SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1136, 4 October 1879, Page 2

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

[press agency.] AUCKLAND, last night. The case against Machattie is concluded. Evidence was given that eating, and drinking beer went on throughout the "-day in Dr. Wallis' committee room. Mr Hurst was not joined with Wallis in the committee room, and therefore in no way implicated. » The ' Star's ' correspondent telegraphs relative to the member for VVaipa'a speech: — Whitaker delivered a good maiden speech without preparation. Ha made a good impression, and from his rapid delivery, crowded a great deal itno half an hour. There is a singular resemblance between his style and bis father's. NEW PLYMOUTH, The Armed Constabulary were all called into barracks last night, and a large number marched out to Oakura this morning. There is some strategic movement afloat, but the authorities aro very close about It. WELLINGTON, Friday. ' NGARUAWAHIA LAjnDS. To-day, in the House, Mr Whitaker asked what steps had been taken to offer the suburban allotments at Ngaruawahia for sale, and if so, what length of time would probably elapse before such steps might be expected to produce the desired result. The Ministry ■ have replied that the matter had been referred to the Native Office, for inquiry as to how far the engagement with the natives interfered with the sale of the lands, and when an answer was received the thing wonld be proceeded with. This is a cheerful lookout for the people of Ngaruawahia, if the circumlocution office have hold of the business. However, Mr Whitaker is not at all likely to let the matter remain as it is, and probably a change of Government will expedite matters. WELLINGTON, last night. DEFEAT OF THE MINISTRY, 43 TO 41. Mr Sheehan was interrupted by dinner hour, he spoke for about three-quarters of an hour, making two hours in all, when Dr. Wallace got up. This was contrary to arrangements, as it had been agreed , to divide as soon as Mr Sheehan finished, but tho Dr. would not listen to his party and persisted in speaking, whereupon the whole of the Opposition, with the exception of two or tlnee, left the House and also many of t he. Ministerialists. As soon as the Dr. finished, the bell rang for the division. There was only one pair — Brandon and Brown. Te Wheoro, who had not intended to voie, was locked iu, and voted with the Government under the blandishments of Mr Hamlin. Numbers were : Opposition, 43 ; Ministry, 41. The Address was then -amended and carried. The House adjourned un'il Tuesday, No news of the new Ministry.