TELEGRAMS.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume III, Issue 314, 9 October 1875, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) WELLINGTON. Thursday Evening, October 7, In the House of Representatives on Monday, Mr. Sheehan asked whether the Government intended to take any action in reference to those parts of the Waste .Landa Committee's report condemnatory of the administration of tlia waste lauds of Hawlie’s Bay. The Treasurer said the matter was still under the consideration of the Government. Mr. Reynolds, moved “ that tlijs House approves And ratifies-the eontrilef€hterbd thq .Gpvernments <i of New South Wales and New Zealand, wTtli the Pacific Mail Steam Shipping Company.” A long debate ensued on the advantage-of the route, and the advisability oF runflng big steamers dawn' the coast. The delmte was adjourned :.;• ■ . p q The Debtor and Creditors Bill ‘passed through Committee, the principal amendment being that the clause dealing with after-acquired property by the debtor, wa£ struck oyt. The Stamp Duties Bill was proceeded with ; stamps on promissory notes were miade uniform,and reduced from sixpence, and one shilling’ tb onegeriiiyoh'demand; ten shilling on Charter Party was reduced to bm? shilling.' ’ (The''lmprisonment for debt Abolition Act Amendment Bill was pqssed. tt’ The debate on Rephe<®talaibn Bill,was resumed. Mr. W. Kelly said he would support the Billif Gisborne and thedistrict south? wards wa? include J in, the Napier district, jn.consequente qf its naying been granted an additional member. A good many members spoke against the Bill, characterising it as most unfair. Tuesday was mostly bcciljlied 2 by Mr. Sheehan calling attention fo tlye manner in whi'eh 'certain-lands in Hawke’s l&y Iyad been acquired by settlers in times past. MrJJrmond replied at length, and cliaracteyised thb statement as a discreditable attempt tb bring ehargbs against the reputation of political opponents. Sir G; Grey spoke in favour of Mr. Sheehan’s motion. Sir Donald McLean sai4 the report ot the Native Lands alienation commission was a complete answer to Mr. Sheehan, who no doubt spoke in the interests of his clients. . Wednesday, Octolier 6. The Legislative Abolitiorii Bill oh its second ihsramg by 23 to 4.

In the House tfie Native Minister announced that the Government Agent, and Land Purchase ' Goinmitsioner, concerned in, Ohinemuri Miners’ Kights Robbery had ceased to be in-the service of the Government. The announcement bf. Brissenden’s dismissal was received with cheers. . i’- i Sir George Grey moved his Bill to abolish duty on tea, coffee, sugar, &c. After considerable discussion the Bill was thrown out by 41 to 15,. From Exchanges. , WELLINGTON. The Hon. Mr. Waterhouse moved the following resolution, iri a long Speech, in which he commented with severity upon the proceedings of the Government in their dealings with regard to native lands: —“That in the Opinion of this Council, the acknowledgment by the Government in the purchase of-native lands, of “ rights,” or leases, acquired by Europeans from native owners in violation of the laws of , the colony, is opposed to all sound principles of public policy.” Dr. Pollen replied in defence of the action of the Government, and the motion was carried on the voices. . POVERTY BAY ROADS. Mr. W. Kelly ipoved;] “ That*it ds expedient that all roads necessary in the Poverty Bay District should be laid off with as little delay as possible,” and 'the Hon Mr. Richardson said the Government had recently taken the matter into consideration, and the roads would be laid off as soon as possible. .The motion was agreed to. : . AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS. MELBOURNE. September 24. Lieutenant Davis of St. Kilda Artillery, and for many years secretary to the Rifle Association, died suddenly. He was topscorer' in the small-bore competition, and winner of the Association Gold Cup. There is, no speculation on the spring meeting. The backers of horses are heavy losers, and there are complaints that the money has not been fairly lost. Matilda Allen, a servant girl, aged 17, having incurred the displeasure of her mistress threw herself from a window and was killed. Steps are being taken to recover some of the cargo of the Cambridgeshire, at Preservation Island. The debate on the want of confidence motion was continued last night, and further adjourned. It is thought that a division will not be taken until next week. Mr. Higinbotham made a strong speech in favour of the Ministry. Stephen’s life boat is attracting great attention in the Exhibition. Thb Exhibition juries consider the exhibits of the Australasian Shale and Oil Company not of sufficient importance and originality to call for adjudication. In the Assembly, on a motion to go into Committee of Ways and Means, Mr. Stewart, member for Creswick, moved an amendment that the financial proposals of the Treasurer were unsatisfactory. Mr. Berry remarked upon the extraordinary proceedings, while Sir J. M’Culloch’s amendment was still being debated in the Assembly. Sir J. M’Culloch repudiated all participations, but Mr. Kerford declined any disavowal. The Opposition is much disorganized. The liabilities of Cohen, furnituredealer, amount to about £25,000. The preliminary inquiry into the wreck of the Cambridgeshire closed at Launceston ; an official inquiry will be held on Monday before the Police Magistrate and Captain Gilmore. After a somewhat desultory debate. Mr. Stewart’s amendment was negatived by twenty-nine to six. a majority of the Opposition left the House and did not vote. The House then adjourned till Tuesday, when the debale on Mr. M’Culloch’s amendment will be resumed. This division shows a weakness of the Ministry, as Messrs M’Bain and Service voted with them. The Opposition hold a meeting on Tuesday in order to come to an arrangement.