TELEGRAMS.

Inangahua Times, Volume X, Issue 1569, 3 July 1885, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

(raOMOTTR QVTS COBBIiPONDKXT.) WfcLLrxGTow 2. On the House resuming on Tuesday evening Sir George Grey spoke over an hour to his motion of want of confidence, and prefaced his remarks by stating that he rose to a certain extent to befriend, for he said be had not consulted a single member in the House on the motion he had proposed. He felt strongly and sincerely on the subject upon which he was about to speak, for he had attained that period of life when it was probable he would not for long be able to address the House. He strongly objected to the proposed increase of taxation which would press heavily upon the masses, and was also opposed to large increases in the Legislative Council at a time when reform in that direction was contemplated. He charged the Government with being closely concerned with the New Zealand Agricultural Company # and the Wairaea Plains Railway scheme, which was proposed to benefit by the District Railway Leasing Bill. He advocated replacing the present Government by a Coalition Ministry. The Premier replied in a lengthy speech, and defended the action of the Government re the appointments to the Council and roll of J.P's. He denied having any interest iv tbe^ Agricultural Company or Waimea Plains Railway Company. In regard to tariff it was the first honest attempt made to place the finances of the Colony en a sound footing. This continue 1 borrowing would land the t country In ruin, and it was* necessary to put an end to it. He considered tire duty on coal put on not merely for the benefit of coal mines, but because there was a continual clamor of discussion of low freights on coal, and it was thought the tax would have the way to 'compensate for lower charges. In conclusion he argued if the Government policy was carried it would be the best brought down for years, The debate was continued by Mr Bryce and Mr Bailance, Native Minister, up to midnight, when the House adjourned. Yesterday Mr M'Kenzie took up the running followed by W. J. Hurst, G. Fisher, Pyke, Moss, the . Buck lands and Turnbull, all of whom referred in general terms to the Financial Statement, and with the exception of Moss and W. F. Buckland, intimated their intention of voting against th« amendment. Turnbull member for Tioiaru, added significantly his advice to the Government not to vacate the benches, but rather *o modify their proposals. He gave his assurance that he should support them under all circumstances, but he hoped that they would take his advice, and that of other members who had friendly intentions towards the Government. j O'Conor spoke this afternoon, and expressed his satisfaction wtyh the Government proposals, especially in regard to the duty on imported coal. It was a step that would largely tend towards opening out our native coal seams, give labor and put into circulation amongst our struggling industries large sums of money at present sent out of the Colony. Mr Montgomery next spoke, and announced his intention to support the Government. Menteath will probably speak tonight, and possibly the vote will be taken before the House adjourns. The general opinion is that the motion will be negatived, and that Major Atkinson and his supporters will not vote. j The Opposition, openly state they have no desire to turn out the Ministry this session. This afternoon the Native Minister, in reply to Seddon said His Excellency the Governor had been advised to appoint a Royal Commissioner to inquire into and report on the grievances amongst settlers on Native reserves on the West Coast, so that if legislation was necessary it would be effected this session. Replying to Guinness the Minister of Mines said he would make enquiries as to the necessity of appointing additional inspectors of mines. The present inspector Mr Gordon, was now an efficient officer, but if extra assistauce was required it should be provided. Auckland, 1. At a meeting of Sheehan and Kelly's supporters it was agreed that Kelly should be requested to proceed to Wellington at once, on the understanding that he will not be opposed on the nomination day, »nd that until he is able to take his seat lie will do his best outside the House for the benefit of Tauranga district- Kelly lias arrived in Auckland, arid leaves per Rotomahana for Wellington m Friday. T^fRAlfOA, 1. At a meeting of members of the late Mr Sheehan's committee held last night, it pas resolved that the commit ;ee repudiate ;he statement circulated by Kelly's comuittee, and hold themselves free, to sup)ort any independent candidate. Avckxakd, 2. The Liberal Association has passed i esolutions adverse to further iramigraion, or increased customs taxation, but ' avour a land tax, and also passed a reso- ' ution in favour of the electoral roll being he basis for voting for licensing commit; ' cc». 1 Christohubch 2. The criminal sessions of the Supreme ' Jourt open on Monday. There are 25 I ases, including unlawful wounding, in- < ieoent assault, burglary, horse-stealing, , wgery, larceny, rape, and conspiracy. [ DuNimyf2. ( At a meeting of the Education Insti- i tute the question of technical education t was discussed, when the following motion : was poposed by Professor M'Gregor and carried ; " That in the opinion of this In- ~ stitute the need which has found such *j universal expression under the demand ' for rudimentary technical training in our t primary schools really means that under « our national scheme ef Education the chil- i dren are urged prematurely into the loam- „ ing of subjects too abstruse for thfir . years, and too many of theui throng t»r.v pious neglect of tiaining of the sci's..-? ;•;•": ! ' muscles by such means ua objoat l^ssous i <*■ wd drawing systematicaUy tnught." fe