GENERAL CABLES.
By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright London Dec. 16. Many provincial towns of Great Britain are still isolated owing to the wreckage of telegraph lines hy the snowstorm. Admiral Bowden Smith and Sir John Columb support Bear-Admiral Beaumont’s Australian naval proposal. The Opposition have abandoned hope of preventing the ratification of the new Uuy-1 'auncefote treaty. Melbourne, Dec. 17. It is understood that the trouble with the Prince Regent Luitpold has been arranged, the agents of the vessel giving a guarantee that they will pay duty on all goods used both in and between ports after the Customs seals have been broken. Perth, Dec. 17.
At a caucus of the Ministerial party, called to discuss tho political situation, several proposals wore discussed with a view to overcoming tho difficulty, including a suggested coalition. Nothing definite was done. It is understood that Mr Morgan will consult the Governor. An Opposition caucus will also be held.
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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 293, 18 December 1901, Page 3
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