AUSTRALIAN.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2879, 17 June 1882, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN.

[.Uktjxke’s Agency.] Shipping. Melbourne, June 16. Arrived, yesterday morning—-Steam-ship Te Anau, from the Bluff. , Political; Humours are current that in view of the present political crisis, the Government intend to ask for a dissolution, but the statement requires confirmation. ■ Failing an amicable settlement between the Ministerialists - -and the Opposition, the defeat of the Government is considered certain. A meeting has been held between Mr Berry and 22 of the Opposition, and a cqalition is deemed probable. It baa transpired that Mr Berry and his supporters have intimated their readiness to join Mr Francis, and support his motion condemning the proposed remission of taxation,. Sporting. The concluding course for the Australian Cup was run to-day, and was won by Proserpine. ShippingSydney, June 16. Sailed, yesterday ~ Zealandia, for Auckland. Miners’ Strike. The negotiations which were recently resumed at Newcastle, with a view to the termination of the miners’ strike, have failed, as no agreement could be come to as to the basis upon which arbitration should be proceeded with. The men have now submitted their ultimatum to Mr Qregson, Manager of the Agricultural Company’s colliery, who is considering the same. Grain. New Zealand oats have declined to 3s 9d, and maize to 5s 3d. Sugar Company’s No. 1 pieces per ton £35. Enquiry. Brisbane, June 16. The steamer Eanelagh, which went ashore at King Eeef, near Cardwell on the 12th ult., arrived in harbor to-day. A marine Board enquiry into the cause of the stranding will be held on Monday next.