Parliamentary Gossip.

Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3397, 11 November 1879, Page 2

Parliamentary Gossip.

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Cabinet Conclave.

Financial Mattel's.

Increase in th@ Tariff.

Wellington, This day

A Cabinet meeting was held yesterday, at which the outline of the Financial Statement was discussed, and the financial charges agreed to, which are much as has already been announced. Spirits are to bear 2s extra, and the grain, tea, sugar, and timber duties are to be reinstated, together with a general property tax.

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Wellington, Monday.

A correspondent says the Government state that none of the loan for public works has been subscribed. It is rumored that there is no truth in the statement that the agents advise the postponement of the placiug of the loan in the market. It was only done to influence votes.

The feeling is still very intense against the Auckland seceders. The Opposition hope to beat the Government on the financial proposals, the Government having been defeated by a majority of 5 in committee.

Wellington members are now railing against tho Government beennse the railway to the West Coast has not been proceeded with.

Ballanco is said to be atteniptiog to favor a middle party, but a great many valuing themselves as good as lie, refuse to follow.

Grey will again be the leader of the Opposition, as they find they cannot do without his help. " Header " is being cut by members on both sides of the House, many Lords speaking iv strong terms ol his conduct.