TELEGRAMS.

Inangahua Times, Volume IX, Issue 1399, 12 May 1884, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

4 (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. ) Wellington, 7. The Poxt to-night ; says it is understood that Mr George Thorne, junr., ■ the superintendent of agents in the i Government Insurance Department, , has been suspended from duty in consequence, it is believed, of certain matters which came to light in connection with the recent prosecution of Joseph Mackay, one of the travelling agents. It is not yet known what further steps will be taken, as Ministers decline to say anything in the matter, Ashburton, 9. Mr J. Ivess, M.H.R., addressed an enthusiastic meeting of electors at the Raikaf town hall last evening. He announced himself as a candidate at the next election. A vote of: confidence 'and sincere confidence in him was unanimously passed. Dunedin, 9. Sir Julius Yogel has received news from London that the Edcla (Western. Australia) railway concession has been revised, and has. been returned to the Crowtt Agent with some alterations. The Albany .concession is still unsettled. ;. . BosWtll of Christchnrch, has agreed to accept the challenge of Mackay, of Sydney, for a draught match for £50 or £160 aside. Boswell is favorable to the match being played in Dunedin, in November, when the interprovincial match takes place. Mr Larnach addressed his constituents to-night at South Dunedin. He expressed himself as strongly against further taxation, and was of opinion that the present expenditure on education should be greatly reduced by the reimposition of fees, and a large reduction in the cost of secondary education. A vote of confidence in him was carried unanimously. Oam a ru. 9. Mr Shrimski addressed his constitu-

ents this evening, His address was limited to ap hour, as he was. to be followed by Sir Gfo.^Grey.^ At Jtoe con; olnsipn .of Mr. 8 a unanimous vote of thanks? *pd cctotidence was passsd? \ &■'?; (•• ' - Sir Geo. Gr% addressed meeting? ut the same place this evening. His speech was in effect titafsafte as delivered at Christchurch, and at the conclusion a number of questions were asked and answered. ;" A yoteol thanks for his address was carried unanimously - -and —thr«e cheers were-givcu forßir Geo. Grey. . . ' CHRisicHUncH, 10. Mr A. P. O^Callaghrn addressed his constituents last night at Lincoln. He announced his intention to vote iigainst the Government on a want of confidence motion. Though general ly agreeing with their policy they had lost his support because the grain tariff was unjust and unconstitutional. Mr O'Callaghau was awarded a vote of thanks. 'Invebcargiuu 10. \ Another disastrous fire occurred this morning when the premises known as the Leviathan Gift Depot, in Dee-street, occupied by Bodger and Co., booksellers and fan<sr goods warehousemen, were destroyed. Wemjngton, 10. St. Johns Presbyterian Church was totally destroyed by fire yesterday morning. No clue to the origin of the fire has yet been discovered. Mr Hutchinson M.H.R. isajmnounced to reply to the Premier's recent speech at the Theatre Royal, as soon as arrangements can be made. Gisborne, 10. Sir J. Yogel has expressed his willingness to stand for the Kast Coast constituency if there is a general desire that he should do so. He toys he has no intention of remaining permanently in New Zealand, but the position of the Colony is such that he feels he might be able to do some service in Parlia ment during; the next few months. Probably the principal supporters of Mr Locke will induce him to wait till the general election in favor of Sir Julius Yogel. ,