TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
[Per Pbesb Association.] WELLINGTON.—This day. Papers for the Income Tax returns will be sent out in April, and a fortnight will be allowed to make them up. The Lind Tax returns are now nearly complete, and the Boards of Beviewers are being appointed It is hoped that the exact amount payable will bo made known by the niiddlo of May. Mr Pollen, of Napier, takes charige °f the Customs at Christchuroh till Sep tombor, as Mr Glasgow, who goes there, will bo detained either in Wellington or on a tour of inspection until then.
Government intend next session to offer bonuses for tho establishment of creameries and dairy factories in the colony on the system which bas worked with such-good results in Victoria. Government also intend to institute a supervision at all the ports to see that the butter sent away is properly branded, and is what it repre sents. The Hon. Mr MoKenzie is col lecting information, and will, draw up regulations,

PATE A.— This day. A heavy earth slip, estimated at 100 tons, occurred la?t night about a mile sooth of Patea station. Trains from here are unable to proceed, and passengers will be transferred to the south train. and vice versd, each train returning to its destination. No goods will be forwarded.
DUNEDIN.—This day. A carpenter's shop and dwelling at North Dunedin, occupied by Edward Atmore, were burned down by the up* setting of a kerosene lamp. The insur anees were: on the stock and furniture in the Standard £1CO; on the building in the Union £125.
By the death of a lady named Miss Stevens, the local charities of Glasgow Will benefit to the extent of baif-iimlliop.
CABLEGRAMS.
