MISCELLANEOUS.

Colonist, Volume XXXVII, Issue 7816, 18 December 1893, Page 3

M ISC ELLA NEOUS.

' , London, December 15. The report, as to a deoision p! the Cabinet to devote eight millions sterling toinweasing the navy, is stated to be premature, and this is the reason why the Opposition is seeking to bring pressure to bear bri-the Government through the medium of Lord George Hamilton's motion.

Washington, December 15. benator Voorhees has introduced c, Bill providing for the ooinage of silver to the extent of two million dollars monthly, and afterwards providing for the purchase of silver bullion, and its coinage to a similar extent. ■ . - .

San Fbancisco, December 15. ihe American league in Hono'ulu haa appealed to the people to prevent the restoration of a corrupt monarchy.

Melbooene, December 15. A rabbiter named Fitzsimons, living at Wenibeo, attaoked his wife with apiok handls and beat his father-in-law almost to death, and then attempted suicide with a razor. There is no hope of the father-in-law recover* ing, bufc there is some chance of savins the others.

A girl near Bendigo, who was suffering severely from face ache, lit a fire in a hollow tree, and committed suicide by throwing herself into the blaze.

Adbiaidb, Deoember 16. The budget of the Northern Territory ahowa that the finances are going from bad to worts Were it not for the interest on the debt inclined on account of public \rorha, tbe tevenne would meet the expenditure. The annual match between New South Wales and Sown Australia is being played on a wet wicket. The latter, who went in firrt, were all out for 106, of which Lyona made 38, and Giffan 47. New Sonth Wales heive loat two wiokets for 27.

Stdnej, Decembar 15. An undarstanding has been arrived Pat between the owners of the northern collieries and the men, as to the rates of pay for hewiog. Is has been agreed that when the selling price of ooal is Ba, the hewing rate shall be 2g 103, with a sliding saate of Id in eaon rise o! 3d in the Belling price.

Perth, December 16. Eight aborigines were burned to dearth at & buah fire at Eyre. A telegraph lineman only esoaped by galloping thirteen milea in front of the fire.