Australian Telegrams.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 11824, 22 November 1901, Page 2

Australian Telegrams.

United Press Association.— By Elec-

trie Telegraph. — Copyright. Received November 22, 12.48 a.m r . ■ Sydfiey; November 21. The man Pike . has recovered from the effects of- shooting himselt in the police cells. He was charged with attempted suicide, and a nominal sentence qf-'' a few hours' imprisonwas imposed/ Received November 22, 9.55 a.m. Melbpurne, November '22. The State Parliament has passed the Coupon Abolition Bill. The Leader of the Opposition in the Btate P-.arliament ia expected to niovemove a, vote of censure on .the Government' next week, There is a' 'dispute in the building trade. The 1 men demand 10s per day, and the. Masters' Association is w'.lling to* concede th© increase on Ist January* conditionally on the Carpenters' " Society preventing members working for others at less money. Jfebotiations are at astan^l'Jjtill.r -• The"* ' Parliamentary Select Committee of Enquiry into the working of railways make strong charges 01 nepotism against high 'officials. ; , v Brisbane, November 22. Mr Guilianetti, Acting-Magistrate, has been murdered at l»elena, New Guinea, by a' party of escaped prisoners. Two of the latter were recaptured, and a third was partially eaten by a crocodile while crossing a river. Sir Samuel Griffiths was thrown from his horse and much shaken. Perth, November 22. The new Ministry has been sworn in as follows : — Premier and Treasurer, Mr Morgans ; Attorney-Gener-al, Mr Moorhead ; Minister for Lands, Mr Nanson ; Minister lor Railways and Mines, Mr Wilson ; for Works, Mr Quinlan ; Colonial Secretary, Mr Moss. -■ ,