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necessary. In any case, prohibition should not take effect to prevent stock already ordered being landed on arrival after inspection. Thomas B. Gillies, Superintendent. The Supebintendent, Taranaki, to the Hon. the Colonial Secbetabt. (Telegram.) New Plymouth, Taranaki, 17th May, 1873. Me prohibition of stock from beyond the Australian Colonies. Have consulted the Inspector, and parties informed of this question. Is approved. Peed. A. Cabblngton, Superintendent. The Sotebintendent, Hawke's Bay, to the Hon. the Colonial Seceetaet. (Telegram.) Napier, Bth May, 1873. Reply to No. 270. lam of opinion a prohibition to importation of stock from Europe most injurious to New Zealand interests. Prohibition would not insure safety. Live stock for use on passage would be brought, and foot-and-mouth disease might be spread from articles they touch, as easily as from imported stock. It is from stock for food on passage that greatest danger exists. Importation from Australian Colonies not free of risk, as all the dangerous diseases have existed there. The stopping of importation of sheep would seriously check the improving of New Zealand flocks and wool. Quarantine, under proper regulations, is desirable, and would effect all that is necessary. J. D. Oemond. Wellington.—No reply. The Stjpeeintendent, Marlborough, to the Hon. the Colonial Seceetaet. (Telegram.) Blenheim, 7th May, 1873. Be Telegram No. 276. I concur in proposal of General Government. A. P. Setmoue, Superintendent. The Supeeintendent, Nelson, to the Hon. the Colonial Seceetaet. (Telegram.) Nelson, Bth May, 1873. I ageee with the course Government propose to take, in concert with other Australian Governments, relative to importation of live stock. Oswald Ctjetis, Superintendent. The Chairman, County Council, "Westland, to the Hon. the Colonial Seceetaet. (Telegram.) Hokitika, Bth May, 1873. No. 84. Westland only affected indirectly by intended restrictions importations of stock. Presume you are aware proposed prohibition will limit the sources of supply for the purpose of improvement of stock in New Zealand. On account shortness of period, perhaps not objectionable. Germ of disease imported cattle frequently introduced. Medium dairy stock on passenger vessels require supervision. H. L. Eobinson. The Supeeintendent, Canterbury, to the Hon. the Colonial Seceetaet. (Telegram.) Christchurch, 7th May, 1873. I hate asked the Provincial Council for an expression of opinion upon the subject of the importation of stock from beyond the limits of the Australasian Colonies. The Province is so largely interested in the improvement of stock that I should not wish to give an individual opinion without consulting them. W. Eolleston. Sic, — Superintendent's Office, Christchurch, Canterbury, N.Z., 31st May, 1873. I have the honor to forward a copy of resolutions passed by the Provincial Council, having reference to the importation of stock from Great Britain into the Province of Canterbury, and I have to express my entire concurrence in the resolutions. I have, &c, W. Eolleston, The Hon. the Colonial Secretary. Superintendent, Enclosure. Provincial Council Chambers, 28th May, 1873. 1. The Council thank your Honor for Message No. 1. 2. The Council are of opinion that it is not expedient at the present time to prohibit the importation of stock to Canterbury. 3. That a quarantine ground, with suitable buildings, should, without delay, be set apart for the reception of imported stock.