Telegrams.

Otago Witness, Issue 1189, 12 September 1874, Page 14

Telegrams.

"Wellington, September 3rd.

The Press Telegraph Agency is authorised to state that tho statements which have appeared as to what took place or transpired in the conversation between Mr Stafford and Mr Vogel, are altogether incorrect. Mr Vogel is going to Sydney about the eleotric telegraph cable, not about t^he San Francisco service, Mr Russell being entrusted with negotiating the latter affair. <

The report that Major Atkinson is to become a member of the Ministry is confirmed.

It is understood that the necessary order in Council authorising the sale of 20,000 acres at Orana to Douglas and Co. was signed to-day by His Exctllency tho Governor.

'I he Tribune says : " We .understand that His Excellency will shortly pay a visit to the Province of Marlborough. Mr Seymour, tho Superintendent of the Province, has remained in Wellington to accompany him." Sept. 7th.

To day Major Atkinson was Bworn in as a member of the Executive. 'The Post understands that he will be gazetted as Minister of Immigration and Secretary of Crown Lands.

The New Zealand Gazette publishes the following list of Provincial Ordinances allowed by the Governor : — Riverton Harbour Board Bill ; New River Harbour Board Bill ; Naseby Recreation Reserve Management Bill ; Riverton Government Reserve Bill ; Lower Kaikorai District Road Lands Exchauge Bill ; Papikaio Railway Reserve Sale Bill ; Dunedin School Site Bill ; Education. Reserves Management and Leasing Bill ; New River and Jacobs River Ferries Reserves Leasing Bill ; Waitahuna West District Road Compulsory Land Taking Bill ; Riverton Drill Shed Reserve Management Bill ; Palmorston School Glebe Exchange Bill ; Invercargill Reserves Management Ordinance Amendment Bill ; Port Chalmers School Reserve Sale Bill ; Dunedin Presbyterian Church Lands Ordinance Amendment Bill 5 Roads Diversion, No. 2 ; and Castle Btreefc Diversion Ordinance. Provincial Ordinances left to operation : Hospital Ordinance ; Municipal Corporations Act Amendment Act, 1873, Introduction Ordinance ; Dnnedin City Council Borrowing Powers Extension Ordinance ; Clyde Corporation Borrowing Powers Extension Ordinance j Otago Municipal Corporations Ordinanoes Amendment Ordinance ; Otago Dock J Txm .Ordinance, X3sfy reym ojrdW£e; j

Sawyers Bay Lands Leasing Ordinance ; Rosiyn Institute Ordinance ; and Caledonian Society of Otago Incorporation Ordinance. Mr Peter Grant has been appointed Clerk of the Resident Magistrate's Court at Kiverton.

September Bth.

It ia understood that when Sir Georpe Arney retires, Mr Prendergast will be made Chief Justice, and that the office of Attor-ney-General will be offered to Mi Travers. After Mr Vogel concludes his business in Sydney regarding the electric telegraph cable negotiations, he will proceed to England, where he will probably remain some mouths. Sir James Fergusson v ill proceed to Marlborough in his yadit on Thursday, and from thence he Will go through the Sound to Nelson.

September 9fch.

The Post says that the Judicial changes referred to in a previous telegram will not be effected till early next year, and that the new Chief Justice and another Judge will havo their head-quarters in Wellington. Mr Vogel's family will go to England with him.

