SPECIAL TELEGRAMS TO THE "WAIKATO TIMES." Wellington, Tuesday.

Waikato Times, Volume IV, Issue 185, 17 July 1873, Page 2

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS TO T HE " W A I KAT O T I M E S." Wellington, Tuesday.

Parliament was opened to-day, at two o'clock, by the Governor. The local Volunteers formed a guard of honor. The following was tho Governor's address : — lloxouvur.r. Legislvtivk Cou.vcilloks v>o Ge>tli;mgn or THK llocr.SE OF RKPKBSK.VrAI'IVKS, — It gives me pleasure to meet you at so enrly u moment after unsmiling charge of the Government of New Zealand, to winch her Majesty his been graciously ple-ised to appoint me. lam gi\itilied to learn that the condition of the colony is extremely prosperous, and that the colonists at large are manifesting faith in its resources, and are dc\ doping them with energy and enterprise. The public works already authorised have been proceeded with as rapidly as circumstances permitted, but, in order to render effect val tho policy of public works which has bjen adopted by Parliament, you must bear m mind that the principles upon which thoso works were undertaken involved notonly a >,\ •'tern of arterial communication throughout the country, but concurrent settlement by numerous occupiers ol lands so opened up. l\ipers will be laid before you indicative of the anxiety of Government to promote aud assist immigration. The increasing success of the Life Assurance and Annuities Department is highly satisfactory; while the system of State Insurance affords great advantages to colonists, it does not close the door to private associated enterprise in the same useful direction. At the Intercolonial Conference held during the recess, many important results were arrived at, to some of which your attention will be directed. In consideration ot the unanimous desire of tho Conference, her Majesty's Government have obtained the assent of the Imperial I'arlument to a measure by w liich Amtralian colonies will have n right to enter into reciprocal tariff arrangements. I do not doubt that this concession will bo gratifying to tho Legislature of New Zu.iland, which has constantly advocated it* justice and expediency ; and I express a hope that ouch care will be exercised in making proper and rcisomible Use of it as will prove that it lias been wisely sought and granted. Arising out o (> the Conference, though not directly associated with it, are proposals for the establishment of a cable communication between Australia and New Zealand, and Norm uitown, and Singapore, m joint connection with other colonies. Your early attention will be invited to these proposals, which aw .nt, and are subject to, your concurrence. I regret that, whilst so ninny subjects leceived satisfactory consideration and discussion at the hands of the Conference upon the subject of mail services, a unimiuious conclusion was not arrived at, and, in consequence, it yet awaits final arrangement. My advisers have given much consideration to the matter. Whilst they are anxious to open the Californian service, they are only disposed to do to on terms wlneli will do justice to the requirements of the colony, and winch will not disassociate New Zealand from the use of the Suez service. Negotiations are still pending ; but, in all which have been entered into, the approval of Parliament has beon made an absolute condition. Tl.e work of making roads in the native districts m the North I«land, and thus through their aid of opening up the country for future settlement, has been prosecuted during tho year with steadiness and success. It is gratifying to observe that the opposition originally manifested at several points to this undertaking is gradually lessening, as the natives begin more fully to understand the intentions of the Government, aud the benefit accruing to them that arises from these works in affording employment in several districts, and in giving increased value to tribal lands. It is also gratifying to observe that the natives generally appreciate the advantages of peace, and are directing their attention to industrial pursuits, and to the establishment of schools in which tho children can obtain the advantages of an English education. The murder committed in the Waikato by certain natives li.h attracted much attention. While lamenting the occurrence of a ciime now happily so rare, I announce with satisfaction that it has evoked from leading tribes throughout, the island a general and public condemnation, as well as renewed declarations of their loyalty. The Government have left the criminals to the ordinary operation of the law — that operation may bo tardy in dutucts still remote from European settlements in which they have taken refugo. Hut tho Government, while mindful of the requirements of justice and of tho protection of the industrious inhabitants, have not deemed it expedient by any precipitant measutes to ruk the disturbance of the generally peaceful condition of tho colony. Gksilemkn of the House of riipkeshxtatives, — The Estimates, which have been prepared with every desire to consult economy to the utmost extent consistent with the lequirements of the public service, will be laid before you. Your consideration will be asked to subjects relating to the Civil Service. The public revenue is increasing, and the improved credit of the colony is shown by the enhanced value ol its securities. H()N01M«I,K LKG!SLATIVB.CorNCILLOK3 AKD GENTLEMEN OF TUB HOU.SK OF ltHl'llK-iUXTAriVUS,— Measures will bo laid before you to initiate the re-con-struct ion of tho constitution of tho Legislative Council, to amend the laws relating to goldfields, to provide electoral laws, to establish a silver and copper mint, to amend the insolvency laws and abolish imprisonment for debt, to provide for the election of Native District Councils, to amend tho laws relating to native lands, to give increased security to persons assuring their lives. I eoufido to your careful attention these and other measures designed in the interests of the whole colony and of the two races which inhabit it, and trnst that Divine Providence will bless jour efforts to discharge efficiently your onerous duties. Auckland, Wednesday, 7-30 p.m. Neil Breaton, master of the schooner Florence, has been committed for trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court on two charges of barratry. The trial of Job Tyler, charged with arson at the Thames, is proceeding. His conviction is considered certain.