TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

West Coast Times, Issue 3146, 4 November 1875, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

[per press telegraph agency.]

Wellington, November 3. The Ladybird this afternoon takes about sixty Italians (who arrived by the Herschel) as far as Nelson, where they will be transhipped to one ofEdwards's steamers, which will take them to Hokitika and Jack6ou's Bay. Mr E. T. Gillou is about to resign the editorship of the Evening Post, and will, it is understood, contest the election for the Wellington Country Districts with the sitting member, Mr Brandon, His Excellency the Governor goes to Canterbury on Saturday by the Luna to attend the races, lie will return by the H.M.S. Sappho. New Plymouth, November 3. At a meeting of the Harbor Board, the proposal of the Government re the central penal establishment, was discussed. The proposition was made that the Board give up a fourth of the laud fund, and in return, Government will make the first portion of the harbor in three years, and place the central prison at the Sugar Loavts, prisoners to work on the foundation of the harbor. The Board postponed its further consideration until enquiries have bern made here and reported. Dunedin, November 3. Mr Stout addressed his constituents on Friday, and it is just possible that the Opposition, through aim, will sound the key-note ot their programme, A caucus meeting of the Oppositionists has been held, and a definite course of action arranged, but the particulars have not yet transpired. Sir George Grey lectured on the Australasian Colonies and New Zealand, last evening. It was a great rfuccess. Tlie Hull was crowded. Bishop Neville was on the platform, together with Messrs Sheehan, Bunny, Sir Jonn Richardson, Bradshaw, and some other leading citizens. There will be a handsome sura or the All Saints' Church fund. Christchurch, Nov. 3. The White Ciitf braucu ol the Malvern railway was opened to -any. A large party of Goveruraent oflicnls passed along the line, and the settlers iv the viciuity of White Cliff gave a, splcudid luncheon in honor of the event. Tne White UlifF branch is miles loag, and tups the principal coal-beariug district in Malvern Hills. The extension of the great northern live from Asuley to Balcaira about teu miles, was also opened to-day, but without demonstration. The time for receiving exhibits for the Philadelphia Exhibition having been extended, promises of exhibits are now coming in more rapidly. Mr Montgomery offers himself again for his present seat at Akaroa. Mr Pilliefc, who was defeated by Mr Montgomery at the last election, announces his intention to contest the seat again. Mr Pilliet, in his address to the electors, says while recognising the absolute necessity of remodelling the system of local government, he would be prepared to consider the advisability of the political severance of the two islands under such conditions as will preserve the nationality of New i Zealand. It is expected Pilliet will run j Montgomery close.

Timabo, Nov. 3. The Herald publishes this morning cSir John Coote's report in full on the harbor works at Timaru. It displays great knowledge of local conditions and rgquirer ments. Sir John recommended the con^r bination of ; an artificial reef formed of blocks of concrete, each of forty tons weight, deposited in a pell mell form from badges anil carried four feet above higo. water of spring tides. The reef to be nearly parallel to the coast Hue, and 1300 feet from low water mark and end on to the south east. The sea reef to be 1240 feet long, including the return end shoreward, and to be connected with the shore by an open iron viaduct 900 feet inside t|ie reef A quay or harbor wall to be built 400 feej; long, the top of which is to p^ Bft above hi^h water. The quay to be connected with the viaduct by timber staging. By means of these works large vessels would be. in perfect aatety in all state* of weather, having twenty -one feet of water at low tide, and could dissnurge aad loud carg : directly in connection with the railway system of the province. The cost of these works is estimated at £240,000, while to complete the design so as to accommodate indefinitely an increased trade would cost £79,000. Auckland, November 3. News from Tonga announce* that the Kin^ has founded representatives of Parliament modelled on English pittern. The citizens give a ball to tin oitioers of the German man-of-war, Gazelle, It is understood t'oat the njxt elections will come off oq or about the first week in I next January.