TELEGRAMS.

Inangahua Times, Volume VIII, Issue 1271, 16 July 1883, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

(from our own correspondent. ) Auckland, 13. An official enquiry was held to-day before the Collector of Customs, into the case of the schooner Energy taking the bar in coming out of Greymouth. Captain Savory deposed that at the time the vessel struck the weather was fine, but that a very heavy sea was breaking on the bar. He did not consider that there was any danger in going out, eapecially as the Gael, drawing a foot more water, had gone out safely some half-un-honr before. The Energy will discharge her cargo of 201 tons of coke, and will be takon into dock for repairs. The damage to the vessel is estimated at £400. The evidence will be forwarded to the Wellington authorities. The members of the Kai Iwi troop of cavalry in Auckland^ have signed an address of sympathy to the Hon. J. Bryce, in respect to the Rusdon libels upon his character. Chkistchuuch, 13. The sittings of the Methodist Union Committee were continued to-day, and considerable progi'css was made in forming the basis of the Union, for submission to the respective Churches. Unanimity was practically arrived at on all important questions. In the evening a public meeting was held in the Durham Street Church, when the Rev. W. Morley presided, and an address of welcome was delivered by the Revs. E. Best and W. Tinsley. The following were the speakers on the union of the Methodist Union : — Revs. D. Button, R. Bavin, J. White, and J. Wilson. DUNEDIN, 14. Mr James Marshall, President of the Dunedin Jockey Club, died this morning. The religious instruction classes started by the local clergy are fairly attended. The Anglican ministers teach upon their own account. The classes are held in the morning. Mr and Mrs Wain were yesterday found guilty of the manslaughter of their son, a child of 10 years, tln'ough continued ill-treatment and cruelty. Sentence was deferred till Monday. Invercaugill, 14. Regarding an alleged case of leprosy among the Chinese at Round Hill diggings, it is stated that the supposed sufferer has cleared out. ChMSTOHURCH, 14. The Dunedin Gaol enquiry was continued yesterday at Lyttelton. The Commissioners take evidence in Wellington on Monday next. Wellington, 12. Mr Montgomery's resolutions were moved on the House meeting this evening. They were as follows: — Mr Montgomery to move (1.) That the existing system of Central Government has failed to realize the results anticipated, and that the promises and engagements made at the time of the abolition of provinces, have not been fulfilled ; (2) That in consequence of this centralising, much discontent prevails thaoughout New Zealand ; (3) That to ensure economy and efficiency in the administration of local affairs, including public works, should be withdrawn from the control of the Central Government, and vested in local govorning bodies elected by districts, having a community of interests.

Sir George Grey intends to support Mr Montgomery's local government resolutions, although he has expressed the opinion that there is nothing in them, and that Government supporters can vote for them, vatliou!, any serious consequence to their party. lie considers the resolutions in the light of an extremely modified form of Provincialism. Th-' s ro i.s a lobby rumour that in con-

sequence of tho Canterbury member? having been " s^uamd " by I'linistors, ' they will 1 Dso the votes of nil the Nelson men in the House, but this is v rather unlikely contingency. The sub-committee appointed to take evidence regaiding the rival railway routes to connect the West Coast with Canterbury are busy taking evidence, and it is thought probable that, preference will be given to the Hurunui . as against the Cannibal Gorge route. In reply to an Ofcago member, the Minister for Public Works said the Government could not undertake to commence any roads or bridges except under the Eoads and Eiidges Act. Tlie only sums that would be placed on the Ksfcimates^ would be those on last year's Estimates. A rumor has been circulated that Wright will join the Ministry almost immediately. The Reporting Debates Committee state that the cost of Hansard for last session? was \;.^s,Sobt viz ; reporting £2,570, and^^ting'.|2,Bß7,leß*^ip^ r for- sale -oi*^^*^l#^st rt f6Tr&e : previous year was £4,800. The in- » creased cost for 1882 is attributed to the increased number of members.