AUSTRALIAN.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 7011, 25 June 1894, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN.

Prosß Association— Electric Telegraph— Copyright. MELBOURNE, June 22. In the Legislative Assembly, Mr Isaacs moved the second reading of the Libel Bill, which was intended to safeguard newspapers publishing accurate reports of meetings. The Treasurer opposed the Bill, and m doing so said many of the newspapers had abused their powers. He urged that all articles should be signed and papers licensed, so that if any of them wantonly offended, it could be suppressed. The Attorney-General also opposed the measure, contending that the Press had already too much power. The debate was adjourned. Victorian TradeJJCommissioners, who are travelling m the East, report that a large trade may be opened up with British Burmah m meat, hams, bacon, butter and cheese. They are also of opinion that Singapore offers a good market for meat and butter. ADELAIDE, June 25. The body of the man Junker, who is supposed to have been poisoned by his housekeeper, has been exhumed. No trace of disease was found, although there were evidences of congestion and inflammation. Various organs have been sent to the analyst. Their appearance is consistent with that of irritant poisoning. j HOBART, June 22. The Legislature has passed the Customs, Income and Probate Duties Bills. The Government will introduce the Land Tax Bill next week. During the passage of the Customs Bill the Protectionists increased the duties generally on imported articles which could be made locally, but refused to increase those on meat and wheat. BRISBANE, June 22. News from Barcaldine states that the rouseabouts on Westland station refused to work unless the wages were increased to the old standard. The various Pastoralist Unions are consulting one another, and important developments are expected within a few days. The Premier has replied to the Premier of Victoria, stating that he does not favor the penny postage proposal. June 25. Parliament meets m July. The secretary of the Bush Worker's Union, replying to a letter conveying the decision of the Pastoralist's Council concludes thus " You will pardon us if we say that you have been arrogant and stiffnecked, instead of being merciful. Aa you think you are strong, you have acted the part of an Oriental despot. As a last word, we express our pain and disappointment at I your refusal to meet m conference, and we now place at your door the responsibility for the coming struggle." SYDNEY, June 21. Sailed : a s. Tarawera, for Auckland. June 24. Sailed : Talune. PERTH, June 25. A sensation has been caused at Coolgardie through the seizure for debt of Cosgrove and Bayley's South mine. The seizure was made on a judgment transferred from Victoria to Perth for £300. The company's solicitor has commenced an action to recover £20,000 damages for loss of prestige and depreciation m value of shares. NEWCASTLE, June 25. Sailed on Saturday : s s. Star of Victoria for New Zealand. ALBANY, June 25. Arrived : Ophir from London. Passengers for New Zealand :— Miss Skott, Mrs Valpy, and Mr Twist.