SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUN-SET: ThJa evening, 5.34. SUN-EI8E: To asorrow morning, C.26 HIGH WATER: This evening, 11; to-morrow, morning, 11.27

ARRIVALS.

Tawera, schooner, Kennedy, from Poverty Bay Queen, schooner, from Russell Erne Moikle, schooner, from East Corst Challenger, p.s., from Wangarei

DEPARTURES.

Sunbeam, schooner, for Waipu

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. For Sydney: "Wentworth, s.s.,oarly For London : Countess of Kintore, ship, early For Moukie: Edith, schooner, shortly For Sydney: Hero, s.s., early Pluebe, (from Miinakau), for Southern Torts

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Y/entworth, s.s., from Sydney JSerar, ship, from London. Sailed 15th May Fontenaye, ship, from London. Sailed City of Auckland, from London. Sailed 4th June Princess Alice, bilg from Lyttelton Atalante, French vnan-o'-war. from Sydney St. Leonards, ship, from London, early Skimmer of the Seas, from New York, via Dunedin and Wellington Gemsbok, barque, from New York, via Dunodin Sea Gull, brigantine, from Tutuila, early Fiery Cross, schooner, and Southern Cross, Mission schooner, from South Sea, Islands, early Bella Mary, barque, from Hobart Town Flirt, schooner, from Lyttelton

This afternoon Mr Savory, the owner and captain of the cutter Trade-wind arrived in town, and gives the following account of the progress made in raising the sunken vessel: —On Wednesday last by means of the cutters Watchman and Petrel, and eight men, two chains were got under the Trade wind, and she was lifted off the ground on the rising of the tide. Small advance waa made in drifting the boat in owing to the heavy sea which was running, and after keeping her suspended for aome hourg she was let go. The weather still continuing boisterous no futher work was done till Fri day, the boats in the meanwhile anchoring beside the wreck. Yesterday afternoon another attempt was made, and with better success. The chains were again secured, the cutter was raised some Oft. off the bottom, and towing this submerged load the two boats sailed and drifted nearly four miles in the direction of the North head. Arrived at the chequered buoy about a mile from the en trance to the harbour theTradewind grounded in six fathoms of water at noon to-day. Mr Savory then came on to Auckland with a view to making arranmements with Messrs Holmes Bros, to send a steamergdown to tow her the remainder of the distance. It is not yet de termined what further steps will be taken. Mr Savory may be congratulated on having succeeded thus far in hia'task of recovery. The Queen, schooner, has entered inwards at the Customs, with 70 tons coal from the Bay. The following vessels are loading timber at Kaipara : Moa, for Melbourne ; Adieu, for Melbourne. At Wangaroa : Nightingale, for Melbourne. The brig Lalla Rookh has finished dis charging her cargo. The Comcrang looks quite a n«w ves»el after her overhauling on the Gridiron. With her snowj decks and bright clean paint she presents a remarkable contrast to her former appearance. The old boat is good for many a year yet. She is to leave for Gisborne on Monday. The p.s. Challenger, from Whangarei, ■brought up several passengers and a good cargo of settlers' produce. She arrived in harbour at 10 o'clock last night. The brig Derwent left the Kaipara harbour for Dunedin on Thursday last with 146,000 feet of timber. The schooner Leslie has removed her position from ouside the new Tto a berth alongside the wharf south of the North Shore Ferry T. She is loading with timber for New Caledonia. The twin screw steamer Jane, owned by Messrs Masefield and Yeoman, of this city, has been sold to a Dunedin firm for the sum of £1,300, and will proceed South early next week. The unloading of the Countess of Kintore is being hindered by the dilatoriness of Messrs Brogden and Sons in providing draya to convey the railway trucks to their desti nation. The officer superintending the un loading complains thatuntil these arc removed the general cargo cannot be got at. A curious facb in connection with these trucks is that they are all marked for shipment by the Endymion, and on enquiry it appears that railway atocktotheextentof nearly 10,000 tons measurement has been similarly marked by the manufacturers. They must have asingular estimate of the carrying capabilities of the Endymion.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :— For Thames, on Monday, at 10.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, on Monday For Napier, per' Star of the South, this day, at 5 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern provinces, per Phcebe, on Monday, Ist September, at 11 a.m. For Gisborne, per Cogerang, on Monday, the Ist September, at 1 p.m. For Kussell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Rowena, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Southern Cross, on Tuesday, 2nd September, at 3 p.m. (Signed) S. B. Bias. Chief Postmaster.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr G. W. Einney reports :—The grain market still, remains dull; oats have been enquired for, but holders are not inclined to accept present rates; potatoes are scarce, but large shipments from the South have been advised. Oamaru flour, £15; Dunedin flour, £14 ; Canterbury flour, £13; oats, 5s 3d to 5s Gel; wheat, 5s 9d to 6s 3d ; malt, 10s 6d ; cheese, 9d ; butter, Is ; hams and bacon, 9d to 9£; potatoes, £5; barley, none in the market ; maize, 4s 6d ; bran, 6s 5d ; pol lard, Gs 10s; peas and boans, none; sawn kaari, 9s Gd to 16s.

