AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10430, 30 April 1897, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Press Association.-Eltctric IWtflaph.-Oopyrigllt. EXCITING SCENE AT A FIRE. Sydney April 29. A tahnert. at Albion Park was destroys by fire to-day. Four men who were sleeping on the top storey had a narrow escape. They jumped from a window 15 feet from the ground. One fractured his ankle. THE SYDNEY UNEMPLOYED. Storey, April 29. Mr. Reid promised a deputation of tW unemployed that the Government would do everything possible to relieve distress, Amongst other public works, it was pro. posed to expend £100,000 On railways, The colony's finances were splendidly strong and the Government could gel millions If wanted, but they were not going to expend money unless on necessary works, BUTLER WITHOUT MEANS. Sydney, April 29. It has transpired that Butler has made I statement that he Iβwithout meanetodefend himself. The Crown will supply cimnwl. The authorities have issued orders prohibitng anyone from seeing the prisoner. The ■ latter desired to make a statement to the newspapers, but his request was'refused.

AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS. Sydhjjit, April 29. Aβ there may bB some difficulty in both Houses of Parliament arriving at an agreement on the amendments to the Commonwealth. Bill, the Premier atatei that no effort will be made to do bo, but each House will eubmib its own amendments.

The Legislative Assembly has adopted the Address-in-Reply.

Melbourne, April 29. A caucus of the Opposition to appoint a leader during the absence of Sir John Me. Intyre in England was not by any means a happy gathering, and members dispersed ' without accomplishing their object. Mem. bers claim a free hand daring the absence of (he Premier.

Alban?, April 2fl. The Premier waa re-elected for Bunbury unopposed.