LATEST FROM THE NORTH.

Southland Times, Issue 1194, 16 July 1869, Page 2

LATEST FROM THE NORTH.

"We take the following telegraphic intelligence from the Otago 'Daily Times':— Wellington, July 9 th. Mr Fox's two resolutions were carried to-day without opposition. He moved them in a short speech, in the coarse of which he spoke to the following effect : — He saw his way not to spend more than £150,000 on the colonial troops, but circumstances might necessitate the expenditure of that sum in the course of a few months in which case the Government would call the Assembly together, before incurring any farther liability. The sum named was exclusive of any expenditure on Imperial troops, as if these were obtained no payment on their account would have to be made during the year. No one else spoke, and in reply to a question, Mr Fox stated that the Government did not intend to introduce any measure for the re-distribution of the representation. Mi 1 Sttvens has given notice that on Wednesday next he will move the following:—"That this House; in pursuance of a financial resolution passed laa"t session, will riot consent to the constitution of any further subdivisions of the colony, receiving a share of the Consolidated Revenue, arid that it is of opinion that any measure providing for further constitutional changes should embrace the following principles : — (1). That this House will raise no further taxation from the people except such as is sufficient to meet those general charges of the Government for which the officers expending the same are responsible to this House. (2.) That it is expedient that the expenditure of the country should be immediately reduced in accordance with the above. (3;) That Provincial Government should cease to exist, and a system of Local Government be established throughout the colony. (4.) That a Local organisation should be established in every district which returns a member to this House, possessing full powers for the management of local affairs therein* (5.) That all Loan charges should be paid by the Colonial Treasury. (6.) That the portion of such Loan charges paid on account of any existing province, shall be repaid to the General Government out of the Land Fund arising within the boundaries of such province. (7.) That the remainder of the Land Fund shall be distributed among the electoral districts in the proportion in which it has arisen. (8.) That it is imperatively necessary that a general scheme of colonisation be immediately adopted for all parts of the colony." Mr Tancred has also given notice of a long series of resolutions relating to Defence, to the effect that no temporary expedients are likely to terminate the war, or prevent frequent collisions. That therefore the outsetfclers should be entrusted with large powers for providing for their own safety and quelling disturbances, arms being supplied by the Government, but no claims for compensation for loss occasioned by the enemy being entertained. That those who wish to abandon such of their property as is in a^ dangerous situation be allowed to do so, and to select land of equal value near the centres of population. That a moderate number of highly-trained men be maintained in a central position, ready to act in case an aggressive movement should become necessary. Mr Eolleston has also give notice of a series of resolutions, asking the appointment of a Commission to visit the Native districts, and learn the wishes of the Natives, with a view to considering the relations existing between the two races, the means of restoring harmony, and especially the possibility of effecting a permanent arrangement by the cession of the whole or a part of the confiscated lands. Cheistchuecbe, July 9th. Quartz reefs are reported to have been discovered in Banks Peninsula, and fair specimens have been brought to town. Mr Justice Gresson, Mr C. C. Bowen, E.M., Mr De Bourbel, and Mr Reynel, purchased 120 acres of waste land after the discovery was made known by them. A large and influential meeting was held to-day, at which it was resolved that a company should be formed to prospect the country, the shares to be £5 each, £1 to be paid down. Great excitement prevails here, but I advise no one to leave your province till more satisfactory information is sent.