WELLINGTON NEWS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6132, 19 March 1898, Page 5

WELLINGTON NEWS.

'• [Per PifeEss AssdciATiON.] WELLINGTON, March 19. .. ¥he guard and engine-driver of the goods train which collided with a passenger train at Mangainahoe have been suspended. An inquiry will be held both into this and the derailment of an engine atEaitoke. . The presentation to Sirß. StOiit will take the form of an illuminated address, and a public meeting will be convened for the ceremony. Tile address refers to Sir E. Stotit's efforts to promote measures for the welfare of hk fellow colonists, and the advancement of the material and moral well-being of the colony. Mr A. fl'Lean's Wakakati estate, Canterbury, 45,000 acres* has been placed under offer to the Government. The Commissioner is now examining and valitihg it. Conferring the fcew Zealatid cross on ah Auckland resident ha 3 provoked the' resentment of local veteran's, who intend to make a combined representation to the Government oh the matter. Cojotiel M'Dbrinett has put in claims for badgfea of honour. Philpott's execution is fixed for 8 a.m. oii Wednesday. The Harbour Board has agreed to exchange the Httnter Street endowment, a .valuable block oh which Messrs Sargood's and other large buildings stdnd* for extra laid required for' dock purposes. This laiid i& at present in the possession of the City Council. The Preihieif leaVea to-night for thd south. The report of thd Katiri Gitm Cdmmi9i sion i s i a the h ant i s o { tk o ObVemor, out will not be made public ttiitil Ministers nave seen it.