arrive to-morrow. Mr Hall moved the second reading of the Triennial Parliaments Bill!, whereupon debate ensued, the Opposition wishing the dehate adjourned, while the Government were desirous to go on with the second reading. Discussion interrupted at 6.30 p.m.