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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 32, 5 March 1873, Page 2

The following are the scores made at the Cavalry district prize firing in Hawke’s Bay, which according to the Herald, took place on the 25th inst. with the Terry and Calister Carbines: — Bransfield ... ... ... 46 Badley ... ... ... 44 Braithwaite ... ... 30 Brittei ... 27 Caulton ... 24 Telegraphic intelligence from Wellington to the 27 ultimo rej orted in the Hawke's Bay Herald, seems to indicate a split in the Ministry; but as there is a gap in our files we cannot say upon what question it has occurred. The arrival of the Patterson is, therefore, anxiously expected. It says : —Tuesday, Feb. 25.—1 t is rumored that there is a split in the Cabinet, which will probably lead to the retirement of at least two Ministers.—Thursday, Feb. 27.—The political situation remains unchanged. Memo* randa are passing between various members of the Cabinet.—lt is reported that Mr. O’Rorke intends to resign.—The Messrs. Brogden entertained 250 guests on board the Patterson to-day, and made an excursion round the harbor. The following is an extract from Lord Kimberley’s speech at the recent Telegraphic, banquet. He said: —“Look at New Zealand. I do not believe that in the whole history of England, will be found an Example of Englishmen who have met the difficulties that stood

in their way more manfully, or have settled them with greater success; nothing could have been attended with happier results than the policy of the New Zealand Ministry towards the native chiefs during the last year. (Cheers.) The Government of that colony have fully understood their situation ; they have manfully dealt with their difficulties; and the way in which they have surmounted them is a proof that we have laid the foundation of their lasting prosperity and progress. I honor the spirit they have shown —(hear, hear) — and more so because they pursue their course without murmuring, and I hope they now acknowledge that their position is superior to anything in the past; is now more consolidated, and hopefully encouraging with respect to the future. I have made this reference to New Zealand, feeling assured that no colony has shown a greater spirit and determination to overcome its difficulties.”