The Inangahua Times says that "the verdict in McGahey's case created no surprise, indeed the result had been predicted aright." £IOO,OOO was-voted by the House for contingent defence: It is to be hoped naie of the amount will be required.
The Public Petitions Committee re parted on the petition of A. J. Remier, one of the telegraph operators dismissed are "posted" for "striking." The re port is as follows :—The Committee are of opinion that the petitioner has no claim for compensation, as the loss he has sus tained has been brought about by his own act; but as he has expressed regret for his conduct, the Committee think he should be re-appointed on the conditions offered by the department when any vacancy occurs. (Signed) Thos. Kelly, Chairman.
