INTERCOLONIAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 8793, 1 May 1890, Page 2

INTERCOLONIAL.

[By Klkctkio TBLEOitArn.—Oopyeight.] (Pun Peess Association.)

A DESPERATE CHARACTER,

Melbourne, April 30.

(Uooeived April 30, at 1.35j>.m.)

A man named Lee, who has been on a heavy drinking bout, ran amuok in the city last night, and attempted to murder several persons. He was captured after a severe struggle, but not before he had inflicted seven stabs on himself, from which he died. THE QUEENSLAND SUGAR INDUSTRY. Sydney, April 30. (Uecelsed May 1, at 1.15 a.m.) At a meeting of the Colonial Sugar Company to-day, it was stated that the question of the stoppage of black labour in Queensland had been carefully considered, with the result that it was found that the sugar industry could not be carried on in the tropics without Kanaka labour. The company had arranged for sites in suitable districts in Fiji with a view of removing the Queensland mills there. NEW SOUTH WALES AND FEDERATION. In the Legislative Assembly Sir H. Parkes has given notice that the federation proposals agreed upon at the Melbourne Conference be discussed on Wednesday. He intends to propose that Messrs Wm. M'Millan (East Sydney), J. P. Abhott (Wentworth), J. P. Garvan (Eden), and himself from the Legislative Assembly, and Messrs K. Barton, Jennings, and W. H. Suttor (from the Legis-

lative Council) shall be the New South Wales delegates to the next Federation Conference. The Opposition are annoyed at Mr G. R. Dibbs, member for Murrurnbidgee, being overlooked, and the omission of his name from the list is likely to cause some trouble. ANOTHER RAILWAY ACCIDENT. '

Brisbane, April 30.

(Received April 30, at 1.35 p.m.)

A goods train was completely wrecked near Barcaldine by running into a wash-away. No casualties are reported.

WEATHER FORECAST. (Received April 30, at 8 p.m.)

With a view of increasing the accuracy of the weather forecast, Mr C. J. Wragge, of the Government Meteorological department, is endeavouring to secure daily observations from Singapore, Batavia, and Banjoevvangi.

STOCK BROKERS' FAILURES.

Adelaide, April 30.

(Received April 3!', Rt 1.35 p.m.)

There is considerable excitement on the Stock Exchange owing to (he failure of two leading stock brokers, one of whom over sold and was unable to deliver.

THE COMMERCIAL BANK.

A company has been formed to purchase the assets of the Commercial Bauk of Australia. £12U,000 will be distributed to shareholders on the lottery principle. There was a tremendous rush for shares, and the whole were allotted in a few hours. The Government has instructed the police to suppress the lottery company, which includes many leading citizens.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HARVEST. (Heceived May 1, at 1.15 a.m.)

The final harvest returns give tlie average yield at .seven bushels of 551b to tho aero. Several clerks engaged in the company formed for taking over the assets of the Commercial Bank have been arrested for issuing receipts to allotment forms.

ARRIVAL OF THE AKAWA.

Hobaet, April 30.

(Keccirud May 1, at 1.15 a.m.)

The R.M.S. Arawa, from London, via the Cape, arrived here at 4 o'clock this morning, and sails for New Zealand at noon to-mor-row. Sl.e brings 34 passengers for Australian ports and 04 for New Zealand.

A DESIRABLE HEALTH CORDIAL. The promptitude with which flaluleiiceihtui

■;i;i-i', aud other manifestations of dyspepsia ■■i.lil to'the corrective operatiou of Wolf.-''-s iji:)maprs renders it a most desirable cordial for family use. b"