MEETINGS.

Pride of Tokatea G.M. Co.—September 1 Alburnia G.M. Co.—September 2 CALM. Peep o' Day and Daydawn G.M. Co., extended timo ; KBlSeptenibor 3 Lucknow «.T.M. Co. (Grahamstown), Is ; September S Key of 'Fok.-itoa G.M. Co., 3d ; September 10 Hope of Coromandel G.M. Co., Cd ; September 10 Italian G.M. Co., Cd ; September 10 Young Queen, G.M. Co. (Grahamstown), 3d ; Sep tember 10 Hope of Coromandel G.M. Co., 6d; September 10

DEATH.

Ktno.—On August 27, Elizabeth, the only surviving daughter of the late J. H. King, an old and respected colonist of JSlew Zealand.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News and the Morning News.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1873.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For tho wrong that needs resistance. For tho future in the distance, And tho good that wo can do.

The result of last night's debate on the Provincial, Loan Bill announced in our Parliamentary telegrams is as welcome as it was unexpected. The sweeping majority which the Government com menced the session with, and the dic tatorial attitude assumed by the Pre mier towards the House portended no good to the colony, while the complete alteration of policy to suit circumstances contained an especially dangerous elenaont, showing unmis takably that the Government were prepared to abandon every proposal and every principle rather than relin quish office. It was believed yesterday that the sop thrown to all the provinces in the Prcmior's amended proposals would secure the sup port of all sides of the House. The new Government policy was framed upon certain suggestions submitted to a caucus of Southern members, inwhich Mr Macandrew was the chief mover, and the proposals it was believed would be supported by a block vote of tho whole of the Otago and Canterbury members. This, with the thick-and thin Government followers, and North ern members, tempted by the large land purchases, would have secured a good majority in the House. But the unanimity of the caucus has evidently 'been miscalculated, and the Government has only discovered the mistake when committed to the proposals. The acceptance of Mr Vogel's amended financial propositions would necessitate tho borrowing of an additional £500,000 for the purchase of land, and would at the same time throw the whole cost of the Southern railways on the colony by leaving the landed estate of the South to be disposed of or otherwise dealt with at the pleasure of the various Provincial Goverments. Mr Vogel admitted " that this was not likely to give early relief to the loan account," but he felt that a policy insisted on by such powerful influence as that re presented at the Southern caucus could not be resisted, and trimmed his sails in anticipation of the coming breeze. Buying land for the North Island provinces,and keeping the landed estate intact to the provinces of the South, surely the Premier might reasonably expect, as he no doubt did, to charm the House once more by his magic; to dazzle the eyes of the Northerners with the prospect of immense land endow ments, and win the South with promises of many years undisputed enjoyment of their magnificent land revenues. But umbrage has been created amongst the Southern members by the provision which makes the land fund liable to provide interest and sinking fund on the cost of railways. The provincial borrowing powers are also not regarded with favour, the experience of past years, when provincial loans were floated at £75, forming a reliable indication of the effects that must follow if the provinces again engage in indiscriminate borrow ing. The members of the legislature are not blind to the fact that freedom by the colony from provincial obliga tions only exists in name, and Mr Vogel's own demonstration of this fact years ago was brought in judgment against him. "We cannot but regard the modified proposals of the Premier as an unconditional surrender to the rapacity of the provinces, and we view with sincere regret the degeneration of tke great Colonial scheme into a general scramble amongst the provinces, a result which was firmly resisted by the Government last session. Mr Stafford, in his speech last night, ably dealt with the ques tion, and he will doubtless carry with him the independent members of the House. If the movement only results in the formation of an Opposi tion able to place a check on the Go vernment the colony will have cause for congratulation.

