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Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume 13, Issue 1074, 13 August 1869, Page 2

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Tuesday, Ahgiist iti, p.tH. Telegram 9 havO jiist been fec'eived from Dr. Featherston. General Chilte has consented to allow the ißth Regiment to remain in the colony. All former orders are countermanded. The debate on the troops resolutions will be renewed presently. The amendment moved by Mr. Ormond and adopted by the Government, will be carried. . Mh Cracroft Wilson is to move an additional resolution to the effect that a further Imperial force to the extent of 1000 men be asked for, the same to be under Colonial control and paid for by the Colony. The resolution is almost certain to be carried. Ministers support it. Tuesday, August 10, p.m. A telegram has just been received from Dr. Featherston, dated Melbourne, August 4. It is to the effect that General Chute has consented to detain the 1 8th Regiment in New Zealand, and that he cancels the order to concentrate . in Auckland,- , as well as the contracts for transport, of the troops. Should any have left _ for Australia, he will send them back. This is a complete answer to all the insinuations of the opposition as to the power | or desire of General Chute to assist the. Colony in its difficulty. : Wednesday, August 11. The troops resolutions moved by Mr. Ormond were carried last night without a division. Messrs. Hall and Stafford proposed amendments, but were deserted by half of their party, and did not dare to divide. The appeal to the Home Government will now appear unanimous. The opposition are beaten thoroughly, and will not show again this session. The real business will now commence, and the session will not last long. Mr. Cracroft Wilson's resolution will be settled to-night ; it is almost sure to be carried. Thuhsday, August 12, a.m. The time of the Lord Ashley is again altered. She leaves to-day at 4 o'clock with the English Mail. Mr. Cracroft Wilson's resolutions were last night carried without a division. The opposition did not dare to divide ; in fact they are done. Thursday, August 12, p.m. On Tuesday, in the House of Representatives, Messrs. Hall and Stafford opposed Mr. Ormond's resolutions, moving several amendments. Mr. Fitzherbert supported ministers, and the amendments were eventually negatived without a division. Mr. Cracroft Wilson's Ghoorka resolutions were passed nem. con., yesterday. A vote of thanks was passed to Major General Chute, for his conduct in so promptly meeting the wishes of the Government ancl the House. The estimates come on for consideration to-day. Sir George Grey and several other colonists have had an interview with Earl Granville about granting aid to New Zealand. His Lordship complained of a want of straightforwardness in the conduct of the late Government with reference to the question of troops.