COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 11, 13 May 1915, Page 6

COMMONWEALTH CABLES.

THE PANAMA COMMISSIONERS. Dnitkd Press Association. (Received 11.30 a.m.) Melbourne, .May 13. In the House Mr. Mahon stated ho was ignorant of the Government's object ill replacing the Secretary. Mr: Deakin and Mr. Xeilsen had objected, and resigned in consequence. Mr. Watt bitterly attacked Mr. Mahon, saying it was a" endeavour to humiliate Mr. Deakin. He had sliown himself small, narrow, ami revengeful. Mr. .Mahon replied that he had no wish to say anything derogatory ol Mr.. Deakin. 'Mr. Oughtdu was personally known to him, and a considerable saving was effected.

PREMIERS' CONFERENCE. (Received V.'Ao a.m.) j Sydney, May 13. The Premiers' Conference resolved in favor of uniform light harbour dues; co-operation in the direction of national insurance against unemployment; the appointment of a Royal Commission to report on the treatment of a retractory press considerable amusement was caused over what has been described as a "hardy animal," namely daylight saving. Air Earle, Tasmania, suggested the "call" system was better. Mr rlolman thought -the suggestion an excellent one, but the public were not quite ready. The conference reaffirmed their resolution recommending daylight-saving to the serious attention of the States. SHIPPING. (Received 11.15 a.m.) Sydney, May 13. Sailed last night, the Maheno. London, May 12. Sailed, the Whakataue for New Zealand.