WELLINGTON.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume 13, Issue 1061, 29 June 1869, Page 2

WELLINGTON.

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Wellington, Friday, June 25. The debate collapsed simply from a desire to save time. At four o'clock there was no conception but that it would last several days longer. Both parties had to whip up numerous members, who had gone to distances, not anticipating the termination, and only succeeded in some cases in bringing them to the House ten minutes before the division. Had the whips not succeeded in finding absent members, Mr. Fox would have prolonged his reply. Mr. Macfarlane, an Opposition member, paired with Mr. Brown, a Ministerialist. The Government resigned this morning;

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The Governor sent for Mr. Fox at two. It is generally understood that the latter stipulated for power to dissolve in the event of a new Ministry being thwarted, and that the stipulation was acceded to. The House met at three. Mr. Stafford intimated the resignation of the Ministry, and Mr. Fox that he had undertaken to form a constitutional Ministry. The report of the committee on Mr. Smythies' case has been presented. It cannot recommend the prayer of his petition. The House was then adjourned till Tuesday. Ministers have called a meeting of their supporters for this evening, probably to consult in reference to plans for opposition. It is too early yet to surmise as to the composition of the new Ministry. Captain Younghas been appointed A.D.C. —not Defence Under Secretary, as previously stated. Colonel Whitmore has made a long explanation in. the Council to-day. He said he believed the King was preparing for war, from information he (Colonel Whitmore bad received. He considered - the force at Taupo, reinforced, from West Coast, &C, sufficient to keep him in check. On Wednesday, Mr. Stafford denied that Mr. Richmond's offer to compromise all other questions if the Ministerial war policy was agreed to, was the sentiment of Ministers generally — only that of Mr. Richmond himself. (From the Telegraphic Correspondent of the " Southern Cross. ') Friday, June 25. To-day Mr. Stafford announced that the Government had sent in their resignation, and only retained office till their successors Were appointed. Mr. Fox said that he had been sent for, and had undertaken to form a ministry. The House then adjourned till Tuesday. The Canterbury members all hold off. The Ministry is likely to include Fox, Williamson; Featherston, Heaphy, Ormond or M'Lean, and Vogel — John Johnston to represent it in the Legislative Council. Colonel Whitmore made a long speech in Council, defending bis conduct and explaining military operations. He declared his belief that the Maori king would ultimately join the rebellion. A meeting took place to-night of mem__berajvho voted with Mr. Stafford on the late division, when it was unanimously resolved to form a firm united opposition, Mr. Stafford being chosen as leader. A committee of six has been appointed to manage the affairs of the party. They will not oppose factiously but will consider the Government proposals on their merits. There are various rumours as to the composition of the new Ministry. Mr. Cargill is the only Middle Island member spoken of as likely to join— probably as Postmaster General. Saturday, June 26. The Wanganui natives are reported to. be greatly excited regarding the Taupo 1 news, Kemp has sent 100 men to Taupo, to form a junction with Hare Tautepa. Topta and tribe profess a desire to keep the peace on the Wanganui river, but to be free , to fight the king's battles elsewhere. He has escorted across the river messengers from Tito, some going to Kooti, others to Waikato, to ask assistance. On the West Coast the loyal natives are much alarmed. Mr. Debourbel of Christchurch claims the Government reward for the discovery of a payable gold field in the Rakaia and Malvem districts. He states that 40 oz. had been obtained from two months' crushing with sledge hammers. This has caused considerable excitement. The precise locality is not named. Nothing reliable is yet known as to the formation of a ministry. LVSOH OUR OWN COEBESPONDBNT.J Monday, June 28. Negotiations for the formation of a new miuistry have been going on very slowly. The southern supporters invited to enter it have proved very impracticable. No difficulty is experienced in forming a government of first rate men, but it is very difficult to form one who would unite Mr. Fox's supporters. Mr. Yogel acts as treasurer for the session only. Messrs. Fox, M'Lean, and Yogel will probably meet the House tomorrow as a cabinet, giving time and opportunity to others to join. If their policy should be disapproved, or be factiously opposed, they will dissolve. The ministerial statement is anxiously looked for to-morrow. At a meeting of Mr. Stafford's supporters, held on Friday, they formed themselves into an Opposition — Messrs. Stafford and Fitzherbert to be leaders. An orderly reached New Plymouth on the 24th, who reported Ngatimaniapoto to be on the ranges between White Cliffs and the redoubt at Waiati, supposed to be in force, as the fires were numerous. Forty-three more men, women, and children, have come in to Major Noake. (FBOM ANOTJIEB COEBEaPOHDBNX). Messrs. Fox, M'Lean, and Vogei were sworn in to-day — Mr. M'Lean to be Defence and Native Minister.