AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXVI, Issue 8119, 11 May 1901, Page 1

AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

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Per Phess Association. Received May 10, at 9.26 p.m. Sydney, May 10. In reference to the boat washed ashore at Barrytown Beach, Mr Kerry, owner of the Ariadne, states that he beli-eves it belonged to the Ariadne, and was washed out of the davits during a gale when passing through Cook Straits. He describes it as of lifeboat build, watertight compartment, and built almost entirely of teak. Brisbane, May 10.

James Arthur Black, a labor recruiter, was shot dead by the natives at Malayta Island, Solomons.

Received May 11, at 0.15 a.m. Melbourne, May 10.

At a meeting of the Opposition, on the motion -of Sir Edward Braddon, seconded by Mr Glynn (Adelaide) Mr Reid was elected leader.

Memingtori road was reminiscent of Cup clay with its crowds of veliicles. Unfortunately the success of the review was marred by occasional .showers of driving rain. Nevertheless .there was an enormous attendance of the general public. At two o'clock the Duke in the uniform of a colonel of tbCruards, arrived, attended by Lord Hopetoun (in the uniform of a Commander-in-Chief), Prince Alexander of Teck (in the uniform of the Seventh Hussars), the Duke of Roxburghe, and Viscount Crichton (in the uniform of the Royal Horse Guards). The Duchess and suite came in a carriage. The Duke then rode down the lines and inspacted the different regiments. After this was accomplished the Royal Party took up a position in front of the Royal pavilion to witness the march past of both arms of the service, naval and military, numbering 15.00 D men and cadets. With the exception of the Victorian, the other States' infantry was under the command of Colonel Penton. The whole of the Federal troops were under the supremo command of MajorGeneral French.

Received May 11, at 1.20 a.m. Sydney. May 10. Arrived—Mararoa. The delivery of the Governor-General s speech caused a flutter in the local market. Importers are of opinion that the consummation of the Federal tariff will take place at an early date. Certainly the speculative spirit is very marked and the volume of business is much larger than for a long time. All the leading import lines, lncludIn.rr metals, jutes, oils, kerosene, candles, dr?ed fruit, and packed goods have a strong upward tendency.