AUSTRALIAN CABLES.
By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright Melbourne, May 9. The choice of the present Senate will not be as unanimous as to the Speakership as that of the lower Chamber. There are three candidates, Sir Richard Baker, Sir William Zeal, and Sir Frederick Sargood. The fact that a South Australian has secured the Speakership of the House may operate against Sir Richard Baker’s chances in the Senate.
A meeting of the party has been held. Twenty-two members were present, and it was resolved to support Mr Sargood for the Presidency of the Senate. The party agreed to differ on the fiscal question, but as regards a White Australia, old age pensions, and compulsory arbitration, will act unitedly.
Sydney, May 9.
Sir John Quick, finding the Ministry supported Mr Holder for the Speakership of the‘House, withdrew his nomination. Mr Holder therefore became Speaker. The Hon.. Georgi; Reicf, who arrived in Sydney a day or two ago, is seriously ill. He recently suffered from a bronchial attack, and had a relapse yesterday. Signs of serious lung trouble are apparent. Perth, May 9. At the enquiry into the wreck of the ship Highland, Forest, the captain, was adjudged guilty of careless navigation, and his certificate was suspended for 12 months.
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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 103, 10 May 1901, Page 3
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