AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

Hastings Standard, Volume V, Issue 1426, 17 January 1901, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

(P*r Lnitftl Press Association — Copi/TH/M. Received January 17, 9.9 a.m. Stoney, January 17. Mr Barton visited the Sierra accompanied by tbe American Consul, Mr Witheford, M.H.K., and a number of business men. Beplying to the toa3t of his health, the Federal Premier referred to the friendship existing between Britain and America, Although the Australians should first consider their own advantage, the American interests come next. He bad no doubt the kindly sentiments existing between Australia and America would be increased as tba countries come into closer connection. He proposed the health of the Oceanic Company, and welcomed the first vessel in the connecting link between the Enghsh-speakiDg people3of the Pacific. The American Consul expressed the opinion that if the navigation law were found to be an injustice representation to America would get the matter remedied in time. Mr Witheford toasted the Union Compsny. (Beceived January 17, 9.38 a.m.) Bbisbaxe, January 17. Mr Seddcn, aboard the Government yacht Lucinla, welcomed the troops at a banquet last night. Mr Seddon stated that be was endeavoring to arrange a direct steam service between Queensland and .N'ew Zealand. He proposed success to Queensland. Mr Philp, replying, said that if the request for ten thousand troops, referred to in the press cable were correct, his State would contribute its quota. A riot of South Sea.lslanders and Manila men occurred at Thursday Islands. The former attacked the latter with sticks and stones. It s reported that one South Sea Islander was killed and several are in a pre carious state. The Islanders afterwards wrecked a jewellers shop. The military are in readiness in case of a further Outbreak.