To-day ends the first business year of the South British Insurance Company, and wo are glad to learn that the business of tho present half-year exceeds considerably that of the first half year. The investments of the Company (£43,000) yield an inoomo in excess of the amount required to pay a ten per cent dividend, and arrangements are j made for investment of an additional £(5,000, Scarcely any business on insurances from London to the colony has yet been done, but arrangements have been made for a large amount of this class of risks, both with private firms in the various commercial centres of tho colony and also with tho Colonial Government. Mr oditer : Sinse last Saterday mi bisnes ingajments have pervented me riting to yu in ordif to lern the reson whi yu calld mi short but swete litel bit of potry '' rubbish." If yu kun not er wil not giv ani satisfalctri reson i wil hensforth stop mi paper. —Yurs Poet. P. S. the potry i refer tv apeerd in yur isyu of saterday last.—Poet. [Our cor respondent had better stop the paper. It is evidently thrown,away on him.—Ed. E.S.J The musical entertainment—termed a ser vice of song —in connection with the Auck land Sunday-school Ur\on attracted a large audience last evening at the Young Men's Christian Association, and passed off with great satisfaction. • The prose and poetical pieces embodied one idea, the " voyage of life," and were of a moral and sacred char acter. J. C. Firth, Esq., occupied the chair ; Mr Atkin opened the proceedings with prayer ; Mr Frank Brooks read the intervening descriptive passages with clear ness and propriety ; Mr Glanvilia conducted the voices with his usual ability; and Mr Matthews, who takes an active interest in the progress of the ; Sunday-school Union, rendered valuable assistance to the enter tainment. The choir was selected from the various choirs of Auckland, and consisted of .twenty young ladies, sup ported by a number of gentlemen singers. The pieces were sung with excellent taste and correctness as to time. The '' Life Boat," was given with liveliness and power, and awoke tho enthusiasm of tho whole audience :— "M>in the Hfo-boat ! Man the "fe-bcat! Hearts of love, your succour send ; Soe, the shattered vessel stag'-fars ; Quick, oh quick, assistance lend." To the Editor : Sir, —At the last meeting of the Harbour Board I see that Mr Philips was rather uneasy about reports outside of the Board to the effect that the dock pro posed to be built at the west side of tho wharf is intended to be a huge job. Mr Philips must be awaro that an influential and numerously signed requestion was sent to the Board sometime before the dock site was decided on to have the dock built at the Breakwater; and if I mistake not, the . opinion of a Mr McGregor, an engineer from Dunedin, was asked by the 'Board, and obtained to the effect that tho west side of the Breakwater waa the best site for a dock. If lam not mistaken the members of the Board were not unanimous about the site chosen, and that the west side of the Wharf site was carried by a ma jority of the members interested in having the dock made there, several of them having land thereabouts. I prosume that Mr Philips voted on that occasion with the leader of the west side or solid rock site party, taking for granted that he must be right. It is evident that Mr Philips did not ace or hear any authority quoted in favor of the solid 7-ock site* (that is for a large dock). If the Harbour Board intend to build a small dock for the use of our own coasting vessels at the i solid rock site they should bo supported by all those interested in the shipping of the port; but as to building a dock there for 'the use of large vessels (imaginary ones) it would bo the height of folly, as it is alto gether too shallow, and that for a long way out. But a large dock is not yet required for Auckland, and will not be for a good many years to come, and if one is built the dock dues will not pay the salary of the officials attached to it, lot alone the interest of the money that is sure to be squandered on it. Wharf accommodation is much more required than a dock, and would pay for the outlay. Every one connected with business on the Wharf must know how crowded it often is with carts and goods landing, being actually dangerous at times to go up or down; but there is no attention paid to this, although it is much required and the large dock ia nat.—J am, &c, A Looker-on.

The Bsual monthly inspection of the Sir George Grey Engineer and Bine Brigade Cadets took place in the Drill-shed last even ing at 7.30, and were put through the bat talion drill with slow marching, counter marching on the march, and bayonet drill by numbers, and in quick time, which was very well performed. The several corps mustered as follows : —Sir George Grey, 37; Engineers, 27 ; Rifle Brigade, 16. Total, 80; which shows a considerable falling off, as we hay seen as many as 250 cadets on parade toge ther. The Auckland Cavahy Troop and the Rifle Brigade have resolved to hold their weekly drills in the Market-house. Ths No. 1 Auckland Rifle, Brigade Volunteers are moving to obtain the Government medal for service in the late war. Mr Sheehan has undertaken the prosecution of the matter with the authorities, and in reply to the peti tioners states that he believes they will obtain their object.

Mr John Smith opened his new premises in Queen-street to-day, which have been greatly admired. The shop is spacious and well stocked, and has attracted much atten tion. We have received the following letter with reference to the building :—" Sir,— Under the heading ' Street Architecture' an article appears in the Herald of the 28th re ferring to Mr J. Smith's now building, Queen streot, but the name of the contractors are not mentioned, and as I can only suppose they are purposely omitted I beg to state they are Keane and Jenkinson, of Victoria street East, and that we were under a penalty of £20 per week to complete the said building in three months. Our time of contract expire on Monday next, but we gave Mr Smith possession four days back ; and under the superintendence of Mr Bnrrows, architect, we have' given every satisfaction.—l am, See., R. Jenkinson (per Keane and Jenkinson), Victoria-street East.'

