WELLINGTON.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume 13, Issue 1072, 6 August 1869, Page 2

WELLINGTON.

(PEOJ£ OVS, OWN CORRESPOKDENT.) Thursday, August 5. The troops resolutions have been under discussion all week, but the debate is expected to close to-night. With a view to secure unanimity, Mr. M'Lean had substituted a new set of resolutions for those formerly tabled, proposing 1500 Imperial troops for five years. The object failed, for Mr. Stafford moved an amendment — limiting the number to 1000, and to be asked for by address of the House — he objecting to commissioners being sent. As Mr. Stafford thus fully admitted the principle— his objection being only one of detail — his amendment would probably have been supported by his own party, as well as by the few members who altogether object to troops. Choosing between two evils, Mr. Ormond moved a further amendment — the main difference between it and Mr. Stafford's having relation to sending the commissioners to England. The Government adopt it, and a small majority is counted upon. All papers connected with the employment of Patara — the notorious coadjutor of Kereopa in 1865 — by Mr. Parris at Taranaki, have been called for. Mr. Fox has promised to take steps with reference to tuis outrageous case. H Gold companies are being daily formed, and fresh indications of gold are continually being discovered.