CABLE NEWS.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 2754, 23 June 1894, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

By Electbic Telegkapb. — Copybigit

(PEE PAESS ASSOCIATION.)

MELBOURNE, June 22.

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr Isaacs moved the second reading of the Libel Bill, which was intended to safeguard newspapers publishing accurate reports of meetings. The Treasurer opposed the bill, and in doing so said many of the newspapers had abused their powers . He urged that all articles should be signed and papers licensed, so that if aay ot them wantonly offended it could be suppressed. The Attorney-General also opposed the measure, contending that the press had already too much power. The debate was adjourned.

HOBART, June 22.

Price and Briscoe have been arrested on a charge of conspiracy in connection with the " salting " of the Mount Huxley mine.

The Legislative Council has passed the Customs, Income, and Probate Duties Bill. The Government will introduce the Land Tax Bill next week. During the passage of the Customs Bill, the protectionists increased the duties generally on imported articles which could be made locally. Mr Bird refused to increase those on meat and wheat

BRISBANE, Jane 22.

News from Barcaldine states that the rouseabouts on the Westland station refused to work unless the wages were increased to the old standard. The various Pastoralists' Unions are consulting one another, and an important development is expected within a few days.

The Premier has replied to the Premier of Victoria, stating that he does not favor the penny postage proposal.