LATEST WELLINGTON NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XX, Issue 6816, 21 September 1883, Page 5

LATEST WELLINGTON NEWS.

[by TELEGRAPH. —OW.V CORRESPONDENT.] Wellington:, Thursday; CABINET COUNCIL. Mb. Rolleston*, Mr. Oliver, and Mr. Bryce having arrived at Wellington, a Cabinet meeting was held to-day, •vyhich lasted several hoars. A large amount: of business was transacted, but no decision was* arrived at on the principal subjects set down for consideration. Most of the time was spent in <lisposing of a miss of routine work, which bad arisen out of the session or since Parliament prorogued. Nothing was settled as to the Longhnrst case or with regard to the Sydney Annexation Conference. NEW ZEALAND AT THE CONFERENCE. Respecting the latter question, however, I understand it is pretty certain two delegates will represent New Zealand, a"d I anticipate that one of these will be the Colonial Treasurer. as it is now practically known that the Premier cannot conveniently go. Major Atkinson, however, as leader of the Lower House, is looked on as a very suitable representative. Thclatestrumouras to his colleague is that Mr. Oliver will accompany bim, as it would be awkward for another Minister in charge of a similar department to be absent from the colony for any iength of time. I cannot vouch for this report, which may be mere gossip, but I mention it for what it may be worth. I g >ther that the Government are disposed to look it the matter as of grave importance, especially since newE w&s reccivfd of the action of the Imperial Government, and since a full copy of the memorandum submitted to the Imperial Government by the Agents-General for the colonies has been received. Some definite action, is deemed necessary to avert, if possible, the threatened deportation of Fretiobconvicta to the Pacific. THE MINISTER FOR PUBLIC WORKS. It is now definitely known that Mr. Walter Johnston, Minist»r of Public Works, will leave the colony for England next, year, but probably not earlier than April or May, at any rate shortly before next session, and will be absent from the colonjr a year or two. This, of course, involves his resignation of his portfolio, and it is not unlikely that there may he some little delay in filling the vacancy which his resignation will create. Of this, it would be premature to say more at pre-, sent. ...