AUSTRALIAN CABLE NEWS.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 7 December 1901, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN CABLE NEWS.

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A Shooting Affray. Sydney, Deo 6,

Moore, a well known manufacturer of tennis rackets, went to the office of Ernest Abigail, solicitor, Elizabeth street, who was out. Moore evidently was dissatisfied with the progress of some legal business, and is supposed to have asked Atkinson, managing clerk, for a return of certain documents, which he refused in the absence of his employer. The rapid firing of a revolver followed. A clerk rushed in and found Atkinson shot twice above the abdomen. Moore after shooting Atkinson fired into his own breast. He died on his way to the hospital. Atkinson may recover. Asiatics Bill Passed.

Melbourne, December 6

In the Senate, McGregor’s amendment to the Immigration Eestriction Bill providing for the direct excusion of all Asiatics and aliens, was negatived by a majority of one. 'The Labor members complained that they were sold over the amendment by the Opposition and voted with the Government, passing the clause as originally proposed.

The Immigration and Kanaka Bills were read a third time and passed.

The Cape Cable. Received this day at 9 25 a. m. Melboubne, Dec 5,

Mr Deakin is of the opinion that the Commonwealih will have to take over the Capo Cable agreements made by the various States. The Cabinet decides next week, Broken Hill Mines. Block XIV Mining Company has notified a redtiction in wages similar to Block X. Disastrous Fire. Pebth, De 3 7.

A fire at Kalgoorlio destroyed two hotels, and two large business promises. The extent of ihe damage is unknown.

Westralian Elections Pebth, Dec 7. Two of Morgan’s recently formed Cabinet, namely ; Minister of Railways, and Moss, Colonial Secretary, were defeated at the polls. Morgan’s seat is safe, though the figures are not yet complete.

The Federal Tariff. MELBOUBKfc, Deo 7.

In the House of Represent itives the composite duties on hats, caps, umbrellas, and parasols, were replaced _by thirty per cent on tents and tarpau’ins. Flags were placed on the free list. Duty on Timber. A deputation of Queensland members urged Mr Barton to reinstate the duty on timber-used for butter boxes, urging that suitable timber sufficient for all demands grew in Queensland. Mr Barton promised consideration.