So much confidence is felt in the. assurance given by the Government to the Grey mouth Harbour Works Deputation, regarding the operations to be car"i« j d out this year at Greymouth, that arrangements are being entered into for the importation from home of screw colliers specially adapted for the trade. The firm of W. and G. Turnbiul and Go. has preferred a salvage claim for ten thousand pounds against the ship Strathnaver, towed in by the Storm Bird. It is stated they were willing to accept a thousand pounds, but that was declined, and now the full claim is made The matter will be decided before a Court of law. Auckland, Sept. 4th. The following vessels are loading or chartered to take timber to Dunedin : — Pet, 130,000 feet; Thomas and Henry, 140,000; Meknie, 90.000 ; Marmion, 70.000 ; Spmlwell, 200,000; Hannah Bloonitii.lt, 00.000; Julius Vogel, 40 000; Visitor, 110,000; Syrene, 110,000; Pakeha, 110,000; Harriet Armitage, 160,000 ; Helena, 100,000. Mr Buckland reports :— Fat sheep, average numbers came forward, 5d per 11 >. Fat cattle, prices irregular, but higher than lasfc week— £l 13s to £2 5s p« lOOlbs. There is a steady enquiry for store cattle. Dairy cows, £2 15s to £9 10s. September sth. The Miltiades salvage claim has been settled— the consignees paying £1314, and the ship £482. The award of £1625 to th* Lady Bowen is divided as follows :— Casey, £943 ; legal expenses. £125 ; Owen Graham, £81 ss ; crew of the Lady Bowen, £475. September Bth, The Oxford has arrived from London with 450 immigrants, all well, after a voyage of 92 days. Six infauts died of whoopingcough'and bronchitis on the voyage. September 9th. All the returns for the Waitemata Klection are now in, and Mr Yon der Heyde has been returned by a majority of 53 votfs. Mr Gillies adilrea-ed hia constituents last night. The speech was occupied chiefly with a review of the business of the session and a recapitulation of the measures introduced, and their results. He spoke strongly regarding the action of the Government relative to the abolition of the Northern Provinces, and attributed the introduction cf the resolutions to what Mr Russell had said. He wns favourable to the abolition^ of Provincialism, not because of any inherent defects, but because it acted as a buffer between the Government and the people, and prevented the growth of public opinion. But he must have all the Provinces abolished, or none. The Government has no right to alter the constitution without an appeal to the people. If the electors were prepared to forfeit their constitutional rights, he would place his resignationin their hands. The meeting was enthusiastic, and a unanimous vote of confidence was passed.

The Doctor of the immigrant ship Oxford haa laid various chnrges acainst the Captain and mate, and also regarding tbp dtlicient supply of medical comforts and milk. The charges will be investigated by the Immigration Officer.

Christchurcii, September_4th.

There \vas a bail and snow storm last nicht, %vith heavy wind from the south. The weither is now breaking. Produce quotations: (f.0.b.) Lvttelton — wheat, 5a to 5a 3 1 ; oars, 5s ; barley, 5s 9d ; flour, £12 to £13 ; bran, £6; pollard, £0 , alurpa, _£7 ; potatoes, £7. Oats are vtry scarce.

September 7th. The New Zealand Company has reueived the following advices from London, dated 25th August: — " Sailed— Star of India and Hourah for Wellington, and Waitangi for Auckland, Ocean Mail for Nelson, Mntaura for Dunedin, Waitara for Canterbury. Loading — Assay for Auckland, Jung Frau for Wellington, Clarence for Napier, Sophie Joakin for Otago, Geraldine Paget for Canterbury, Carnatic for Picton. Mr Rolleston, M.H.R., will address his constituents at the Avon district on Thuraday next. Mr Montgomery, M.H.R., will address his constituents at Akaroa on Saturday next,

Lyttelton, September 4th.

Captain Crawford, of the ship Cathcart, has been committed for trial for shooting at and wounding three refractory seamen on the passage from England.

Hokttika, September 4th. The Alhambra arrived to-day from Melbourne.

Napier, September 4th. The 6000 trout ova brought by the Rangatira have been landed in good condition, except about 2 per cent. The Herald of today has au article on the subject, giving the chief credit to Mr W. A. Young, of Otago, explaining what he has done in the matter gratuitously, and saying that Mr Young deserves the hearty thanks of the Province.

