AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11713, 24 July 1901, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

By Telegraph.— Association.—. :. MEASLES ON A TROOPSHIP „ , ,\ Albany, July 23. Tkehb are 23 cases oi measles amongst the Britannic's troops. ; \ FEDERAL DEFENCE. Melbourne, July 23. . A deputation from the Peace and Hu* manity Society presented a resolution tc the Federal Premier against recent utterances as indicating the determination of some poli- . ."■ ticians to foist a standing army on Austra- ' lia, and involve 'the Commonwealth in the r schemes and dangers ox European militarism! Mr. Barton assured them that th- Defence Bill did not contemplate militarism or a , standing army,, but reliance was placed on the courage and capacity of the citizens oi the defence of the Continent. THE WRECK AT THE MARSHALLS., ■■/,';._'.■ .;"'.--'--■'•';.''- Sydney, 'July 23. Advices received point to the wreckage found at the Marshall Islandb as belonging either to the barque Manchester., bound from New York to Yokohama, or the ship Albania, bound from New York to Manila. FRANCE AND THE NEW HEBRIDES. Melbourne, July 23. Dr. Paton interviewed Mr. Barton to-day, and voiced his fears with reference to France's intention of sending a large number of convicts to the New Hebrides. Mr. Barton reiterated his assurance that a watchful eye was being kept on all matters pertaining to the South Seas, and quietened Dr. Paton's fears with regard tc the importation of convicts. NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT. (Received July 23, 10.33 p.m.) ■'.:[, - Sydney, July 25. ; Parliament was opened to-day-by Com* mission. The proceedings were confined to |; theswearing-in of members. Mr.' McCourt \ was re-elected ; Speaker ; of the Assembly. The official opening takes place to-morrow. At a meeting of the Opposition it was decided to challenge the Government on the : Address-in-Reply. DEATH OF A NEW ZEALAND PUGILIST. (Beceived July 23, 10.33 p.m.) Sydney, July 23. Otto Cribb, a New 'Zealand pugilist, wad found dead in his bed at his hotel this morning after ■ a boxing ;•' contest 'at the Gaiety • Athletic Club last night. (Received Jnly 24, 1.4 a.m.) - Sydney, July 23. After the post-mortem on Oribb most of the principals, concerned in the contest werci' formally arrested. The inquest will be held to-morrow. THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. (Received July 24, 1.4 a.m.) Sydney, July 23. The Presbyterian Assembly of Australia! and Tasmania has adopted a resolution dissolving the old Federal Assembly preparatory to the constitution of the General : Assembly to-morrow after signing the deed of union. .. . " : ,.'". ; -; ■^/;'j3 SPECIE SHIPMENT. Sydney, July 23. • The R.M.s. Sonoma, which left for AuckI land and San Francisco to-day, took specie valued at £300,000.