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Kumara Times, Issue 2870, 15 December 1885, Page 2

LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. THE REMAINS OF THE LATE GENERAL SCRATCHLEY. , OPENING OF THE NEW ARCADE AT ADELAIDE. HOOTING THE GOVERNOR, THE CHOLERA ABOARD THE STEAMSHIP DORUNDA. (Received December 14, 2.40 p.m.) Melbourne, December 14. The remains of General Scratchley were lauded from Sydney today. Adelaide, December 14. Governor Sir William Robinson performed the ceremony of opening the new Arcade on Saturday. A crowd of unemployed assembled and hooted his Excellency because he drove in an imported carriage, not one manufactured in the colony. (Received December 15, 1.15 a.m.) Brisbane, December 14. The British-India Steam Navigation Company's steamship Dorunda arrived here to-day from Townsville. Fifteen fresh cases of sickness have broken out, and five deaths have occurred on board the vessel since she left Townsville. The medical officer affirms his belief that the disease is undoubtedly cholera, and that it was introduced at Batavia. [Per Mararoa, at Auckland.] Sydney, December 4. The Government have ouly obtained a narrow majority of two in a full House on the no-confidence motion. The Opposition expected they would resign, but on the meeting of the House yesterday evening Mr Dibbs stated that they intended to retain office, and that hf would submit the Financial Statement on the 15th. Sir John Robertson «nd others protested. Mr Dibbs stated that it was for the public welfare that they should hold office. Mr

Garret has been appointed Chairman of Committees.. The death of Sir Peter Scratchley took the community by surprise. It seems that he made a visit to the interior of New Guinea, walking most of the road, which waa precipitous, and was much fatigued. He still insisted on continuing his progress, but his health caused the greatest anxiety to the party. The General was then brought back, and it was determined to proceed at once to Cooklown, and there General Scratchley had only strength to whisper to his Secretary instrnctions for a telegram to be sent south. The weather was terribly hot, and the General visibly sauk, and soon collapsed altogether. The body was I i carried to Townsville, and was placed in a lead coffin and will probably be sent Home for interment. Suitable arrangements will be made here for the reception of the body. Cardinal Moran has been visiting Newcastle and Maitland. At the former place, Dr. Redwood preached. At the trial trip of the Mararoa yesterday, some good speeches were delivered on behalf of the Company. It was hinted that in future it might be necessary to form a connection with the Canadian Pacific Railway at Vancouver, either by a through service or a branch from San Francisco. A meeting of members of the Scotch Church was held, at the instance of the Presbytery. The Rev. Dr. M'Kenzie presided, and read a resolution passed by the Assembly, to the effect thai both ministers and office-bearers of the Church, in accepting the .standard, should make his mental reservation. Mr M'Lean protested against such resolutions being imposed on the congregation. The Chairman said if he did not take care he would call a policeman and remove him. Mr M'Lean replied that such conduct was disgraceful, and was like that of a low bred larrikin. The meeting then broke up. Mr Burton resigued his seat in the Assembly through insolvency.