Gbeymodth, September sth. The Harbour Works Deputation waited upon the Government to-day, and received a written reply from the Minister of Works to £fee ?%wb fcftat the Government jpte&ded fr>

cany out such works as rnnj be necessary for the improvement of the port and facilitating the shipment of coal. The additional • vote of £10,000 taken during last session is to he spent during the next 12 months in carrying out the plans already decided upon. The Government will give the closest attention to the subject, so that they may be in a position before next se-sion to ascertain to what extent it will be advisable for them to ask for further grants.

New Plymouth, September sth.

The acceptance of a seat in the Ministry by Major Atkinson is well received here, and generally approved of. The trout ova are hatched, and the fish are lively.

Alexandra, September 2nd.

A great meeting of was held at Waitara this month. They proceed to Kawhia to carry millstones for a flour mill to be erected at Kuiti. Manuhiri's counsels prevailed, and no more grog will be distilled.

Westport, September 9th.

At the Westport and Ngikawau Railway inauguration to-day there was a procession, headed by a band, and five hnndred parsons were present. Mr O'Conor turned the lirst sod, He made a speech, and referred to the early struggles of the district, and the assistance rendered by Mr Vogel, Mr M'Lean, and Mr Murray in developing the Mount Rochfort coalfields. Three cheers were given for Messrs Vogel, M'Lean, and Richardson. There will be a ball and banquet to-night.

Grahamstown, September 4th.

Mr James Mackay, junior, has a long letter in the Star this eveuing. with reference to a telegram published in the Thames Advertiser, and purporting to come from Mr Donald M'Lean to Mr O'Rorke about the opening of the Ohinemnri, alleged to have been found by one Thomas Wilson. Mr Mackay says that the only telegrams ad dressed by the Hon. Mr M'Lean to the Hon. Mr O'Roiko in December, 1873. were the following telegrams :—": — " Hon. D. M'Lean to Hon. M. O'Rorke in December 12th, 1873. Tauranga to Auckland. Tauranga, ISth December. 1873. Hon. M O'Rorke, Auckland. — You are no doubt fully acquainted with the diggers excitement cUjout Otiinemuri. Hope you will exert yourself in Auckland to see the editors conne.cted with the Press, and endeavour to get them refrain from adding to the present irritating feeling which, is being created between the races. Would you also consult with Attorney-General and Whitaker as to the legal steps to be taken in the event of a rush, or attempt at rush, on Native lauds at Ohinemuri. I will keep the office here open to-night to hear what steps you have taken in thematter. The aubjectisoieof importance to Auckland, and the Superintendent should be seen by you, in order that we should act in concert with him in the best means of repressing the present violent notation which IB only calculated to delay the opening of the country, anil to defeat the ohj-utß which the agitators profess to have in view. — (Signed) Donald M'Levr" [True oopv of original telegram J. Mackay, jun.] Telegram. — "Hon. D. M'Lean to Hon. M. O'Rorke. 14th December, 1873.— H0n. M. O'Rorke, Auckland. — Thanks very much for le'egram and for trouble you havn taken. I have heard from Mackay, and I do riot anticipate that any rush will be attempted, still it i 3 as well to get Attornev-Genernl'R opinion. — (Signed) Donald M'Lean." [True copy of original telegram, J. Mackay, jun.] Telegram in the Thames Advertiser purporting to come from the Hon. D. M'Lean (date) 14th December, 1873: — "Thanks very much for telegram about Thnmes demonstrations. See editors of pappra, and induce, them to write against it and the action taken by the miners respecting Ohinemuri. The. Government do not toixh the, country to be ojyened." Mr Mackay published also two letters from Mr Wilson to the Hon. the Premier, which state that Ihe writpr would publish the telegrams, havinrj retained a cop;/, unless provided with a billet. Mr Maclcay c< nnludcd with a comment on the contemptible nature of tho transaction on Mr Wilson's part, and not flattering comments regarding the Advertiser. Httsays that that journal published statements and insinuations regarding his conduct in the land purchase wegotiations which have no foundation in facb, which the result will shortly prove. He charges the Advertiser with misleading its readers for political purposes which are thorough!}' understood and appreciated.