Yesterday’s Telegrams,

South Canterbury Times, Issue 8546, 15 June 1896, Page 1

Yesterday’s Telegrams,

CBy Telegraph.) WELLINGTON, June 13. The Treasurer, on his arrival from the south Lo-day, was met by the Premier and all his colleagues except Mr HallJones, A large number of members from both sides of the House were also present. Mr Ward was closeted with Mr Seddon for some time this afternoon. Another passenger by the Penguin was Judge Ward, The ostensible object of his visit is to sign the report of the Brunner Commission, but many affect to think that he is to be appointed to succeed Sir Patrick Buckley on the Sunreme Court Bench. It is rumoured that Mr Mackenzie, the member for Clutha, will go to London shortly to take up the duties of the Home management of the Canterbury Co-operative Farmers’ Association. The Premier authorises the Press Association to deny that lie lias received a round robin signed by any section of the Ministerial Party, requesting that Mr Ward should be asked to withdraw from the Government, otherwise they would withhold their support. CHRISTCHURCH, June 14. Mr J. E. Thacker, who arrived in one of the first four ships, died at his residence at Okain’s Bay yesterday afternoon. , . , The Prohibition League have carried a resolution protesting against certain recent appointments to the Christchurch roll of Justices of the Peace, on the <n-ouud that the appointment of those directly interested in the liquor trade is not conducive to the administration of justice. > HOKITIKA, June 14. A trial crushing of 3891bs of stone from the Alpha claim, Cedar Creek, returned at the rate of of gold to the ton. There is considerable excitement in the locality at the promising appearance of the reef.