Telegraphic.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3133, 19 February 1889, Page 2

Telegraphic.

Protection League Dukedin 1 , February 18. At a meeting of the Protection Loague a proposal was considered to widen tlio basis by adopting the punoiple of a progressive land and income-tax instead of a property tax Several members spoke against the pioposal, and wished it adjourned, but by 7 votes to 4 the principle was adopted as one of the planks of the League. 1 ProhibitionDunedw, February 18. At the hoensing election for the oity to day.the question of prohibition was the battle ground, and the voting appeals to have been conducted almost entirely on that principal, The result is that the moderate paity defeated the prohibitionists by 800 to 500, the whole of the moderates being elected.

„ Anglican Synods Dunedw, Febraaiylßth. At a meeting of the Anglican General Synod a resolution was carried requesting the Bench of Bis hops to take into consideration the advisablenessof authorising special forms of piayer for the Governor and his advieeis, and ioi the Assembly when in session

The Railway Commissioner. Auckland, Miliary 18. Mr Maxwell, the Railway Commissioner, left lor Wellington by the Takapuna, having made various auangements in regard to working the local railways. Off to England, Wellington, Tuesday. The Hon. Mr Waterhouse leaves on a tup to England immediately on account othis health.

The Te Kooti Scare. Auckland, Tuesday, Tho Government aro mfoiuied To Kooti has seventy m his train,- all unarmed, including scveial women and ohildien, Mr Mitchelson states it is very improbable that anj bloodshed will occur, as Te Kodti's proposed routo avoids the homes of settlers whose relatives perished in the massacre at Poverty Bay and Mohaka in 1860. His route will be by way'of Batata,■Bay of Plenty, thence in a direct lino across the line Boutb. of tho Waiwera country to Tauranga. The threats made against him are thought to .be mere bounce to frighten him from carrying out his intention.

Later. The Government have received no further news of Te Kooti except that he will •probably reach Whakatane to-day. He is aocompanied by men, women, and children; which is considered evidence of his peaceful intent. • As the road is mountainous and the natives aro friendly, he will probably stop some timo on the way feasting.with Maoris.- Government have no intention of supplying arms: to the : settlers as requested,'' and consider the demand preposterous. By such course they would themselves be helping tho people to break the law.., They will rely on the Volunteers to keep the peace, and if those are not sufficient, other measuros will betaken,