ANGLO-COLONIAL ITEMS.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1095, 24 February 1893, Page 34

ANGLO-COLONIAL ITEMS.

By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright, (FRESS ASSOCIATION.) London, February 15. Herr Oscar Helliger is sailing for Australia to select a settlement for 1000 Germans —probably near Adelaido. The Agent-General for New South Wales says he is satisfied with the manner in which the Treasury bills issued by the colony are being received. The Daily News suggests that New South Wales should stop borrowing, and then labourers would leave the Government works and return to pastoral occupations. Sir G. R. Dibb3’ statement that no Governor shall be appointed until his name is submitted for approval to the Government of New South Wales is received with incredulity. It is believed the Colonial Office will adhere to the usual procedure, only they will try to prevent the name leaking out until the colony is informed. City men consider the idea of an Imperial Government being asked to guarantee a loan for a responsible colony as ridiculous, and moreover it is not believed that the Queensland people would consent to any such thing. London, February 16. Mr Buxton, Under-Secretary for the Colonies, replying to Mr Hanbury, said no change had been made in the practice of appointing colonial Governors. Lord Ardilaun, a depositor to the extent of LIO,OOO, has applied to the Court for the compulsory winding up of the Federal Bank in England. The case will be heard on Monday. Over a quarter of a million’s worth of New South Wales Treasury bills have been sold. City financiers approve the proposed Victorian loan of one million sterling, but fear the Government will be unable to place it locally. London, February 17. Mr Gladstone states that he is willing to facilitate enquiries as to the fsasibili'y of tho proposal for labelling frozen mutton. London, February 18. In the House of Lords, the Earl of Onslow has given notice to ask the Government if the statement by Sir G. R, Dibbs that no Governor of New South Wales shall be appointed until the name has been submitted to the Government of the colony, is correct. London, February 20. Mr Stewart, the Official Receiver of the English and Australian Mortgage Bank, advises that searching enquiry should be unade into its affairs. The liabilities aro set down at half a million, and tho assets only at L3OOO sterling. He declares that it would be unwise to publish the whole of Mr Marwick's report, in view of the effect it might have on the realisation of the bank properties. The Pall Mall Gazette, in an article dealing with colonial Governors, advises that the Imperial Government should select three gentlemen suitable for the position, and that the final choice should rest with the colonial Cibinot. Lord Ardilaun’s petition for the compulsory winding up of the Federal Bank in England has been further adjourned. It is expected tint the whole of the New South Wales Treasury bills, amounting to L 726,000, will be the date of closing the applications (25th instant). February 21. Sir Saul Samuel, in a letter to the Westminster Gazette, states that Mr Wilson’s strictures on New South Wales,

published in the Standard, are a gross and malicious misrepresentation. He points out that the New South Wales Government have still unsold 151 millions of acres of land, of which 148 millions are leased, and worth a hundred million sterling. The railways alone, he says, are worth the amount of the public debt. The revenue from lands and public works leaves a surplus of L 679,000 after defraying interest. He reasserts there is no chance of the colony repudiating its liabilities. In conclusion, Sir Saul mentions that taxation in the colony is not a heavy burden, and that the Government are steadily economising. (special.) London, February 18.

The Agents-General are proposing to accept the Imperial rules respecting Volunteer medals. London, February 19. The Marquis of Ripon, Secretary of State for the Colonies, has promised to inform the House of Lords of the effect of the recent additions made to the Legislative Council of New Zealand. London, February 21. The Agents-General have accepted the Imperial regulations regarding the medals for the regular troops and volunteers. Mr Jas. Dillon, M.P., referring to the selection of Mr Hogan as a candidate for Mid-Tipperary, considers it a recognition of Australian support to Home Rule, and a proof of Irish solidarity. The Daily Chronicle regards Premier Dibbs’ demands re colonial Governors as reasonable.