[telkgbaphkd by our correspondent] OPPOSITION STONEWALLING. Thursday, Augußt 9. — The Opposition tried very hard to stonewall the Estimates on Monday ni*ht with a view to getting Mr Mcarthur's amendment (the practical effect of which was that the House Bhouid have an opportunity of dicußsing the new quota of representation) brought up. Ir was thought that if tbe estimates could be effec tually blocked they would not be finished, and the supply woald have to be set up to day in which caseMrMacarthur would have a chance of moving the amendment. The members, however, are pretty general':^ of opinion that it is nearly time the session was over, and so the stonewall fell through shortly after midnight.
REDUCTIONS IN RAILWAY DEPARTMENT.
Subsequently the Estimates were finished. A reduction of £10,000 is being made in the Working Railways vote.
PENSIONING OFF MEMBERS.
The latest rumor about the Railway Board is that it will consist of Messrs MitchelsoD, E. Richardson, and Hannay. This, however, is only a rumor, though it has a wide currency here.
END OF THE SESSION.
The Premier will probably make a statement to-day as to whut business he intends going on with. If the Native Bills should be disposed of to-night, it is very likely the Public Works Statement will be made to-morrow night.
THE MAIL SERVICE. With reepeot to the mail services, I bear they will be discussed on Friday.
MAJOR CAMPBELL NOT TO BE ELEVATED.
U is now considered unlikely that Major Campbell will be called to the Legislative Conncil, in consequence of the general expression of opinion against further appointments at present.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NEW ZEALAND.