We are glad |to learn that Mr Dargaville has withdrawn his threatened action of libel against our contemporary the Herald. We are opposed to the practice, already too com mon, of attempting to stifle the roice of the press by law suits. Every facility for publicly refuting statements made in the press is afforded the person against whom the charges are made, and to fly to the law gene rally proves that the strictures are' of a character that cannot be refuted with argu ments appealing: solely to men's judgment and sense of justice. This can scarcely be said of Mr Dargaville'a case, for he has shewn himself to be quite capable of answering his critics with interest. Libel actions by public men also indicate a peevishness and irrati bility under a wholesome criticism, —for criticism has a salutary effect"(even when its premises are not strictly accurate), by induc ing caution, watchfulness and vigorous action.

The only business before Thomas Beck ham, Esq., 11.M., at the Police Court this morning was the disposal of three inebriates, viz., John Fisher, who forfeited his bail; WiJJism Mrxwell, a respectable looking .young man, an engineer, who was fined 10s awfl costs ; and a tall young man, said to be connected with one of the wealthiest families of Llie English aristocracy, was fined 2()s and costs, this being bis second offence.

On Monday next the members of the North Shore and Stokes' Point Road Board 3 will holu a meeting to consider the matter of the long-promised road to the Wade. The meet ing will take place in the afternoon, at the Dairy Mat school, and as most of the electors of the district will be present Mr Dargaville will take advantage of the occasion and deliver an-nddresa to tho settlers.

Mr Dargaville addressed a well-attended meeting of electors at Morningside last even ing. Mr Monk occupied the chair, and in troducing the candidate said that that gen tleman was before them who considered him self the best man in the province for the Superintendency. We have been requested to correct the Cross's report of the Chairman's remarks. The above is what he really said. Mr Dargaville on coming forward observed that before he had come forward he had asked Messrs Gillies, May, and other gentle men whether they intended to become can didates. He did not think himself the best person in the province for the position of Superintendent; yet, to bo consistent, he believed himself to be the best of the present candidates. If he had not believed so he would have supported some one else, and not have come forward himself. The candidate then referred to other matters which he has alluded to in previous speeches. With reference to the libel action againat the Herald he said that he had taken_ action agaihstthc Nem Zealand Herald fora libellous article,—not for Wie sake of damages, but to place his protest against the scandalous mis use of a newspaper. Since his meeting last night, however, gentlemen had come to him and said that many of tho electors who wore neutral before had now promised him their support in consequence of the action of a portion of the Press. This was so far satis factory. With reference to the action against Mr W. C. Wilson and the New Zealand Herald for £2000—as to havo caused him to have done with that lawsuit in rinw of the results of that morning. If that was any consolation to Mr W. C. Wilson he was wel come to it. lie hoped that before the poll ing-day Mr W. C. Wilson would do him the justice to apologise for the unwarrantable attack he had made upon him with reference to his statements regarding the Government expenses of printing, &c. At the conclusion of the address a vote of confidence in the candidate was unanimously returned.

Tho Rev. James Hill's lecture on " Spirit ualism," at the Thames, was a very success ful ono, and realized about £20, which will be devotod to the Manse fund. The lecture, we learn, will shortly appear in pamphlet form, so that all those persons who may wish to become acquainted with the absurdities which abound in relation to spiritualism may have the opportunity of possessing them in readable type.

A lively gossipy Beries of Boz-like autobio graphical sketches is in course of publication in the columns of an evening contemporary, written by tho author of the " Intelligent Vagrant." Tho papers givo a graphic description of the author's adventures in the Australasian colonies, in company with a witty Hibernian friend, as a comic showman, actor, and lecturer, with his lips and downs, hapa and mishaps, to include his ultimate success and final retirement from public life, in which, under his own vine and fig-tree, he lives a life of retrospective literary enjoy ment.

The Titirangi Highway Board farce occu pied nearly the whole of yesterday in the Resident Magistrate's Court, viz., Totty v. Hanson ; and as Mr Joy consented to a non suit on the parb of plaintiff, with costs, it is possible that the public will havo another opportunity of seeing the rustic farce of this manoeuvring littlo Board, with the several players in suitable trim ; whon it is expected that Messrs Ilussell and •loy will sustain the leading parts as heretofore.

Ono of the most extensive improvements in Queen-street for somo time past'is the paving of the footpath from Vaile's corner to Durham-street. " The work is being most efficiently done, and the city authorities will deserve the good opinion of all the citizens for their judicious expenditure of their scanty funds in such a necessary undertaking. The roadway in Wyndham-street and the foot path in Shortland-street might bo materially improved by a little timely attention before they get into a worse condition. A stitch in time saves nine.

Messrs Brogden & Son are advertising for tenders for removal from the ship Countess of Kintore, and conveyance to the New market engine-shed, of a huge iron punching machine, weighing fifteen tons. Tenders to be received till this evening.

