AUSTRALIAN SUMMARY.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1680, 9 April 1886, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN SUMMARY.

(Per 8.8. Te Anau at Auckland.)

(UNITED PBBSB JASSOCUTKW;) Sydnet, April & Nearly the whole of yeMterdav's *it 4 ting of theAssembly was bccbpied id A debate oo the payment of members. Th» principle was affirmed by 42 to 19. Many stated that while they agreed with the proposal, tiny were against it applying to members of the present Parliament. Sir Henry Parkes opposed ' the motion. The "Government were divided upon it. At a public meeting, held last night, resolutions were passed protesting against the annexation of the N«w Taebiides by France. A large deputa. tion was appointed to interview tb« Premier on tho subiect. Sir Henry Parkes has also giren notice m tbt Assembly that any expression of acqniescence on the part of this Government iv the annexation of the New Hebrides by France is opposed to tho true interests <>f New South Wales and the other Australian Colonies. The members of the German New Guinea Company's scientific expedition leave Cook town for Finschopp to morrow. They refuse to allow any foreigners to accompany the parly. Tiie Japanese war vessel Teukuba it at Newcastle. Mr Hoi t's affairs have been very freely canvassed. There are nruny transactions with private individuals outside the Bank. Every precaution was taken by the Bank authorities to arrive at a correct 'estimate. It is believed that a large sum has been squandered m gambling and racing. Mr Murray, the Bank's superintendent, leaves for New Zealand today. The arrival of the steamer Quetta with a large number of cases of diarrhoea and colic on board, caused some uneasiuess. Pratique has been granted. Melbourne, April 2. At the meeting of the creditors of Shield's and Co., produce dealers, the deficiency was shown to be about £5000. t - m ■ ... The Rifle Association is taking active steps to ascertain if a team can be gent Home to the Wimbledon meeting. The rabbit-proof boundary fonce between Victoria and South Australia will cost £85,000. There is little hope of the latter contributing a share.