Telegraphic Despatches.

Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 247, 24 October 1872, Page 7

Telegraphic Despatches.

(Per Greville's Telegram Co.) Wellington, October 23. The Otago "Waste Lands Bill was passed in the Legislative Council with amendments, which were agreed to yesterday by the House. The reports of the Industries Committee was brought up, and resolutions giving effect to recommendations for the assistance of various industries were passed. The Appropriation Bill was read a first time. The Native Councils Bill was withdrawn in consequence of opposition made to it. In the Legislative Council, the second reading of the Railway Bill was moved again last night, and carried by 15 to 12. The prorogation is expected tomorrow. Christchurch, October, 23. Tire Christchurch " Press " has published, a series of articles condemnatory of the Governor's treatment of Stafforc 1 . It says His Excellency's conduct is underhand and insidious playing into the hands of the Opposition that Stafford did not lose office fairly, but by a combination between the leader of tlfe Opposition and the Gove nor, who by acting as Le did has lost the respect and confidence of those who had worked with him. A meeting has been held to consider the tramway question. Auckland, October 23. At the half-yearly meeting of the Bank of New Zealand held at noon today, the Directors reported that in consequence of slack demand for money in the colony, the profits were less than those of last half-year. It expressed a hope that the development of' commerce would make the profits greater. The net profit up to the 30th September, after provision being made for doubtful debts, amounted to £38,760 ; balance of undivided profit at March, was £7,600; total available for division, £46,360. It i*ecommended the appropriation of £37,500 for payment of a dividend at 12 1 per cent, leaving a balance to the profit and loss account. The dividend is payable to-morrow. Caledonian's — buyers, £24 ; sellers, £23. Market dull. Invercargill, October 23. At the inquest on the bodies of the drowned children, a verdict of wilful murder wasreturned against the woman Whitting.