The acting of a strong eharactor play like '' Caste " must ever be attended with great risk to a small company. The success of a really lirst-class drama is only ensured by a careful study of the entire group of characters, and their relation one to another, and by ability on the part of the minor satellites to play up to the prominent stars of the piece. In the representation last night the parts of Esther Eccles by Mrs Walter Hill and Mr Eccles by Mr Collier were -well acted, though by the way this gentleman, by adopting the view of the character taken by the London actor; who made himself famous by his irrestibly ludicrous rendering of it, lays him selt open to the same objection which was urged against his prototype by many com petent judges, namely that of exaggeration. Mrs Hills' Eath»r E»cles was well conceived and ably performed. There was a simplicity and at the same time a natural dignity at tending the delineation which was in splendid accord with the idea of the heroine being a lady in-spite of her birth. Mr Lachlan M.cGotyaik as Sam Gerridge, was, as that gentleman always is, very funny, and caused more amusement than anybody. We doubt whether -Robertson; when he sketched the character, intended it to be a burlesque on the working man, but at the same time we must allow that Mr McGowan hit the popular fancy to a nicety, and received a lanje amount of applause. Of Miss Lizzie Bu sb as the Marchioness we will Only say that she did not appear to such advantage as in the less exacting character of the patient wife in " Not Such a Fool as lie Looks." Mr Clin ton's sketch of Captain Hawtrey was meri torious, and only those who have tried the part and failed know what an ex* tremely difficult task it is to depict faithfully the true English aristocrat. Mr Walter Bentley improves upon acquaint ance, and as he is evidently young at the business, experience will perhaps Boon make up deficiences that are visible now. The house was well filled, and the audience wore evidently pleased with the entertainment provided them. The farce of the " Young Widow " was again highly successful. To night the company announce the production of the sensational drama of " Kathleen Mavourneen." Those who love excitement and adventure should go and witness this thrilling performance.

Sermons on the following subjects will be delivered to-morrow (Sunday), at Newton Kirk, by Rev Dr Wallis—Morning " Pro testant lenity and Diversity ;" evening (LecLures on Popery, No. 9), " Purgatory and 11.'s Nuts to Crack."—City Hall, by Samuel Edger, B.A.—Morning, "Christ giving Peter the Keys ; evening, " Socrates, the Greek Philosopher." — Edwardes-street Chapel — Morning, Eev C. Waters ; evening, by Rev Dr Hobbs, " The Drunkard's Funeral Sermon." Newton Hall—Evening service, conducted by Mr Ewington.—Sheridaa-street Chapel- Morning, a sermon by Mr Booth ; evening, by Mr G. Hayter.— United Free Methodist Church —Sermons, morning and evening, by Rev G. H. Turner ; and morning and even ing, at Wellesley-street Baptist Church, sermons will be delivered by Rev W. Jones, of Grahamstown.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[By Telegraph.]

(FitOM ouk Special Correspondent.)

LASTNIGHT'SSCENEINTHEHOUSE.

FORMIDABLE OPPOSITION-

THE POSITION OF THE GOVERN MENT INSECURE.

GREAT EXCITEMENT AT WELLING TON. •• '

WELLINGTON. This day. A change of tactics was made by the Opposition only after the debate on the Provincial Loan Bill commenced. After Messrs G-illies and Wood were applauded so warmly, and a feeling so marked and de termined was manifested, it was determined to press for a division. , " .. . .. ,' Southerners appear generally strongly op posed to works being rolled back on the limd fund. The unanimity of the Southern .caucus has been exaggerated. Mr Macandrew unwittingly led the Govern ment into an ambush. Mr Fitzherbert and the Wellington firm are in opposition. The excitement in the House and around is Tery groat. Mr Stafford's speech is described by members as the finest ever heard from him. It was calm and exceedingly tolling. Mr Gillies was mad with fun, Mr Wood was sroUing with pretornatural bland ness. Mr Stafford resumed all his old activity and interest in tho proceedings. Mr Sheohan hurried tho words home into Mr Vogel's face, who, during the whole pro ceedings, had manifested a pained expression and attitude. Mr Swanson danced a pas scul outside tho House. Mr Maclean sat imperturbably Bolemu on the back bench, like a venorable Maori chief. Mr Reynolds's whole face smiled viciously. Mr O'Rorke was quiet and indifferent, as if he had reached the point of which he spoke when scathing Mr Vogel about the Auokland Improvement Bill and Mr Vogel's factious opposition and overbearing conduct. He had said " There is a limit to endurance." Mr Bathgato looked motherly and kind. His speech was maternally expostulating and full of Scripture texts, and although not in tended, kept the House in a succession of peals of laughter, led by tho sonorous voice of Mr Bunny with " hear, hear." Mr Bunny has not yot spoken, but hw soul acorns on firo for tho fray. Mr Fitzherbort sat with his hat over his brows motionless, as ho ever is when gather ing thunder. Mr Macandrew in the back ground ap pears gloomily brooding over the unfortu nate mess into which he has led the Govern ment. He is called the archpriest of log rolling, but the violation of rites on the floor of the House deeply moved his soul.

