AUSTRALIAN.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 314, 25 May 1888, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN.

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United Press Association

Sydney, May 23

Two thousand five hundred firemen, representing the whole of the colonies, commenced a four days’ carnival to-day. The warehouse of Messrs Gully and Loveday, situated at Casino, on Richmond River, was destroyed by fire to-day. The damage is estimated at £7OOO.

A successful trial was made today of the electric tram car. Further trials Avill be made shortly. In the Supreme Court a writ of habeas corpus has been granted in the case of the Chinamen who are willing to pay the tax. In connection with the Fire Brigade’s Demonstration an immense torchlight procession took place this evening, in which 3000 firemen and eight bands took part. The spectacle was most brilliant and the main streets through which the procession paraded were literally thronged with thousands of onlookers.

The no-confidence debate, arising out of Mr Dibb’s motion of censure in bis speech stated that even if China did not claim compensation the action of tlie Government in preventing the Chinese passengers from landing would cost the colony £50,000. The silver stocks show an extraordinary depressed state, and the present position falls little short of a collapse. All the Broken Hill shares except those of the Proprietory Company have declined fully 50 per cent within the last week or two. *

The Governor has received a cable from Lord Ivnutsford, stating that the telegrams received from the colonies are being carefully considered by the Cabinet, and readies will be sent as early as possible. Melbourne, May 23.

It is anticipated that the Treasurer’s Budget will show a surplus of £500,000.

The representatives of the timber trade have requested the Commissioner of Customs to increase the duty on imported timber in order to protect the local. The Commissioner of Police is making enquiries into the circumstances connected with the charge of robbery recently preferred against Mrs Eoppeport before instituting further proceedings. At the hearing of the first charge. Mrs Eoppeport was acquitted on the ground of ill-health. Edwards, theatrical agent, who fired at a man named Deen, on the Ist instant, in a fit of jealousy, has been acquitted. Michael O’Shea was sentenced to death, for the murder of his son at Yabba Yabba. Adelaide, May 23.

Lord Enutsford has cabled to the Governor that there can be no doubt the Imperial Government will be assisted by Australia in making joint - representation in dealing with the Chinese question. Should the conference meet he states that the English Government will telegraph out certain points for consideration and discussion.