AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

Hastings Standard, Volume V, Issue 1474, 16 March 1901, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

(Per United PreszAssociation. — Copyright.)

(Received March 16, 2 a.m.) Sydney, March 15

The Natal Premier is unable to attend the opening of the Federal Parliament, but the Ministry will be represented by Mr Frost, Minister •without portfolio, who will also repreBent Cape ColoDy. Good rains are general in the Colony. There is a south-east gale on the coast. In the Coningham case Cardina 1 Moran wa3 examined at length. A letter, dated November last from the Cardinal to Dr. O'Haran, was put in evidence. He says : " I considered it a matter of duty to convey in an official my sincerest condolence in the terrible ordeal and persecution to which you are being subjected." After a tribute to the magnificent success of Dr. O'Haran'3 ministry, the Cardinal gaja : —<< You may rest assured that this attempt of Satan will be discomfited, and all these recent trials will only add to the splendor of the religion amongst as. Our Divine Master permits the present burden of persecution as a lesson to bear Hiscrosa faithfully. Whilst looking solely to Heaven for reward, should yon require any material aid in your defence against this malicious conspiracy you jnay draw on my account for any sum you require."

Deceived March 16, 9.36 a.m. Sydxey, March 16. At the Conway inquest, Elizabeth Healey gave evidence that Mrs Smith told her Conway had money and jewellery and h was taken, but they did not know by whom. Thi3 was after she had read the newspaper account of the case.

Melbourne, March 16. The racehorse Merriwee is to go to New Zealand lo do stud duty. Received March 16, 9.20 a.m. Sydney, March 16.

Professor Warren, one of the experts appointed by the coroner to inquire into the Sydenham disaster, is of opinion that the chief cause was the high rate of travelling, estimated at between 10 and 50 miles per hour. He condemned the derailed class of engine, which should not be allowe for the safety of the public to continue in service in its present form. There has been a gale with heavy tain all night, and the shipping are sheltering. The cabte repairing steamer Becorder, which left to overhaul the New Zealand cable, had to pot back through stress of weather. Peeth, March 16. Another case of plague has been discovered.