AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 2906, 4 January 1899, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Received January 3rd. 9.35 a.m. FEDERATION. Bbxsbanb, November & The Premier states that if New Soutb Wales arranges for a renewal of the Federal Convention, Queensland would

endeavonr to send delegates. If necessary the election would be held earlier In furtherance of this object. THE AUBTRALI~An""hORBE TRADE WITH INDIA. Melbourne, January 3. The Indian authorities contemplate prohibiting the importation of Australian horses owing to the prevalence of tick. The Agricultural Department intends to ask the Indian Government not to prohibit the importation, pointing out the immunity of horses from the disease. THE WEATHER. Adelaide, January 3. The weather wasjfine for the holiday. THE SOUTH j AUSTRALIAN DEADLOOK. Speaking at the Adelaide regatta luncheon, the Premier referred to the difficulty between the two Houses, and said that the Government would not backdown. Received January 3rd, 11 p.m. terrible; murder. Sydney, January 3. A horse trainer framed Crooks was kicked to death by larrikins. Two brothers named Carroll have been arrested on suspicion. The victim was terribly injured. A BWEEP WINNER. Hobabt, January 3. The first prize of £2250 in TatteraalPs sweep on the Carrington stakes was drawn by Mr Harrison, of Petane, Napier.