AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 210, 6 March 1895, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN CABLES.

Per Press Association.) Sydney, This Day. In the Legislative Assembly last night Sir G. Dibb's motion of want of confidence in the Government was negatived by 66 votes to 27. The Labor Party voted solid for the Government. Although they are considerably dissatisfied with Mr Reid's policy they considered no better terms were obtainable from the Opposition. O'Sullivan's amendment censuring the Governments for its treatment of the unemployed and the reappointment of Mr Eddy was negatived by 70 to 24. The Government advised the Local Option Party there will be no time this session to introduce a Bill on the lines asked for, securing full local option, but an opportunity will be given to introduce such a measure next session. A number of claims for compensation in connection with the railway accident at Redfern in October have been settled by the Commissioners. So far the maximum amount paid is .£IOOO. Some of the claims will come before the Courts, as they are considered excessive. The Primate has appointed a commission to enquire into the Rev. James Clarke's behaviour, in consequence of the recent divorce proceedings, and meanwhile has inhibited him from officiating. Melbourne, March 5. The Government is considering a scheme propounded by the SurveyorGeneral for wiping out the arrears of selectors' rents. Adelaide, This Day. The Premier has communicated with the other colonies suggesting the direct representation of Australia at the proposed international monetary conference ou bimetallism. A reply has been received from Mr Turner, Premier of Victoria, stating his Cabinet had decided to join in asking the Imperial Government to appoint one re» presetative for the whole of Australia.