AUSTRALIAN POLITICS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 44, 6 October 1911, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN POLITICS.

WESTBALIAN ELECTIONS. Perth, October u. The final election results are as follows : Labour ... ... 31 Ministerial ... 13 Majority for Labour 16 The Premier has resigned, and Mr Scaddon, the Labour leader, lias been sent for. The Labour Caucus elects the Cabinet. The discontent of the civil service contributed largely to the Government defeat. (Received 6, 10 a.m.) Perth, October 6. Mr. Halnson, Attorney-General, has retained his seat. FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.

Melbourne, October 5

In the House of Representatives Mr Kelly continued his speech on his motion in favour of taking action to discourage the trading to Australian waters of foreign merchant vessels capable of conversion into commerce destroyers in war time. Ho said the matter was urgent, in view of the fact that no provision was made for such vessels in the Declaration of London. Ho urged the Government to refer the matter to the Imperial authorities.

The debate was adjourned. (Received 6, 9.20 a.m.) Melbourne, October 6

In the Senate attention was drawn to the circulation of treasonable literature regarding compulsory training. Mr Pearce said it would lie bettor to treat the circulars with contemptuous indifference.

A Bill has been introduced providing that no member of the army or navy shall dispose of decorations conferred on them.