LATEST TELEGRAMS

Wairoa Bell, Volume IV, Issue 158, 12 August 1892, Page 5

LATEST TELEGRAMS

Auckland, Friday, noon, British. Politics, Gladstone made a splendid speech upon the Amendment to the Address in reply, occupying an hour. He declared that if Government remained in office it would be contrary to Disraelian precedent in 1868 and followed by himself in 1886, Gladstone insisted that moral not material force had brought the claims of the Irish people to their present prominent position. Lord llaldington and Mr W, Redmond declared that Gladstone was parrying the question of announcing amnesty for political offences. His refusal to hold an Autumn Session and to inquire into position of evicted tenants in Ireland would create wide discontent. They threatened that Liberals would lose a number of votes mless the demands of the people were fully nn t,

not speak believing that Gladstone's speech formed a sufficient exposition of the views of the Liberal party. | §Tbe ‘ Standard ’ believes that debate has shown Gladstone will have no majority left when he meets Parliament with definite proposals. It is reported that the Pn rnellite party resent the vagueness of Air Gladstone. Mr Gladstone is much gratified at receipt of cables from Australians congratulating him o:i his victory, and approying of Home Rule. Bank of New ZealandAt the Annual meeting of shareholders in the Bank of New Zealand Mr Glynn stated that the business of the institution was m a prosperous and healthy condition. He proposed to spend the English winter in New Zealand and would embrace the opportunity for studying Bank affairs. The increase of deposits in New Zealand over compensated for withdrawals of English capital. Russia and India. The. Russian expedition in Pamir has changed its base from Margilan to Ush Hovasti and considers it impossible for Russia to permit England to occupy Afghanistan. The Times St, Petersburg correspondent wires that Russians are asserting their right to occupy Skighon in Pamir and also ejecting Chinese from Kashgar, The Russian expedition is said to be moving southwards in the direction of Afghanistan . England “Watchful. Captain Younghusband who was in command of the recent British expedition in Pamir Plateau has been sent to Gilghat to watch the progress of events. Another Globe Trotter. _ Mr Matthews, Home Secretary intends shortly to pay a visit to the Colonics. Davitt’s Election; The petition lodged against Davitt’s election alleges interference by a priest. An Impostor. The person who represented himself as Sir Wilfred ; Lawson has been arrested Hamilton where he was passing as teacher of painting under the name of Gilford, Winton Murder. The Winton murder inquest resulted in verdict of murder ’against some person or persons unknown, Horse Racing. The Grand National (Steeplechase run at Christchurch yesterday resulted .- Alula Ist, Norton 2nd, Magpie 3rd. Ahua has started favorite three years in succession but on two previous occasions fell. The favorites for Hurdles to be run tomorrow are Ruhime, Captain Webb, Cajolery. Auckland Exhibition, A working Committee to report on proposed Auckland Exhibition in 1895 was formed yesterday comprising twenty leading citizens. The Markets. General busings is quiet. Maize 2s off wharf, butter Is, eggs BJ, wholesale. Gum continues firm at late rates The bulk of shipments are g Tug to Vu: rio-i Poor ordinary >’42 ; F . •* : ior £SO upwards, according u» . add quality. East Co ist £73 Our Member at Work. Mr Houston asked Government yesterday to grant allowance to local bodies whose roads were specially injured by heavy gum traffic. The Minister of Lands replied that roads used for gum traffic had no more right to special support than ordinary country roads. The Government would probably give assistance for necessary roads north of Auckland but could not say how money wonkl be allocated. Mr Houston pointed out that Government receivedp-evenue from gum by enforcing licensea. Wesleyan Trust Bill. The Wesleyan Methodist Property trust Amendment Bill was read a second time in Legislative Council yesterday. Weekly Steamer Dargaville to Tangetiroria ■ Mr Houston asked yesterday for small subsidy for steamers to connect Dargaville and Tangiteroria as road was impassable. The Possmastsr General replied that service was inserted in new schedule and acceptance of tender entirely depended upon amount required. Fallons Contract: Mr Fallon has been requested to place Iris claim in connection with construction of Kailui Valley Railway in writing.