Australian News.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8101, 30 May 1906, Page 5

Australian News.

{By Electric Telegraph-Copyright). (Per Press Association.) Received. May 30, at 9.48 a.m. SYDNEY, This Day. Tlie retiring directors of the A.M.P. were re-elected by a large majority over the candidates opposing the extension of operations to London. MELBOURNE, This day. The Federal Cabinet discussed the Danysz system of the wholesale destruction of rabbits by introducing a disease, but ministers are not prepared to make an announcement in regard to it. Mr Bent having made a demand for rent for the use of the GovernorGeneral's residence, Mr Deakin by way of reply asked the question whether the State Government contemplates the termination of the agreement by which the Commonwealth uses the State Parliament House. Received May 30, at 9.50 a.m. MELBOURNE, This Day. Doe, manager of the Murchison branch of the Commercial Bank has been arrested on account of irregularities involving J62.200. HOBABT. This Day. Parliament has formally opened. Mr Davies was elected Speaker. Mr Nicholls, Leader of the Opposition, opposed the Premier's motion to adjourn till June 20th on the ground that the recommendation of the Ministry involved a question of propriety in the selection of Mr Propsting as. AttorneyGeneral and. Mr Urquhart as Treasurer. Both have been regarded as Opposition members and his action is tantamount to a Want of confidence motion. The Premier accepted it as such and adjourned till to-day.