TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XI, Issue 3987, 22 August 1874, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

PROVINCIAL. [FROM OUH OWN' CORRESPONDENTS.] THAMES, Friday. The Golden Hill tribute obtained a little more gold in driving on the leader towards the Mauukau reef. Shotover tributers crushed about GO tons for 29£ ozs. retorted gold. Pride of Perfection Claim, Collarbone Spur (formerly Atlantic Company), crushed 20 tons for 12 ozs. 2 dwts. retorted gold. Market firm. Sales: Caledonian, £S ss; Old "VVhau, 49s Cd ; Nonpareil (new), 3s 3d; Exchange, 225. Buyers: Caledonian, £S ;">s; Old Whau, 47s Cd ; Albion (first), COs ; Alburnia (new), 31s 0d ; Kuby, 2s 3d ; City of London," 27s Gd ; Crown Prince, 20s (jd; Vanguard, 3s ; Thames Gas, 35s (id.

7.4J5 p.m. The public meeting is now assembled, discussing the abolition of provinces question. On the first resolution, "That this meeting cordially approves the resolution passed by the General Assembly for the abolition of the provinces in the North Island, and trusts that the same policy will be extended to the South Island, as it believes that the time has arrived when Provincialism should be superseded by a simple and inexpensive form oflocal self-government," moved by Mr. Rowo and seconded by Dr. Kilgour, an amendment was prop.osed, to the effect "That this meeting approves of the total abolition of the provinces of New Zealand, but deprecates the spoliation of only a portion." The resolution will be passedon a shew of hands. Immediately at the close of Mr. Rove's speech, he said opportunities would arise to discuss the question hereafter ; and he would take part not only here, but in Wellington ; which means that he intends coming forward as a candidate at the next election of representatives.

S p.m. The show of hands is overwhelmingly in favour of Mr. Howe's resolution. For the amendment there were only a few hands. The second resolution will be moved by Mr. Hollis, seconded by Mr. Bagnall, M.P.C., as follows:—"That this meeting is of opinion that an equitable and well-devised scheme for the re-adjustment of the representation should be passed by the Assembly before any appeal be made to the constituencies on the question of abolishing the provinces."

The third resolution is to be moved by Mr. Brodie, seconded by Mr. Macnab, as follows : —"That the above be forwarded to the Premier and Speakers of botli Houses." COROMANDEL, Friday. In the Tokatca there was a slight improvement in the tribute leader during the last couple of days. The leaders in the upper portions o! the lower blocks are looking better. Mr. Thomas has obtained some valuable information respecting the new leader in the Bismarck, supposed to be running parallel to the main leader. It is reported that operations in the Kapanga will re-commenceon Monday. Another fjank test from the reef cut in the shaft has given a good average yield to the ton.

The Mining Inspector is likely to declare forfeited a number of leases unworked for some months. The Upper Township people are growling at the tardiness of the Government in commencing the Jpper Township road, as promised by the Superintendent when here.