Mr Luckie was as lively as a flea on a hot griddle, here there and every where, carry ing messages for Mr Vogel at which he is no good, as members laugh and wink at him when he tries to persuade them as a mes senger. He is very active in delivering notes, bringing members out to Mr Vogel in the lobby or Ministers' room, or to a seat at the table. He is invaluablo, as he does what none else could or would do.

The contrast between the Ministerial and Opposition sides of the House is re markable. Almost all the ability and eloquence in opposition, and Mr Bathgate had to reply to Mr Stafford. It is believed by the Opposition that the division will be right, but powerful influences are at work. i' - . '

Mr Maclean in the lobby promised Mr Car rington a harbour at Taranaki. Mr Luckie is busy giving invitations to Mr Ypgel's dinners. The assault is general on purse and stomach.

The political atmosphere is decidedly .elec tric.

Thames Gas Company. In the House, to-day, the Thames Gas Company Bi'l wail read a third time, and passed. : The Auckland Improvement Bill. The Auckland Improrement Bill was read a third time and passed. Mr Brogden's Petition. The petition presented by Mr Fitzherbert from Messrs Brogdeh and Sons was received, and referred to the. Public Work* Com mittee. A West Coast Goldfield. A petition was received, and referred to the same committee, from Mr Beetham, pray ing that the Nakawau River be rendered, navigable for coal vessels. The District Court Amendment Bill Was read a third time and passed. Provincial Loans. The debate was resumed by Mr Gillies on the Provincial Loans Empowering Bill. He said he appreciated the kindly feeling of the Government towards the patriotic proposals of the Southern members. He should en deavour to review the Financial Statement and the now proposal without party feeling, '

looking only to their general bearing on the colony He denied that the colony was in. the sound and prosperous condition described. Pie proceeded to analyse the prosperity, showing what and how little was owing to the Government. He admitted that the South was prosperous. .But this.was oe cause wool and gram brought high prices, and not owing to the Govern- > ment. He asked them to look at Westlaml and the North Island. Landowners in the North were getting rid of their land, trade was not extending, large sums we»>ng idle, and there were signs of want otpros perity in every district in the North There was distrust in the North respecting im migration, public works and the native policy. There was a strong feeling that native troubles were not over. He referred severely to the Treasurer's attack on newspaper writers for writing without studying correctly the tables of the financial statement, and m doing so Mr Vogel was kicking at the ladder by which he raised himself. Mr Gillies con tinued at great length, keerly reviewing the financial statement, public works, and the new proposals. He made an exceedingly able speech, and was loudly applauded. Mr Wood followed with a magnificent speech, admitted to be the finest of the session, and received prolonged applause. After the adjournment for dinner Mr J. L. Gillies said that though a young member the question was not new to him. He remem bered that when Canterbury and Otago were in the market for loans at the same time, lenders had then no confidence in provincial loans, which were not quoted on Exchange. He believed in borrowing for works, but all borrowing should be through the General Government. He thought, as the Treasurer thought some years ago, that now the pro vinces are weaker for borrowing than they were/" He dwelt at length on the question of the management of landed estate in the colony. It seemed a singular proposal for .the colony to borrow money to buy landed estate for the North to raise money on. It seemed too much the practice to borrow to ! meet emergency, then trim the sails to escape temporarily the difficulty. In wealthy , provinces like Ofcago and Canterbury the ' land was rapidly passing from the hands of the Government, and would be left without population or anything to induce immigration. The Government were afraid to tackle that question. The proposal to borrow on roads by the provinces was impracticable. The 'tolls were barely enough to maintain the roads in repair. He instanced a case when Otago floated £500,000 at £25. The pro posals of the Treasurer wero unsound. The colony could.not divest itself of responsi bility for these loans. Mr Webster supposed it was useless to resist the proposals of the Government, as all was settled and fixed. But he would raiße hia... protest against any return to, a system abolished long ago. None had been a more able advocate than Premier for abolishing Provincial borrowing. The Amount of audacity of the Premier was astounding. Mr Vogel had formerly shown that they could not get out of the liability of the colony. He read from Hansard Mr Vogel's former speeches, in which he had proved conclusively that if the provinces borrow the colony must pay. Some pro vinces are in astate oijitervation,'and they will go in and borrow at ruinous rates to stave off death, and will in an extremity take five pounds to pay a thousand. The premier mayiciaan had raised a spirit he could notlay;hadexcitedaghostatwhichhewasnow terrified. He was pursued by the provinces likea man pursued by hungry wolves, and was showing himself prepared to fling out every thing to escape with life. He had thrown a' mouthful to each province to stop its howling.

