LATEST TELEGRAMS

Westport Times, Volume IV, Issue 710, 13 September 1870, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS

ANNEXATION OF GREYMOUTH. THE BILL THROWN OUT. BESULTS OF THE WAR NEWS. THE OTAGO GOLD BOBBERY. CONVICTION OF RENNIE. Wellington, Sept. 7. In Committee on the Railway Bill, Mr Kynnersley has divided the House on every clause, even the short title, and stated his intention to divide the House on every question during the remainder of the session, unless the petition from the inhabitants of the Grey Valley is attended to. Five divisions have already taken place, the noes each time being two—Messrs Kynnersley, and Brown, of Otago. Mr Harrison cannot vote having paired. Sept. 8. Harrison and Kynnersley obstructed business in the House yesterday, until a compromise was eftected, the Government promising the malcontents an opportunity of discussing the Bill. When the House meets to-day, Mr Vogel will move that the Bill be discharged. The Bill is certain to be thrown out. Sept. 9. The Westland Boundaries Bill was thrown out last (Thursday) night, after a lengthy debate. Messrs Vogel and Barff spoke against the Bill; Messrs Harrison, Kynnersley, and Hall in favor of it. Mr Vogel acknowledged that die had been misled by Mr W. H. Harrison, who had made charges against Mr Hoos which were quite unjustifiable. He (Mr Vogel) expressed regret for having sent a telegram to Mr Hoos concerning the withdrawal of delegated powers. The Government will appoint a Commission to enquire into the question of annexation. Wellington, Sept. 9.

In the Legislative Council, this afternoon, the Hon. Mr Gisborne stated that Parliament would be kept sitting until the Governor's despatches arrived, as they might show that special legislation was required, owing to the European war. The prorogation will consequently not take place till Tuesday, or possibly Wednesday. Steamers for the North and South are detained. The Luna has left for Nelson, specially for the mail. It is anticipated the Legislative Council may make such alterations in the Railway Bill as to postpone the whole matter till next year. It is expected that war, and the advanced price of money, will render it difficult for the Government loan to be effected. The House of ."Representatives has thrown out the Tariff Bill, but Mr Vogel asked leave to introduce a bill to enable to retain the duties he has received. DiTfrEDijtf, Sept. 9. Rennie has been found guilty of the Clyde gold robbery, and sentenced to six years' penal servitude. MacLennon was acquitted. The judge's charge was strougly in his favor. A boy was sentenced to twenty-four hours' imprisonment for applauding the verdict.