ENGLISH CAPITALISTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 8077, 12 January 1888, Page 3

ENGLISH CAPITALISTS.

Some gentlemen, representing an English syndicate, paid a visit to Karangahape goldlields to inspect and report upon the Woodstock Crown mines, with a view to placing them on the English market. THE RETRENCHMENT ROAR. At a special meeting of the Auckland Presbytery, a resolution carried shows that the " roar for retrenchment" has at last made itself heard in that august assembly. It was as follows:— " That whereas the expenses of the general assembly of our church is regarded by many of our rninisters^pd people as excessive, uud tho consequent f* foment of congregations to meet those expenses is found in many instances to be a heavy tax upon congregational funds, it is therefore hereby humbly overtured to the venerable the Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand by the Presbytery of Auckland to take what best steps they in their wisdom may deem to diminish tho expenses connected with the assembly." It wan resolved also to correspond with Mr Duncan Wright with reference to his coming to Auckland to conduct evasgelistic missions, his previous mission here a year or two ago having been very successful. Wellington, January 11. CHANGES IN THE POLICE FORCE. Inspector Weldon will receive notice shortly that he is to bo superannuated. It is considered that the number of police inspectors is too large, and reductions will bo effected where possible. 'THE POSTAL CONFERENCE. The statement that Sir John Hall will represent New Zealand at the Postal Conference is incorrect. Sir John was asked, but as he proposes leaving Sydney by the Wnkatipu shortly he will not be able to do so. The Government cave not as yet made any other arrangements. THE MEETING OF PARLIAMENT. It is probable, I understand, that next session will not be called any earlier than usual. On rue contrary there are reasons to suppose it will be a little liter. A VERY PROPER STEP. The Government have started economy in connection with the receipt of telegrams. It appears that heretofore people have been iv the habit of addressing collect telegrams to members of the Government on all conceivable subjects. The present Ministers do not appreciate this cheerful method of communication, and instead of franking collect messages received, they have referred them back to senders for collection. This is not appreciated by the senders, some of whom have vigorously protested. Among the unfortunates is Mr Seddon, who, having several of his messages referred back, has favoured the Government with a very forcible statement of his opinions upon their courtesy. As the matter now stands, Government/has announced that all collect messages received as Ministerial telegrams will be returned to the oflice unopened.