TELEGRAMS.

Inangahua Times, Volume IX, Issue 1438, 1 September 1884, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

(from our own correspondent. ) WELLINGTON, 80. At 7.80 last night Mr Stout opened the no-confidence debate, of which he had given notice the previous evening. He spoke for half an hour, and was succeeded by Mr E. Wakefield, Sir Julius Yogel, Major Atkinso i, and three others addressed the House, and at a quarter to three this morning Mr Stout replied to the original motion — He declared that there were men now supporting the Government who held views totally opposed to those held by the Government— He felt sure that the result of the present debate would be that distinct party lines would now be formed, and such formation would certainly be conductive to the interests of the country being dealt with satisfactorily by the House. On the original motion being put it was declared carried by a majority of 8 : ayes, 43 ; noes, 85. Several of the Otago members who voted against the Stout — Yogel administration have been burned in effigy. lt is understood that Major Atkinson waited on His Excellency this after noon, and tendered the resignation of the Ministry. It is not known whether he was asked for or tendered any advice as to who should be communicated with. It is stated that His Excellency has since communicated with the Hon. G. M. Waterhouse. Wellington, 31. Political excitement still runs at fever heat, and there is no abatement in the interest which for nearly a month past has attached to Parliamentary proceedings. Talk of the failure oi tiie Atkinson Government still rings in the ears of the here and gossip relating thereto has received additional zest from a few secrets which have leaked out. It is said that Major Atkinssn.

endeavoured to form a coalition with Sir Julius Vogol, and that he might have succeeded but for the action of Sir George Grey, who did all he could te render such a thing impossible. Upon the defeat of the Atkinson Government the Hon Mr Waterhouse had an interview with His Excellency, and it is understood that tbe Hon. gentleman expressed himself as able to form a Ministry, but the exact nature of the communications which passes is unknown. Should the Hon; Mr Waterhouse either decline the task, or fail in its accomplishment, it is gennerally believed that Sir Julius Yogel will be again appealed to, and, profiting by past experience will be almost certain to succeed.