TELERGAMS

Inangahua Times, Volume VII, Issue 1055, 1 March 1882, Page 2

TELERGAMS

(from our own correspondents.)

New Plymouth, February 26.

Two hundred armed constabulary are going to be removed from Opunaki to Waikaio.

February 27. Tfte^Wa^lace election petition is coming on to-morrow.

Dunedin, February 26.

The sale of leases for Otago runs realised £40,000. To-day's prices showed an increase of eighty per cent, over the previous rentals.

• The iNew Zealand Drug Company have declared a dividend of 10 per cent per annum. The report read at the half-yearly meeting says the Government promises prompt payment of .£SOO as a bonus for the production of 50 tons of sulphuric acid, and the Company propose making muriatic acid, nitric acid, also artifical manure and chemical products on a Urge scale. At the third day's races Lady Emma won the 150 soys Handicap with ease, thus carrying off three chief events. £15,000 passed tb&ug*&e%talisator on the three days.

Ashbubton, February 26.

Wason an uncertain candidate for Wakanui, who previously stated his intention of retiring from politics, has determined to reconsider his decision.

Wellington, February 24. £55,000 had been received up to last night over the colony for Properly Tax.

Nelson, February 27. Paynter, Nelson won first match for the JSelson citizens cup.

Hokitika, February 24.

The Good Templar candidates for the Licensing Committees were rejected throughout the city. Christchurch, February 24. Alfred Saunderg, at the invitation of Wason, contests the Wakanui seat.