LATEST TELEGRAPHIC.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 287, 11 October 1879, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAPHIC.

• (PEK PRESS AGENCY,) WELLINGTON. . Thursday. Geo, Thomas reports;— Adelaide Flour Lls to LIS 10s; Colonial, Ll3 to L 1310; Oats, 2s 9d; Bran, 9d; Wheat (fowls) 4s 9d (scarce); Maize, 43 to 4s 3d; Pollard, 9s 6d; Potatoes, per ton, LG 10j ; Bacon, 9d: Hams, lOd; Cheese, 8d ; Butter, Is; Oatmeal, Llslos. At the Licensed Victuallers' Association meeting to-day, it was resolved to invite a

conference for the 23rd, to frame resolute- be submitted to Parliament in the interests of the trade throughout the colony, It was also resolved to try and form a general Association through the colony, and tho necessary committee appointed to carry it out. PARLIAMENTARY. Friday. A Greyite caucus was held this morning 40 being present and 45 represented ; Grey in the chair. Grey stated that if Macandrew formed a Ministry he (Grey) would Hot be one. It was agreed that Macandrew should give notice of a no-confidence motion immediately the Houso meets today, and resist any attempt to rig up order papers. Macandrew will invite tho other side to come to a division at once, In order to do that, he will move suspension of Standing Orders, to enable the motion to be disposed of forthwith. At any rate his party being strong, will insist on the debate being finished not later than Tuesday next. In the House, Hall gave notice to introduce Billi for electoral reform and tho

prevention of corrupt practices during elections. .

McLean gav? notice ho would move that the island Kawau be included in a county for the purposes of taxation. Macandrew gave notice to move next sitting day that the Houso has no confidence in the present Government. In order to enable him to speak to the motion he moved the adjournment of the House.' He then went on to explain how desirous the Opposition wore to expedite the business of the country, trusting the Government would not raise any obstacle to prevent the motion being dealt with at once, and the debate taken that evening, or Tuesday night at the farthest. His party would undertako to abide by the, decision of the House, and if defeated they would loyally assist to push through the business,

Hall made a brief statement of the intentions of the Ministry and promised a moro full one on Tuesday next. He would introduce Triennial Parliaments Bill, to take effect in three years; readjustment of representation; settlement of land by tho people; electoral reform, and alienation of native lands; all of which measures would be prepared to go on with at once. They found considerable difficulty in getting at the true state of native affairs, but thought the Native Minister and Treasurer would be able, on Tuesday next, to furnish all information regarding these appointments. Atkinson gave notice to introduce Bill to amend public Revenues Act, stating that the finances of the Colony were in an unsatisfactory condition requiring the serious consideration of the House.

In reply to a question, Rollcston said they intended to send a better Magistrate to Gisborne.

t Hall said Whitaker would arrive to-mor« row.

Hall moy-ed a second reading of Triennial Parliaments Bill, whereupon a debate ensued, the Opposition wishing the debate to be adjourned while the Government are desirous of going on with the second reading. The discussion was interrupted by 5.30,

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency report, under date London, 7th October: The wool market is unchanged; there has been a little private inquiry. The wheat market is firm ; Adelaide worth 57s and New Zealand 55s per 49G pounds. The tallow market is quiet; stocks of all sorts are 15,000 casks: mutton 35s and heef 32s per cwt, Leather market firm and stocks light,

Tho steamer City of New Yoi'k, witli outward London mails of 11th September, left San Francisco on the 29th ult., contract date.

The Zealandia, with homeward New Zealand mails of 10th September, arrived at San Francisco on Bth inst., one day in advance of licr due date.

The cable repairing steamer left Sydney yesterday for Wellington. Expected to arrive in seven or eight days,, when she will immediately proceed to repair the damaged Cook Strait cable, of which one wire has been defective since April and another wire went last Sunday. Sixty nominations go by the outgoing Mail. The Working Mens' Club is taking up the question of forming a Small Farm Association. [mom our own correspondent]. Shcehiin has moved an adjournment of debate. Ti-icnnr-1 Parliaments Bill debate may last over to-morrow, Mr Hall's Ministerial Statement was very well received,