Wellington News.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 272, 29 October 1884, Page 2

Wellington News.

[Own Correspondent,] Wellington, October 29. The caucus of Government supporters yesterday was largely attended, and was of a very animated character. After the Premier had stated the intentions of Government regarding the resolution for the purchasing of District Railways, it was proposed that the question be deferred till next session, Government in the meantime to make enquires so as to be able to make a proposal for the purchase of the railways next year. This was negatived, and it was decided by 22 against 16 tbat Sir Julius Vogel’s resolution be submitted in an amended form, by striking out the part having reference to paying the actual cost of the railway; thus leaving it to Government to make the best terms they could. It is generally thought that considering how many Government supporters are opposed to it, the resolution will be withdrawn.

A Members’ ball, on a large scale, will bp held next Monday night in the large corridor of the Parliamentary Buildings, and in connection with the event a Highland Piper, with full regalia, is being advertise d for. Some moulded cement made by Tomson, of the Bluff, has been tested, and the resistance of the blocks under tension was 1851 b. to the square inch. A telegram has been received from the Agent-General that Herbert Ingles, of Canterbury College, won the Gilchrist scholarship. At a meeting of the Council of the Rifle Assocation, Major Baillee was re-elected Chairman, Mr. R. J. Collins, treasurer ; Captain Russell to represent the East Coast on the Council. It was decided that the next competitive meeting be held under the existing rules, and that the rules be revised by the delegates attending the next shooting meeting.