Mr Thomson said this was a frantic effort by Mr Vogel to throw off responsibility from the colony, and saddle the provinces with works promised in the policy. j Mr Seymour urged that no restriction should be imposed on the provinces as to the security given on money borrowed, then the colony would be free from responsibility. Mr Stafford said the House was unfortu nately placed by the language of the Premier so as not to consider merely the merits of the case. He gave credit to Mr Vogel for his speech, eating the leek which he had tenderly watered three years before. He protested against Mr Vogel's constant and undignified reference to log-rolling, even admitting that the chango of policy was caused by a caucus describee as a caucus of Southern mem bers. He denied that they had agreed upon anything. Three-fourths of them never opened their mouths. Viewed in relation to tho two provinces of Otago and Canterbury the former proposals of the Govei^ment were better ; but he rer fused to view any question in so narrow a light. A most unwise distinction was set up in works so homogeneous, as railways were exactly the works relegated from the pro vinces, which should not be, as they were the most requisite and immediately pay ing. He protested against Mr Vogel's demand to protect the colony from people Who were the provinces ? Who the colony ? Only one and the same people. He bpoke warmly of Mr Vogel's sincerity in initiating his policy, and he believed it would be of great benefit to the colony, and he expressed his sympathy with him in having to submit this miserable failure, being an abandonment of the cardinal principle in the original policy. He believed Mr Vogel was alarmed, and had too hastily withdrawn. Let ua borrow on the cheapest termß as we, the people, must pay back the money. If works were not important don't allow borrowing at all. The Bill would compel borrowing in colonial markets at the dearest pries. It was a most paltry scheme to separate works of the same class. Such proposals placed the policy in a most precarious position. He believed Mr Vogel was alarmed at the approaching scarcity of money shown in attempting to borrow in the colonial market and taking a quarter from the guar anteed million. If this was so now what will be done when the platform of 'railways estate is cutaway? He had undertaken to io all these works as colonial works, and now proposed to throw them back on the provinces, after having taken away all their revenue and means to do them. He deeply sympathised with the disappointment of the Treasurer, that after all the magnificent proposals this should be the «nd of his policy. Mr Bathgate replied to Mr Stafford, show ing how tho policy had given fresh life to the colony, and the present prosperity was owing to the colonising policy. Mr Sheehan replied that if money was so plentiful, as stated, why would they not give colonial guarantee, and let the provinces enter the market fairly. The colony must be responsible, and not a man in the colony would bear repudiation by a province. The Gov vernment showed the urgent necessity of these local works, and yet years must elapse before the North Island land would be avail able for borrowing on, although the colony cuinot be free from the liability of the de bentures. They would deny the liability as if a ca o eat emptor were stamped on its face. Even a shrug of the shoulder can des troy a man's credit, how much more than all these declarations. Although an ardent provincialist, he (Mr Sheehan) Baw that the provinces would be abolished in the course of years. Where would be the debts then ? The policy originally was noble ;

is not this a fatal blow to it ? An a m»»U of the Auckland Executive he -would for % that he was initiating a fraud if he attempted tI to borrow on such securities as c !« / now available. He could not recosnita the original policy changed every year a»3 * between beginning and end of sessiona ;In 1872 the Government took all work! on the eoleny, hut they now throw back inert* of the important works on the province, ft it must be so then give back the means taken away. Mr Vogel complained of log-rollir,« Why, the scheme 7£was begotten in a lobby' and carried out through log-rolling, aad n o «« modified by it.^'Mr Vogel^set a peat example. Log-rolling and public vrvfe came in together, and Mr Vogel wa»'" its great master. The provinces had to be bought, and every scheme and modification began, not in the House but in the lobby. Such a change of front In any other Government would have been ruin. Why not have come down with a bold measure for the simplification of Govern. ment ? If nothing else form the islands into two provinces, he asked what benefit the colonization policy had conferred on the pro vince of Auckland in four years ? Where - were the railways promised ?—not one mile wr*3 working. Where were the lands bought for £203,0C0 ?—not one acre was given to the provinces. Where were the immigrant 3 settled ?—on paper. The moment they were'i* deposited on the wharf they were abandoned, The few that c?me hung about town or fled —none settled. The results of the policy to. Auckland were absolutely nil. Various efforts were made for an adjourn ment, but the Government opposed. Mr McGillivray reviewed the position at some length, but in such a manner as not to L give any indication of hia political leanings:" ' Attempts were again made for adjourn...', ment but opposed by Government sup. porters, and the opponents were desirous of » finishing the debate. An amendment for adjournment was lost on division. Mr Murray was then detailed off to talk against time. He illustrated the financial' : proposals with the light derived from the general history of the colony, of Canada, France, Brazil, Timbuctoo, and all other,, places. Nature succumbed to eloquence at two in the morning, when the debate was adjourned till Monday. v *«l

"I HOPE I DON'T INTRUDE?"

