VARIOUS CABLED ITEMS.

Greymouth Evening Star, 12 April 1912, Page 5

VARIOUS CABLED ITEMS.

' ’’ MAN’S VICIOUS ATTACK. ' SYDNEY, April 11. : William Treharne, a , miner, living ai.i.Neivtpiyii,'. becoming annoyed at ‘Something; .his* son said, .shot the >SQh; in the groin. The ,wife rushed to sjive \her 'Son Trchhrne shot her in the hrm.‘: Heathen went to another room and : committed , suicide by shooting liimself with a ■. ’ >

THE DRUG HABIT. . • SYDNEY, This Day,—At the Pure Food Ooinmission, a representative of the Pharmaceutical Society gave evidence that the drug habit aiid the use of drugs had increased to shocking ‘proportions. He urged that drugs should be supplied only on a doctor’s certificate. ;, . , . . V'

THE AUSTRALIAN NAVY. SYDNEY, This Day.— The f State -Governriient bus completed arrangements' :to build Commonwealth warships ,in the Fitzroy docks. As’soon as the experts' a rrive from England the work will he started. The dock staff will he largely increased. PROTECTION OR FREETRADE? ; “BERLIN, April 11,—There is a growing movement for an inquiry into ejffects .' of protectionism. Doctor Gothein (member of the Reichstag), in an article in the Tageblatf predicts an impartial inquiry will disclose the need of aji entirely new economic policy. He declares the new commercial treaties have hindered rather, than helped exporters. “DR. JIM” EULOGISED. CAPETOWN. April 11.—In the Assembly. General Botha paid a generous tribute to Sir Leaudar .Jameson, who, he said had taken 1 a larger view and made co-operation possible. Moderation and willingness to co-operate for the welfare of South Africa had placed him above party.

FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND. BRISBANE, April 12. Phenomenal rains have fallen in the northern districts. Forty-two inches' were recorded at Irinisfail in two days. Considerable damage was done to the sugar cane and other crons. ’ ■‘“TOE THE LINE.” “ SYDNEY, This Day.—The Federal Minister of Defence (Senator Pearce)., states that at the proper..time,; steps will be taken to bring cadets shirking their drills to book. THE AFTERNOON SHIFT. SYDNEY. This Day,—A considerable section of the coal, miners “are changing their front fn regard to the abolition of the afternoon shift, fearing that the result will-be the throwing of many out of employment.

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SYDNEY, This Day—ln response to a circular by the Bricklayers Union that the' Government required 700 bricklayers and guaranteed two years work at the,best,•rate’s,'!the authorities report that the full number applied. This is alarming builders who declare that it will paralyse, the private building trade which is unable now-to fill requirements, THE LICENSING QUESTION. SYDNEY,' This Day.—The Lodge of the Independent Order, of Good lars adopted a rejoicing 'at the splendid result of the New Zealand prohibition vote, regarding it' as a most significant object lesson as showing that the people were ready to face the direct issue liquor or no liquor in preference to the lesser issue of local option. OBITUARY. • • SYDNEY, This Day—Mr Dacey, State Treasurer, die<l suddenly this morning. He was removed to a private hospital yesterday, suffering from some thing like acute rheumatism but a fatal termination was not expected. . By .his death the Labor cause loses one of its most prominent and stalwart supporters. There is widespread regret at Mr.. Dacey’s death and expressions of appreciation from all parties. Mr McGowen said, that none could desire a more' sturdy henchman of the, State. The funeral takes place to-morrow. WELLINGTON, This Day.’— The New Zealand-Labour-Party at its conference to-day recorded its deep sense of the loss sustained by the workers in the death of Mr Dacey and extended sympathy to his relatives; Speaking to the motion, Mr Carey said that the Labour Ministers were killing them-;-selves by over '-’work. • \ THE LITHGOW TROUBLE. SYDNEY, This Day—Although the Ljthgbw strike lias not yet been officially declared off, the embargo on the Lithgow iron which caused the stoppage .of the Sydney; foundries has been removed and the men resumed THE NORTHERN TERRITORY. MELBOURNE, This Day.—The report of the Federal expedition to the Nothern Territory, states that large areas are well watereej. Ideal sheep country was found Between Anthbnus lagoon aiul Newcastle waters.