BAD WEATHER IN THE SOUTH. [BY TELEGRAPH.-PRESS ASSOCIATION.] LATE CABLE NEWS. [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] PARLIAMENTARY NOTES. [BY TELEGRAPH.—SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.]

Waikato Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2198, 10 August 1886, Page 2

BAD WEATHER IN THE SOUTH. [BY TELEGRAPH.-PRESS ASSOCIATION .]

LATE CABLE NEWS. [REUTERS TELEGRAMS.]

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES. [BY TELEGRAPH. — SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.]

TiMAiir, Sunday. A fkahful sea has been rolling in th« harbour yesterday and to-day, accompanied by very heavy rain. In consequence of the sea, the wreck of the ship Lyttelton, so far as can be seen from the shore, is all smashed up, and the northern beach is for miles covered with the wiecknge and portion of the ship's cargo, etc. Three valuable engines th"t wore on deck near the fore and main rigging of the whip, have, with the ship's masts, gone over the side, and the lo.s* to the conti actors who hud the work of raising the vessel will be a heavy one. So far the rain has done little damage, but if it continues the outlook i» rather a dark one, as the lambing is now general.

Christchurch, Saturday. It ha* been raining, with little intermission, since yesterday morning, but there are no signs of flood. Farming operations have been seriously hindered, and there are reports of loss among early lauibs.

The weather has been bad enough in Waikato, though so far we have heard of no damage.

The electoral rolls for the count! Of Waipa dTC now open for inspection at the usual places. Kent House, Hamilton East will be closed toda» and to-morrow to allow of early spring buy. injr. Mr John Knox will sell at the Hamilton Mart on Siturday, the balance of Mr Jessop'% stork. On Wednesday the 2.") th mst. he will sell on the premise*, the whole or' the housphold furniture and effects of Mr \V. Davis, Ohaurjo roud.

London, August 7. Mb Woods, a merchant of Winnipeg, Canada, in making inquiries, at the instance of "Sir John Macdonald, Premier of the Dominion, as to the beet mean* of extendng the trades between "Australia; and Canada prior 'to the early visit of Sir John to Sydney. Sir Saul Samuel and Sir Arthur Plythe have congratulated Mr Kdward Stanhope on the accosajon to the office of Secretary fdf the Colonies. The various AgentvGenoral yesterday wore received at the Colonial Office by Mr Edward Stanhope, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, who, addressing the Agonb»-General, expressed himself con* vinced that the Engliah people never were more deeply, improaaed than at the prenent time with the importance of the colonial connection. He added that all questions atfeoting the polonies would receive the earnest nttention of the present Government. The Rev. Dr. Professor London has been appointed Bihhop of Edinburgh, vice the late Dr. Cotterill. "

The End Near. Wklmncj ton, Saturday. Ministers intend making strong efforts to close Ihe session by Wednesday or Thurs•s£& next, add, judging by the progress made in* the' Jbusiness during tho last few days, there is every likelihood of the prorogatioti taking place next week. There arc .still several reports of' Select Committees, which will provoke considerable discussion, but the prospect of getting away in a few days will have the effect of materially lessening the? desire of hon. members to enlighten ttjeir constituents through the Hansard, especially an the present Parliament will not expire tilljafter next session.

Civil Service Reform. The Civil Service Reform Bill, as anticipated some time ago, has been »o mutilated, not only by the Houho itself, but by the Council, that there is scarcely anything of .ifc left, and the Premier* pet clause for nominating cadets by the members of the House and for the ippointment of a commispion have wholly disappeaied. Tt is a, question indeed whether tSir Robert will tnink the J3UI .worthy *>f being placed on the Statute Book after such liberties have been taken with its principal provision.

The Loan Bill I understand that the Legislative Council has no intention of throwing out the Loan Bill, as was supposed in some quarters. The chief oppositiom to this Bill is that the North of Auckland lino was not authorised by Act as required by the law, but I hear that Ministers will meet tho objection made in this resp«ct, and will probably brmcr i" a short Bill authorising that line to be made.

> Representation. The fate of the.Representation Bill istill extremely uncertain. The last ruinoui is that the Government intend to p.t-« the Bill this year on the understanding that it will have no practical effect until after ne\t session of Parliament. In any case, a considerable time must elapse b'foro tho bo.ml will be aole to rrtake any alter itiutt in th^ present representation. Many members object to the Bill passing this yrnr on the ground that if any alteration were made it would be impossible to tell one's own constituents, but the probabilities are th.».t if » serious desire is shown to stonewall the measure it will be quietly dropped for the present session, especially as several Government supporters have expressed thoir determination nut to remain longer in Wellington than Wednesday next.

;. Waste Lands Boards.' During the passage of the estimates relating to the Lands Department last night, there was considerable discussion as to the expense^ of the administration of the Waste Lands Boards of the colony. Mr DobsHn said it was .stated that cer- ■ tnin members of th'i House used their railway passes to attend meetings of the board, and then charged tho boards with the amount of the railway fare. Major Atkinson nl>-o referred to this report, and said there was a go id deal of scandal abroad m reference to it. Mr B.Ulance said ho had made enquiries into the report, and he believed there was no truth in it whatever. Major Atkinson said he was very pleased to hear that statement. Several other members objected to .such a large item as £1."i06 for fees and travelling expenses of member* of Wa^te Lmd Boards, but Mr B.ill.mce said the House had no conttol over the vote, as it was fived bv permanent appropiiation. The \ote was finally pa-sod without division.

The Representation Bill. Monday. A considerable section of the Hon.se is much exercised just now over the Representation Bill,chiefly in c msequence of the lateness'of the session, ;wd the probable daugei of prolonging the business for a week or two if the Bill snould go into committee, several of those members who are opposed to the Bill being di.scusned at all this year, have got tip a requisition to Ministers urging that, in continence of the near approach of the end ot the session, the bill .should not be proceeded with. About thirty names are at present, attached to the requisition, and it is anticipated that a majority of the Home will put their signatures to it. As- I before stated, T find that the House generally is not desirous of Romp °n with the Bill. Although it is down for second reading to-night, it will be quietly shelved till next year.

The Premier. The Premier took his seat in the House to-d»iy for the first time since his illness, but did not look by any means in robust health. He has also been able to attend at his office this morning for the transaction of business.

The Coming Policy. Tho latest rumour its that the Government intends to come down next session with a bold policy of protection. If this should be correct it will tend to an adjustment of parties with a vengeance, and members will be able to go to their con stituents on the distinct issue of free trade or protection. It is needless to say that the former are in a large majority in the present House, a fact of which Sir Julius Vogel was made painfully aware last session.