TELEGRAMS,

Tuapeka Times, Volume VII, Issue 390, 12 September 1874, Page 3

TELEGRAMS,

( From the Dunedin Dailies. ) Wellington, September 9. So much confidence is felt in the asstirance given by the Government to the Greymouth Harbor Works deputation regarding the operation to be carried out this year at Greymouth, that arrangements are being entered into for the importation from Home of screw colliers specially adapted for the trade. The firm of W. and G. Tnrnbull and Co. has preferred a salvage claim for LIO,OOO against the ship Strathnaver, which was towed in by the Stormbird. It is stated that they were willing to accept Ll,ooo, but that was declined, and now the full claim is made. The matter will be decided by a Court of Law. The "Evening Post" says that the judicial changes referred to in a previous telegram will not be effected till early next year, and that the new Chief Justice and another Judge will have their head-quar-ters in Wellington. Mr. Vogel's family proceeds to England with him.

September 10th. It has been stated that Mr. Curtis has joined the Ministry, but the statement is not true. Dr. Pollen will act as the head of the Government during Mr. Vogel's absence. Auckland, September 9. The Oxford has aiflved from London, with 450 immigrants, all well. The voyi oge occupied 92 days. Six infants died of whooping cough and bronchitis. The polling at Waitemata took place to-day . The returnsin as yet give Mr Von Der Heyde a majority of 67, and the 1 other returns cannot alter the result Mr. Gillie 3 addressed his constituents. His speech was occupied chiefly with a review of the business of the session, and a recapitulation of the measures introduced and their results. He spoke strongly regarding the action of the Government relative to the abolition of the Northern provinces. He attributed their introduction 1 to the Hon. Mr. Russell. He said he was favourable to the abolition of provincialism, not because it acted as a buffer between the Government and the people, and prevented the growth of public opinion. But they must have all the provinces abolished or none. The Government had no right to alter the Constitution without an appeal to the people. If the electors were prepared to forfeit their constitutional rights, he would place his resignation in their hands. The meeting was enthusiastic, and a unanimous vote of confidence was passed. The doctor of the immigrant ship Oxford has laid various charges against the captain and mate, also regarding the deficient supply of medical comforts and milk. The charges will be investigated by the Immigration Officer. ►September 10th. The New Zealand Insurance Company, at its special meeting, resolved to increase its capital to a million, in a hundred thousand shares, fifty thousand to be allotted to present shareholders, and fifty thousand to be offered to the public, on terms to be announced shortly. The whole of the Waitemata returns are in, and give Mr. Von der Heyde a majority of 53 votes. Christohuroh, September 10th. The New Zealand Insurance Company has taken up the balance of the Christchurch six per cent drainage debentures, amounting to £10,600. The following are the weights for the Canterbury Jockey Club Handicap : — Mr. O'Brien's Tambourini, 9st. 71b. ; Mr. Walter's Yatterina, 9at. 71b. ; Mr. Pritchard's Petrobe, 9st. 21b. ; Mr. RichardBon's Malvina, Bst. 101 b; Mr. Campbell's Castaway, Bst. 71b. ; Mr. Delamain's Tempelton, Bst. ; Mr. Redwood's Batter, Bst. ; Mr. Redwood's Titoko, 7st. ; Mr, Redwood's Roro, 7st. ; Mr. Barker's Remnant, 6st. 12lb. ; Mr. Studhome's colt by Caledon, dam Ziz-zag, 6st. 91b. ; Mr. Campbell's Tadmore, 6st. 121 b.