LYELL MINING DISASTER.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1579, 24 October 1912, Page 5

LYELL MINING DISASTER.

FLOODING THE JUNE. By Teleeranh-Preas AGsociatlon-CoDyrieht Hobart, October 23. A conference cf Lycll directors and mining inspector decided that the only way to check tho fire, in tho North' Mount Lyell mine is to flood the mine. A stream has been deflected, and is pouring 138,000 gallons of water daily into the mine. It is anticipated that a similar quantity is percolating to tho bottom levels. Brattices have been placed at the outlets, practically sealing the mine. Tho relatives of the missing left in the mine will bo advised when tho bodies are recovered, At a public meeting, the Governor and Premier being present, it was arranged to open a relief fund. UNDESIRABLE IMMIGRANTS. ' $ AMERICAN EXCLUSION PROPOSALS. By Teleeraph—Press A6sociation—OooyrUht (Rec. October 23, 9.15 p.m.) Washington, October 23. Mr. Marshall, the Democratic party's candidate for the Vice-Presidency, is in favour of the inclusion of n plank in tho party platform excluding all immigrants not likely to amalgamate with the American people. Dr. Woodrow Wilson, the Democratic candidate for the Presidency, is known to approve the suggestion, and it is likely that some effort will be made if l:r. Wilson is elected to give effect to tho programme.