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Westport Times, Volume VII, Issue 1108, 19 September 1873, Page 2

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

[Anglo-Australian Press Telegraph Agency]

WELLINGTON

The Gazette contains a proclamation withdrawing from the Nelson SouthWest G-oldfields the land bounded by Westportthe Municipal reserveandthe Buller river. On the motion for the second reading of the Nelson Laud Loan Security Bill, Mr O'Conor objected to the Bill, as it proposed to take power to borrow principally on the security of land in Inangahua for a road which would not benefit the district unless continued to the port of Buller- After discussion Mr Curtis agreed to have the schedule amended by putting 50,000 acres in the Buller Valley as security for £20,000, for through connection between Nelson, Westport and the Buller. Sept. IS, 10 a.m. The Upper House last night threw out the Provincial Loans Bill by nineteen to twelve. The Government supporters in the Lower House who voted for the Bill meet to-day, at invitation of the Premier, to decide on action to be taken. It is expected the fifty members will be present. In the House last night a letter from Doctor Pollen to the Agent General was laid on the table. Tho letter acknowledged the receipt of several letters from the Agent-Geneal which have been brought under the notice of the Government on account of their tone. The proceedings charge the Agent G-eneral with want of courtesy, and insubordination. The Government blame the Agent-General with endeavoring to prolong the Shaw and Saville monopoly, and also for irregular correspondence. The Government state that it is aware the Agent-General has suffered from serious illness, and recognises the devotion with which he has endeavored to discharge his duties, and attribute the irregularity of his correspondence, to illness, but the Ministers expect the Agent-General to give effect to their wishes. If instructions by mail are not deemed satisfactory, he should telegraph for further instructions and also should reply monthly to all communications sent him. 12 noon. The House resumed last night. Mr O'Horke said that fifteen vessels were on the way with four thousand immigrants ; five more will sail in September, and six in October. Mr T. T. Shepherd referred to the Upper House as nullifying the efforts of the Lower House. Mr Fitzherbert said the Immigrants Laud Bill was a well intentioued measure, but very weak. Mr Brandon defended the AgentGeneral. Mr Hunter said the Agent-General was over worked, and had too many duties.

Mr Webster spoke at random, and criticised the Press, Ministry, Goldfield members, &c. He compared editors to washerwomen. He said the Ministry knew more about selling old clothes and lawyers letters than about colonisation.

Mr Luckie said Mr Webster's remarks were excusable, considering his festive garb. He said the great question was land. The land for the people and the people for the land was a cry that would ring through the country during the next twelve months. Mr Thomson thought the Government and were especially in fault. Mr Eeid defended the Agent- General, and praised the Governor for defending him. The bill, he said, was harmless, and might be made useful. Mr Bunny supported the bill. Mr Vogel made an able defence, and said the country could well afford to pay twenty pounds to each, immigrant who paid his own passage* He said he would not descend to the level of Mr Webster's harrangue, which was simply buffoonery. The Government were prepared to give free passages, but nominations should be made by name and not by occupation. The bill passed the second reading on the voices. Mr Vogel then asked the House to adjourn till Friday at five o'clock, to give the Government time to consider the position regarding the action of the Upper House.

2 p.m. The meeting of Yogel's principal Bupportera was held to-day at the

Ministerial residence. The result ia not known.

A meeting of all supporters of the Provincial Loans Bill is fixed for tomorrow; Mr Vogel having sent circular requesting them to meet him at the Government Building at half-past ten.