TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Hastings Standard, Issue 190, 7 December 1896, Page 2

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

* [By Telegraph.] [Per Press Association.) Wellington, This day. The Land and Income-tax Department notifies that after December 10th 10 per cent, additional will, by Act, be charged on all land-tax assessments then remaining unpaid. Among the numerous congratulations received by the Premier upon the success of the Liberal Party are several from England; and also some from the other colonies. Tenders for the New Zealand debentuture loan of half a million closed at noon to-day, and will be opened during the afternoon by the committee, consisting of the Colonial Treasurer, Controller and Auditor-General and Mr H. Ivember. New Plymouth, This day. There is a possibility of a protest being lodged against Mr Brown's election for Taranaki, on the ground of irregularities on election day. Patea, This day. The final returns for the election are—G. Hutchison, (0), 1,033 ; Remington (G), 1,258. Nelkon, This day. The final returns for the Motueka seat are—R. McKenzie (G), 1,265 ; Hursthouse (O), 1,180 ; Franklyn (G), 494. Auckland, T his day. Licensing : Franklyn, complete licenses Continue 1707, reduction 1382, no license 1414. Waitemata, Parliamentary—Monk 1715, Lackman 1544. Monk's majority, 171. Sailed 11 a.m.—H.M.S. Penguin, for Hobart ; H.M.S. Lizard for Akaroa. Christchurch, This day. The Returning Officer for Christchurch announces that there is a majority in favor of the number of licenses being continued. There has been a good deal of misconception in the matter.