THE SUPERINTENDENTAL HANDICAP. Yes, I have just come from visiting the sale yards, and consequently feel quite "horsey" ~ to-day. Egad the very smell of a stable even makes my old limbs feel young again, and carries my memory half a century back }'*> to the undying glories of Doncaster and Ascot. And talking of these spots still held ' sacred to the memory of departed horse-flesh, reminds me that the turf has lately lost in ■'■•> the person of the Earl of Zetland one of its I '*■ brightest and fairest ornaments, who, -with the late Earl of Derby and Admiral Koub, may be termed the pillars of the old school of sportsmen. The late Earl raced — for racing's sake, and may safely be said to v have shown little sympathy with the modem ffl "plunging" and gambling school; asrepre- ':._; sented by such patrons as the late Marquis ' of Hastings, the Duke of Hamilton, and Mr Chaplin. It seems almost like yesterday when, as plain Mr Dundas, the late Earl na his first horse in a small affair at Cattenek £ Bridge in IS3G ; and who does not remember the famous year IS3O, when with Voltigeur the Lord of Aske won the Derby, theSt» Leger, and bowled over the renowned Plying Dutchman for the Doncaster; ; 5 Cup, all in the space of four months, A and how the racing world went mA about the match that was made between oit Voltigeur and the Flying Dutchman at Knavesmire, and how the " tartan" of Lord Eglington beat the well-known "spots"ift^i one of the finest and fastest '*finishes" erar -•• witnessed. Talk of your iron horses and telegraphic wires, well, they may be all very. ',*■ well for young England of the present day, but had I the power to take a plunge into * Lethe's stream, and become young again, I 4, would ask for nothing better than. t>, , f ; box seat on the good old four-in-hand -" between London and York. But times are changed, and so I suppose I must I change with them, and express my satiafao tion at the prospect of Auckland possessing, a Racing Club established upon a Jwsia.,, which must procure for it the unanimous ; support of all lovers of our good old national * j sport. The principal event then upon'the Bl " bill of fare 5' of the October meeting will, .' doubtless, be the "Provincial Gold Cup," | valued at 800 guineas (weight for age); and as I have have had an opportunity of wit nessing the previous performances of the v several horses in the field I purpose giving my sporting friends (free, gratis—for nothing) the " tip on this memorable occasion. But before proceeding let me remind them of Admiral Eoua' advice to young sportsmen, " Never stake your money until the numbers are up." First in the list then cornea " New Zealander," out of " Wyndham-street" by "Flatcatcher," a grey mare, aged, winner on three previous occasions of the Provincial Cup, but badly beaten last year for the same event by "Pickles," out of "Vinegar" by "Tomato Sauce." Just previous to her going into training I had a look at the old mare, and although still as gameaa a chicken her last year' 3. defeat seems to have told upon her; besides she evidently looks "groggy" on her pins. The weight-for-age is sure also to be a crusher, and if the young ones put on steam I do not see how the veteran can "stay" the distance.—"Wangapoa," by Overdraft out of Old Identity, a black gelding, aged. First ran for the last Great Northern Handicap, arad although fancied immensely by th» "ring," heavily backed for a large amount, turned out a rank duffer and finished "no where," in a very ordinary field. Judging by the chest, flanks, and limbs of this horse, I fancy he would last better in a timber country as a steeplechaser than on the flat. The pace would kill him anywhere.-— " Kikowhakariri," by Young Iniquity out of Education, Tax. A cheat nut gelding rising four years old, walked over for the last Parnell Ladies' Purse, *nd since then has been generally retained hy the same stable to make running for Pickles. To prevent gir.th-galling this horse ■"■ runs with a crupper, which is an invariable sign of a small heart and narrow chest, and from the general lightnes of his build I fear ■'••_ it will, be a case of " bellows to mend " long before he reaches the judge's chair. I hear,, however, that the stable have their money on him, and he evidently is intended to win j if he can, barring his liery temper. " Re trenchment," by "Fair Play,", out of Nil Desperandum. A bay horse, rising five years old. First ran for the Auckland. Town Plate last year, and his performance on that occasion fully justified his stable and the public generally ia backing him to win a " pot" of money on this event. Although regularly "peppered" by the supposed knowing ones of the " ring," his grand, well developed frame, and fine, free action, not to mention the small penalty for age, makes him look as likely as anything in the race. In fact I say it is "Lombard-street to a China orange" (with my bottle green umbrella added) with New Zealander second, the fiery Maori horse, with with the unpronounceable name third, and the steeple-chaser, playing stern-chaser, last. Paui, Pry*

fhi mfmim wa% sa^tobat, atoust so, nn.



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