INTERCOLONIAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 9335, 28 January 1892, Page 2

INTERCOLONIAL.

[By Electric Tbleghaph.— Copykight 1 (Per Press Association.) APPOINTING~GOVERNORS. Melbourne, January 27. (Received January 28, at O.EO a.m.) The Argus commends Lord Kriutsford for promising to submit the name of the Governor designate of New Zealand to the Government or the colony before a final selection is made. _ THE LABOUR PROGRAMME: Sydney, January 27. (Received January 27, at 11.40 a.m) The Labour Electoral League Conference resolved to add abolition of the Upper House and the substitution of the Swiss princMe of referendum as planks of their* platform Motions were earned favouring the prohibition of sub-letting contracts and the exclusion of interior races. Motions providing for State Socialism and abolishing party government were rejected. THE SYDNEY ABSCONDERS. It is believed that Davis, one of the levanting directors of the Australian Mercantile and Guarantee Society, was arrested in Shanghai but was released, as there was no evidence of Ins identification. EARTHQUAKE SHOCK. (Received January 2S, at 9,50 a.m.) A severe earthquake shock was experienced at Kiamo, 92 miles south of Sydney The shock, which lasted 20 seconds, extended along he coast line for a considerable distance No damage is reported. i • CRICKET. In the intercolonial cricket match between Victoria and New South Wales, the former were victorious by an innings and 15 runs