BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Westport Times, Volume VII, Issue 1049, 25 February 1873, Page 2

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

(FBOM OUE OWN 06^BESP0Ifdents.) WELLINQrTON, Peb. 24. Arrived—Rosario-from Sydney, and Albion from Lyttelton, with Canterbury crews and boats for the interprovincial regatta. The Gazelle left New Castle for here on J;he twelfth with 330 tons of coal. The CWus was to leave for here on the fifteSPth with 600 tons more. Peb. 24, 9.30 p.m. A deputation Waited on the Government to-day, asking what aid would be given to the New Coal Company. The Premier promised to introduce a proposal for subsidy next session. The Government after examining the Public Works Act, found they could not subsidise colliers. . The prospectus'df the new company proposes one-half the Capital to be raised in Wellington. The company will lease and work mines and construct tramways. They will order from England a 250 to 300 ton steamer, drawing eight feet of water when loaded. In the meantime charter steamers or sailing vessels. The calculated cost of coal here is 22s per ton. POET CHALMERS. Another passenger on board the Charlotte Gladstone, has died from Typhoid fever. DUNEDIN. The coal miners at Kaitangata have struck for higher wages. An early settlers association has been formed. . ' AUCKLAND. Feb. 24. Reported gold discovery at Hikutaia. Claims already pegged out.